Jessie J opens up about ADHD and OCD diagnosis

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Jessie J has shared that she was recently diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Yesterday (July 20), the singer revealed that she received the diagnosis three months ago, after becoming a mother last year had further “exposed” her symptoms.Writing on Instagram, she shared that the news was “comforting in a way, as it made it feel less heavy and scary,” but that she has often felt she couldn’t talk about it publicly.“It’s weird when you know you have been a little different and felt things differently your whole life, and finally one day when you least expect it, someone really explains why and you can’t avoid it,” she wrote. “ADHD has such a wide spectrum it’s like a mystery putting your version of it together, that’s how it’s felt for me.”She continued: “In really understanding ways to cope, excel and grow with it. [To be honest], I low-key feel like it’s a superpower as long as you look at it from the right perspective and have the right support and people around you that can navigate it with you.”ADHD is a condition that affects people’s behaviour and concentration and can make people seem restless or impulsive, according to the NHS website.The health service also defines OCD as a mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that can interfere with their life.Jessie J shared that, though the diagnosis has been difficult, she’s decided the way forward is “embracing” it.“It’s made me rethink about my whole life.