Posted by ed_uk2010 on August 22, 2010, at 15:49:25
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on August 21, 2010, at 17:23:55
>And there is also some OCD. For a few years I dealt with HOCD where I couldn't stop my mind from fearing that I'm gay everytime anything reminded me of being gay, sometimes even just a guy on TV.
HOCD, I've not heard that one before. What would happen if you were gay? Would that be so awful? I don't think it would, not that I'm saying you are.
Anyway, I think you might benefit from a tricyclic antidepressant. TCAs are the traditional choice for severe depression. I think you may benefit - other meds don't seem to be helping. I suggest clomipramine because it is effective for anxiety as well as for depression. I think it would be helpful to discuss this with your psychiatrist. The initial dose of clomipramine for those who haven't taken it before is normally 25mg at night.
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