ADHD and OCD?

I’m the only person I’ve met with ocd, but i know a lot of ADHD people. i met back w my therapist again today and we didn’t focus much on ocd. We touched on it a tad but he seems to think a lot of my problems i experience through my day is adhd. At first it made me feel that i was lying about ocd and i was scared. But i do agree it weighs on me heavily. Has anyone treated their adhd at all and it helps w their ocd? We talked about self regulation and it seems to me i need a lot of help with that.

arcana

Date posted: Yesterday

I’m being treated for both ADHD and OCD. I need my ADHD meds for executive functioning, and sometimes the stimulants can worsen my OCD compulsions depending on whether I slept well or feel stressed by work, family drama, etc. But ultimately taking meds for my ADHD helps quiet the OCD noise. Some meds work better than others. For example, Focalin increased my anxiety more but Vyvanse helps me with focus and doesn’t exacerbate my OCD symptoms.

1Jwg3tb3tter

Date posted: Yesterday

@arcana Mmm thank u for ur thoughts! I’ve tried the same meds a couple times and they worked for a bit until it felt like i got used to them. He said talking to my doctor about trying a different kind of adhd meds that might work better for me. The only issue is blood pressure but im sure will figure it out

1Jwg3tb3tter

Date posted: Yesterday

@arcana I hope you find the right mix for you that helps :)

Nica

Date posted: Yesterday

Is your current therapist a specialist in OCD? If not, they won’t have any idea about what OCD looks like and couldn’t diagnose you and do ERP therapy with you.

1Jwg3tb3tter

Date posted: Yesterday

@Nica They’ve treated people with OCD but not a specialist. This has been maybe my 6th??? try with someone my insurance will cover. We’ve talked about goals and stuff and he seems a lot better than every other i had so far so i want to help with other symptoms that might possibly help my mental health overall.

notthereyet

Date posted: Yesterday

Why should it cause worry that it is not ocd, and possibly adhd. The less mental illnesses, is that not a good thing.

1Jwg3tb3tter

Date posted: Yesterday

@notthereyet Yes very true! It was just my gut reaction at the time, but im feeling very hopeful now that there looks to a path i can take towards improvement

notthereyet

Date posted: Yesterday

@1Jwg3tb3tter It is okay! If you dothink that the therapist is not evaluating you accurately, if you are able to maybe trying getting a second opinion. Also, it is not uncommon to have ocd and ADHD.

1Jwg3tb3tter

Date posted: Yesterday

@notthereyet Tbh I’ve never thought about all the stuff he brought up being to do with my adhd and i think he’s totally right. If i think maybe i need more help i can try to get another one, but im very happy right now to be working with someone who actually seems like they want to help. And yeah everything loves to be comorbid it seems 😭 it’s a struggle but im glad i know more now. Thank you for ur thoughts :)

Shydog

Date posted: Yesterday

I was diagnosed with ADHD a long time ago and only more recently figured out I may have a few drops in the OCD bucket as well. I’m also seeking medication to help with executive functioning which is a huge struggle for me. Just wanted to say you’re not alone and I also kinda struggle with wondering what causes what. At the end of the day, what really matters is that you’re connected to resources and I hope that you’re also learning effective coping skills from somewhere

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