OCD WITH INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS DOSAGE REDUCTION

Treatment and medication
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I was suffering severe intrusive thoughts 3 years ago.I received 2o sessions of CBT with the NHS and was put on Citalopram 40 mg daily dosage.

My condition improved and I have for the last 2 years been stable. I have relapses but I have learnt to cope better with my condition although sometimes the thoughts still cause distress and anxiety.

I am 65 in June and my GP has told me the maximum dosage of Citalopram will be 20mg a day or change medication. I am currently on the waiting list for further CBT with the NHS.

Any information or advice welcome

Thanks 

Steve

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i don't understand why your gp has said that 20mgs is max dosage you should take as i was on 40 mgs for 10 yrs and it helped me allot