Posted by Eddie Sylvano on January 30, 2004, at 11:55:09
In reply to Re: Anxiety question » Eddie Sylvano, posted by bluesfan on January 30, 2004, at 11:38:42
> I believe you hit the nail on the head. I think this can be something that causes the anxiety I'm having now. Do you have any idea what might have caused this out of the blue? I never had a problem with this until about 2 months ago.
----------OCD is considered an anxiety disorder. None of the literature I've read cites a specific cause, though many allude to a role for serotonin levels (being too low). Stress can exacerbate the problem. There's also a moderate genetic basis. It's said to vary over time, so it might recede on its own. Drug treatments (usually with SSRI's) typically require relatively high dosages for 2-3 months, so maybe an increase in your Lexapro regimen would help. I'm sure your doctor will have a suggested course.
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