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Posted by TrishP on May 30, 2006, at 9:39:42
I'm feeling pretty darn good, (thought I was manic, but I think I'm just not used to feeling "well"). My thyroid is ok now that I am on Synthroid.
The depression is gone (thank goodness), but I do have anxiety at times, which leads to some OCD symptoms (counting).
What is a good med for anxiety and OCD? I don't do well on traditional SSRIs. Would Cymbalta and/or Klonopin do well? Would a mood stabilizer be better?
Posted by Phillipa on May 30, 2006, at 21:57:37
In reply to Anxiety OCD med?, posted by TrishP on May 30, 2006, at 9:39:42
I do the counting thing and am on luvox that does squat for depression although I don't count as much. And I take synthroid too if your needs for synthroid change and your TSH goes up that can produce severe anxiety. It happened to me. Love Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on June 1, 2006, at 0:57:48
In reply to Anxiety OCD med?, posted by TrishP on May 30, 2006, at 9:39:42
> I'm feeling pretty darn good, (thought I was manic, but I think I'm just not used to feeling "well"). My thyroid is ok now that I am on Synthroid.
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> The depression is gone (thank goodness), but I do have anxiety at times, which leads to some OCD symptoms (counting).
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> What is a good med for anxiety and OCD? I don't do well on traditional SSRIs. Would Cymbalta and/or Klonopin do well? Would a mood stabilizer be better?Have you tried Anafranil (clomipramine), a TCA that largely acts as an SRI/SSRI? It used to be the "gold standard" for OCD until newer SSRIs have replaced it. It still stands out for some treatment-resistant OCD.
When I switched from Luvox to Cymbalta, my pure obsessional thoughts (garbage words) which are annoying but on the swatting at flies level increased. But that's just my experience -- everyone is different. I think it was just that Luvox is an excellent medication for OCD at a high dose. Cymbalta provides fairly good response for me for depression, but not as much for OCD.
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