Please help me I’m so scared. I have OCD intrusive thoughts and I am so close to my family. I love my kids and parents with all my heart but I am so frightened as I think what if I think I pray something bad to happen and it happens it will be all my fault as it might have been answered. I start panicking that God will answer. Or the devil will answer. The more I try to block the thoughts the more they come. Does this sound like OCD? I know for ERP I need to just think them but I feel so guilty. I was on 20mg but went up to 40mg about 6 weeks ago is it still normal to not be feeling right yet? Sorry I just would appreciate any help
Fluoxetine for intrusive thoughts please help?
Question posted by Helpplease1980 on 26 April 2025
Last updated on 26 April 2025 (4 weeks ago) by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
26 April 2025
Hi, there!
Yes, intrusive, disturbing, even paranoid thoughts can be a symptom of OCD. OCD is the hardest anxiety order to treat.
These excerpts may be helpful:
"Prozac (fluoxetine), an SSRI, has proven effective in reducing OCD symptoms such as obsessions, compulsions, and related anxiety. OCD treatment often requires higher doses of Prozac than those used for depression or anxiety, and it may take 6 to 12 weeks to see meaningful results."
"Usual Adult Dose for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
Immediate-release oral formulations:
-Initial dose: 20 mg orally once a day in the morning, increased after several weeks if sufficient clinical improvement is not observed.
-Maintenance dose: 20 to 60 mg orally per day
-Maximum dose: 80 mg orally per day"
Best regards, Wildcat
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