Treating Add
The treatment of add is a combination of medications, 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 suffering from ADD could include cognitive behavior therapy, which assists you to identify and replace irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. Family and marital therapy can help you deal with life challenges and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a science-based treatment for a variety of mental conditions. Typically, treating adult add involves working with a therapist to determine the causes of problematic behavior and then develop strategies to deal with these. Most often, these strategies require changing a behavior and replacing it with a healthier alternative. There are a variety of behavioral therapies, including operant training, classical conditioning, and aversion. Other forms of behavioral therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy often has a time limit and focuses on specific goals that aid in making progress over time.
Operant conditioning teaches people, for example to link a stimulus and a specific result. Classical conditioning on the other hand is a method of teaching people to associate a certain feeling with an action.