Adult ADHD Treatment
Adults with ADHD typically struggle more than children due to one reason: the childhood safeguards that helped them overcome their inattention and impulsivity fulfill socially-mandated requirements of daily life no longer exist. Behavioral psychotherapy and medications can help.
Counseling for adults with ADHD generally includes psychological counseling (psychotherapy). treatments for adhd may also include cognitive behavioral therapy.
Support Groups
Support groups can be a significant source of comfort, as members discover -- often for the first time in their lives -- that they are not isolated. The majority of these groups are run by peer, but there are also national organizations that organize regional educational and networking events. ADDitude magazine, for example offers a range of peer-support groups online to its readers, including ones for adults who have been diagnosed, couples impacted by ADHD, intellectually gifted adults, and people looking for jobs.
Meetings are typically held at a convenient time and location, however online support groups are also available to help people who have scheduling conflicts connect with peers across the nation. A quick Google search can provide a wide range of virtual options and new groups are being formed all the time as ADDA readers share their unique requirements and experiences. A majority of these groups are completely free but some charge a small fee to cover advertising costs and to pay speakers.