meds arent an easy way out i started taking paroxetine in 2018 my ocd wasnt that bad at that moment but after taking the meds it was completely gone i was taking them for 6 months always felt great than slowly tapered off under the supervision of my doctor guess what after i quit went through literal living hell withdrawal syndrome was terryfying and lasted for three mkonths instead of two weeks and i lost like 70 percent of my normal functioning - i couldnt go to work i developed insane agoraphobia i was terrified of getting up from the bed i developed stomach problems and lost 30kg of weight  than i finally considered doing normal therapy and i am speaking honestly - erp was one of the most scary and difficult things i went through but it was 100 worth it  so while meds are useful if you feel you can overcome this without them it is worth to at least try only therapy first  but if you are completely overwhelmed or even suicidal please tell a professional and if prescribed take your meds