Understanding the Link Between ADHD and OCD
Living with both ADHD and OCD feels like driving a car with two different GPS systems. One wants to explore every new road at high speed. The other is terrified of taking a wrong turn. It is common to feel stuck in the middle of this internal tug of war.
What is it?
ADHD and OCD are two distinct ways the brain processes the world. ADHD is often about a brain seeking dopamine and novelty. OCD is often about a brain seeking safety and certainty. When they exist together, they create a loop of distraction and anxiety.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The Science Bit involves two specific areas. ADHD is linked to low dopamine in the prefrontal cortex, which handles focus. OCD is linked to a hyperactive 'error detection' loop in the basal ganglia. Your brain sounds a loud alarm for tiny mistakes, but your ADHD makes it hard to organize the steps to fix them.
The Action Plan
The Name Game
Label the feeling as either an ADHD impulse or an OCD worry.
Lower the Stakes
Write down the absolute worst thing that happens if you do the task poorly.
Micro-Action
Do one tiny part of the task without checking it for errors.
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