Category: anxiety
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“The Pressure to Provide: Mental Health for South Asian Men in Canada”
When Responsibility Becomes a Quiet Burden For many South Asian men living in Canada, the pressure to succeed, provide, and appear unshakeable is overwhelming.You may have grown up hearing: These messages create a heavy emotional load that many South Asian men carry in silence.Underneath the pressure, many are struggling with burnout, anxiety, shame, loneliness, or…
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Therapy After Diagnosis — Moving from “Getting a Label” to “Building a Life That Works for Your Brain”
A late ADHD diagnosis is only the beginning. Learn how therapy helps women move from understanding their ADHD to actually building a life, routine, and identity that supports their neurodivergent brain.
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The Grief Journey — Mourning Missed Years and Re-Imagining What Comes Next
A late ADHD diagnosis can bring relief — and grief. Learn why many women mourn the years spent misunderstood, and how therapy supports healing, self-compassion, and reclaiming your future.
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Why I Felt “Lazy” but Had ADHD: Understanding the Invisible Symptoms in Women
Many women with ADHD grow up believing they’re “lazy” or “inconsistent.” Discover why ADHD shows up differently in women, how mislabelling happens, and how therapy can help you rebuild self-trust and self-worth.
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Learning to Rest Without Guilt
Photo Credit: Nathan Dumlao For High-Achieving Adults Learning to Slow DownStruggling to rest without feeling guilty? Learn why high-achieving adults find it hard to slow down and how therapy can help you build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with rest. When Rest Feels “Unproductive” If you find it hard to relax — even when you’re…
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The Pressure to Be “Perfect” in Immigrant Families
Photo Credit: Cottonbro Studio Exploring Intergenerational Expectations and Their Emotional ImpactMany children of immigrants grow up with the pressure to be perfect. Learn how intergenerational expectations shape mental health — and how therapy can help you find balance and self-compassion. Growing Up With the Weight of Expectations For many children of immigrants, success isn’t just…
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Masking and Burnout in Adults with ADHD
Why Masking Is Exhausting — and How Therapy Can Help You Unlearn ItDiscover why masking leads to burnout in adults with ADHD. Learn how neurodiversity-affirming therapy in Ontario can help you unmask, rest, and live authentically. Understanding ADHD Masking If you’re an adult with ADHD, chances are you’ve learned how to blend in. Maybe you…
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Unlearning Shame Around Learning Differences
Photo Credit: Andrea Piacquadio Understanding the Roots of Shame If you grew up with a learning difference, you might remember being told to “try harder,” “focus more,” or “stop being lazy.” These messages, often repeated by teachers, parents, or peers, can stick with you for years. Even as an adult, you might find yourself doubting…
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ADHD (Beyond Stereotypes)
Photo Credit: Marvin Meyer Understanding ADHD Beyond the Myths When you hear the word ADHD, you might picture a child who can’t sit still or focus in class. But the truth is, ADHD doesn’t disappear in adulthood — it simply looks different. Many adults spend years blaming themselves for being “lazy,” “forgetful,” or “unmotivated,” without…
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What Adult ADHD Can Look Like (Beyond the Stereotypes)
Photo Credit: Annie Spratt When most people think of ADHD, they picture a restless child bouncing off the walls or someone who can’t sit still long enough to finish homework. But in reality, ADHD — especially in adults — looks far more complex and nuanced. Many adults live for years without realizing their struggles with…
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