![]() ![]() I felt like I needed a cool bath to calm down. My arms tingled badly and I hyperventilated. The side-effects gave me a nervous breakdown. I missed a dose and went into extreme withdrawal. Doctors suggested that I could try tapering the dose and I did, but the side-effects became worse. Side-effects for me were sweating, aggression, impulsiveness, nausea, and memory issues. ![]() Some of which I had to willfully snap out of. I have had no side-effects, except for some difficulty falling asleep. I personally find it important to gradually increase the dose every few weeks to a month. Please note that it does not take the thoughts away completely, it is not meant to. What this drug does is lessen the number of intrusive thoughts you have and allows you to have a normal reaction to the thoughts. This medication is a miracle for those experiencing severe OCD and more specifically, intrusive thoughts. I specifically went to exposure and response prevention therapy for 8 months before starting this drug. Remember, it is important to go to therapy before starting a medication. It took away the guilt I have felt my entire life. But as soon as that passed, it has been the miracle I prayed for. ![]() I, at first, felt the severe side-effects consisting of fatigue, a tingly body, anxiety, and the need for total silence. I went from having constant ruminating thoughts to not having any worrying signs of OCD. I was put on everything under the sun, but I was mostly treated with less specific, but more well-known medicines that mainly focus on depression and anxiety, although they were used for my OCD symptoms. “I have now been on 65-75 mg of Luvox for about 3 years for OCD, which I have suffered from intensely since childhood. ![]() However, it can ease your symptoms and help you effectively manage your condition, so that you have a happy and productive life outside of OCD. It is also extremely important that you attend all psychiatrist appointments and counseling sessions and refrain from abruptly stopping Luvox. However, the best scenario is one that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with medication. Thus, if you have OCD, you may need to take Luvox or another SSRI indefinitely. Keep in mind that OCD is an anxiety disorder, which means that relapse is always possible, especially in stressful or overwhelming situations. According to researchers, low serotonin levels can trigger repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and compulsive behaviors, possibly leading to OCD. Serotonin is a hormone/neurotransmitter or chemical messenger in your brain that transmits signals or “messages” throughout your body. SSRIs, like Luvox, boost the serotonin levels in your brain. SSRIs, like Luvox, are usually the first-line treatment for mental health conditions because they are safer and more effective than most other antidepressants. SSRIs are antidepressants commonly used to treat mental health conditions, like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Luvox or fluvoxamine (generic name) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). One such treatment that can help you control your OCD symptoms is Luvox. Or, being deathly afraid of germs and contracting Covid-19 (obsession) that you excessively wash your hands and slather on hand sanitizer until they crack and bleed (compulsion).īut if you are struggling with OCD, you don’t have to be afraid, ashamed, or embarrassed by your thoughts and behaviors, because there are effective treatments available. To ease your fear, you may double-check that you locked your door several times (compulsion), causing you to be late for work. It is important to understand that OCD usually involves certain patterns or habits, such as being excessively worried that you did not lock the door, thereby, inviting someone to break in and rob you (obsession). The result? A vicious cycle of obsessive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors. So, even if you try to ignore or dismiss those unpleasant thoughts or urges, they will return – until you seek proper OCD treatment for them. The only way you can rid yourself of these negative emotions (obsessions) is to perform certain acts (compulsions). When you have OCD, trying to stop, ignore, or dismiss your obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors can increase your stress, angst, and discomfort. Obsessions and compulsions can wreak havoc on your life and cause significant emotional and physical distress. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves unwelcomed and undesired thoughts, fears, and beliefs (obsessions) that can coerce you into engaging in repetitive behaviors (compulsions). ![]()
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