What is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes patients to fixate on smaller aspects of life in an outsized way. These fixations interfere with the individual’s quality of life and ability to execute regular daily tasks.
To be considered for this diagnosis, the patient must be experiencing obsessions for at least one hour every day and experiencing stress as a result. It is important to understand that OCD is not satisfying for the patient; instead, he or she feels as if they are staving off disaster by performing obsessive tasks– a very stressful scenario.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that can affect a person’s attention, impulsivity, memory, and other cognitive functions. While it is often diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can affect people well into adulthood.
It is estimated that 11 percent of children have ADHD in the United States. In adults, it is estimated at 4.4 percent. ADHD affects a range of cognitive functions, including one’s ability to concentrate and one’s memory.
Many associate ADHD with kids primarily, but as the statistics above show, it affects adults as well. Some children live with their ADHD into adulthood. Others do not even receive a diagnosis until they are adults.