Treating treatment of add in adults 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). Non-stimulants include atomoxetine and Guanfacine.
Counseling for adults suffering from ADD could include cognitive behavior therapy, which assists you to identify and replace automatic or irrational thoughts with positive ones. Family and marriage therapy can aid in improving communication and deal with the challenges of life.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a scientifically-based treatment for many mental illnesses. Generally, it involves working with a therapist to identify the problematic behavior and devise strategies to address these. The majority of the time, these strategies change a behavior by replacing it with a healthier version. There are many types of behavioral therapies, including operant training, classical conditioning, and aversion. Other types 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 measurable goals to track progress over time.
Operant conditioning teaches people, for example, to associate a stimulus and a specific result. Classical conditioning however, teaches people to associate a certain feeling with an action.