Treating treating adult add add involves medications, counseling and education. Medications 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 assists you to identify and replace irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. Family therapy and marriage counseling can also help you deal difficulties in life and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a science-based treatment for many mental illnesses. It involves working with a specialist to identify the problem behavior and devise strategies to address the issues. These strategies usually involve replacing an undesirable behavior by implementing the new one. There are several types of behavioral therapies, such as operant training, classical conditioning, and aversion. Other forms of behavioral therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is often time-limited and emphasizes measurable goals to ensure that progress is made over time.
Operant conditioning teaches people, for example to link a stimulus and a specific result. Classical conditioning teaches people, on the contrary, to connect the sensation with a particular action.