Posted by greg diamond on March 14, 2005, at 18:30:09
In reply to Re: Please diagnose me. OCD or Anxiety disorder?, posted by Sebastian on March 14, 2005, at 18:09:50
stopping the SSRI because it is another's experience is a bad idea. you have to do what is right for you. i am much like you in that i have had generalized anxiety disorder with OCD in the foreground. the OCD goes through phases, but the underlying cognitive patterns are quite similar. i am doing remeron and zoloft, and unlike others here haven't gained any weight. the ssri has me a little zombified if anything.
anyway, you are young and you should explore as many therapeutic avenues (including meds) if you can tolerate them. don't worry too much about your pathology, just focus on feeling well. CBT is best, but even better with meds. meds help in crisis situations or if you have a disorder like BP or something more serious. they are great for OCD, they knocked about 60% of my symptoms away the first time.
good luck and keep us posted
craig
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