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What can I take for ocd ruminations that are in my head

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Hi what can I take for ocd ruminations that are in my head constantly
Submitted: 2 years ago.
Category: Mental Health
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Expert:  wieyedoc replied 2 years ago.

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Expert:  wieyedoc replied 2 years ago.

How old are you?

What have you tried so far?

How long has this been going on?

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Customer: replied 2 years ago.
It’s been going on 2 years and I’m 45
Customer: replied 2 years ago.
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On duloxtine 60mg 6 weeks now no change
Expert:  wieyedoc replied 2 years ago.

Medicine alone rarely works in OCD.....psychotherapy is a very important part of the treatment plan.

Here is an excellent article from a highly respected source that you may find helpful:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354432

As such you should speak to your psychiatrist about getting into psychotherapy along with a different medication.

Does this make sense to you?

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