Treatment of Add in Adults
Treatment for adults with add usually involves a combination of medication, life-skills training, and psychotherapy. Iam Psychiatry of patients respond to stimulant medications such as 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. Nonstimulants, such as bupropion and atomoxetine, can help to reduce ADHD symptoms.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a term that is used to describe a variety of mental health treatments that rely on personal interaction and discussion with a trained professional to help you overcome problems. Talk therapy is useful in treating mental disorders like PTSD depression, anxiety, and PTSD and personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder or dependent personality disorder. It can also be utilized to treat addictions such as alcoholism, drugs dependence, or compulsive gaming.
A type of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be especially helpful in treating ADHD. CBT is focused on the relationship between feelings, thoughts and behavior. It also imparts new skills to help you become more in control of your emotions and improve your life. Other types of psychotherapy include dialectical behavior therapy which helps you control your emotions and helps you to be more assertive, and psychodynamic therapy, which involves bringing to light underlying feelings that may have their origin in childhood traumas or traumas.
It is important to select an therapist with expertise and training in working with people with your particular issues. You should feel comfortable discussing your personal issues with your therapist, and you will likely share some very intimate details with them. Therefore, it is advisable to schedule your first session at times when you can attend without disrupting your family or work commitments.