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Suicidal thoughts, OCD, PTSD. What treatment will help?
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Hi! This last year has been hell with my thoughts. I went to a psyche ward last summer. Unfortunately nothing has helped me in the long run from having intrsive thoughts and urges. I have had numerous med changes. I had thoughts of suicide . I walked in front of three cars last summer hoping to get hit-its good that I didnt get hit. I am currently reading Mans Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl. I feel I dont know what the right thing is. I have OCD ,PTSD, Scizo-effective, dystymia and other mental disorders. I have automatic thoughts of insane hanus stuff.
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Hello welcome to health care magic Don't worry and relax. In case of OCD, SSRIs are treatment of choice but the main point is adequate dosages and adequate duration. If you are changing medicines without reaching adequate doses or duration, you might not get results. I advise you to discuss all this with your doctor and have faith in him as it often takes long time to treat this condition. Psychotherapy and relaxation exercises are also required along with pharmacotherapy. Sometimes in resistant cases, ECT may help. Hope it helps Good luck Thanks Thanks