Diagnosed with OCD... what now..

[Leishy]

so i have been told by my dr i have OCD constant washing (SCRUBBING) hands with a mechanics handwash (really bad for the skin and has pummice in it) as well as brushing my teeth to the point where it has increased so much these last few weeks i need a new toothbrush every fortnight and 2 tubes of toothpaste a week. i brush for about 15-25 mins 3+ times a day.. plus have lost my taste from scrubbing my tounge so much. i think about it all the time.. my mouth is constantly dry as well.. and i have about 3-4 showers a day and dont leave the house unless i have too (and take my toothbrush, hand wash etc with me) im 37 weeks pregnant with my second my first is 2 years old. i did get postnatel depression after my first but been off meds for over a year now and it all started with a Eucalyptus craving...
i dont know what happens now.. i have been told to wait for a referral for a pshycologist (sp??) but what about when i go into hospital to have bubs.. im scared ill be in labour and need my fixs... does anyone else have this sort of thing? really like to chat. thanks :confused:

[Opinionated]

I would get another opinion. I think a psychologist may be ok, but a psychiatrist may be better. The difference is that psychologists don't prescribe medication, and I think you may need some. There is medication that is suitable for this condition, even given the fact you are pregnant. Since you had pnd before, I think this is even more important. Good luck, you are over the first hurdle which is acknowledging you have a problem:hugs:

[earthfairy]

:hugs::hugs::hugs:

I don't have OCD but I wanted to give you some hugs & tell you you are doing the right thing. You have been diagnosed now, you are well on the way to sorting it out. Take care of you.... :hugs:

[Bubbygirl]

Hugs! Sorry your going tgrough this.

I dont have tge same OCD as you but have differents ones and its challenging.

Only advice i really have is to surround yourself with great support!!
Hugd