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"   Question I have recently split up with my boyfriend because of my behaviour.  I want to get help: I have just been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression. I am taking paroxetine (Seroxat) to try to help with this.  I have been referred to a behavioural therapist, but have been warned that the waiting lists can be long.  I am moody and suffer from panic attacks. I am extremely oversensitive and insecure, and I know these things have caused me to lose my boyfriend.  I&amp;#039;m not sure how to make changes, but I know I have to make them if I want to get him back.   Answer David writes: I&amp;#039;m sorry to hear that you have OCD plus depression and panic attacks. Paroxetine is a reasonable treatment, and the idea of seeing a behavioural therapist is a good one. What you need to do now is find out how long the waiting list is. If you need to wait for months, you should see someone sooner. I don&amp;#039;t know if paying for help is a possibility for you, but this will ensure you get the help you need sooner. Christine adds: If private treatment is a possibility, there is an organisation called the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies who have highly trained therapists. They can supply you with names of cognitive behavioural therapists in your area.  But if this isn&amp;#039;t an option, there are still things you can do before you see the NHS behaviourist.   There is an organisation called the National Phobics Society, who you can contact, to help with your panic attacks. You could read \u2018Overcoming anxiety\u2019 by Helen Kennerley, published by Robinson. Ask if there is any student counselling available at your college or university.  You have already done a lot in realising that you have a problem. I am sure you have the insight and will to overcome it, with the appropriate help.  Yours sincerely Dr David Delvin, GP and Christine Webber, psychotherapist  Other Q &amp;amp;amp; As A definition of obsessive-compulsive disorder Are there any short-term fixes for OCD? Can you help partner&amp;#039;s OCD Compulsive hair pulling Compulsive liar Concerns about elderly mother dominate my thoughts Do I really have to just put up with my obsessive compulsive disorder? Drugs that are effective in treating anxiety and OCD Eating disorder and obsession How can I stop myself being so possessive? I am a compulsive liar I am stuck in an obsessive routine I&amp;#039;m obsessed with my health I pull my hair out Is there a name for compulsive eyebrow-pulling? Is this obsessive-compulsive disorder? My friend has OCD My mother-in-law keeps empty tins and packets My mum is unhappy and cleans obsessively My sister is a compulsive liar Obsessed about weight loss and body image Obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive relationships are making me depressed What can you do for obsessive-compulsive disorder?  Last updated 04.01.2012 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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