Jessie J Feels 'Overwhelmed, Empowered' Being Diagnosed with ADHD and OCD at 36: I 'Love Myself Even More'

“I low key feel like it’s a superpower,” the singer said

Jessie J revealed that she was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD three months ago.

On July 20, the “Price Tag” singer, 36, shared the health update on Instagram, admitting that she started noticing signs of both disorders after welcoming her son Sky Safir in May 2023.

“In telling people a lot of the reaction I got was ‘Yeah I mean we knew that’ (which I’m sure some of you are doing right now) ?? and of course I knew to some extent but having a baby has let’s say… exposed it a lot more ????which was comforting in a way, as it made it feel less heavy and scary,” she wrote. “But also in moments has made me feel like I can’t talk about it. F*** that. Here I am talking about it. Embracing it with the ????”

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders and can result in difficulty paying attention and controlling impulsive behaviors, or being overly active, according to the CDC.

According to the Mayo Clinic, "Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress."

“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. 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,” said Jessie, whose full name is Jessica Ellen Cornish. “In really understanding ways to cope, excel and grow with it. Tbh 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.”

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The “Bang Bang” singer explained that her diagnoses have since made her rethink everything about her life, including how she deals with things, how she works, how she loves and the relationships she’s had.

“It’s empowered me and honestly sometimes has overwhelmed me all at the same time,” she said. “If there is one thing social media has given me, it’s the chance to relate, connect and heal with strangers that have kind hearts and are going through a similar thing. I have always been honest in the journey I’m going through in life.”

“And I know there are so many people that are going through this same thing and I’m honestly just reaching out to hold your hand and because I need mine held too. I have no boundaries lol we know that,” she continued. “It has made me love myself even more. I’m hugging 11 year old me. Who would clean her trainers with a toothbrush when she was stressed and to this day has lived with a 1000 lists to not feel like life will crumble ??”

“Here’s to getting to know yourself even more through life. And loving yourself all the way,” Jessie ended. “Nothing in life defines us, but it helps us grow and become a more wholesome version of ourselves. ??????”

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