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). Non-stimulants include atomoxetine and guanfacine.
Counseling for adults with ADD could include cognitive behavior therapy, which can help you identify and replace irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. treating adults with adhd and family therapy may aid in improving communication and deal with the challenges of life.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy has been proven to be a successful treatment for many mental illnesses. It generally involves working with a therapist to determine the causes of problematic behavior and then develop strategies to address these. The majority of the time, these strategies change a behavior by replacing it with a healthier one. Several different types of behavioral therapy are available that include operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and aversion therapy. Other kinds of behavior therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialogical behavior therapy(DBT), and the rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is often time-limited and focuses on goals that can be measured to drive progress over time.
Operant conditioning, as an example, teaches people to connect a stimulus to an effect. Classical conditioning on the other hand, teaches people to connect a specific feeling to an action.