I was originally diagnosd with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). But now, my diagnosis has changed to PO OCD (Purely Obsessional OCD. I am currently on Escitalopram (Lexapro), and the dose is 60mg, even though the books say you can only take it up to 20mg. I am also on Quetiapine (Seroquel) 900mg-1200mg a day. And Lithium 900mg,which I'm stopping tonight because I read it can cause hair loss. I'm also on Valium, which is NOT helping me at all. I've changed over to Bromazepam (Which is only slightly helping). Not to bore you anymore, these are my questions:
1. Will Lexapro help me with my Purely Obsessional OCD?
2. I bumped up the Lexapro this morning and I experienced symptoms of hypomania...I don't think thats normal. What is going on?
3. Today I've been very agitated. Valium is not helping, the bromazepam is slightly beneficial. Why are these sedatives not working properly?
4. I am taking HEAPS of Seroquel and its not sedating me at all. If I have too much, I get restless. Why?
5. My Psychiatrist wants me to increase my Lexapro to 80mg. What do you think about that?
I'm not sleeping as well as I used to, my appetite it down, and I always have anxiety. I've been on all the sedatives, major tranquilizers and anti-depressants. I've tried self-medicating with some pretty dangerous stuff...like the date rape drug Rohypnol and Oxycontin. I've also tried Mogadon, Clonazepam, Serepax, Ativan, Xanax: no success.
PLEASE: If there is anyone out there, please help. Can you anser all 5 questions? Are there any off-label treatments for my condition? Are there any drugs I can try? Thank you for yout time.
1. Will Lexapro help me with my Purely Obsessional OCD?
2. I bumped up the Lexapro this morning and I experienced symptoms of hypomania...I don't think thats normal. What is going on?
3. Today I've been very agitated. Valium is not helping, the bromazepam is slightly beneficial. Why are these sedatives not working properly?
4. I am taking HEAPS of Seroquel and its not sedating me at all. If I have too much, I get restless. Why?
5. My Psychiatrist wants me to increase my Lexapro to 80mg. What do you think about that?
I'm not sleeping as well as I used to, my appetite it down, and I always have anxiety. I've been on all the sedatives, major tranquilizers and anti-depressants. I've tried self-medicating with some pretty dangerous stuff...like the date rape drug Rohypnol and Oxycontin. I've also tried Mogadon, Clonazepam, Serepax, Ativan, Xanax: no success.
PLEASE: If there is anyone out there, please help. Can you anser all 5 questions? Are there any off-label treatments for my condition? Are there any drugs I can try? Thank you for yout time.