Posted by phidippus on August 31, 2015, at 14:48:06
In reply to Re: Asenapine (Saphris) for OCD » phidippus, posted by MuseMemento on August 30, 2015, at 19:37:25
I, too, thought I was psychotic when I first started having OCD symptoms. Then I came to embrace my psychotic nature and enjoy it (an ERP technique)-I came to understand I was not psychotic, but just having intrusive and recurrent thoughts. You need to train yourself not to be afraid of the thoughts.
Do you have compulsions?
I wouldn't be surprised if your depression is caused by your OCD.
Brintellix at 40 mg would have been sufficient for OCD. Remember, treatment with an antidepressant for OCD usually requires a dose twice that for depression.
What's an example of an OCD thought you have?
Eric
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