Hello. I am diagnosed with OCD, along with other anxiety issues I guess pretty recently. Anxiety (panic) attacks suck. I get them once to twice a week, and different kinds. I have some apps on my iPad that have some coping strategies for panic attacks. One is called Breathe and the other is called Mindshift. With OCD, I haven't had much luck with yet. I ruminate about my past mistakes all the time and unrealistic obsessions like
It sucks. It's hard not to focus on them. Anyways, I am kinda doing therapy for it. I see a social worker, along with a child and youth worker for my anxiety. I do have a psychiatrist, but my last session is quite soon. Anyways, there are lots of post about coping strategies here on Psych Central. Try looking in the anxiety and OCD sections under the "Mental Health Support" option. Hope you find something that works

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Social anxiety disorder, GAD, OCD, and panic attacks
Lexapro, 10 mg
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DX: GAD; ASD; recurrent, treatment-resistant MDD; PTSD
RX: Prozac 20 mg; BuSpar 10 mg 2x a day; Ativan 0.5 mg PRN; Omega 3 Fish Oil; Trazodone, 50 mg (sleep); Melatonin 3-9 mg
Previous RX: Zoloft, 25-75mg; Lexapro 5-15mg; Luvox 25-50mg; Effexor XR 37.5-225mg
I have ASD so please be kind if I say something socially unacceptable. Thank you.