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Sep 14, 2012, 10:35 PM
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Hi, I'm new to this forum, and was just wondering if anyone ever had a similar experience.
I'm diagnosed Bi Polar and pure-o OCD, and I was on a Lithium/Lexapro combination for several years. The Lexapro had me nearly OCD symptom free for a long while, so much so that I had basically forgotten about my lifelong struggle with obsessive-compulsive thinking. About 6 months ago, after frequently missing doses and drinking heavily for about a year, I stopped alcohol and all meds altogether, abruptly. About a month later, my OCD came back in a rush, and seemed to be playing catch up for all the time it was dormant. It continually got worse until my obsessions had completely consumed my being. It was worse than it had ever been and so bad that, in combination with mania, caused me to check into the hospital. I am now back on meds and steadily improving. I'm wondering, do any of you OCD people have a similar experience of symptoms coming back like a tidal wave after medication cessation? |
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Sep 14, 2012, 10:49 PM
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You should never quit medication like that. That's why- to prevent that from happening. That being said, I havnt. But I would assume the backlash is painful. Sorry
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Sep 14, 2012, 11:11 PM
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Yea, i suppose I thought I knew best. The outcome certainly wasn't favorable... put me in a dark place.
I would advise against stopping any meds abruptly, or drinking on them for that matter. |
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Sep 14, 2012, 11:19 PM
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Well what counts is that you are back on your way to recovery
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Sep 16, 2012, 03:55 PM
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Try to stay on the meds this time and you won't have that trouble again. Good Luck!
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