Let's say you've found the right med at the right dosage. And they do work. Will your body build resistance towards it? So that over time, you'll need a higher dose for the same effects? And eventually, reaching the max dose limit?
Can't you rely on antidepressants for life?
Let's say you've found the right med at the right dosage. And they do work. Will your body build resistance towards it? So that over time, you'll need a higher dose for the same effects? And eventually, reaching the max dose limit?
Can't you rely on antidepressants for life?
This IS a vent but any support is appreciated.
I've been dealing with severe ocd since the darn 2020 year. I tried everything. I had a super productive life. OCD still defeated me. I tried gym, therapy, meds, getting a job, not doing any compulsions for months, nothing really work.
I dont want much from life. I just wanna be able to enjoy a walk, a cup of coffee, ordinary stuff. I just want a normal life. But I never got it. Every day is a torture.
Ocd can not be cured. It's a lifelong illness. I have to deal with it until my death. I can NEVER experience how a normal life is. How an ordinary dude experiences existence.
I don't know what to do. Like what is the plan? I have tried everything and still failed. I have no reason to live. I can't tolerate this thing for like more decades. I'm not even being emotional, like logically there's nothing I can do.
I've been taking meds for 2 years. Tried Prozac, Acentra, Clomipramine, Fluvoxamine and Risperidone. I'm currently on Clomipramine 50mg and Fluvoxamine 200mg per day.
Among all thesemeds, only Clomipramine helped a bit but since it can have potentiall heart problems I don't want to increase the dose.
In general, my OCD hasn't changed much from 2 years ago. maybe 10% at most. If that's the best itis capable of, I want to cut it out bc it's just a burden at this point and not worth the downsides and potential side effects. OCD is still the same anyway so at least let's get rid of meds.
Do you think that's a wise choice? Am I expecting too much from medication? What is your experience?