Hi croutl01, and welcome to the OCD forum. I too suffer from OCD, just a different kind (mostly obsessions, minor compulsions). I'm sorry that this condition is crippling to you, as well as the people you love. Sending hugs your way, if that's OK!

You mentioned that a certain type of therapy didn't help you. Could you ask your psychologist if there's any other types of therapy you could try to help your OCD? I went through two types of therapy to assist mine.

I'm also curious, which med are you starting? I hope it works for you!