One moment you’re sitting and doing a routine task, and the next, an intrusive thought captivates you. You find it hard to shake it off, no matter how hard you try.

This is a frustrating reality for the thousands of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For most of them, the distress arises from the fact that they don’t even know what triggers these thoughts. Not being diagnosed is hard, because you’re essentially left in the dark. 

If you have frequent thoughts that are completely unprovoked, your day-to-day struggles might overwhelm you to the point where there seems to be no end to your misery. In such scenarios, a lot of people are hard on themselves because nobody around them seems to be facing similar issues. 

What are Intrusive Thoughts?

Intrusive thoughts are nothing like regular thoughts. They meddle with your mental space even at times when there are no specific triggers. These thoughts sometimes entail vivid scenarios or images that provoke feelings of fear and discomfort. 

Living with these thoughts can elevate the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. They are also a significant cause of low self-esteem.

Who is most likely to have ADHD?

It’s essential to realize that you’re not alone. Thousands of people are dealing with ADHD in the present, with an especially high prevalence rate among children. 

Women and especially girls, confuse ADHD symptoms for something else, which is a separate conversation about how women are conditioned into thinking that it is always them that’s the problem. 

This is not to disregard the struggles of male ADHD patients, but it is worth emphasizing that such symptoms are seen as out of character for men.

What should you do about it? 

If you’re someone who’s going through this, seeking help or talking about it with your loved ones is highly recommended. Share the burden and give people around you a chance to understand what it’s like to live with ADHD. 

However, the first step is accepting the condition yourself. If all of this seems too close to home, consider giving hypnotherapy a chance. 

We understand the widespread anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and are now offering Skype/FaceTime sessions to all our clients at discounted prices.

If you feel like you or your partner need hypnotherapy to deal with ADHD, you can reach out to us.

Our expert hypnotist, Rekha Shrivastava, taps into your mind to help you manage anxiety, repressed feelings, depression, emptiness, ADHD, smoking cessation, and weight loss. Get your free, no obligation consultation appointment today.

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