Adult ADHD Treatment
Adults suffering from ADHD often struggle more than children for one reason: the childhood safeguards that helped them overcome their inattention and impulsivity to fulfill socially-mandated requirements of daily life are no longer in place. Fortunately, behavioral psychotherapy combined with medication can help.
treatment of add is a typical component of therapy for adults suffering from ADHD. Cognitive behavioral therapy can also be included.
Support Groups
Support groups can be a powerful source of comfort, as members find out -- sometimes for the first time in their lives -that they're not alone. Many of these groups are peer led, but there are also national organizations that organize regional events for education and networking. ADDitude magazine, for example, offers a variety of virtual peer-support groups to its readers, including those for adults who have recently been diagnosed, couples affected by ADHD and intellectually gifted adults and individuals seeking jobs.
Meetings are typically held at a time and location, however online support groups exist to help people with scheduling conflicts connect to peers from all over the country. Google can provide you with a variety of virtual options. New groups are formed in the course of helping ADDA members share their unique experiences and needs. Some of these groups are totally free. Others charge a small fee to cover the cost of advertising and speakers.