My wife is having OCD issue, please suggest any cure process without consulting a doctor as I am afraid that she will get into depression if we meet any psychiatrist.

Question

Fear of contamination, excess hand washing, checking, anxiety and irritability are some of the features of OCD. It is advisable to take her to a psychiatrist for proper assessment and diagnosis. They will be able to assess her properly and treat accordingly. Without taking her to a psychiatrist it is not possible to confirm the diagnosis or start any treatment.
Consult a psychiatrist at the earliest. The best treatment is a combination of medication and behavioral therapy.

Akshata Bhat · Accepted Answer

Fear of contamination, excess hand washing, checking, anxiety and irritability are some of the features of OCD. It is advisable to take her to a psychiatrist for proper assessment and diagnosis. They will be able to assess her properly and treat accordingly. Without taking her to a psychiatrist it is not possible to confirm the diagnosis or start any treatment.
Consult a psychiatrist at the earliest. The best treatment is a combination of medication and behavioral therapy.

Saranya Devanathan · Answer

Dear lybrate-user,
Such stigma against psychiatrist's consultation adds, to her OCD and more depression due to suffering. Get over that and give her the help of a psychiatrist as soon as possible.
It is very common that persons with OCD go into major depressive disorder. Both need medical and exposure and response prevention therapy for many months.