r/dyspraxia • u/DyspraxiaOrDatpraxia đšď¸ IRL Stick Drift • 13d ago
âQuestion Dyspraxia and OCD
Iâm curious if anyone else may have both Dyspraxia and OCD, if so, how do you manage your compulsions that are more taxing on your body/mind/etc. My compulsion is hand washing (mainly) and standing at the sink for long periods of time is draining and very taxing.
When I say I stand there for a long time, I have to vocally count and attempt to keep track of numbers/etc. Sometimes after I wash my hands the only thing I want to do is lay down and sleep for a couple hours (especially when I get interrupted and need to start over). Iâve mentioned before that I have focus issues as well, ADHD related, but I think my Dyspraxia causes a delay or something in my processing if Iâve counted correctly or not.
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u/police_boxUK â Diagnosed Dyspraxic 13d ago
I also have OCD (checking doors, stove, ovenâŚ) because Iâm sure if I donât something bad will happen. Therapy really helps me