My therapist won't listen

My ocd is getting out of control since i started this new medication for tourettes.

Every night for the past few months i spend hours cleaning my restroom.
I clean it over and over again.

Ive always hated using public restrooms but now i can't do it. I just freak out and almost have a panic attack. Makes for a long day at work.

And my apatite is gone and that is a huge issue. I've gone 2 days without eating and didn't realize it.

I've shared this with my doctor but he just tells me its a temporary side effect and it will get better.

My outbursts have gotten better but I can't sleep I can't use a public toilet. I can't eat

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Mamapolo2016 · F

I can only suggest trying not to panic and giving the meds a few weeks. I know that feels like eternity.

My daughter was recently prescribed meds that sent her into at least two anxiety attacks severe enough she went to the ER. Her doctor said the same thing yours did and she was right. It's been two months now and things are significantly and visibly much better.

And if it's possible, get a second opinion like @Patientlywaiting advised.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Mamapolo2016 im going to give it a few more weeks. My biggest issues is there aren't alot of therapy that truly focuse on tourettes like he does. It took a while to get in to see him. But honestly its at the point id rather have outbursts and tics then live with my ocd like this.

itsok · 31-35, F

I’ve very sorry. To get stuck in a compulsion for hours is unexplainably miserable. To get stuck every single night truly sounds like hell. And on top of that not getting the rest and food you need is wearing on you too.
I hope you get some relief soon.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@itsok its never been this bad.
Its usually starts once the kids are in bed. I clean the kitchen and living room. I Get their things ready for tomorrow, clothes lunches
and school work, clean the restroom. Then i enjoy my cigar and whiskey and go to bed. 45 minutes later I wake up and clean the bathroom over and over.

itsok · 31-35, F

@Cigarguy101 I get stuck cleaning my floors over and over, until I’m in hysterics. I also get stuck with mental contamination, where I will clean myself over and over again, sometimes for hours or a whole day.
The worst part is knowing realistically me and my floor aren’t dirty but not being able to stop the feeling. Neither of those are daily. I do have some daily things, but they’re not cleaning

HannahSky · F

If it's temp it probably is, but ask if there's anything else you can do for the ocd in the meantime

Patientlywaiting · 46-50, F

Second opinion?

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Patientlywaiting i will give it a few more weeks before i do that.

Renaci · 36-40

You could try a supplement called N-acetylcysteine. It has anti-compulsive properties. I used to take it a lot when my OCD was bad. I took like 600mg two to three times a day. But Be sure to drink it with lots of water as you dont want those getting stuck in your throat cause it really burns:(
Also it depends on the medication too. I have noticed for me at least straight SSRI work best. SNRIs that increase my norepinephine actually make things worse.

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