Is OCD and depression a common package? It almost seems that I’ve had depression as long as my anxiety.

Some people say yes, some say no. I think there's a link. I deal with symptoms of all 3 conditions. They have been a part of who I am for as long as I can remember. I blame trauma.

My doctor said almost 60% of people suffer from depression as well. It sucks not knowing what caused what

Maybe it doesn't matter. The point is trying to get better or get healed on a fundamental level, working through all the stuff that makes up the majority of the problem (important to note that this should be on your own terms at your own pace.) No one is the same. Comparing ourselves to others can be damaging, especially for someone with OCD, so I try not to compare myself, but that in and of itself is like its own compulsion. I don't think much is truly known as facts where mental health is concerned. Every new piece of information though goes a long way toward making treatment and recovery a possibility for others, so thanks for sharing

Wow! I compare myself to others all the time. That’s an obsession or compulsion? It causes me stress

Idk what you want to call it. I have my potential OCD-like symptoms written down as either an action or a trigger, the action being whatever I do to calm myself. I'm going to take it to my clinician because I'm not sure what I deal with, but I think it will be important for me to have a full scope of my symptoms and my lifestyle so I can get the best treatment possible. I'm looking into ketamine infusion but it's as pricey as you'd think. Therapy is a good option for some people also.

In my case definitely, I have permanent OCD and recurring depression