What are my treatment options because I can't live like this anymore

Hello,

I see from the details of your message that you have already tried a number of pharmacological treatments for your symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. You are right to seek help, as these symptoms can become very difficult to manage emotionally and in terms of functioning in different areas of life

You should know that these disorders are not a life sentence and that it is quite realistic to consider a reduction in symptoms in order to regain a certain level of balance. To do this, and I regret that it has been difficult up until now, it is important to surround yourself with the right professional(s) to offer you the most appropriate service so that you can regain your mental health.

If I don't have the information, I would like to ask you if you have tried other treatments, such as psychotherapy with a psychologist, or support groups such as those offered by Relief or Phobie-Zéro? If so, has this treatment option helped?

If you have done this in the past, there are several approaches, some of which focus on thoughts and behaviors (CBT), others on emotions or interpersonal aspects (humanistic, systemic or psychodynamic). It may be worthwhile to find the right professional and the right approach to help you with this, in addition to pharmacological treatment.

We also know that combining psychotherapy and medication is beneficial and maximizes the effectiveness of treatment for psychological disorders such as anxiety disorders and OCD.

I hope that you will find some answers to your questions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jici Lord-Gauthier,

Clinical Psychologist