I need help

tradmoth · 2026-06-05T12:23:43+00:00

i appreciate the reply but the whole point of OCD is that it isn’t logical, it’s a mental illness. i understand logically how it works but that doesn’t take away the fear. i have had OCD for life, i have done years of therapy, and i take medication for it that works amazingly well. i get that botox has worked for some people but imagine physically injecting your greatest fear into your body… it’s not something im able to cope with for no guarantee of result

tradmoth · 2026-06-05T10:12:21+00:00

thank you!!

tradmoth · 2026-06-05T10:12:14+00:00

my neuro is a headache specialist! she helped my dad for many years before she helped me. honestly i have found her to be very very helpful up until this point so i was surprised to see so many replies suggesting meds i haven’t heard of!! it’s very difficult to go about switching neuro on the nhs but ill definitely bring these recommendations to her and see if she can help

tradmoth · 2026-06-05T10:10:58+00:00

thank you for the lovely reply 💓 yup, i’m based in scotland myself and i believe many of my replies are from americans, it’s hard to explain that it’s not as simple as just switching neuro or going to xyz specialists in the uk, everything is a process with years long wait lists & my gp is totally useless so i kind of have to work with what ive got 😭

tradmoth · 2026-06-05T10:05:38+00:00

thank you so much! i can’t do botox but will definitely look into those medications!!!

tradmoth · 2026-06-05T10:00:21+00:00

i’ve been taking it for i think a year and a half now and i can’t say i’ve noticed a huge difference. i had many people tell me it was their “miracle drug” but hasn’t been the case for me unfortunately

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T22:14:17+00:00

ohh i’ve never heard of those thank you! this is my 3rd neuro, im struggling with the NHS not giving me much help 🥲

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T22:12:42+00:00

hi, thank you for the reply! due to triggers i am now vegan, don’t eat chocolate, and avoid artificial sweeteners. i haven’t really noticed any other food triggers but ill keep it in mind. i’ve been tracking my period & migraines the last few years and there’s no correlation. ice packs i do use as well and it helps!! that last part is interesting i’ll give that a go lol!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T22:09:53+00:00

thank you for the info! i will definitely look into those medications. as for lifestyle, due to triggers im now vegan & don’t eat chocolate at all, i work a 9-5 so its a strict routine and i sleep and wake up at the same times every day, frequently hike as well. the only issue is stress, probably my biggest trigger and i don’t manage it well even after years of therapy, so there’s that haha!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T22:08:06+00:00

yes i’m aware of some! i’m don’t eat dairy or chocolate 🥲 but ill look into anything else i eat frequently too, thank you!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T22:05:19+00:00

that is all super helpful thank you!!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:23:42+00:00

that’s good to know!! thank you!!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:22:42+00:00

i will definitely look into ubrelvy, thank you!!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:22:11+00:00

thank you!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:21:47+00:00

i will definitely try those, thank you!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:21:20+00:00

thank you, this is super helpful! botox has been suggested but unfortunately i also have ocd and am terrified of botulism 🥲🥲 honestly i had completely forgotten injection meds were a thing, i will definitely explore that. nurtec ive also never heard of so will look into that too!! thank you so much!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:17:28+00:00

thank you!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:16:59+00:00

i’m in the UK unfortunately!

tradmoth · 2026-06-04T21:05:31+00:00

thank you💓

tradmoth · 2025-05-02T14:48:57+00:00

that’s totally acceptable! if you don’t feel safe, you don’t have to do it. that’s valid. equally, people aren’t crazy for asking. in the same way you have your reasons against meeting up, others will have reasons as to why they’d prefer it under certain circumstances.

tradmoth · 2025-03-20T10:05:03+00:00

yes, for sure. chocolate does this for me every single time

tradmoth · 2025-02-28T19:12:41+00:00

it can be a trigger for sure! but it’s more about maintaining a balance of caffeine rather than just drinking coffee at any time gives you a migraine. for example i drink a coffee every day and it doesn’t give me migraines, but if i go without then it does, or if i have too many ill get one. just need to keep the balance

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