They can (depending upon drug Rx'd) also help with anxiety. I do not care for therapists, several bad encounters so I go to my regular medical doctor to take care of these things. Things like Lorazapam are taken as needed, so it's not like you're stuck taking medication every day. You'd be surprised how common this is, so don't feel uncomfortable discussing it with your doctor, he's there to help. My MD is also my family doctor.

It can really make a major change in your life. Taking the meds didn't change me into some happy-go-lucky person, but they did really help with coping with the stress and anxiety (which is how the OCD interfers with my life). It's all about your comfort zone.