Treatment of Add in Adults
Treatment for adults with add usually involves a combination of medication, life-skills training, and psychotherapy. The majority of patients respond to stimulant medicines such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamines, such as Lisdexamphetamine (Adderall XR) or extended-release mixed amphetamine salts.
Stimulants can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Non-stimulants, like bupropion and atomoxetine help to reduce ADHD symptoms.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a term that is used to describe a variety of mental health treatments that involve individual interaction and discussions with an experienced professional to help you overcome issues. Talk therapy can be very beneficial in the treatment of mental health issues that include PTSD depression, anxiety, and a few personality disorders such as borderline or dependent personality disorder and certain addictions, such as addiction to alcohol, drugs or compulsive gambling.
A type of psychotherapy referred to as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be especially useful for treating ADHD. CBT focuses on the relationship between your feelings, thoughts and behavior. It also teaches you new skills to help you become more in control of your emotions and improve your life. add treatments for adults of therapy include dialectical behavior therapy, which helps manage emotions and helps develop assertiveness, and psychodynamic treatment, which involves bringing out underlying feelings that originate from childhood experiences or previous traumas.
It is crucial to choose an therapist with knowledge and experience working with individuals with specific problems. You should feel comfortable discussing your personal issues with your therapy therapist, and you'll likely share some very intimate information with them. Therefore, it is advisable to make your first sessions during times that you are able to attend without interrupting your work or family obligations.