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Sertraline 150 mg for 5 weeks for OCD/ depression

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maria93252
maria93252

So I have been on sertraline 50 mg for years.. I have a history of OCD.. I noticed a relapse coming and 5 weeks ago increased my dosage to 150 mg .. I still feel bad... Should I change meds??? Some days I feel ok and today I feel so depressed... Any advice??

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  • vanessa45115
    vanessa45115 maria93252

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    Hi Maria,

    How are you today? I just got back from my psychiatrist and he has suggested adding a very small dose of abilify to my sertraline. I suggested I wait 2 more weeks to see if I improve. I also just got diagnosed with OCD to accompany my generalized anxiety disorder.

    • maria93252
      maria93252 vanessa45115

      Posted

      Not feeling so good today.. For OCD it's not uncommon to add a med like ability to help the original antidepressant out.. Usually a low dose. OCD is no fun.. Just remind yourself that any intrusive thoughts are OCD not you.. Even if it feels real.. They are false messages from our OCD brain. I am also giving Zoloft a few more weeks, I am seeing my general doctor tomorrow. I feel like I need something more. I am just really depressed.. I hope we start feeling some relief soon.. Thanks for reaching out, it feels not so alone😀

    • vanessa45115
      vanessa45115

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      I'm sorry you are having a bad day, mine wasn't the greatest either but we have to carry on. In a few weeks, this will all be behind us and we can go back to normal life. Hang in there.

    • maria93252
      maria93252 vanessa45115

      Posted

      Maybe a sliver... In Wednesday my dr added 150 mg of Wellbutrin.. How about you?
    • vanessa45115
      vanessa45115 maria93252

      Posted

      I'm glad to hear that, a sliver is a sign of the light at the end of the tunnel. I've had 3 good days in a row.

    • sparrow01
      sparrow01 vanessa45115

      Posted

      ace news vanessa,  i'm really glad things are picking up for you smile  (have a super day today!)

    • vanessa45115
      vanessa45115 sparrow01

      Posted

      Thanks sparrow...I owe a lot of it to you and others on this forum for the encouragement you gave so many times when all I wanted to do was give up.
    • sarah62025
      sarah62025 vanessa45115

      Posted

      Yah! Great news! You and maria will soon be back to your old selves! Take care x
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