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.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is used in the counseling of adults suffering from ADD. This helps you identify and replace automatic thoughts or irrational ones with positive ones. Family and marriage therapy can also help you improve communication and face life's challenges.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a proven treatment for a variety of mental disorders. It generally involves working with a therapist to identify problematic behaviors and develop strategies to address these. Most often, these strategies change a behavior by replacing it with a healthier version. There are treating adult add of behavioral therapies, which include operant training, classical conditioning, and Aversion. Other forms of behavior therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as well as dialogical behavior therapy(DBT), and the rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is often time-limited and emphasizes measurable goals to track progress over time.
Operant conditioning trains people, for instance, to associate an action with a specific result. Classical conditioning teaches people, on the contrary, to associate an emotion with a specific action.