Comparing And Contrasting ADHD And OCD
While adhd and ocd are two separate disorders there are some definite similarities between the two. Each of these disorders can be debilitating on its own, but there are also those who unfortunately suffer from both. For this reason and others, research has begun to emerge on the links between the two ailments.
Both disorders appear to affect the same areas of the brain, the main area being the prefrontal cortex which is located at the front of the head. Another similarity is that both disorders tend to become evident in the early years of life. People with adhd and/or ocd are usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence. Also interestingly, both disorders are believed to involve incorrect levels of glutamate (a type of amino acid) in the body.
