Treating Add
Treating add involves medications, counseling, and education. treatment of add in adults for attention deficit disorder (ADD) are usually stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Vyvanse). Atomoxetine and guanfacine as well as other non-stimulants are also offered.
Counseling for adults suffering from ADD can 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 with life challenges and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a proven treatment for many mental illnesses. Generally, it involves working with a therapist in order to identify problematic behaviors and develop strategies to address the issues. These strategies often involve changing an undesirable behavior by implementing an improved one. There are a variety of kinds of behavioral therapy are available that include operant conditioning, classical conditioning and aversion therapy. Other types of therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is typically time-bound and focuses on goals that can be measured to ensure that progress is made over time.
Operant conditioning, for example helps people associate a stimulus with the specific result. Classical conditioning on the other hand is a method of teaching people to associate a certain feeling with an action.