How Does Hypnosis Benefit Individuals with ADHD?

ADHD is a neurodevelopment disorder that’s typically categorized by hyperactivity, inattentiveness, or mood instability. These symptoms can interfere with your daily activities and result in acts of carelessness or forgetfulness.

Here’s how hypnosis can be used as a treatment option for ADHD.

Hypnosis as a Treatment for ADHD

ADHD is typically treated with medications that include stimulants. These medicines are aimed at enhancing dopamine function and are usually quite effective in treating ADHD in the initial stages. Over time, however, the efficacy of ADHD medication decreases. Research has indicated that after the first year of treatment, the effects of ADHD medication aren’t as impactful and tend to wane gradually. Moreover, medication isn’t a good option for everyone, especially those who experience significant side-effects.

For individuals who haven’t benefited or are no longer from ADHD medication, there’s another option: hypnosis. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been a part of ADHD treatment for a whole, and when combined with hypnosis, it’s even more effective. Together, hypnosis and CBT can alleviate some of the symptoms of ADHD and have positive effects. Individuals are usually taught self-hypnotic strategies that they can implement to adopt more positive approaches and behavioral patterns.

What Does Hypnosis Help With?

Individuals who’re diagnosed with ADHD tend to have low self-esteem. They may constantly feel that they’re not good enough or experience a sense of failure because they’re unable to concentrate on certain tasks.  This takes a toll on their self-image and demotivates them considerably.

Using the subconscious mind healing techniques used in hypnosis, they can improve their self-esteem. Hypnosis helps in creating and learning positive affirmations that help individuals feel more successful and confident. It also helps them learn new problem-solving skills that can help them with time management.

Additionally, hypnosis may also be used to treat non-core ADHD symptoms. For instance, a hypnosis-based treatment plan can focus on a particular area that individuals need help with, such as anger management, impulsiveness, or facing social situations.

Blossom Hypnosis provides hypnosis sessions in Rochester, NY, to help individuals struggling with ADHD better manage their symptoms. Speak with her online via Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, Facetime, or in-person in New York.

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