Re: Banned from all SSRI's and old antidepressants but still need treatment
Hi TillySm
I read your initial post but felt I could add nothing as I am taking ssri for ocd (prozac) and do not really know of alternatives.
However, after reading your second post it sounds like you are really suffering so I'l offer what I can in the hope some of it may help...
I hope you have already been referred to a psychiatrist as they are more knowledgable about the latest meds out there and I think they have a broader spectrum of what they can prescribe and more leeway to prescribe than a gp. If not I would suggest asking your gp to refer you on.
The only other meds. suggested to me by my psychiatrist was either risperidone (which would be taken alongside prozac to boost its effect, so unlikely to be suitable for you) or lyrica (pregablin) which is fairly new. They also let me have diazepam on an as and when needed basis. However, my case is a bit different to yours as they also needed to control anxiety from agoraphobia as well, so lyrica may be just to calm anxiety rather than specifically for ocd.
As for cbt for ocd I have tried that years ago (unfortunately was too ill at the time to make the most of it - have agoraphobia as well and I was in such a state attending that only about half of what she said I could take in). What I did take in was useful though. It wouldn't hurt to ask your doctor to get you on the waiting list for cbt with a clinical psychologist. Many people benefit from cbt.
A book which may help is 'Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorder: a self help book using cognitive behavioural techniques' by David Veale and Rob Wilson from amazon.
People who think anxiety disorders are all in the head have probably never experienced them. When I became ill, I was shocked at just how physical it is. You deserve better than having to deal with it alone.
Just wanted to add - I didn't know the above ocd site existed thanks nicola for pointing it out. It is so worth looking at TillySm. Ive just had a look and the bit about challenging the thoughts is similar to the cbt I had.
little wren x
Last edited by little wren; 21-04-12 at 10:55.
Reason: Needed to add more
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