ADHD or OCD?

I’ve been diagnosed with adhd for about two years but newly diagnosed with OCD (neither until my mid to late 20s). I’m wondering if some of the symptoms I thought were ADHD may actually have something to do with OCD? Does anyone deal with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria as a part of your OCD? How about high attention to sensory things? For example, I hate when my hands or armpits feel wet. I get overwhelmed in large, very open spaces. I also tend to shut down when there is too much noise and I can’t process all of it. On the other end, I’m also super super touch-texture sensitive, in that I want to feel everything, especially soft things. Anyone deal with this stuff? Anyone know if these could be OCD related?

Username: Mamabug34

Date posted: 102d ago

I have both and they present overlapping symptoms. But the positive is you know you have both so just know it could be either or but the sensory stuff sounds more adhd. The OCD stuff will come with a compulsion to relieve the intense feelings of fear.

Username: justgottaknow

Date posted: 102d ago

@Mamabug34 I definitely have those symptoms too 😅 thanks for answering!

Username: Mamabug34

Date posted: 102d ago

@justgottaknow Of course! I know it can be distressful not knowing what!

Username: lydiaperry

Date posted: 101d ago

this post literally made my day. you just described me better than anyone else has. i too have adhd, ocd and rejection sensitivity. always thought it was just me- for years. this stuff has majorly f*cked with my mental, physical, social, jobs, college, etc…..

Username: justgottaknow

Date posted: 101d ago

@lydiaperry You’re not alone! It sucks, but by knowing that we are dealing with these things, we can get the treatments we need 🤍🤍