Treatment of Add in Adults
Treatment for adults with add usually involves a combination of medication, life-skills training, and psychotherapy. Most patients respond best to stimulant medicines like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamines like Lisdexamphetamine (Adderall) or extended-release mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall XR).
Stimulants can raise blood pressure and heart rate. Non-stimulants like atomoxetine and bupropion may also help improve ADHD symptoms.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a term that is used to describe a variety of mental health treatments that rely on individual interaction and discussions with an experienced professional to help you overcome issues. Talk Iam Psychiatry is helpful in treating mental disorders like PTSD depression, anxiety, and PTSD as well as personality disorders like borderline personality disorder or dependent personality disorder. It can also be used to treat addictions, like alcoholism, drug addiction, or compulsive gaming.
CBT also known as cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is especially effective in treating ADHD. CBT focuses primarily on the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behavior. It also provides you with new techniques to help you become more in control of your emotions and improve your life. Other forms of therapy include dialectical behaviour therapy, which helps regulate emotions and teaches assertiveness, and psychodynamic therapy that involves bringing forth the underlying emotions that have their origins in past traumas or experiences from childhood.
It is important to choose a therapist with education and experience in working with individuals who have your specific problems. You should be comfortable sharing your personal issues with your therapy provider. You may have to share some very intimate details with them. Therefore, it is best to schedule your first session when you are able to be present without interrupting your family or work obligations.