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Ocd relapse
I have been suffering with ocd for the past 5 years. For the past one year i have been good with medications now all of a sudden my ocd got relapsed. I was prescribed voxidep and amide . My current dosage is voxidep 50 and amide 25. I was worried that my medication stopped working will the medication work again for me. My symptoms was back at where it started. Please say this medication work or not
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OCD patients can experience an exacerbation while on treatment due to many reasons. That, however, does not mean that the medication has stopped working. You need and adjuvant therapy or a dose optimization to improve your outcomes after an assessment.
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Ms. Nancy Singh
Mental Health Counselor
5 yrs exp
Delhi
I understand your concern. Experiencing a relapse in OCD symptoms, even after a period of stability, can feel discouraging. Please remember that this does not mean your treatment has “stopped working” permanently. OCD often has an episodic course, and symptoms can fluctuate with stress, routine changes, or other triggers.
As a counseling psychologist, I would suggest the following next steps and helpful tips:
Next Steps
1. Consult Your Psychiatrist: Since you are already on prescribed medications (Voxidep and Amide), it is very important to discuss your recent relapse with your psychiatrist. They may review the dosage, duration, or consider alternative/adjunct options. Do not adjust medication on your own.
2. Continue Therapy: Evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), especially Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), are highly effective for OCD and work best in combination with medication.
3. Track Your Symptoms: Keep a daily record of your intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and triggers. This will help your psychiatrist and therapist understand the pattern of relapse better.
Health Tips
Routine & Structure: Maintain a consistent sleep, diet, and exercise schedule. Stability helps in reducing relapse frequency.
Mindfulness Practices: Techniques like deep breathing, grounding exercises, or short mindfulness sessions can help reduce anxiety when obsessions occur.
Avoid Compulsions Reinforcement: Try not to give in to compulsions repeatedly, as it strengthens the OCD cycle. Instead, use coping strategies learned in therapy.
Support System: Talk to a trusted friend or family member when you feel overwhelmed, so you do not feel isolated.
OCD management is often long-term, but with the right combination of medication and psychotherapy, many people experience significant relief and regain quality of life. Relapse does not mean failure—it’s just a sign to reassess treatment with your mental health team
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