I’m going to list some tips, if other people want to add feel free.

1. Get a diagnosis from a professional
2. Make sure your med provider is a psychiatrist this is extremely important as NPs are using their union to force through strange legislation.
3. Take your meds, they will help. And if they don’t, tell your psychiatrist there are always options.
4. Make sure your therapist of choice knows how to actually treat OCD. The current gold standard is ERP.
5. Know you aren’t unique, there are themes because everyone always falls under one or more of those umbrellas.
6. Know you will get better and stay hopeful.

Thanks my spiel for the first post in the community. Stay safe guys and I’m rooting for you.