Harm OCD ruining my sleep

[Charlotte cosier]

Does anyone else wake up more than once in the night with harm OCD?

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And ruining my life :(

[Emphyrio]

Have you spoke to your doctor about it? You said you were getting CBT - how long before you get it?

In the meantime, keep your central nervous system as calm as possible.

If things get really bad, go back to your GP and tell him/her everything. They may prescribe you something to take if things get really bad.

[Charlotte cosier]

Waiting for an appointment. I am on sertraline 50mg.

[Emphyrio]

How long have you been taking it for? Medications can exacerbate anxiety and intrusive thoughts in the early stages, before they kick in.

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If you've not been on it long, you could always half it and build up to 50mg over time. Just hang on for now - things will definitely get better with a combination of the meds and CBT :)

[Charlotte cosier]

3 weeks I was on citalopram before for 8 years

[Emphyrio]

At 3 weeks you'll likely still be experiencing side effects. Give it another 1-3 weeks and I bet you'll feel much better. Until then - lots of chamomile tea and avoid caffeine :)