Most of these meds make you feel kind of peculiar for a while. I've taken ones that made me feel worse. Unfortunately, for OCD, the required doses are usually at or near max levels, and the trial periods are quite long. Often, in the past, I haven't stuck it out long enough to really give them a chance, plus I was usually still drinking and smoking pot. I'm really trying to be a good patient this time around and be patient with the process, for both my sobriety and the meds. I have an appointment to see the nurse practitioner next week. Thanks for your concern, guys. Luckily, I don't own an ice pick.