Hey all.  
So I'm a sufferer of OCD and anxiety. I've tried all kinds of SSRI's, SNRI's, TCA and even a tetracyclic anti-depressant (mirtazapine) but nothing really works aside from Xanax and coffee. Coffee counteracts the sleepy effects of my anafranil and helps a bit with my nerve pain and some weird bodily sensations I have that irritate me. My question is: is there anyone out there that takes a beta-blocker/ anticonvulsant or any medication that counteracts the symptoms rather than the root cause? I'm seriously considering trying one but my doctor insists we try more medications like the ones I mentioned above. I have tried ERP but nothing really sticks without the proper medication (since my case it's heavy ocd so I need medication). I am sick and tired of it and it's only been 2 years but for me every day seems an eternity of struggle. I want to live my life, dammit!!  
Crossposting.