Blog: Navigating ADHD in Life and Relationships

You don’t have to become a dedicated yogi, sit cross-legged for 30 minutes, or achieve some mystical state of meditation to use your breath to manage stress. Sometimes, the simplest tool is the one you already have with you: your breath.

There can be something powerful about realizing you’re not the only one who feels the way you do. When we think about group counselling or support, it can feel intimidating to imagine sitting with a group of strangers and having them hold space for you. And yet, for many people, groups can become one of the most meaningful ways to receive support.

Do you ever have those days where one thing goes wrong and suddenly one bad day feels like everything is falling apart? If so, you may have experienced what we call a cognitive distortion.

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) refers to the intense emotional pain that comes from real or even perceived rejection, criticism, or failure. RSD can be deeply painful and can make everyday social or professional interactions feel overwhelming. So how can you care for yourself if this sounds familiar?

Over 10 million people in Canada experience perimenopause or menopause, and for those with ADHD, the hormonal and cognitive shifts can feel especially overwhelming. Maybe your ADHD symptoms suddenly feel worse, or the coping strategies you’ve relied on for years no longer seem to be working. You are not imagining it! The hormonal shifts that happen during this stage of life can have a big impact on ADHD.