We give each other strength - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

mike979 · 07-11-2003, 01:28 AM

Hey all,

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posts on this website. I receive a lot of strength and reassurance from all of you, and I realize that I am not alone with the thoughts and feelings that I have.

I haven't been officially diagnosed with OCD, but I strongly suspect that I am afflicted with it. I'm currently taking 20 mg of Lexapro a day to combat depression and anxiety. I was wondering if anyone knows about the effectiveness of Lexapro against OCD. It is a valid medication to combat this disease, or would I be better of talking to my psychiatrist and finding a new medicine? If anyone out there has any answers for me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Peace

jenkins78 · 07-11-2003, 08:31 AM

Mike979,

I have been diagnosed with ocd. I take 10 mg of lexapro a day and I have been taking it for 3 weeks. So far it seems that it has been working. I still have my on and off days, but the obsessions are not quite as bad as once before. I hope all goes well with you.

Jenkins

ShannonKay · 07-11-2003, 10:10 AM

You're right, we do give each other strength, and I'm so thankful for that, too!

I come to this board every day, and even when I'm at my worst, I can always get some insight and there is always somebody I can relate to. What would I do without it?

Thanks, all!!!

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Shannon

MysteryGrl · 07-12-2003, 04:01 PM

Hi everyone,

I just want to say that I agree with all the posters so far. I haven't been officially diagnosed with OCD but I think I've been suffering from it since the age of 12, getting progressively worse (I'm now 24). I've been trying to self-treat because I really don't want to go to a therapist or take medications. One thing that's really helped me is to read the posts on this board and realize that I'm not alone and that my OCD is not who I am. I try to force myself not to give in to my OCD and that is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I get frustrated and annoyed because I want to give in and do the rituals but I tell myself that I can't just "give in" and try to get even some mometarily relief. It's no pain, no gain. I hope that everyone is doing well and I'm glad we're not alone in this.

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Lori

catcrazy · 07-12-2003, 04:22 PM

What side effects has anyone had getting on the Lexapro and when does it go away? Any help would be appreciated as I am just starting the Lexapro for OCD.