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OCD getting worse. 9.5 weeks on Fluoxetine

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OCD1234
OCD1234

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed with OCD 7 months ago. Started with panic attacks and intrusive thoughts. Right now I'm struggling with intrusive thoughts, mostly Harm OCD (scared I'm a murderer) and sexual OCD. I tried lexapro for 3 months and it didn't help much. Right now I'm on fluoxetine 40mg for the past 7.5 weeks (9.5 weeks total). It hasn't helped too much. Fortunately, all the side effects are gone (stomach burn, brain zaps, insomnia). Unfortunately, it hasn't helped much at all with my intrusive thoughts (I get them more or less every second). I have been to therapy but it hasn't helped much. My pdoc prescribed me risperidone (0.5mg) but I'm hesitant to take it because of the side effects.

I know 12 weeks is the minimum amount of time to give for an ssri for OCD but I was wondering if anyone has tried risperidone or thinks I should give the ssri more time? Anxiety sucks!!

Thank you!!

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