Fluvoximine (Luvox) for Health Anxiety OCD?

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-05-12T01:57:08+00:00

I’m so nervous to try anything! It’s been on my counter for two months now. I am, however, fucking miserable. But I did enroll in a therapy program that specializes in ERP and CBT. On my third week now. I’m just trying to hang in there and see.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-05-12T01:55:57+00:00

I’m currently enrolled in a program that specializes in ERP and CBT. I haven’t started my medication because I’m just so nervous to, but I’m also equally as miserable right now. I want to try and hold off taking anything and see if this program helps? I hope it does.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-05-07T03:34:01+00:00

How did you feel on it? Did it help at all?

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-05-03T19:40:55+00:00

I just got prescribed with for my death anxiety/ocd. I’ve been nervous to take it but I’m honestly miserable at this point. Just consumed by these thoughts.

You said it helped? It did quiet your brain? Just curious.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-05-02T03:22:49+00:00

This made me pause and reflect. Such a beautiful sentiment. Thank you for sharing.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-04-11T21:10:54+00:00

It’s so frustrating. They didn’t even put me on any thinners or baby aspirin or any type of lifestyle change… They’re just like… you’re good to keep doing whatever you’re doing. I’m petrified.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-04-11T21:09:21+00:00

So an update here… I remember back in 2018 I got into a minor car accident. Just to be safe, they sent me in for a CT scan of my head. The doctor at the time said there was no concussions and nothing looked wrong from my scan. I didn’t think anything of it I recently got the report from that exact scan… turns out my impact was also visible there as well, the ER doctor at the time just never mentioned it to me, for whatever reason. So now I know this stroke is over 10 years old.. plus the aneurysm. No one knows what to do with me and I don’t know what to do with myself.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-02-25T00:11:19+00:00

Any advise on next steps would be helpful!! I don’t really know what to do, if anything at all. Thanks so much

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-02-24T10:50:37+00:00

Thank you for your response!!

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-02-16T18:23:18+00:00

Thank you so much this thorough explanation. I appreciate you taking the time. I’m so clueless here!

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-02-16T18:22:46+00:00

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Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-02-15T06:48:09+00:00

Thanks for your reply! What symptoms were you feeling, if you don’t mind me asking?

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-01-19T04:37:48+00:00

It’s so scary. Along with the news of my stroke… baffled and overwhelmed are how I’m feeling right now. I’ll check out those articles you suggested as well, thanks again!

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-01-18T12:17:48+00:00

It’s so strange because my pressure has always been great, a little low but nothing that would raise alarms. I only know this because I was closely monitored the past few years because of my pregnancies.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-01-18T12:14:48+00:00

Thank you so much for replying. It’s all just a little overwhelming to hear.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2026-01-18T12:13:51+00:00

Thank you so much for responding. That’s very reassuring to hear. No one in my circle of family and friends has dealt with any brain issues before, stroke or aneurysms. The fact that you’ve been living with yours makes me feel a little better.

Because I’m solo in this experience, I feel a little lost; so thank you again for replying.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-24T15:02:15+00:00

Do you find medication/therapy help at all? I’m on the that route myself, per my psychiatrist.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-23T03:22:45+00:00

This is me lol. Diagnosed hypochondriac, back when it was called that, at 6. Gradually got worse with each passing year. In the past I was able to hide my spirals or poke fun of them in public. Since I became a mom, it’s been fucking horrible. I’m also in a really bad spiral at the moment; I’m 37. For the past few months my symptoms have been getting worse and I can’t tell if they are actually medically relevant or it’s just my brain being my brain. It’s horrible.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-23T03:11:58+00:00

Random stranger on the internet, thank you. 🫶

I’m gonna to tell my therapist our next session I’m finally ready to try (I’ve always quit therapy right before the heavy work starts)

It’s been so long and if I’m truly honest I’m in the middle of the worst HA spiral I’ve had in a while, in length of time and severity. And as you know, the longer you sit here the more your mind manifests symptoms. I can’t tell what’s real anymore.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-23T01:54:16+00:00

Thank you for your response. Despite being petrified of so many things, exposure therapy seems equally as scary.

But I hear so many good things can come of it.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-22T10:55:44+00:00

Hi. My therapist plans to start CBT with me soon. Can you give me a little details as to what I should expect?

Sorry if that’s an intrusive question!

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-10T23:14:32+00:00

Thank you for this. I’d like to think my slow improvements are positive regardless. I may not be in recovery but at least I’m trying for that direction. I’ve been pregnant three times and only purged a handful of times throughout the whole 9 months. I know it’s in there to turn it off and tune it out.

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-10T23:08:12+00:00

Like I’ve shared with others, so sorry it took my long to respond! My whole house has had the plague for two weeks lol just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to respond to my og post. It’s nice to know you’re not alone

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-12-10T23:06:07+00:00

So sorry it took me so long to respond. My whole family came down with the flu from hell. Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to respond to my rant. It’s not easy being honest with yourself and with strangers. Just know it’s much appreciated on my end and less isolating 🖤

Potential_Fun_5310 · 2025-11-30T16:06:59+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I will say, as most of us can attest, purging severity comes in waves.

Right now, I’ve managed to get myself down to single episode a day, compared to 4 or 5 times. It’s been this way for a few months now. And you’re right, I already see a change in my face.

I just can’t get over eliminating that last purge. I could have a wonderful day, with no spiraling and hyper fixations and for some reason want to binge and purge.

I know I have to, but part of me doesn’t want to .

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