Daughter having Intrusive thoughts spikes but on meds – help needed

[Woosehill05Participant]

hi there, my daughter was diagnosed with OCD approx 18 months ago and has been on 150ml of Sertraline since that time.  She began uni last Sept and her pill taking became a little bit erratic where she would forget to take her pills at least twice a week.  For the past month, she has been regularly and is now back for the holidays – could this possibly trigger spikes in thoughts as they are pretty bad at the moment.  Or is this just change/stress etc?  Any advice gratefully received.

[johna2Participant]

Does she do any therapy along with meds? Usually it’s better if they go together.

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We’ve written to you before but just want to be sure you know you  can contact the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

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