Step 1 - Get it Confirmed

It is essential that you get it confirmed from a professional. There are three main reasons for that :

1. There are several related disorders that share some common characteristics, but can also be differentiated in predictable ways (https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/related-disorders/)

2. There are other disorders that are at times ‘confused’ with OCD though they have quite different characteristics and lines of treatment

3. It is also essential that if there is underlying depression or any other anxiety related disorders those are also diagnosed