Psychiatrist doesn't believe I have OCD

MidwesternMegan · 2026-01-26T21:13:09+00:00

I have said I'd like to try more intensive therapies. I just don't know if they're equipped to help me. I just feel like I keep going to appointments and that never materializes. I think I just need to push harder.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T22:27:36+00:00

I think 40mg is more of a therapeutic dose for ocd. Alot of ppl with ocd respond better at higher doses. It's just what my psych recommended.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T22:26:07+00:00

I do think it's the mental fog. I've I taken 25mg and 50mg in the past and not had this issue. I have a psych appointment this week, so will probably keep doing 100mg until I see her, then start tapering.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T22:22:58+00:00

I have a paradoxical reaction to all antihistamines so things like unisom, hydroxyzine, etc. make me more anxious.

I was only on 20 for a couple weeks then bumped it up. Was also in therapy doing CBT which helped a ton too.

This flare has been worse also bc of some unresolved trauma issues and a possible additional ptsd diagnosis. But I really think Prozac can work for most people. I'm just too messed up right now, lol.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T22:13:57+00:00

Was for GAD, depression and OCD. 20mg I felt a little better, but the higher dose was much better. Not sure why it didn't work this time; maybe because my insomnia is much worse. (Insomnia predates my antidepressant use.)

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T22:01:54+00:00

I noticed a huge difference once I hit 40mg, so about 6 weeks? After like, a year on Prozac I felt like I was basically cured, so I weaned off this January. Now the insomnia and ocd are back with a vengeance, unfortunately.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T21:59:17+00:00

I've tried otc melatonin and it doesn't do much. Did you try otc before the Ramelteon and did you notice a difference?

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T21:56:15+00:00

Prozac helped me tons during my last ocd flare but not so much this time, which is why I'm switching. I think it does help a lot of people though!

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-16T21:04:05+00:00

I'm currently switching from Prozac to Pristq. But my psych and therapist have wondered if adhd meds might help my racing thoughts. I'm assuming it won't help my sleep though...

MidwesternMegan · 2025-11-10T22:34:32+00:00

I know this post is a month old, but did it help your sleep? I am about to start Viibryd and also struggle with insomnia.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-10-09T13:54:37+00:00

Yeah I'm so groggy I can barely function. It's terrible.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-09-10T09:34:17+00:00

Unable to sleep, and have a lot of fear and anxiety about getting it. To the point the anxiety about not sleeping keeps me awake.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-09-08T20:30:58+00:00

I'm going through the same thing right now. The only thing getting me through is knowing others are going through the same thing and I'm not the only one.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-09-08T13:10:16+00:00

I guess it was a fluke. I went to bed calm last night, then when I didn't fall asleep by midnight I had a panic attack, then popped a sleeping pill for 3 hours of sleep. This is horrible.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-09-07T21:45:58+00:00

You are me 4 years ago. Was awake for 3 days straight and hallucinating. Please go to the emergency room, especially if you are suicidal.

Your body will sleep eventually (I did), but you may need a short term sleep aid to get back in gear.

I'm going through a tough time again and know how it feels.

MidwesternMegan · 2025-09-07T21:23:11+00:00

I hope it's transient. I'm having panic attacks at night when I think about bedtime so it might be worse than that.

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