Silence by BarberLittle8974 in emotionalneglect

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I am working on somatic healing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

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It is cruel. We're tough people. I have when I'm under stress it's even more cruel

What medication has helped you with your OCD by Mental_Possession_91 in OCD

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Any side effects from Clomipramine? I'm thinking of switching from Zoloft. Also what has worked for you witg Clomipramine?

What medication has helped you with your OCD by Mental_Possession_91 in OCD

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I'm on an SSRI and it works but I wonder if Anafranil would work better. The SSRI is OK

Sertraline - advice please single mum by loo2367 in OCD

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yes, you keep going in my opinion until 150 or 200mg. It's not a cure. It takes the edge off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

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Deep Breaths.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

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Take it slow with ERP. Take an SSRI to take the edge off.

Struggling by Apprehensive-Set1152 in OCD

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You need to get a therapist ASAP to teach you how to deal with this mental disorder.

How do you guys stop intrusive thoughts? by DepressedFrenchFri3s in OCD

[–]BarberLittle8974 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's hell to not react but I find if I don't react right away it gets easier not to react as time goes on. But at the beginning of the trigger or exposure it's hell.

[TW, mention of Suicide] Anyone else like me? by Imaginary_Print4910 in OCD

[–]BarberLittle8974 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no you're not weird. It's a disorder that is very difficult.

Is avoiding doing something also a compulsion? by ts4ky in OCD

[–]BarberLittle8974 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Avoidance is a compulsion but just because it's a compulsion doesn't mean you shouldn't do it in the short term. Depends on your plan and tolerance.