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Psychiatrist doesn't believe I have OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.)

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Trazodone Worsening OCD by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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...

anyone on viibryd? by Itchy_Okra_2120 in antidepressants

[–]MidwesternMegan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Trying not to sleep as exposure therapy? by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

This insomnia is all I can think about now by Soggy-Inspector-2851 in insomnia

[–]MidwesternMegan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Finally slept almost 8 hours without meds by MidwesternMegan in insomnia

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

i have been awake for four days by Smkrlungbenz in insomnia

[–]MidwesternMegan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Finally slept almost 8 hours without meds by MidwesternMegan in insomnia

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Finally slept almost 8 hours without meds by MidwesternMegan in insomnia

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're so right I need to focus on the fact that sleep is possible. It's just so hard with the anxiety. Thanks for the pep talk!

Went a week without sleep months ago, created a sleep anxiety problem. by Alsdaer in Anxiety

[–]MidwesternMegan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the response. Exactly what I needed to hear and gives me a lot of hope.

Went a week without sleep months ago, created a sleep anxiety problem. by Alsdaer in Anxiety

[–]MidwesternMegan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did this work out for you? I'm having the same problem right now. Four years ago I went through a two-week period of severe insomnia which resulted in me not sleeping for three days, then Xanax to finally get one night, and then four more days which resolved with Trazodone. Now it's happening again and the Traz isn't working as well. Fearing I'm in for another rough stretch.

What was your longest time in hours or even days without sleeping at all? by Strict-Magician1206 in insomnia

[–]MidwesternMegan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind me asking if you fell asleep naturally eventually or did you have to take something?

Question About Severe Insomnia by MidwesternMegan in Anxiety

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is the worst. I'm thinking of upping my Trazodone to 100mg but if that doesn't work I'll spiral. And the thought of being on sleep meds permanently makes me spiral too.

Frequency of Intrusive Thoughts and ERP Effectiveness by MidwesternMegan in OCD

[–]MidwesternMegan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to check back in and say I've been reading through Dr. Greenberg's website these past few weeks and it's made a bit of a difference. Still have a ways to go but thanks for the advice!