ROCD

[brian3131]

My name is Brian and I am 22. I am currently suffering with a terrible case of ROCD. This time, it started about two weeks ago when I was put on a tricyclic antidepressant. I started getting the numbing feeling, and that led to bad thoughts. The bad thoughts will not stop. I am in a relationship with my girlfriend of three years, and it’s very painful to have to go through this. One bad though led to another and now I feel like absolute crap. “You don’t love her” to not feeling anything. It’s like if you were to say a word to many times, it would lose it’s meaning. That’s how this feels. I also feel extreme guilt for checking out other girls out. I know it’s normal, and I would never cheat on my girlfriend or anything, but I still feel guilty. I love her more than anything, and I feel like death right now. I have had this only a few times before and it usually lasts a few weeks and goes away on it’s own. My therapist says it’s because I love her so much, that I get scared. It really hurts to feel numb towards the person that means absolutely everything to you. She is my whole world and I would die for her. What can I do to make myself feel better? I told her and she’s aware of this, and she is very supportive.

I have OCD, Severe Panic Disorder, GAD, Agoraphobia, Hypochondriasis, and god knows what else.


I was just put back on Cymbalta 60 mg but I want to go on Zoloft.

[JGF25]

That is good.  Just remember that it sometimes takes 4 weeks to really start to feel better once you start taking the medication.  Post again if you need any reassurance!  Take care.

[brian3131]

I am not sure. I spoke with him today, and he agreed that Zoloft probably is best for me, considering it has helped many of my family members.

Thanks for the reply!

[JGF25]

Why did your doc go with Cymbalta and not zoloft?