OCD or ADHD? Differences, symptoms and treatment options

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Both OCD and ADHD are mental disorders whose diagnosis should be carried out by qualified medical professionals. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Whether in serious or run-of-the-mill conversations, it is common to hear people say, “I have OCD, or, so and so has ADHD.” Most times, a person considers herself too clean or struggles to concentrate.

While these are medical terms, they are often muttered with a casual abandon. By definition, OCD is obsessive-compulsive disorder while ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is imperative to seek medical advice before reaching such conclusions.

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