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Amanda Seyfried says she still takes medication after 'really extreme' OCD diagnosis
Summary
Amanda Seyfried says she was diagnosed with "really extreme" obsessive-compulsive disorder at 19 and that she continues to take medication nightly; she also reported avoiding alcohol, drugs and late nights to reduce triggers.
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Amanda Seyfried spoke with Vogue about living with obsessive-compulsive disorder and how it has affected her life and choices. She said she was diagnosed as "really extreme" when she was 19 while filming Big Love in Marina del Rey. Her mother took time off to stay with her while she got brain scans and began medication. Seyfried says she remains on medication each night and has spoken about this before.
Known details:
- She reports being diagnosed with "really extreme" OCD at age 19 during the time she was filming Big Love.
- She said her mother stayed with her while she had brain scans and started medication.
- She says she takes medication every night and has previously identified the medication as Lexapro.
- She said she avoids triggers such as drinking too much alcohol, using drugs, or staying out late.
Summary:
Seyfried's comments describe a long-term diagnosis and ongoing treatment that she says continues into the present, along with lifestyle choices she uses to manage triggers. Undetermined at this time.
