Treating Add
Treating add involves medications, counseling and education. treatments for adult add 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 available.
Counseling for adults suffering from ADD can include cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help you identify and replace automatic or irrational thoughts with positive ones. Marriage and family therapy may aid in improving communication and deal with the challenges of life.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a scientifically-based treatment for a variety of mental conditions. It involves working with a specialist to identify the problem behavior and devise strategies to address the issues. Most often, these strategies involve changing a behavior by replacing it with a healthier one. There are several types of behavioral therapies, such as operant training, classical conditioning, and aversion. Other forms of behavior therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialogical behavior therapy(DBT), and the rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is typically time-bound and focuses on measurable goals to drive progress over time.
Operant conditioning, for example helps people connect a stimulus with a specific effect. Classical conditioning on the other hand, teaches people to associate a particular feeling with an action.