With OCD when do you feel "better?" - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

bm28 · 08-12-2004, 10:28 AM

I was just wondering what consists of feeling better? I mean, when will I know when I'm finally okay? I've been on Luvox now for about 2.5 months and I don't have the obsessive thoughts as much now but I still have them. Also, some days I still feel depressed and don't feel like doing much of anything. There's not many days that I can say I feel "good." I was just hoping someone could give me some insight/advice if you've gotten past the ugly parts of this disorder

. Thanks, Beth

hry33 · 08-12-2004, 02:10 PM

you could ask about upping the luvox dose in the hope it may help you more

kingam · 08-12-2004, 06:40 PM

i find my stress ups the OCD... in addition, it takes me a LONG TIME to come down... for example... i broke up with my ex june 29th... i had a massive onslaught shortly thereafter, and now, august 12th or whatever its just finally calming down...

its a slippery slope.

bm28 · 08-13-2004, 08:55 AM

Thanks, I know it is uncharted waters with OCD and I realize there is not a stable answer but I think I do need more Luvox. I go to the Dr. today so I'll see what he says.

kingam · 08-13-2004, 03:22 PM

its a lot of willpower dude... figuring out obsessive from realistic beahvior... it may take you a while, but the more you know about the disorder and how you think, the better off you are..