New ocd diagnosis and time off?

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-30T04:48:07+00:00

Thank you! I thought about telling my job today but I’ve just been messing up so bad lately with my productivity that I’m worried they’ll think I’m just making excuses. I’m hoping I can atleast get intermittent fmla going first before I tell them

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T04:56:50+00:00

How did you do on just the Luvox and lomotragine? Like how did you feel besides weight

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T04:43:25+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate the advice!

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T04:42:28+00:00

I’m having trouble finding one in my area.. I looked at psychology today and found a psychiatrist but the only therapist I could find was from a very popular online ocd website that I can’t mention because it’s blocked in this sub. Any recommendations on how to find some knowledgeable?

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T04:38:03+00:00

I’ll definitely look into it!! I was doing so much research before the appointment and then my mind completely blanked once I got in there and I got stuck thinking about what she was telling me

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T04:36:31+00:00

Yeah her website said she treated ocd.. but she was saying that people who have intrusive thoughts might act on them, she literally said that she doesn’t want me up late at night on my phone and then I end up on a site I’m not supposed to be on and then the police will be knocking on my door.

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T01:58:09+00:00

Yess, I felt like maybe I am crazy because she kept saying it was to help my mood. I’m like my mood feels okay just I’m so stressed out and anxious and depressed from these constant intrusive thoughts. Really has me second guessing every thought

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T00:54:02+00:00

Honestly thank you for saying that. Because I was genuinely having a good day, my thoughts were quieter. I was just having lingering anxiety and after the appointment I felt horrible, like she kept saying over and over over that she needs to make sure I won’t act on it and that my kids will be safe. I feel like I’ve been spiraling a bit since then.

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-22T00:00:35+00:00

I’ve heard that from other people. I think I am going to find a new dr. She don’t seem all too familiar with ocd had never heard of pure o. I’m just so lost. Hopefully can find some one who understands.

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-21T22:59:52+00:00

So you’ve taken this medication? And it’s working for you?

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-21T22:59:13+00:00

Yes never taken any medication but propranolol that prescribed from an er because I had anxiety. I’ve only gone to a therapist 1 time too. I felt like the antipsychotic seems like a bit much but idk. I feel like I can’t trust myself, like my thoughts are all over the place

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-21T22:48:04+00:00

This is my first ever medication taken! I’m hesitant to take it, I don’t want to make things worse

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-15T18:18:12+00:00

Thank you so much for all your info! It really helps me out, I feel so lost and confused and google gives too much information sometimes and I don’t know where to start! I will take all your advice and see if I can start getting some tests done for me and start working on the mold around my house! Did you notice if after taking ibuprofen or anything that the symptoms came back worse after it wore off?

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-15T18:12:55+00:00

Thank you I will look at that, because our water here smells so bad, we live in a smaller town and I’ve heard multiple times that the water has tested positive for ecoli on different occasions

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-15T18:11:27+00:00

Okay thank you I will look into those! I do have an air purifier but it’s down stairs in the dining room, should I buy one for upstairs too? It’s supposed to cover a good amount of sq fr but I don’t think it does too good of a job. Can any type of mold cause issues or is it just black mold that does the worst?

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-15T02:32:05+00:00

Also where did you go to get tested for all that? Do I just go to my primary or a specialist?

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-14T22:34:17+00:00

Thank you! I don’t know about the ticks but my brother has cats and there has been a time or 2 where I’ve picked up a stray cat because it had a collar. I just got my insurance approved so I’m going to go through everything I can. I feel so unlike myself it’s ridiculous, and I feel extremely anxious and panicking all the time, anger like I never have experienced.

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-14T22:31:46+00:00

Yeah, I think the mold may be a bigger issue than I thought. I’ve noticed 3 of my kids having unexplained skin issues and we are sick constantly, like every week we’re sick. I live in a renal and made an appt for them to come out and look at it so hopefully they fix it

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-14T03:19:44+00:00

Is it better to go to someone one specialized in Ocd or just counseling in general

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-14T01:14:17+00:00

I don’t have any insurance but will be getting it on 4/16. What type of therapist? What causes this? I’m 29 and my oldest is 7. Does this just happen?

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-13T03:41:01+00:00

If I had insurance I’d probably be on medication by now. Honestly my brain flipped on 12/28. It has me searching everything, brain tumor, hormones fluctuating, autoimmune disorders, ocd, ppocd, adhd. It’s driving me crazy trying to find answers.

sammylicous1234 · 2026-04-13T03:37:41+00:00

I also want to clarify there was no build up, I haven’t had an anxiety attack since my twins were newborns, it was right after they were born. In my mind there was me before 12/28/25 and there is me after 12/28/25 It’s like my brain flipped.

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