How many of you have been to a psychiatrist? Did it help?
jelloman: throwaway account; my normal username is my real name.My GF of three years is clinically diagnosed with OCD and in the past has suffered from depression (history of emotional and physical abuse).  One of her psychiatrists was helpful, the other(s) were not so much.I went with her at her request on a visit to the helpful one.  He basically told her that someone who came to therapy with her obviously cared about her very deeply, and if she had such caring individuals in her life then she had no reason to engage in self-destructive behavior.Since that time she's been quite stable.  Your mileage may vary.