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Female, 45, Lorton - VA, member since Dec 2007
I have been living with Hep C for over 25 years (genotype 1).  This is my second time on tx.  Tried it back in 2002 ~only lasted 3 weeks.... [More]
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Jul 24, 2008 03:54PM in the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Community
Have you ever tried any medication or are you presently taking any medication for this? Have you seen a therapist and been diagnosed with OCD? I have OCD, anxiety, and mild depression. The OCD part that I have is obsessing and worrying over things and not being able to let go of things in my mind. I also have what I call 'flashes' of crazy thoughts that...
Jul 15, 2008 09:20AM in the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Community
I go back to the doc on Monday and will be discussing a lot with her. I have been constipated now for the last 3 days as well which pisses me off because I didn't have that problem before. I am still obsessing and upset over being prescribed Paxil as oppesed to Lexapro which is what I wanted... Thanks
Jul 14, 2008 07:27AM in the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Community
Thank you for sharing your experience. I asked my psychiatrist for Lexapro but she said I needed something stronger. A friend of mine just started on Lexapro and I am pissed that I was given Paxil; which is one of the older ones. My therapist told me that the older ones caused the weight gain and the newer ones are much better. I am going to ask for Lexap...
Jul 14, 2008 07:23AM in the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Community
I was told I have OCD recently. I too have concerns about my face/skin. I feel like I look like a monster because I have sun freckles/spots. People always tell me I have beautiful skin though...I am 45 and have had 1 chemical peel and microderm abrasion. Was looking into photofacials (very expensive) but have let it go. You also mentioned scalp picki...
Jul 13, 2008 08:45AM in the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Community
I am new to this particular forum...I was just prescribed Paxil 20 mg a day (take at night) for OCD, Anxiety, PTSD etc. I have only been on it for 3 days. I have been ready more bad than good about the side effects; particularly the weight gain and the withdrawal symptoms. I will stop taking this medicine ASAP if I can a couple of lbs. Does anyone have a...
Jul 06, 2008 06:28PM in the Hepatitis Social Community
Congratulations to you!!!! Haven't been on much lately so I just got the great news...Miracles are a happening! 72 weeks do rock - rock on with your bad a$$ self ;-) Peace & Love << TV