Treating Add
Treatment for add includes medication, counseling and education. add and treatment 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.
Counseling for adults with ADD can include cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help you identify and replace irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. Marital and family therapy can help you deal with challenges in your life and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a scientifically-based treatment for many mental illnesses. Generally, it involves working with a therapist to determine the causes of problematic behavior and then develop strategies to address these. These strategies typically involve replacing an undesirable behavior by implementing the new one. Several different kinds of behavioral therapy are available that include operant conditioning, classical conditioning and Aversion therapy. Other types of behavioral therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is typically time-bound and focuses on goals that can be measured to track progress over time.
Operant conditioning, as an example, teaches people to associate a stimulus with the specific result. Classical conditioning on the other hand is a method of teaching people to associate a particular feeling with an action.