OCD Action

DEAD!
Blocked

Have my review coming up soon, really worried because I don't want to go back to hospital.

Then after what I saw today when I was visiting a friend - I don't think my OCD could take it any more.
I'm sick of taking meds and not being believed.

Tue Feb 23 2010 14:36:55 #
DEAD!
Blocked

The meds don't even help - which kind of proves I'm not psychotic anyway and it's all true.

Tue Feb 23 2010 16:02:24 #
mama
Member

Sometimes it takes meds a while to help...and sometimes it takes a few trials before they find one or a comination of some that really help. Try to stick with it and trust the meds...just give it time and a real effort...I think things will work out.
Andrea

Tue Feb 23 2010 16:32:43 #
aishah
Member

Hi Nicola, I have had two changes of medication in the last two months. The first lot made me feel really rough but the new one I've been taking for the last two weeks has started working I think as the depression is lifting and the intrusive thoughts have died down a bit.

I think you owe it to yourself to give it a good try as you have been through a rough time lately.

I hope they start working for you soon and good luck with your review.
Bridget
x

Tue Feb 23 2010 18:55:25 #
Unregistered

Meds took about 3 months before I noticed the effects. Stick with it Nicola. I believe you'll be okay

Tue Feb 23 2010 21:44:03 #
brennie
Member

Niccola you have not given your medication time to get into your system properly yet, give them a chance to work before you give up on them.

Brennie x

Tue Feb 23 2010 23:05:55 #
Rena32
Member

Nicola, what kind of meds do you take? Maybe you could find a hobby that you enjoy. That may help. What about books? Do you like to read? I hope that you will get a good review. Also, Andrea is right sometimes it takes a while to find the meds that will work best for you. We are all different and each of us respond to medication differently. Give the meds a little more time and then you may start to feel much better.

Wed Feb 24 2010 4:42:46 #
DEAD!
Blocked

I'm off my section 3

I have a choice about meds now as well, there's no point I'm not ill.
3 months is a long time, mine has been 2 weeks so far.

Rena - I take abilify - it's an anti-psychotic - because they think I can't be right, well I know I was wrong about some things.

Going to talk to the nurse tomorrow.

Wed Feb 24 2010 10:10:31 #
Truddles
Member

Hi Nicola,

How are you today?

Pleased to hear that your review went well. How'd you get on with the nurse yesterday?

Hope things continue to improve for you.

Best wishes
Trudy

Fri Feb 26 2010 14:29:37 #
brennie
Member

Niccola i believe Abilify to be a fantastic anti psychotic drug...keep taking it it will be good for you long term.
Glad your improving hun,

love brennie x

Fri Feb 26 2010 14:34:44 #
DEAD!
Blocked

I'm ok.
They think a year at least for the meds - not sure if I can come off though.
The nurse was ok - but he was lying to me.

Brennie - Well I have no side effects - so that's good.
Have you tried it?

Fri Feb 26 2010 17:55:48 #
brennie
Member

Yes it is a lifesaver !

Brennie x

Sat Feb 27 2010 17:55:54 #