Jessie J Opens Up About OCD and ADHD Diagnosis: "I Low-Key Feel Like It's a Superpower."˜

Singer Jessie J took to social media to reveal she has been diagnosed with OCD and ADHD.

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Singer Jessie J has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The 36-year-old "Price Tag" singer, who welcomed her son Sky Safir Cornish Colman last year, mentioned that having a baby has significantly "exposed" these conditions.

In an Instagram post below, she stated: “Hello. I was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD about three months ago.

“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.

ADHD is a condition that affects human behavior and can make people seem restless or impulsive, according to the NHS website. The health service site also says that OCD is a mental health condition where a person experiences obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can interfere with their life.

Jessie, originally named Jessica Cornish, added: “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.”

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Jessie J shared her thoughts on ADHD, describing it as a “wide spectrum.” She expressed that with the right perspective and supportive people around, ADHD can feel “like a superpower.” This diagnosis has led her to rethink her entire life, offering a new outlook and deeper self-understanding.

She ended her note with positive words of encouragement: “Here’s to getting to know yourself even more through life. And loving yourself all the way. Nothing in life defines us, but it helps us grow and become a more wholesome version of ourselves.”

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