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I'm diagnosed with severe ocd and ups/ down moods. depression took control of my life. frustration and disturbing thoughts still persists. advise plz?

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Antidepressants: When people have severe low mood and anxiety, SSRIs/antidepressants like zoloft, prozac, celexa, lexapro (escitalopram) can be beneficial for both anxiety and OCD as well as depression. Often people with OCD need to be on higher than average dosages of SSRIs

Answered 7/12/2014

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