New to this and not sure where to start re: Finding help

[AndrewAC]

I have always struggled with my OCD from an early age. My mum picked up on the things i was obsessed with but said i seemed to be able to manage my feelings. As the years have passed by i have found managing my feelings are becoming more difficult. I have always been able to hide my anxiety and no one would know about my struggles. On the outside i would look like i am coping but on the inside my body is crying. But recently i have began to show agitated, anxious, less focussed behaviours and this is beginning to worry me. At times my hearts racing, i feel emotional, struggle to get my words out.

I decided to go to the doctors and see if they can point me in the right direction. I went to the doctors earlier today and i was left disappointed. The doctor didn't take me serious and just wrote a number down on a post it note for me to call (i hate phone calls at the best of times).

So my questions are:

Are there groups out there that i can go to for advice?

What treatment have other people had?

What strategies have you used that have worked?

Thanks

A x