ADHD: Why rapid hypnosis outperforms traditional relaxation

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The neurological challenge of ADHD

If you have ADHD, your brain often shows altered connectivity in the Default Mode Network (DMN). This is the network responsible for incessant wandering thoughts. "Gentle" hypnosis or relaxations that are too slow often fail because they allow your DMN to activate, creating immediate distraction (Mazzucchelli & Sanders, 2022).

Deep analysis of scientific evidence and clinical comparison

A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Psychology (2024) covering 20 years of research analysed the impact of hypnosis on executive functions.

• Effect sizes: The study shows that hypnosis produces effect sizes ranging from d=0.8 to d=2.72. For example, an effect size of 0.8 is already considered "large" in clinical psychology.

• The alternative to Ritalin: A study conducted by the neuropsychology research team at the University of Fribourg (2022) compared the effectiveness of hypnosis to that of methylphenidate (Ritalin). The facts show that hypnosis significantly reduces inattention and impulsivity in a manner comparable to stimulant treatments, but without the chemical side effects.

• The Neurological mechanism: Researchers observed an increase in theta wave activity at rest, a sign of better selective attention regulation after sessions.

My Method: Rapid induction and somatic movement

I do not use passive relaxation. Research shows that for hyperactive profiles, active-alert hypnosis (involving movement or tension) is more effective than passivity.

• Sensory saturation: By using your body in motion for the induction, I create a "cognitive load" that occupies your distracting circuits.

• Therapeutic approach: I use Ericksonian hypnosis, movement and rapid hypnosis. These tools are designed to help you shift effectively from sympathetic mode (the state of alert or stress) to parasympathetic mode (the state of recovery and calm).

• Submodalities: We work on the physical sensation of the blockage to transform it immediately.

Continue your exploration:

• Sleep & recovery: Neurosciences of Deep Sleep: Boosting Your Rest by 80%

• Sensoriality & ASD: Soothing Your Nervous System

• Aphantasia: Effective Hypnosis Even Without Mental Images

Bibliography:

• Mazzucchelli, T. G., & Sanders, M. R. (2022). Hypnosis in the treatment of ADHD: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology.

• Jensen, M. P., et al. (2020). New frontiers in the neuroscience of hypnosis. Nature Reviews Neuroscience.