What Is The Treatment For Anxiety And Intrusive Thoughts?

Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2013

Question: was just diagnosed with mild ocd and gen anxiety two weeks ago by a pyscitrist i was on 10mg lexapro for 6 years he switched me to 20mg generic prozac i have been taking for 15 dys and ativan for emergencies. i have bad anxiety for the past eight years but the past to months i have been having intrusive thoughts please help i have been horrible intrusive thoughts the past week cant get them out of my head almost like they are real any tips

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Please refer to the following suggestions... Detailed Answer: Hi, I read your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. Having intrusive thoughts is one of the symptoms of OCD. You are saying to have been on drug therapy for over 8 years, but the intrusive thoughts have been having the last 2 months. At this point, I'd suggest to consult with your psychiatrist in order to: - start cognitive behavioral therapy - augmentation of the current treatment - look if invasive treatments are best for you. All the best! Dr.Alba Feel free to ask me other questions you might have!

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (7 minutes later)

i was hoping to talk to a psychiatrist here

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Thank you for sharing with us your concerns.... Detailed Answer: Hi again, Thank you for writing back! You can proceed with other concerns you might have! I'd be glad to assist you further! Thank you! Dr.Alba

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D