Generational Stress in Neurodivergent Families: Why it can feel harder and how the nervous system adapts.

Old handwritten letters and books are displayed with black-and-white family photos, a portrait of two children, and a postcard of a zeppelin, evoking nostalgia and history that echo the shared experiences of neurodivergent families across generations.

“Your survival response is not a moral failing. An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.”   Viktor Frankel In my trauma focused clinical work, people sometimes arrive … Read more

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

A close-up of a person’s face with wide eyes, wearing large brown glasses. The person, representing high achievers with ADHD, has a hair clip and braided hair, with a green background visible.

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

A person sits in a dimly lit room, facing a window with warm sunlight streaming in. Their silhouette is outlined by the light, as rooftop views and plants outside suggest a quiet moment reflecting on ADHD rejection sensitivity.

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

“Meh” and ADHD: Understanding the Low Activation State

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By: Christina Crowe, RP If you live with ADHD, especially the inattentive type, you know the feeling: you’re not sad, generally not anxious, not burned out exactly, but you’re also … Read more

How a Nurse Practitioner Can Support You on Your Mental Health Journey

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By: Carole Gionet, NP At Dig a Little Deeper, we understand how tough it can feel when you’re struggling with your mental health. You don’t have to face it alone. … 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

Do I Have ADHD? A South Asian Woman’s Guide to Recognizing Masked Symptoms

A woman in a red shirt stands against a blue background, looking surprised as she holds a smartphone in her hand. Her mouth is open in astonishment, her other hand placed on her chest, perhaps just having read about cultural stigma and ADHD within South Asian communities.

By: Mona Virk, Registered Psychotherapist As the newest psychotherapist here at Dig a Little Deeper and former practicum student, my knowledge of ADHD has increased significantly over the past few years. The … Read more

E84: The Reckoning: Navigating a Late-in-Life ADHD Diagnosis, with Christina Crowe, RP

Podcast cover for The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the Invisible Visible, Season Four, featuring two women smiling on a teal background.

A late-in-life ADHD diagnosis can feel like a bombshell—bringing clarity, grief, and a flood of emotions. But what happens after the diagnosis? In this solo episode, host Christina Crowe, psychotherapist, … Read more