My dd is 15, has OCD. On Sertraline for it since the summer. Started on 25mg and increased to 50mg in Sept. She is doing very well. Intrusive thoughts have reduced significantly as have compulsions.
The thing I’m concerned about is that she says she sometimes feels numb. As in, she can’t feel anything, emotion wise.
She has also said she is lacking motivation, especially around school/ study. This is a big change for her, she was always a good student ( if not overly anxious) and liked the social side of school. But lately that’s not even appealing to her. She’s tired all the time ( I’ve been putting that down to growth spurt?) and sleeping a lot more.
I suppose these changes have crept in over the past 1-2 months ( slowly ).
Has anyone experienced this with their teen? I will say it to psychiatrist ( and push for earlier appointments, not due to see her for another 2 months ) and see what she thinks.
She has CBT next week, so I’ll mention it to psychologist too.
Would just like some insight from other parents please. I’m worried now that’s it the sertraline causing this.
TIA