Treating Add
Treatment of 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). Atomoxetine, guanfacine and other non-stimulants are also available.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be used in counseling for adults with ADD. This helps you to identify and replace your the thoughts that are automatic or irrational with positive ones. Family therapy and marriage counseling can aid in improving communication and overcome life's challenges.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a proven treatment for many mental conditions. Typically, treatment of add in adults involves working with a therapist to identify problematic behaviors and develop strategies to address these. These strategies typically involve replacing a bad behavior with the new one. Several different types of behavioral therapy are available such as operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and Aversion therapy. Other forms of behavioral therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). treatment of add has limitations on time and focuses on goals that can be measured and will assist in achieving progress over time.
Operant conditioning trains people, for instance to connect a stimulus and a specific result. Classical conditioning teaches people, on the contrary, to link the sensation with a particular action.