Rec | MEDS!

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I’ve been on a med for my ocd for one month as of today! Yippee! And I’m feeling really wonderful. I’ve been anti-med my whole life (because of my ocd i had a massive fear taking meds would fuck up my liver and kill me…lol) but my new and fantastic therapist (another separate rec) has helped me realize that I should try it… and omg LIFE CHANGING. I haven’t had any bad side effects (that I know of?) and have genuinely felt more productive and less anxious. like I can finally go to bed without worrying about my hair rubbing against my pillow, and can take a shower without having to Freak Out about stepping on the dirty floor.. like omg life is awesome and beautiful. People just are like this normally? Crazy. Thank you science and thank you therapy!

@mirche

Apr 19, 2025

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@lew

SO HAPPY FOR AND PROUD OF YOU

6d ago

@titinyc

My guy! So happy for you! I'm 6 months in and life is about 30% easier. Stick with it, totally worth it - one day you'll wake up and just realize that the volume has been turned down. It rules.

6d ago

@willajayne

I also have ocd that makes me terrified of meds… but this does sound very nice

Apr 19, 2025

@mirche

@WILLAJAYNE OH! Dm me if ya want I can tell you more about my experience so far:) it’s been very helpful and I’d recommend it, even though it’s like a little (a lot) terrifying to think about/do

Apr 19, 2025

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