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Paulos · 12-28-2008, 03:51 AM

Hi, I'm curious about myself as usual... I'm 196 days sober, I don't know if I'm going through PAWS or what...

I'm always worried/fearful of things, small or large, OCD constantly of things such as dog hair... but lately I've been losing track of time quickly, for example even though I think it's been longer than a month I don't know how long it's been since I've been drinking 2 cups of coffee a day which could be ... maybe giving me a bad letdown every day after it you think?... After I drink it I feel a little active but then I don't... I've done it to stay awake at times but I also have horrible sleeping patterns anyway, ... and I feel less interest for the things I do.

I've gone up and down up and down from 50mg to 100mg of Zoloft about 3 times now, I know it sounds irresponsible but I'm just trying to find the right dosage... there was a time I was happier about the things I did without drinking coffee... now it takes me a Xanax to feel better but it's only for so long... it's like I can never win... my memory is so bad as it is... and I'm so impatient lately... I... the.... ugh!!!... >_<'... it feels terrible...

Paulos · 12-30-2008, 09:28 AM

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adore79 · 12-30-2008, 12:57 PM

Hi Paulos! If you are trying different doses of zoloft and not getting better, maybe you should try a different anti-D? A shrink once told me that there is a med that will work for everyone who needs one, the trick is just finding the right one.

I think it is great that you are getting off caffeine. I find that exercise is a great way to get natural "feel good" chemicals flowing and it gives me a general sense of well being.

Take care and hope to see you in chat soon.

historyteach · 12-31-2008, 03:24 AM

According to WebMD, one should avoid or limit caffeine if one has OCD to help yourself. Some other things you can do are: Taking slow, deep breaths.
Soaking in a warm bath.
Listening to soothing music.
Taking a walk or doing some other exercise.
Taking a yoga class.
Having a massage or back rub.
Drinking a warm, nonalcoholic, noncaffeinated beverage.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-Home Treatment

And here's an important article on caffeine allergy.
DoctorYourself.com - Caffeine Allergy
I hope it helps.

Shalom!

huggybear · 01-03-2009, 01:45 PM

have a read up on inostiol and gaba in OCD...
you may read 5-htp is gd for it too... its recomended not to be taken with SSRI's tho so i would keep aways from it..
you can get them cheap in bulk

12-28-2008, 03:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Paulos Member Bat & Mouse 2 Champion! Classic Frogger Champion! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,013 Blog Entries: 4	Feeling restless/depressed/aggressive... Hi, I'm curious about myself as usual... I'm 196 days sober, I don't know if I'm going through PAWS or what... I'm always worried/fearful of things, small or large, OCD constantly of things such as dog hair... but lately I've been losing track of time quickly, for example even though I think it's been longer than a month I don't know how long it's been since I've been drinking 2 cups of coffee a day which could be ... maybe giving me a bad letdown every day after it you think?... After I drink it I feel a little active but then I don't... I've done it to stay awake at times but I also have horrible sleeping patterns anyway, ... and I feel less interest for the things I do. I've gone up and down up and down from 50mg to 100mg of Zoloft about 3 times now, I know it sounds irresponsible but I'm just trying to find the right dosage... there was a time I was happier about the things I did without drinking coffee... now it takes me a Xanax to feel better but it's only for so long... it's like I can never win... my memory is so bad as it is... and I'm so impatient lately... I... the.... ugh!!!... >_<'... it feels terrible... __________________ "Make a joke and I will sigh, and you will laugh, and I will cry. Happiness I can not feel, and love to me is so unreal." Loony from Rings of Power

12-30-2008, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paulos Member Bat & Mouse 2 Champion! Classic Frogger Champion! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,013 Blog Entries: 4	... __________________ "Make a joke and I will sigh, and you will laugh, and I will cry. Happiness I can not feel, and love to me is so unreal." Loony from Rings of Power

12-31-2008, 03:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	According to WebMD, one should avoid or limit caffeine if one has OCD to help yourself. Some other things you can do are: Taking slow, deep breaths. Soaking in a warm bath. Listening to soothing music. Taking a walk or doing some other exercise. Taking a yoga class. Having a massage or back rub. Drinking a warm, nonalcoholic, noncaffeinated beverage. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-Home Treatment And here's an important article on caffeine allergy. DoctorYourself.com - Caffeine Allergy I hope it helps. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

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12-30-2008, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
adore79 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA, USA Posts: 2,573 Blog Entries: 45	Hi Paulos! If you are trying different doses of zoloft and not getting better, maybe you should try a different anti-D? A shrink once told me that there is a med that will work for everyone who needs one, the trick is just finding the right one. I think it is great that you are getting off caffeine. I find that exercise is a great way to get natural "feel good" chemicals flowing and it gives me a general sense of well being. Take care and hope to see you in chat soon.

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huggybear Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	have a read up on inostiol and gaba in OCD... you may read 5-htp is gd for it too... its recomended not to be taken with SSRI's tho so i would keep aways from it.. you can get them cheap in bulk

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