Are there meds for specific types of ocd?

[DavideJohnsParticipant]

When people talk about medication on this forum, do they mean there are meds specifically for specific types of OCD? I wasted a lot of time with the wrong meds I think when I was really doing bad with OCD related to bad intrusive thoughts. So, I personally don’t think meds work. But am I wrong? Is there standard meds for all OCDers?

[weemanParticipant]

Not that I’ve heard of but could be wrong. Most people will find themselves on antidepressants. Most people I’ve spoken to have found the best benefits come from a combination of medication and other therapies such as exposure therapy or CBT. But sorry I don’t know a great deal about medications. Hope things take a turn for the better for you 🙂

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Hello:

Forum moderators here – we want to be sure you know that the OCD Action website has a section on medication for OCD here: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/medication/

Also, you can contact the OCD Action Helpline to talk to or email someone who understands OCD and can help you with information about medication for OCD.

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