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The case report discusses a 29-year-old woman with OCD who experienced a manic episode after abruptly discontinuing sertraline due to concerns about stigma. The patient's symptoms improved with olanzapine and lithium treatment, but she experienced relapses when treatment was disrupted. The report highlights the risks of sudden antidepressant discontinuation and the importance of patient education and careful monitoring by clinicians. The study emphasizes the need for further research in this area to better understand and address these challenges. [Extracted from the article]