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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. > 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 __________________ DX: BDD, OCD, Avoidant Personality Disorder, C-Ptsd RX: 4mg Diazepam daily ___ |
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thought I'd bump this.
I have to make a decision this week and would like to know some peoples experience with anti-psychotic monotherapy. No additional anti-depressant, No therapy. I also have personality disorders, in my sig. C5 __________________ DX: BDD, OCD, Avoidant Personality Disorder, C-Ptsd RX: 4mg Diazepam daily ___ |
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I receive Maintena each month. It is Abilify. It calms me down tremendously. I can't say I would recommend it for everybody. But, as long as I take it, it helps me a lot. I sometimes have gone off it and became psychotic each time. But, since I am receiving a shot each month, I am not too worried about this anymore.
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