Posted by gena88 on February 20, 2003, at 0:26:32
In reply to Re: What was your BEST med for OCD?, posted by ace on February 19, 2003, at 23:01:58
I've had some success with Prozac, and a number of years later, Paxil. Although several meds are FDA-approved to treat OCD, there's really no guarantee with any of them. In my case, it's a constant battle, even with the help of meds. I am currently weaning off Paxil CR due to side effects (weight gain) and am looking into behavior therapy. May I suggest the book, "Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior" by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD. In his book, he shows you behavior therapy techniques you can use to fight OCD and beat it. He explains how by applying his techniques, you can change how you respond to your intrusive thoughts & urges and in doing so, you can actually physically change the way your brain works. It's quite interesting and makes a lot of sense...one of the best resources on OCD I've seen yet. Taking an SSRI such as Prozac or Paxil may help you to some degree, but with OCD being the chronic problem it is, I would also suggest behavior therapy, if you're hoping for long-term success. Good luck, and keep us posted!
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