OCD and ADHD, including how ADHD tends to present in patients with OCD. They must also acknowledge common barriers to proper assessment, as well as the most frequent diagnostic errors.
Finally, while a strong understanding of similarities is helpful, also fundamental is a solid foundation on the innate differences between OCD and ADHD.OCD, as suggested in the name, is characterized by having obsessions and/or compulsions.Obsessions can include recurrent, persistent thoughts, visions, and impulses that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate, and which cause marked anxiety and distress to the individual.
Other hallmarks of OCD obsessions include:Compulsions can include repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, ordering objects,.
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