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Originally Posted by OhKay
BF you are going through so much right now 
Sometimes I have a hard time telling the difference between OCD thoughts and panic/anxiety, too... especially with my intrusive thoughts. These things will roll around in my mind and I often have a hard time letting go, too. OCD and general anxiety (and accompanying panic attacks) can be hard to sort out at times because they are so closely related
You may be having a harder time sorting things out right now because you haven't found a trusted friend to really vent to yet and you are dealing with fresh wounds.
It's clear that you are really struggling right now, despite your meds. Has your pdoc talked at all about adding to the Luvox, or is she just talking about replacing it? Is there a time frame where you will be getting some help to control some of your symptoms?
You are in my thoughts BF I wish I could give you a real hug.
Kay |
Hey Kay. My NP asked me to think about possibly changing the Luvox to a different medication for OCD in the future. I've thought about it, and I think that it's a good idea.
I've had periods of time where I was tormented with these thoughts for 6 months, or more. I never have known why that happens, and I guess that the Scientists don't know either.
Every since I've been medicated with several meds at a time, I haven't experienced the 6 to 9 month periods of fear, and depression complicated with OCD.
I also have a case manager, councilor, and a NP backed by a psychiatrist. This team of people are helping me to stay above water. I don't know how I managed to get through school with these problems. The problems were taking shape, forming,and getting worse. I dropped out of my second year in college. This is when we didn't tell anyone what we were going through mentally.
When in High School, and after, I drank alcohol for the first 10 years when I could get it. I just didn't know what else to do.
I remember that I had a bad Spring years ago, and my dad made a comment that these problems usually happen in the Fall with people in your condition. This was years ago. I've been through so many head trips after people have given their opinions about my challenges. They have(((NO CLUE)))how wrong they can be. (((NO CLUE!!!))) They make it sound like it's my fault. There's nothing enjoyable about this. Where did they get the nickname "Funny Farm", and, "Cuckoo's nest"? There has never been anything funny about these subjects to me. Sorry for the vent. BF