Q. What is the effective treatment for OCD, negative thoughts, and lack of confidence?
Hello doctor,
I am suffering from OCD. I first had cleanliness-related issues and then doubted that I did not perform my daily tasks neatly. I know all these things are ideas and lies, but I could not stop them. I started treatment with Lustral 100 mg for three months; then, I stopped seeing my psychiatrist as she saw it was silly to be afraid of ideas. I stopped receiving medication for two months and then could not fight alone. Finally, I returned to receive the same medication for five months.
I was getting better, but I was very depressed. I did not want to study or do anything except sleep or waste my time on social media. Finally, I saw another psychiatrist, so my medication was changed to Anafranil 50 mg daily and Citalopram 20 mg. I do not even want to take my medication. I stopped it three days ago I do not feel any difference. I think Lustral was better; however, I am very depressed, knowing that my OCD is not the only cause of my depression.
I do not feel any positive feelings, only negative ones, hate, anger, disappointment, fear, in confidence, which annoys me a lot. I want to know which medication is more convenient for me, even if it is different from what I used to take. I also suffer from hypotension.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern.
You seem to be suffering from depression along with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). OCD, when left untreated for a prolonged period, may lead to secondary depression. OCD is a common illness that affects 2 to 3 people among a hundred. Treatment consists of medicine as well as therapy. If you do not want to take medicines, then you may choose to go for therapy. Exposure and response prevention is a very effective strategy for dealing with OCD. OCD is not a self-limiting illness, and it may worsen further if you would not seek treatment. You can connect with me if you want any help from my side.
Thank you.
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