I was diagnosed many years ago with OCD.

I had it pretty much under control without medications. It finally got to the point where I was driving myself crazy with my obsessions with food, cleaning and death. I was started on Wellbutrin SR about a year ago. I chose that particular drug because of the "less sexual side effects" claim. Since I was a newlywed I thought it was important. Although the Wellbutrin has helped with my depression it hasn't done much for the OCD. Now, I am 5 months post op and doing really well, but I still obsess over food somewhat. Now, an old obsession of mine has reared its ugly head. Laundry ! I live to do laundry. We are a family of 3, one baby, so there shouldn't be too much to do. I do, on average 5-6 loads a day. I love everything about it. My laundry room cupboards are loaded with soaps, bleaches, fabric softners, you name it. I wash our bed sheets every day. I iron everything.. sometimes taking off my clothes later in the day to re-iron. This has been a previous obsession of mine but food was always foremost in my head. Now that I have had surgery and food is not my life anymore, laundry is. My husband is beginning to really worry although he really appreciates clean sheets on the bed every night. Anyway, my question is this: Is there anyone out there post op who has OCD and what are you taking for it. I hate to switch anti depressants as I don't want to deal with the sexual side effects but I am at the point where I am willing to for peace of mind. I would like to get some ideas before I have my appointment with my PCP next week.

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