I'm scared to start the process of being diagnosed!! I've been worried about OCD for a while, and my partner has been urging me to get diagnosed because she's worried about me and how its effecting my life, which seems to be more and more. I'm worried my GP won't take me seriously, and won't help, but I don't know how to manage anymore on my own. Does anyone have any insight into the process? Any information appreciated, thanks guys.

A GP is not qualified to diagnose OCD. You need to see a therapist that specializes in OCD and can teach you ERP. I did treatment through this app. I scheduled a 15 minute call. Discussed my symptoms and billing. Then you get matched with a therapist. My treatment was covered by insurance, so I paid $30 per session. The first session with your therapist is a 90 minute OCD assessment. The therapist will ask you questions about your symptoms and other stuff related to OCD. At the end, the therapist will give you a diagnosis if you meet the criteria. It is normal for people with OCD to doubt they have it. I went into my assessment prepared to hear I didn't have OCD. Instead, I was diagnosed. If you are diagnosed, you start treatment and learning ERP. If not, at least you will know. The assessment sounds scary, but its really not. The more honest and open you are, the more your therapist can help you. ERP is not fun, but it helps so much.