Treating Add
Treatment for add includes counseling, medication and education. Medications for attention deficit disorder (ADD) are usually stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Vyvanse). More Material and guanfacine as well as other non-stimulants are available.
Counseling for adults with ADD can include cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps you identify and replace your irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. Marital and family therapy can also assist you in dealing with life challenges and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is an evidence-based treatment for many mental illnesses. It involves working with a professional to identify problematic behavior and develop strategies to address the issue. These strategies typically involve replacing the bad behavior to a better one. Several different types of behavioral therapy are available, including operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and aversion therapy. Other types of behavioral therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is usually time-bound and focuses on measurable goals to drive progress over time.
Operant conditioning trains people, for instance to link an event with a particular result. Classical conditioning is a method of teaching people, on contrary, to connect an emotion with a specific action.