Donut Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi I'm new here. I stumbled upon this website when I googled "can zoloft make ocd worse." It was a delight to see that I'm not the only crazy one! I was diagnosed with OCD at 16, yet have had it since I was a wee one. I also have depression. All genetic presents from my mother. I was first medicated at 13 (I'm 21 now), I was put on paxil then switched off to prozac which I stayed on for a couple years then switched to zoloft, which is what I stayed on for my last two years of highschool. I was at 250mg a day, I really don't want to be that medicated again, but I decided to give zoloft another try, I'm on 25mg right now, and my OCD feels like it's on steroids. I've only been on it for about 4 days, I'm hoping it settles soon. I'm also on xanax for the really panic filled days. I am currently on disability because I can barely leave the house. I am able to go a few places here and there. I've been in therapy for nearly 8 years now. I have an awesome therapist right now and we're doing some CBT which is awesome. Well I should probably stop here before everyone gets bored. Thanks for reading my babble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vapourware Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hai and welcome to the boards! Maybe give the zoloft time to settle, maybe it will improve. Anyways, remember to have a read of the rules and feel free to PM a staff member if you have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Indeed I shall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMe Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Welcome to CB, Crazy is embraced here It takes time as vape said, hopefully it goes well for you. ~SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks, and I too embrace the crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 According to a review article I read, the trick to treating OCD with SSRIs is to go for HIGH doses, often higher than recommended for other indications. They are all just about equally effective if you get the dose high enough. What this means: Start on an SSRI and keep increasing the dose until the OCD gets better or the side effects make you miserable. Anti-psychotics can also help. My personal observation has been that APs help with the intrusive thoughts and the SSRIs help with the obsessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'll have to have a chat with the psychiatrist. I was on a high dose of an SSRI during highschool for the OCD it seemed to help, but I felt like a zombie. I'm not quite sure what an AP is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 AP = antipsychotic. they aren't as scary as they sound, particularly at lower doses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'd really like to stay at a low dose, so if I can do that I'm willing to experiment. I really want to rely on the CBT for coping with it. The irrational fears are ridiculous though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryp Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Welcome Glad to have you with us. Let us know if we can help you with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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