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Naturelover112
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- 48w ago
Medication
Anyone have success with medication. I need to get on something as I’ve been so crippled with the physical symptoms of anxiety. I need some hope and advice!
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MichelleVMichelleV
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 48w ago
I take Lexapro. I previously took Zoloft, but I had a hard time tolerating it, so I switched. My advice is, talk to your doctor/psychiatrist. They will be able to help guide you through options, to ease your stress. You may have to try a few medications until you find the right one-this is normal. I’m so glad you’re considering for medicine so you don’t have to struggle unnecessarily. I went back and forth myself for a long time, but I’m so grateful I started medicine. I truly hope you find one that works for you, I hope you give yourself grace as you struggle. I promise if gets better.
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TheocdguitaristTheocdguitarist
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 48w ago
I'm sorry you are suffering so much from anxiety, it can be so difficult sometimes! I've found for me, ERP and a small dose of the SNRI Desvenlafaxine have been super helpful. To be honest, lifting weights/working out at the gym has been GAME changing too.
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Naturelover112Naturelover112
- Date posted
- 48w ago
@Theocdguitarist Thank you!
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Honeyshark Honeyshark
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 48w ago
It takes a bit of testing but the right meds help ease the weight so much. Prozac and Zoloft have helped me a lot.
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gwerbachergwerbacher
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- 48w ago
I’m currently on a SNRI (Effexor) and have found it to be working well in terms of limiting my anxiety and panic while also not making me tired.
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WorryBrainWorryBrain
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 47w ago
Zoloft is great
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