Treating Add
The treatment of add is a combination of medications, counseling, and education. Medications 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 available.
Counseling for adults with ADD may include cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help you identify and replace your irrational or automatic thoughts with positive ones. Family and marital therapy can also help you deal difficulties in life and improve communication.
add and treatment is a tried and tested treatment for many mental conditions. Typically, it involves working with a therapist in order to identify problematic behaviors and develop strategies to deal with these. These strategies typically involve replacing a bad behavior with a better one. Different types of behavioral therapy are available that include operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and Aversion therapy. Other forms of behavior therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialogical behavior therapy(DBT), and the rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is typically time-bound and emphasizes measurable goals to ensure that progress is made over time.
Operant conditioning helps people, for instance, to associate an action with a specific result. Classical conditioning however helps people associate a certain feeling with an action.