Adult ADHD Treatment
Adults with ADHD have more trouble than children due to a number of reasons: safeguards from childhood that helped them overcome inattention and impulsivity to be able to perform socially mandated but mundane requirements of everyday life are no longer offered. Fortunately, a combination of behavioral psychotherapy with medication can aid.
Psychotherapy is a typical component of counseling for adults with ADHD. It could also include cognitive behavioral therapy.
Support Groups
Support groups are a powerful source for comfort as participants find out -- often for the very first time that they're not on their own. The majority of these groups are peer led however there are national organizations that sponsor regional events for education and networking. ADDitude magazine, for example offers a range of peer-support groups online to its readers, including those for adults who have recently been diagnosed, couples affected by ADHD, intellectually gifted adults, and people seeking jobs.
Meetings are usually scheduled at convenient time and location, but online support groups are available to help those with scheduling conflicts connect with other members from across the country. A quick Google search yields numerous virtual options and new groups are being formed all the time as ADDA readers share their unique requirements and experiences. adult add treatments of these groups are free. Others charge a small amount to cover the costs of advertising and pay speakers.