https://www.openlearning.com/u/kendallmcpherson-sp0sz1/blog/10ThingsThatYourFamilyTeachYouAboutTreatmentForAddAdhdInAdults Alternative ADHD Treatment For Adults While medication is an important component of treatment for adhd, many people are seeking alternative treatments to manage their symptoms. These include dietary supplement, biofeedback and mind-body practices such as yoga and meditation. Some of these treatments are clinically confirmed to be effective. Certain treatments require more studies to prove that they are effective. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) CBT is an option to treat adults suffering from ADHD symptoms. It uses a combination of cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy to teach you how to manage your symptoms and establish healthier, more productive habits. It helps you identify and eliminate negative habits and thoughts that impact your performance and emotional state. CBT's main goal is to change negative self-talk into positive self-talk which can lead to more receptive behavior and a healthier outlook on life. It is based on the notion that emotions, thoughts and actions all affect each other. The treatment can be carried out in one-on-one sessions or as a group. CBT is an active method of treatment and requires a collaboration with your therapy. The program helps you learn new behaviors such as scheduling appointments and following an agenda while working with your therapist to correct cognitive distortions that are not helpful. A common cognitive error is the all-or nothing thinking. This can lead to an irrational belief that you are a failure if you do not meet your target. It is crucial to replace these irrational beliefs with more realistic, helpful thinking and to focus on your successes instead of your failings. In addition, CBT can help you improve your time management skills. It encourages you to use a planner, implement a filing system and create other organizational strategies. These changes will lead to more effective and fl