Treating Add
Treatment for ADD includes medication, counseling and education. Medications for attention deficit disorder (ADD) are usually stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Vyvanse). Atomoxetine, Guanfacine, and other non-stimulants are available.
Counseling for adults suffering from ADD may include cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help you identify and replace your irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. Family and marital therapy can also help you deal difficulties in life and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is an evidence-based treatment for various mental disorders. Generally, treating adhd in adults involves working with a therapist to determine the causes of problematic behavior and then develop strategies to deal with the issues. These strategies usually involve replacing an undesirable behavior by implementing an improved one. There are several types of behavioral therapies, such as operant training, classical conditioning and aversion. Other kinds of behavior therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as well as dialogical behavior therapy(DBT) and rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is usually time-bound and emphasizes measurable goals to ensure that progress is made over time.
Operant conditioning, as an example, teaches people to associate a stimulus with an effect. Classical conditioning on the other hand helps people connect a specific feeling to an action.