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Ocd anxiety

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kieran17065
kieran17065

I started taking sertraline 50mg at the of November 2016 for depression

brought on by ocd anxiety.The first few weeks the depression went completely but was left with nasty anxiety and panic disorder

So at the beginning of April this year I upped to 100mg

hoping I could get rid of the panic and disorder

It is now august panic gone but still left with a bit of anxiety

What should I do? Would upping to 150mg help or should I take anti anxiety

meds as well as sertraline what would you suggest? Sertraline has been a godsend by the way,Thank you

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  • Aspinan
    Aspinan kieran17065

    Posted

    Hi Kieran, I think the key now is to try CBT if you've not already done so to manage and hopefully eliminate the lingering anxiety.

    Neil 

    • kieran17065
      kieran17065 Aspinan

      Posted

      Hello aspinan

      Thank you for your reply

      I've tried that before before but it didnt

      help.my ocd started because I couldn't accept my sexuality

      but I am beginning to accept that now.

      The bit of anxiety that's lingering is I suppose residue from the whole depression thing but I know I can definitely know I can beat this

      Somebody recommended a low dose of anti anxiety meds

      As well as sertraline...thank you aspinan

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