Hi everyone,
If you have OCD I know what you are going through. As someone who has suffered with OCD for my entire life and been on medication for 13 years I cannot express to you enough how helpful medication can be. I strongly advise you take the medication. I am not a doctor, but in my personal experience, medication can be extremely helpful. OCD is caused, oftentimes, by a chemical imbalance in the brain. As soon as you correct this balance, you will find your anxiety will most likely lessen. Will it go away completely? No. But it helps a lot. If you have any worries about the side effects (which for me have always been minor compared to the benefits) I would talk to your doctor.
Reach out if you need someone to talk to.
