Posted by Mrs C. on January 30, 2004, at 17:58:18
In reply to Lexapro for OCD?, posted by bluesfan on January 30, 2004, at 13:25:08
BLuesfan, There seems to be a fine line between OCD and generalized anxiety. I am currently in college studying psychology. I am very new to it though. My current course is abnormal psychology which is very interesting to me considering my current mental health status. I have OCD. Any obessive thinking that is extreme and causes disruption in your life and lasts for more than 6 months is considered to be obsessive. The compulsion comes from doing things that ease your anxiety about your obsession that take up more than an hour per day. For me, I obsess about my health and to make myself feel better I will look in medical books, online or anywhere else I can for information on my symptoms. It takes up alot of my time. If I am obsessing, my thoughts constantly go to my worry no matter what I am doing. Quite disruptive to my life to say the least. The Lexapro has seemed to help me. I haven't really had a true test yet though because I haven't had any symptoms to worry about. Although I do feel happier and less anxious. More mellow and patient. Maybe my absence of any symptoms to worry about is coming from the Lex, I don't know. I hope this has helped you. Please keep in mind that I am not an expert on the subject or a doctor. Just knowledgeable about OCD as I have experienced it. Let me know if I can help further. Mrs. C
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