Why Everybody Has OCD, ADD/ADHD, and an Eating Disorder
A body moves from one energy state to another.
For example: a state of happiness → a state of sadness → a state of excitement. These are relatively binary shifts.
If you pay attention — both in yourself and in others — you’ll notice that throughout the day, everyone experiences episodes of ADHD, ADD, OCD, and even eating disorders or brief psychotic moments.
Yes, every day.
So why isn’t this a problem for everyone? There are several reasons:
ADHD symptoms become 100× worse if you grow up in a hostile environment.
Some people don’t even notice they have OCD (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing).
People with a lot of self-reflection tend to identify psychological patterns more quickly.
Some people simply function better.
Some people don’t care.
Some people drink alcohol.
The point is this: while it’s clearly a serious problem for some, it’s incredibly difficult to recognize how many people are dealing with these issues in hidden or subtle ways.
Personally, I’ve never met anyone without OCD — literally.
I already hear you saying:
"You don't know how I feel — I feel depressed most of the time. So I must have depression."
No.
If you cycle through a lot of states of sadness, that might mean you feel sad 80% of the time on some days.
That still sucks, and yes — you still need to work on it.
But here’s the subtle difference: your brain isn’t broken. It’s functioning normally.
It’s more likely that something else is bothering you — things like:
a lack of human connection
missing meaning or purpose
too little physical movement or time outside
unresolved emotions
These are all things that affect your state — but they don't mean you're inherently "damaged."
"Sometimes you realize months later that someone stepped over your boundaries."