Category: ADHD

There’s a moment a lot of us know well. You’re getting dressed, you catch your reflection, and something about what you’re wearing shifts your whole mood. Not because you suddenly became a different person, but because you feel more like yourself. More grounded. More confident. More seen. That’s the quiet power behind mental health apparel […]

If the phrase “exercise for mental health” makes you immediately think of intense workouts, strict routines, or pressure to “stay consistent,” I want to give you a different starting point. You don’t need a new personality. You don’t need a perfect schedule. You don’t need to punish your body into being well. You can use […]

If you’ve been thinking about getting tested, you’ve probably asked a very real question: “What actually happens in a neuropsych eval?” Most people don’t wake up excited to do hours of testing. They come to it because something isn’t adding up. Maybe you’re overwhelmed all the time and you can’t figure out why. Maybe your […]

A lot of adults walk around for years thinking, “Maybe I’m just bad at life.” They blame themselves for procrastinating, forgetting things, feeling overwhelmed by simple tasks, struggling to regulate emotions, burning out faster than everyone else, or feeling like their brain is always “on” even when they’re exhausted. Sometimes they’ve tried therapy. Sometimes they’ve […]

If you’ve been feeling like something doesn’t fully add up for your daughter, student, niece, or little sister, trust that instinct. A lot of caregivers notice patterns early, but the outside world keeps explaining them away. “She’s just shy.”“She’s very mature for her age.”“She’s sensitive.”“She’s dramatic.”“She’s quiet, she’s fine.”“She’s smart, she’ll grow out of it.” […]

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, you might have had this moment: a girl is clearly bright, clearly capable, and still struggling in ways that don’t match how hard she’s trying. She forgets simple instructions. She loses things constantly. She starts homework and gets stuck for hours. She daydreams, zones out, or looks “unmotivated.” […]

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I need more support,” and then immediately felt nervous about what that might mean, you’re not alone. A lot of people are curious about medication management for anxiety and depression, but the stigma is loud. You might worry you’ll be judged. You might worry medication will change your personality. You […]