Hello....I’m looking for some advice really. I’ve had generalised anxiety for around 7 years which is usually managed well (with medication) I’ve always been very particular about things and some ’compulsions’ I have I’ve had mildly for years....its always been a bit of a joke between me and my friends about my funny little quirks. I came out of an abusive relationship about 2 years ago and it’s been very difficult, having 2 young children as well to raise. I dont know whether its because its this time of year (when the abuse in my past relationship got worse) but over the past couple of months my obsessions and compulsions have become a lot worse....this past week has been the worse to the point where I can’t leave the house until I’ve ‘done everything’ which makes me late for things which in turn makes me more anxious, if that makes sense? I have really intrusive and unwanted thoughts and it worries me to death! Sometimes I can’t sit down for organising things and other times i just sit and binge on TV programs just to keep from my own thoughts. I find it hard to relax and actually broke down in tears earlier because I seem to see every little bit of dirt on everything and it overwhelms me, it feels like i just want to crawl out of my own skin and I physically squirm and clench my teeth until it gives me jaw ache. But then i get overwhelmed with how much i’d have to clean to get rid of every bit of dirt (impossible i know) so then i feel depressed. I’m not really sure what to do for the best. My query is should I go to the doctors about it? I’m seeing a counsellor to do with my past abusive relationship so should I just rely on that to help?