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Treatment of Add in Adults Treatment of Add in adults usually involves some combination of medication, life-skills training and psychotherapy. Most patients respond well to stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamines, such as lisdexamphetamine (Adderall) or extended-release mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall XR).
Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is a term used to describe a variety of mental health treatments that rely on personal interaction and discussion with an experienced professional to help you overcome problems. Talk therapy is helpful in treating mental disorders such as PTSD depression, anxiety, and PTSD and personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder or dependent personality disorder. It can also be used to treat addictions such as alcoholism, drugs dependency or compulsive gaming. A type of psychotherapy referred to as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be particularly helpful in treating ADHD. CBT is focused on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It also helps you develop new skills to help improve your life and gain control of your feelings. Other forms of psychotherapy include dialectical behavior therapy which helps you control your emotions and helps you to be more assertive and psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on the disclosure of underlying emotions that may have their origin in childhood experiences or past traumas. It is important to select a therapist who has experience and education in working with individuals with particular problems. You should be comfortable discussing your personal issues with your counselor, and you'll likely share some personal details with them. Therefore, it is advisable to make your first sessions at times when you can be present without interrupting your family or work obligations. |
