Posted by Lexiplanet on October 21, 2003, at 22:18:35
Hello, im new to this forum but have suffered from mild depression and obsessive social problems since my late teens. Im in my mid-20s.
Recent events/feelings have lead me to talk to a psychologist and increase my doses. I have visited with him twice. Im struggling with mild depression again which was sort of under control via my existing medication.
My general physician put me on the lexipro to help with my obsessions and my shrink concurs. My depression is/was focused on dissatisfaction with my social life (friends/lack of romance). I have recently become obsessed with a female friend and my behavior is barely under control. Im afraid to hurt my feelings and/or others any worse but am consumed with frustration regarding this situation.
Ive gone from 100 mg of zoloft for two years to Lexipro 10 mg (overlapped with zoloft for 4 days) and continued 10 mg for the remaining month. Im now on 20 milligrams for the past 4 days.
My question is when people think this medication will start to work?
Is it possible that my lows this week are from withdrawal from the zoloft?
Thirdly, is this obsession part of OCD?
And lastly, I would love support and encouragement.
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