Torn Between Chaos and Control: When OCD and ADHD Coexist

OCD and ADHD are often misunderstood as total opposites—one driven by over-control, the other by impulsivity. But for those who live with both, the experience can feel like a constant tug-of-war between chaos and control. In this post, Dr. Jami Kerr explores how these two conditions overlap, why OCD can become a coping tool for ADHD, and how therapy can help untangle the complexity with compassion and clarity.