High Achievers with ADHD: The Mental Health Story Few Talk About

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The Reality of Being a Twice-Exceptional Adult with ADHD For the purposes of this article, under the umbrella of ‘twice-exceptional’, I’m going to talk about adults who are twice-exceptional (being … Read more

When Rejection Feels Like Pain: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

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By: Christina Crowe, RP Have you ever replayed a moment of criticism for days, wondering what you did wrong? For many adults with ADHD, those moments do not just sting. … Read more

Sensory Triggers & ADHD: How Occupational Therapy Can Help

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By: Jill Roberts, OT Our brains are constantly taking in sensory information such as bright lights, scratchy clothing, loud noises, and hunger signals. And if you have got ADHD under … Read more

E100: Slow Down to Thrive: ADHD, Pacing, and Rethinking Productivity Culture

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What if slowing down was the key to better mental health, not a sign of falling behind? In this milestone 100th episode, Christina Crowe, RP, is joined by psychotherapist Katie … Read more

ADHD and Self-Compassion: Why It’s so Hard and How to Start

A young person with ADHD sits on the floor against a plain wall, covering their face with both hands, appearing upset—highlighting the importance of self-compassion when learning how to start addressing overwhelming emotions.

The lifelong impact of late diagnosis I’ve spent more than a decade bookmarking research on self-compassion. You know the kind … the studies you save in a (organized!) labelled folder … Read more