I have seen a lot of posts on Reddit regarding hypnosis and ADHD lately; I wanted to, as a professional hypnotherapist, provide my perspective on the topic. Now, bear in mind that everything I am going to say is in reference to working with a professional and does not address attempting to work with recordings or files, what is usually referred to as 'self-hypnosis.'

That said, let me first address the question simply: No, in general having ADHD does not affect your ability to enter trance or benefit from it. To explain that, let me emphasize something: hypnosis is a naturally occurring state. All human beings enter and leave trance multiple times a day as part of the daily cycle. There is simply no such thing as someone who cannot be hypnotized, simply people you are not suggestible to. As we all know, there are just some people we aren't as receptive to; this is more of a statement on suggestibility than anything else.

Speaking for myself, I have severe ADHD so perhaps my perspective is unique for the fact. In my experience, there is nothing special that must be done besides the thing that must always be done with any client: know how to speak to that person and establish good rapport. My results with my ADHD clients are no less significant or profound than my non-ADHD clients. Possibly more so.

Much of my work both personally and with my ADHD clients is navigation. By that I mean learning to use our very special brains. I compare it to playing a game on hard mode with no tutorials or instructions. It's frustrating and being given a tutorial doesn't make the game any easier, but it at least lets you know how to play the game. Metaphorically, this is a good explanation of alot of my work: learning how to use your mind as it exists, not as society expects it to.

All hypnosis is simply advanced communication; anyone who tries to tell you otherwise probably has something to sell you. I do not take a metaphysical approach in any of my work and only observe results and effects. Don't be discouraged if you have not been able to get hypnosis to work for you. Working with an educated, experienced professional will absolutely help that. It is not a magic wand, but a useful tool when it comes to creating behaviors and mindsets as you want them.

Have a wonderful day, everyone; I welcome any questions you may have.