Adult ADHD Treatment
Adults with ADHD have more trouble than children due to a number of reasons: childhood safeguards that helped them overcome inattention and impulsivity so they could perform socially-required, but routine demands of daily life are no more available. treatment for adult add and medication can help.
Counseling for adults with ADHD generally includes psychological counseling (psychotherapy). It may also include cognitive behavioral therapy.
Support Groups
Support groups are a powerful source of comfort when participants find out -- often for the very first time that they're not the only ones. Many of these groups are run by peer, but there are also national organizations that sponsor regional events for education and networking. ADDitude magazine offers a number of virtual peer-support group options to its readers. These include groups for adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD and couples with ADHD as well as intellectually gifted adults, and those looking for jobs.
Meetings are generally held at convenient times and locations, but online support groups are available to help those with scheduling conflicts connect with peers across the nation. A quick Google search will yield a variety of virtual options and new groups are being formed every day as ADDA readers share their individual needs and life experiences. A majority of these groups are free but some charge a small cost to cover costs for advertising and to pay speakers.