I have the worse kind of OCD and I hoping that someone ..........anyone please could help before its too late. I have a fear of diseases. I also have a fear of opaque dyes and xrays. I have been dealing with this for the last two years since my husband took ill.
Does anyone know of the right course of meds. I am currently using 30mg of Lexapro and 50 mg of trazadone to sleep nightly. I wake up terrified but manage to go to work. Right now I am imagining that I have to have a chest xray and that I have to go to a cardiologist.
I know that I am asking very bizarre and selfish questions, but I was hoping that someone.anyone knew some answers
Thank you
2006-09-20 08:59:46 · 7 answers · asked by she b 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You might want to consult with a psychiatrist about medications.
I'm not a trained professional, but what you describe sounds more like phobias than OCD. In that case, a psychotherapist who specializes in phobias might be more helpful than medication.
Either way, it sounds like you're pretty miserable. So it's a good idea to get help quickly. The sooner you see someone, the sooner you'll start feeling better.
2006-09-20 09:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely need to call your doctor and tell him about your fears. He may need to adjust your medicaton. If you have just started these meds., it will take 2 to 3 weeks to take effect. This is a frightening condition and you are wise to understand that you need help. Good luck & God bless.
2006-09-20 09:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's different for everyone. Work with your doctor and/or therapist until you find the meds that work best for you. It may take several tries. Good luck, hang in there. You'll beat this thing.
2006-09-20 09:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by rainfingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what u have described, it sounds like phobia, with hypochondriasis maybe (although the diagnosis of hypochondriasis needs some chriteria to be met) rather than OCD...
about best treatment & course of therapy .. best is to ask u're treating Dr.
2006-09-20 09:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by white skull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meds are fine, but you have to get counseling to find out why you have this fear that is interfering with your life.
Get thee to a therapist!
2006-09-20 09:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check into a psych unit for a while
2006-09-20 09:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOU WILL DO FINE GOD LOVES YOU JUST PRAY...
2006-09-20 09:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋