Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Questions (Page 7)

Propranolol - Beta blocker for insomnia?

I have ocd. I constantly ruminate about sleep! I monitor the process of falling asleep and thinks about the loss of consciousness As I drop off I would get this fight or flight jerk which pulls me back. It's impossible to control. Seems to be controlled by subconscious. I wonder if beta... read more

Help! Afraid of possible weight gain Zoloft?

Hi. I started Zoloft 25mg & my doc will be increasing it to 50mg this week. I started taking it 3 weeks ago. The initial terrible sleep, worse restless legs & increased anxiety is subsiding a bit; it was a starting dose because I cannot tolerate Wellbutrin, Prozac and Effexor didn’t... read more

Sertraline - Wondering if I should up from 50 mg to 100mgs. I just took my last 30 day dose?

I started Zoloft exactly 30 days ago at 50 mg. I have tried natural vitamins for anxiety and multiple prescriptions for anxiety. With the other prescriptions never got the side effects from them and they were much higher doses. With the generic Zoloft, I went through some pretty hard side effects.... read more

Is bupropion (Wellbutrin SR) making me hyper?

I've always had a little bit of restlessness, but because of my BPD and OCD I tend to be less hyperactive than even a normal person. I rarely want to do anything or go anywhere. I've been prescribed bupropion for a while, and I took it for a couple of months with the only side affects I... read more

Buspirone - What is the best fast acting anti-anxiety to be prescribed by my doctor besides Xanax??

My doctor refuses to give me Xanax to treat my sudden anxiety even though I'm taking 3 clonazepam 3x/day. And I asked him for a different fast acting medication but he puts me on buspirone instead which I knew was gonna replace the clonazepam, but I don't like the way it makes me feel. I... read more

Methocarbamol - can it cause severe changes to your mood?

I am experiencing intense, sudden mood changes ranging from uncontrollable bouts of crying to intense fear and anxiety. Has anyone else experienced such side effects? FTR I am on a boatload of psychotropic meds as well and have been on them for ages: Lexapro, Ritalin, Abilify, BuSpar, Trazodone. ... read more

I took Luvox for the first time last night and I got absolutely no sleep ! What do I do ?

How do I approach my therapist about ADHD ?

Im currently on meds for depression, ocd and anxiety. But i have many of the symptoms of ADHD. Could i possibly be depressed because of the lack of motivation, not finishing building my deck, etc... ? Im constantly forgetting things; names sadly, (my exits) to work, appts. I feel im taking the... read more

Paxil or Paxil CR for OCD?

I was prescribed Paxil CR while in the Psych Ward 4 weeks ago. It has yet to help my anxiety and OCD. I know that regular Paxil is FDA approved for the treatment of OCD, however I noticed that Paxil CR isn't approved for OCD by the FDA. Is there a big difference between Paxil and Paxil CR for... read more

Best time to take Zoloft?

Currently on Xanax for anxiety and am decreasing dosage. My PDoc rx'ed me Zoloft as I was and always have had "racing thoughts". He felt that this might be a symptom of some form of OCD. Started 25 mg in AM per RX, but I really feel sleepy during the day. Is there any problem with... read more

Why can't I get up in the mornings while on Lexapro--feel drowsy and fall back into sleep?

I have been on Lexapro for just over a year and it has helped me tremendously with anxiety. In the beginning, I slep great and had lots of energy to get up. Now, I still sleep great, but can't get up in the mornings, but once I do get up am fine. I am still sleepy and can fall back into sleep... read more

Should I wait for the full 3 months for Luvox to work or switch to another antidepressant?

To anyone who knows about these meds (especially those who know Luvox/fluvoxamine), 29 year old male here w/ severe and chronic anxiety & OCD. Been taking 200mg of luvox for 8 weeks (started on a low dose of course). 8 weeks and Im still depressed, anxious, my OCD hasn't improved,... read more

Hand tremors - Prozac related?

Hi. I've had tremors in my hands for about 7 or 8 years now. I saw a neurologist and he said it's "essential tremors". I'm 45 and took Anafranil for 10 years and then started on Prozac after that; have been taking Prozac for about 10 years also. In between, I took some... read more

2 weeks on lexapro/ocd-review?

So I have been on Lexapro for aboue 2 weeks now, and would like some feedback. I was on it to help with aniexty/ocd thoughts. I obsess on negative/irrational suicidal thoughts. Before I use to keep obsessing on one negative thing, until another came up. But now I think about it for a little, and it... read more

Is cipralex withdrawal symptoms that bad?

I have been on 10mg of Cipralex/Escitalopram for roughly 8 months. I was put on it for severe anxiety/depression and ocd. I feel a lot better now and can't really except some of the sexual side effects the cipralex causes. I was thinking about weaning my self off the cipralex. Going down 2.5mg... read more