Getting MH illness diagnosed! Where do I start ?

[nikita190]

I've suffered which I 99.9% believe is OCD(intrusive unwanted thoughts) for 10+ years. I dealt with this mainly alone for this time but now it's affecting my Life everyday
Previously I think I have been misdiagnosed with depression and GAD. I now need to ask for professional help as it's been over 10 years and I have no idea what to say to a normal GP as I feel they will judge me and ideally I need to see a MH person or psychiatrist to formally diagnose me and look at treatment options etc.I just don't know where to start in asking this of my gp?
Anyone have any success stories or advice would be great thanks very much xxxxx

A gp won't judge you they will refer you on to the relevant people to get to diagnosis.

My GP didn't judge me, I went in and cried on him about intrusive thoughts and he referred me and made me come see him every week to check on me for a bit.

Tell your GP. Its unlikely you’ll be given any treatment other than cbt and maybe an antidepressant at first..and even if a psychiatrist diagnosed you it’s most likely you’d be offered the same.

^Just going on my experience of having OCD.