Anyone ever experienced OCD firsthand?!

Anyone ever experienced OCD firsthand?

I'm almost positive I have it. All I do is worry... about everything. I've turned into a germaphobe-- I've never even cared about that stuff beyond the norm before.
Anyway, so how do I get medicince for this? Will my doctor prescribe it or will she have to send me to a psychiatrist in order to do anything? Is there anything that helps the symptoms of OCD temporarily? Any over the counter meds that would help me stop thinking so much and just relax? I work at a restaurant and this disorder is driving me crazy. I need to do something asap. Any suggestions?

I am suffering from severe OCD for 12 years now. I am house bonded completely. I have strong fear of contamination. It is not only about germs, it is something that I cannot explain. It is fear of uncertainty. I have two masters in computer engineering but cannot leave the house. Doctors say that it is the lack of serotonin in brain, but genetics and environment change a big role of its onset. Like for me it started when I got pregnant with my first child. SSRI s are the medicines that these days are prescribed for OCD. They are in the same group of medicines that are prescribed for depression. Your doctor needs to find which one works better for you and it is a try and error process and it take a while because most of them need 6 weeks to show their effects. They are usually helpful if they are combined with CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy. Medicine helps you float and CBT helps you to learn how to swim. If you are a strong person, the best hep is not to give in with obsessions and IGNORE them. Do not do the compulsions as much as you can. They give you temporary relief but the next exposure makes your anxiety worse.

Be honest with you I can give lectures about OCD, but it is so stubborn in me that has complete control over my life. But there are lots of people who overcame this disorder and enjoy their lives. Be one of them.