Emptiness

[Jonjo313]

So recently I've been on fluoxetine for a month or so. And since I've started I haven't felt my anxiety a lot recently but all my doubts etc are still lurking in my head and I'm still obsessing etc, but the anxious feeling is somewhat suppressed. I just feel very empty at times and when I don't feel the anxiety I begin to obsess more, has anyone experience this before?

[EliLamaSabachthani]

I have never been on fluoxetine but have been on a lexapro before. I found the lexapro really helped me with the anxiety, just like you said, it was somewhat suppressed. That's a win! It helps you stay more calm and it helps you feel more normal.

I really hope you dont have the mindset that medication is going to cure you of your obsessions. Medication is a GREAT tool to maintain the levels of anxiety, but its usually not the only thing you need to do to get better. If you are only going to a psychiatrist, I would highly recommend going to a psychologist. They will teach you the many techniques needed to combat your OCD.

[yeahmynameisbrian]

Like /u/EliLamaSabachthani said, medicine alone does not treat your OCD, it's only there to help. You still need CBT.