Treatment of Add in Adults
Treatment for adults with add usually involves a combination of medications, life skills training, and psychotherapy. The majority of patients respond to stimulant drugs like methylphenidate (Ritalin), and amphetamines such as Lisdexamphetamine (Adderall XR), or extended-release mixed amphetamine salts.
The effects of stimulants can raise blood pressure and heart rate. Non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, bupropion may also help improve ADHD symptoms.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a term that is used to describe various mental health treatments that rely on personal interaction and discussion with a trained professional to help you overcome issues. Talk therapy can be beneficial in the treatment of mental health issues that include PTSD, anxiety, depression and certain personality disorders, such as dependent personality disorder or borderline and certain addictions like alcohol abuse, drug dependence or compulsive gambling.
A form of psychotherapy known as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly beneficial in treating ADHD. CBT is focused on the connection between your feelings, thoughts and actions. It also teaches new techniques to help you improve your life and take control of your feelings. Other forms of therapy include dialectical behaviour therapy, which helps control emotions and helps develop assertiveness, and psychodynamic therapy that involves bringing out the emotions that are deep and originate from past traumas or experiences from childhood.
It is important to select the right therapist who has expertise and training in working with clients with particular issues. adult add treatments should be comfortable sharing your personal issues with your therapist. You'll likely be sharing some intimate details with him or her. It is best to plan your first session for the time that you are able to be there without having to worry about work or family obligations interrupted.