Hello,

I've recently been suggested Aripiprazole for my OCD and BDD.

I've tried all the SSRIs, and Mirtazipine and Clomipramine.
None of them helped. They had a very slight effect on my OCD and did nothing for my BDD.
They actually made things worse for me as they gave me severe Depersonalization, hallucinations, nightmares, sexual side effects - all sorts of side-effects that ruled them as a no-go for me.

Now, all that's left for me to try is an anti-psychotic.
It seems a coin-toss as to whether a psychiatrist wants to prescribe me an anti-psychotic. Half of them say - it won't help, the other half say I 'absolutely need to be on anti-psychotics long term'
I don't trust Psychiatrists. They are pill pushers.

However, I am not coping and I have no alternatives. I've tried CBD and all the natural alternatives available... but they aren't enough, they help but I'm not coping even with their help.

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Has anyone with Anxiety disorders found an anti-psychotic beneficial on it's own, not part of an adjunct combination with an SSRI.?
I'm on 6mg Diazepam, currently tapering to 5mg. So I will be on Diazepam and Aripiprazole. Major and Minor Tranqs. hmm.

Thanks,
C5