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Getting the help I need!

Bluey_moon — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:39:24 GMT

Today I hit a low, real low. I rang the mental health team, she was lovely and made me promise to see my GP today!

My gp didn't work today, so I saw a different one, he was kind, and honest and he suggested the SSRI I was on wasn't particularly helpful for OCD, so we are trialing a different one! I feel like he really wants to help! For the first time in a bit I feel hopeful!

Getting the help I need!

ci — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:49:40 GMT

Bluey moon I'm so sorry things got bad for you.

It's great that you are seeing someone different sometimes different perspective really helps.

I'm about to start group therapy for ocd I'm really hopeful to after finding it. Hope that connecting with others and working together to battle ocd will be helpful. Maybe something like that would be helpful to you.

hope your doing ok today take it easy always so draining on your body having a bad episode.

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Bluey_moon — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 22:55:28 GMT

Thanks Ci, I do have a bit of s migraine today! But I feel releived I have finally been able to admit my current treatment wasn't working!

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Dwwmills — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 03:01:48 GMT

Hi Skye.

That sounds like a good move. It’s hard to know when your treatment isn’t working and how long to stick with it. I hope this next medication works for you.

As I’ve mentioned before my daughter’s OCD responded well to medication. The psychiatrist described her an SSRI and medication for ADHD. The SSRI for her had some effect but when the ADHD medication was added it was like flicking a switch. Which goes to show just how effective medication can be.

Good luck

Dean

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Bluey_moon — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:13:12 GMT

Hi Dean,

Thank you for your kind thoughts!

I am hopeful this change will go wonders, but I know I have to work hard too!

I am so glad your daughter was able to master her OCD.

Thank you for your continued support!

Skye

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Bluey_moon — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:54:07 GMT

Starting my new meds today!

Scared and excited!

Dont want to think it's a miracle cure but hoping it helps!