EP. 116: ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and why she took such an interest in this episode. Tracy starts by mentioning the connection between OCD and repetitive body focused behaviors (RBFBs) and then discusses what they are. She then goes on to share:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What OCD is</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What obsessions are</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What compulsions are</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The conditions that make up the OCD Spectrum</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What OCD is not</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What Pure Obsession is</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">At what age does OCD typically show up</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Where ADHD and OCD look very different</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Where ADHD and OCD look similar</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What those with OCD are most concerned about</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The role that executive functions play in both ADHD and OCD</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How hoarding plays into ADHD and OCD</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How OCD is best treated</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What Ex