What meds work for you?

[Shellibelli]

I am currently taking Zoloft 50mg for my OCD since October.  I really haven't noticed that much improvement with my hiv fears. I have an appointment with a psychologist tomorrow to discuss my Meds. I was on 20mg of Prozac in the past and it worked well , but I also gained a lot of weight on it. I don't know if I need to up my dose or change my medication. Looking to see what have worked for others. Thank you.

[JGF25]

CBT is invaluable in my book.  It helps you change the way you think and it also gives you techniques to help with any anxiety you are feeling.  If I were you, I would find a psychologist that teaches it and learn it.  Medications work well but they are not the entire solution.  Sometimes I do have to fall back on my CBT a bit.  So give that some thought.  

[Shellibelli]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. The doctor I saw today doesn't do any therapy, just prescribes medication. I have seen therapists in the past, but it never helps me. None of them have tried cbt though.

[JGF25]

Well...try not to concentrate on the "if that doesn't work" and more on the "when this works I'll feel better."  It is a double dosage so you will hopefully see some benefits.  Just remember that it does take a good 4 to 6 weeks before you have that steady state of medication in your system so if you don't get results for a while, don't give in.  I doubled my dose of Wellbutrin and had to wait for the steady state as well.  

Does the therapist teach you cognitive behavioral therapy?  

[Shellibelli]

The appointment went okay. The doctor upped my dose from 50mg to 100mg. She said if that doesn't work then she may want to try Geodon, which is an anti-psyhotic drug. I hope that I don't need that!

[JGF25]

You have more than likely already had your appointment.  How did it go for you?