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Ritalin (40mg extended release daily) + 4-5x a week weight lifting/resistance training at the gym are proving to be 10x more effective at helping my mdd/ocd than meds. body dysmorphia hasn't changed, only worsened from the bulking up. what do i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Psychotherapy: Psychotropic medications alone will not adequately your major depressive disorder, Obsessive Compulsive disorder and body dysmorphia. It is essential that you get quality psychotherapy - consider cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/20/2020

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A member asked:

Ritalin (40mg extended release daily) + 4-5x a week weight lifting/resistance training at the gym are proving to be 10x more effective at helping my mdd/ocd than meds. body dysmorphia hasn't changed, only worsened from the bulking up. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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