Hypnotherapy and ADHD - how can it help to manage symptoms?

If you have ADHD, you may feel like your thoughts are erratic and you’re constantly battling to stay in control. You probably struggle with things like focus, memory, impulse, control and social interactions. This all stems from the fact that your brain develops and functions in a different way to a neurotypical’s. In particular, the frontal lobe of your brain; which is responsible for managing attention, emotions, and other executive functions; matures later than those without ADHD. This delayed development can bring up challenges with time management, perception, language and attention as the networks of neurons in ADHD brains function differently.

ADHD brains also struggle to deliver enough of the neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine. These are two very important neurotransmitters to a content and happy life you love. Dopamine is what gives us the feeling of being rewarded and motivated and norepinephrine plays a huge role in attention and regulating the fight or flight response. If these chemicals are out of balance, you can feel unfocused, stressed and unmotivated. This imbalance can also contribute to intense emotional reactions often associated with ADHD. Having the knowledge of these important biological factors can help you to reduce self-doubt and encourage you to take small steps towards managing your symptoms.

Solution focused hypnotherapy is a powerful tool for managing ADHD. Hypnotherapy offers a natural and non-invasive approach, supporting your goals and tailored to your needs. In a hypnotherapy session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how your brain works, and why you think, feel and behave in certain ways. Knowledge is a key part of managing ADHD, and understanding your brain chemistry can help you to feel a little less overwhelmed by your symptoms. With hypnotherapy, we focus on easy methods and practices to reduce your overall anxiety, which in turn, will lessen the more intense symptoms of ADHD, especially in women. 

Hypnotherapy also teaches you to increase your dopamine production naturally. For example by focusing on small achievements, practising gratitude or engaging in activities that bring joy can help boost your dopamine levels. It’s all about the small changes. These have the biggest lasting impact on improving self-esteem, reducing stress and enhancing your ability to focus.

Whilst in ‘hypnosis’, your brain enters a trance state which enhances connectivity between the brain regions responsible for attention, emotional regulation and self control. The state of deep relaxation allows you to bypass the usual mental noise, creating space to learn and rewire your brain’s chemistry.

Many people with ADHD find that hypnotherapy is an empowering experience. Over time you will develop a greater sense of control over your life. Through repetition and practice, the new positive neural pathways formed during sessions become stronger, making it easier to regulate your emotions, manage impulsivity and focus on your goals. In a safe and supportive environment, you will start understanding the underlying brain functions of ADHD, helping you to harness your brain’s potential. With hypnotherapy, you can explore your strengths, build your confidence, work on challenges and rediscover the joy of a more controlled life. 

If you’d like to find out more about hypnotherapy and ADHD, book in your free consultation through my website and I will explain in more detail how hypnotherapy can help you.