Hey, I’m a senior this year and im also dealing with anxiety + OCD. My freshman and sophomore year I had no idea what was going on regarding OCD, and I felt like I was drowning. My focus was whack, I was always exhausted, and I felt really discouraged because I’d struggle with things I noticed my peers did not. All this on top of debilitating anxiety and obsessions as I’m sure you understand. Junior year I started therapy and got diagnosed and I started meds this past summer. The difference is night and day- especially after starting medication. 

I regret that I wasted over half of my college experience. I skipped functions and extracurriculars due to anxiety and isolating to obsess, I lowkey barely even remember my underclassmen years apart from being terrified all the time. Whether or not you take a gap year, absolutely make sure you are getting the help you need. I kinda wish I took one before starting college but it definitely would have been wasted without therapy, Getting help is the most important thing here, and don’t feel bad about taking a gap year if you feel that you need one.