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On Effexor For OCD And Always Exhausted. Can I Decrease The Dosage?
Hi I am on 300mg of Effexor for ocd, and I am always exhausted and very vacant. My memory is hopeless, I can give a shop assistant my card and then stress straight away wondering what I have done with it. I know I have to be on medication because I really struggle otherwise but was wondering if I can decrease my dosage or try another medication. Thank you. Wendy
I went through your description. I suggest you not to worry too much. If you are a typical OCD client, then you should have been advised about OCD fully. It is mandatory. The stress goes with OCD and it is easily overcome.
As long as your memory is concerned, it is not failing. It actually is over whelmed. You are preoccupied with obsessional thoughts which fails your memory. OCD clients should learn how to tackle this, how to think away from obsessive thoughts.
You might need OCD therapy and other behavioral therapies. I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological help through healthcaremagic. Contact me through customer care, www.healthcaremagic.com.
Hope this clears your some doubts. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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On Effexor For OCD And Always Exhausted. Can I Decrease The Dosage?
Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your description. I suggest you not to worry too much. If you are a typical OCD client, then you should have been advised about OCD fully. It is mandatory. The stress goes with OCD and it is easily overcome. As long as your memory is concerned, it is not failing. It actually is over whelmed. You are preoccupied with obsessional thoughts which fails your memory. OCD clients should learn how to tackle this, how to think away from obsessive thoughts. You might need OCD therapy and other behavioral therapies. I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological help through healthcaremagic. Contact me through customer care, www.healthcaremagic.com. Hope this clears your some doubts. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.