Anyone on pregabalin? Sertraline not working anymore

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Hi everyone,

I’m new to this Forum – I suffer from Harm OCD and get really horrible unwanted intrusive thoughts. I have been on Sertraline for years (200mg) but I don’t think it’s making a difference at all anymore and was wondering whether anyone has had the same experience of it working and then stopping working. My therapist told me it should reduce the thoughts considerably and allow me to bat them away when they do come. But that just isn’t happening at them moment.
I am hoping to talk to my GP but I usually find I end up telling them what I have heard works as they don’t seem to be great around mental health. My therapist tells me she has several clients who have had great experiences with pregabalin – it has considerably reduced their thoughts and anxiety. If anyone has any experience I would love to hear any feedback. Totally understand everyone’s body chemistry is different but am praying there is another drug out there that can help me!
Thanks,

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Hello!

Forum moderators here: We want be sure everyone knows that the OCD Action website has lots of very useful resources about therapy (and other types of treatment).

How do I find therapy/treatment resources on the website?

Do you want to know what to expect during your first therapy appointment? Or not sure if the therapy you’re having is appropriate for you?

Two good places to start on our website are the pages:

1. Treatment Overview to read our summary about treatments, including links to:

• More on CBT
• More on medication
• More on getting help through the NHS

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy With Exposure And Response Prevention where you’ll find links to therapy resources including:

• Therapy (CBT with ERP)
  • Good quality CBT with ERP
  • What to look for in a therapist
  • Making the most of therapy

How do I find all of OCD Action’s treatment resources?

1. At the top of the homepage, click on the green “Learn About OCD” bar. Then, click on: “All of our resources“

2. Next, scroll down and click on a blue bar, for example “I want to find out about the recommended treatments”. You’ll then see these links – click on them for more information:

Treatments flyer

Treatments information pack [PDF here]

• Therapy (CBT with ERP)
  • Good quality CBT with ERP
  • What to look for in a therapist (including privately)
  • Making the most of therapy
• Medication (Anti-obsessional)
• Treatments that are not recommended and why

We hope you’ll find this helpful!

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