Posted by jay on October 21, 2003, at 22:39:12
In reply to Re: Local Resources, posted by Alexs on October 21, 2003, at 17:50:57
> Thanks for the info Susan. I live in the New England area. My wife recently started seeing a therapist because she was having a hard time dealing with her mothers death. She wont tell me if she is talking about anything other than that, the situation is obviously out of control and I'm going to have to make some tough decisions. First of all I'm going to demand she allow me to go to her therapy sessions when they deal with her hoarding problem because I can't take her word that she is even talking about it. I think it will help a lot if some one in a position of authority tell's her she has a problem. Judging from her extremely compulsive personality I don't think talk will be enough. She started taking effexor after her mother passed away but it's not doing anything for her compulsiveness, she's still on e-bay every night! Does anyone now of a *specific* medication for hoarding?
> Thanks to everyone for your responses.
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>Hi....there are a few really good meds for this OCD spectrum type of disorder. One is called Anafranil (generic Clomipramine) , it's an older class tricyclic antidepressant also used for OCD's. Another is Luvox (generic Fluvoxamine), and also I have seen Prozac (generic Fluoxetine) work very, very well in combination with some type of counselling. It may be a tough ride (as it already sounds like it has been), but good doses of these meds can keep the compulsions under control. I don't recall Effexor being studied for OCD, as it is a disorder that requires a strong serotonin-acting drug to rid of both the obsessive and compulsions they lead to. Please keep posting, as you will get some great support around here.
Best wishes,
Jay
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