Posted by Dinah on August 4, 2002, at 21:53:47
In reply to Increased OCD symptoms--sign of lifting deprss'n?, posted by fairnymph on August 3, 2002, at 13:55:10
Fairnymph, I am no expert on neurotransmitters, but I have found that my periods of agitated depression never end without at least one day of pure obsession. One day of pure knotted twisting thoughts and I know I'm starting to look up. I don't understand it, but it seems pretty consistent.
I have OCD too, and haven't found anything to work for it like Luvox. Remeron knocked me out for a weekend, at two different doses, on two different weekends. Wellbutrin and Effexor both triggered nasty agitated hypomanias. Luvox made the OCD disappear and if I ever decide to go back on an SSRI, I think that will be my choice. Unfortunately, I didn't care much for the apathy after 4 years on Luvox.
I do hope in your case the OCD returning is a good sign.
Dinah
(By the way, I find the idea of OCD as a defense mechanism fascinating. I've often toyed with the thought myself.)
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