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6th Zoloft Update - Need Support - what do you do for OCD compulsions?

July 31, 2026ยทยท
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I keep getting the urge to rub my eyes, and I start worrying that I'll want to rub them harder, and worrying makes the urge come more frequently. ๐Ÿ˜”

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Zoloft โ€” 112.5 โ€” 20 years โ€” actively tapering

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Catina
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CatinaStaff16d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Lita, I'm sorry you're dealing with this distressing compulsion. We do have some information about Intrusive Thoughts if you'd like to take a look: https://taper.community/thread/ffc48870-b1df-444f-a6a6-0e84d06d86a8 I hope it helps!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

โ€œYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.โ€

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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Lita16d ago
LighthouseZoloft ยท active
@Catina thanks, that helped some. Do you think there's still a chance it could be withdrawal and not relapse, after I've been on this dose for about a month?

Zoloft โ€” 112.5 โ€” 20 years โ€” actively tapering

Catina
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CatinaStaff16d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"that helped some" โ€” @Lita
I know it wasn't 100% what you're dealing with, but I'm glad it helped a little.
"Do you think there's still a chance it could be withdrawal and not relapse" โ€” @Lita
Yes, there is a chance it could be from withdrawal. Sometimes it can take longer than a month to stabilize. In the meantime, maybe you can research non-drug ways to cope with your OCD symptoms. I hope things get better for you soon Lita!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

โ€œYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.โ€

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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Lita14d ago
LighthouseZoloft ยท active
Thanks, I'm looking into nac supplements.

Zoloft โ€” 112.5 โ€” 20 years โ€” actively tapering

Catina
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CatinaStaff14d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"I'm looking into nac supplements" โ€” @Lita
Okay, thanks for letting us know. I hope it helps. You may want to try a very low dose first just to see how you react. Keep us posted!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

โ€œYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.โ€

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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