Treating treating add for add involves counseling, medication 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 with ADD can include cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps you identify and replace irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. Marriage and family therapy may aid in improving communication and deal with life's challenges.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a proven treatment for many mental illnesses. It involves working with a professional to identify problematic behavior and develop strategies for addressing them. Often, these strategies will involve changing a behavior by replacing it with a healthier alternative. There are several types of behavioral therapies, which include operant training, classical conditioning and Aversion. Other forms of behavior therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialogical behavior therapy(DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is often time-limited and focuses on goals that can be measured to drive progress over time.
Operant conditioning, as an example helps people connect a stimulus to a specific effect. Classical conditioning, on the other hand, teaches people to connect a specific feeling to an action.