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OCD 1w
But recently I have gotten much better. So if you’re struggling I just want to say I PROMISE it can and will get better! I know how debilitating OCD can be and how much you may want to give up but you WILL get through it so hang in there!!! ❤️
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Hi everyone PLEASE READ THIS: I’ve struggled with OCD for over 6 years and for years I couldn’t even navigate my own home due to the compulsions being so bad. Navigating middle and high school while dealing with OCD was incredibly difficult 1/2
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Anonymous 1w

I spent the past 13 years of my life with incapacitating treatment-resistant ocd. I tried so many meds, therapies, and programs, including being hospitalized. I tried tms and ketamine. I was on a list for brain surgery as a last resort. We decided that before we did brain surgery, we should try a med that interacts dangerously with my heart medication. I have to get weekly ECGs. BUT IT WORKS. 13 years of 0 improvement and I’m suddenly getting much better. 1/2

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

I had resigned myself to not being able to live independently since I couldn’t leave my room, make food, etc. after years of no improvement. There’s so much we don’t know about mental health and why some treatments and medicines are ineffective for some people. It sucks and it feels hopeless but it absolutely is possible the 30th try will finally help. Try not to give up. 💜

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

Exactly I’m proud of both of us!

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

I’m about to start TMS. Should I be worried about anything ??

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

It hurt at first (which is uncommon but my head is very sensitive) and made me feel kinda foggy right after but it wasn’t that bad. I would recommend not driving home the first time just in case but most people can. It didn’t have any lasting effects positive or negative. Really the main risk is seizures (as they will probably tell you) but they are very rare

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

Ok nice. I’ve tried 4 SSRIs with no luck. So trying this now

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