Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment Questions

really sorry to know of your suffering and all you lost in life. VERY STRONGLY RECOMMEND visiting patanjali wellness at haridwar for CURE while gradually reducing dependence on allopathic medicines which are taking very heavy toll on your health.

Present medications are newer generation antipsychotics they are relatively safe but any medication may show side effect on long term use. Further usage of medication depends up on the condition and assessing the risk benefit ratio.

Your doctor may prescribe lithium for long periods of time (months or years). It's important to continue treatment, even when you feel well. Lithium is not a cure, but it is able to help control symptoms and prevent relapse while you are taking it. For probable betterment by alternative, pl talk in details by booking audio or video call.

It's important to discuss any concerns about medication, especially when it involves managing a condition like ocd (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Here's some general information about the medicines you mentioned:
fluvoxin (fluvoxamine): this is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri) commonly used to treat ocd. Ssris are often the first line of treatment for this condition.
Restyl (alprazolam): this is a benzodiazepine, a type of medication typically used for anxiety or panic d...more

Hello lybrate-user, this is deepiksha (psychologist) I read your concern. Wht I will suggest you to take the psychotherapy because the behavioural changes you are facing is not normal. Aap medicines ke sath counselling k sessions lijiye jiske andr therapies hoti hai taaki apke jo bhi triggers hai and issues h wo phle address ho unka cause pta chale ki ye anger and sleep problems q aari h unko apn counselling se kaise sahi kar skte h uske baad apko fark dikhega. Please take professional counselli...more

Yes you will become better eventually. Fluoxetine is a good medication for ocd but it may take few months to a year also. Please consult your psychiatrist regularly and adhere to treatment.

For all of ten years you have been suffering from what appears like fear-related disturbances. Yet, you haven't or were not informed to seek therapeutic help! it is never too late to go for counseling and learn some skills, tools and techniques to handle life and your emotions, in particular fear. Ocd is is a fear-based condition and for some reason you have not been dealing with this childhood fear which has now developed unto these repetitive adaptations to seem to need it for normal functioni...more

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I think your daughter may be treated for Bipolar 1. I suggest you take her immediately to a counselor and treat her with talk therapy too. In her later adolescence, there are likely to be some unresolved issues that may go as far as prenatal influences. It comes up at this time seeking a resolution. But unfortunately not many are aware of this and will go untreated and compound the disorder. Both parents must also accompany her to help trace the problems encountered in childhood. There are certa...more

You are relying too much on the medication to solve the problem, which can be pretty futile. Please seek the help of a counselor too. Please take your parents with you to determine the possible developmental issues that may have contributed to this condition. This is a fear-based condition and for some reason you have not been dealing with this childhood fear which has now developed unto these repetitive adaptations to seem to need it for normal functioning. The behavior will then become based o...more