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What is the effective treatment for OCD, negative thoughts, and lack of confidence?

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Published At February 20, 2023
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Patient's Query

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.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vandana Patidar
Dr. Vandana Patidar

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