I just wanted to say to everyone who struggled the past year but still did everything they could, especially on your hard days. You guys are warriors, and the fact you’re still trying and pushing through in a global pandemic that’s an enormous victory. So be proud and loud and aspire to inspire because even... Continue Reading →
Self-Care, Compassion and Adult ADHD – TotallyADD
My inner critic at times gets very loud and overwhelming. Sound familiar? This makes any form of self-compassion or self-care seem impossible, especially when it relates to things I find challenging, or certain things related to my past experiences, and my Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnosis. — Read on totallyadd.com/self-care-compassion-and-adult-adhd/
Feeling Blah During the Pandemic? It’s Called Languishing – The New York Times
The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html
Book Review: ADHD 101: Parents Edition
ADHD 101: Parents Edition by Sandy Pace of Mental Health 101 is a guide to help parents effectively support their child with ADHD. It’s written from …Book Review: ADHD 101: Parents Edition
Why Practicing Self-Love Isn’t Optional But Necessary | Psychology Today
Do you want to find your way toward self-love and living a life that you're personally proud of? Learn what keeps you from it and 12 ways to effectively practice it. — Read on http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/being-your-best-self/202103/why-practicing-self-love-isnt-optional-necessary
My Book ADHD 101: Parents Edition Is Officially Published
As a person who grew up in a home with a family who treated me like my mental health challenges and various diagnosis like a flaw or punchline in a joke, I know how hurtful this feels. I also know the lasting impact it has on someone their entire life and how traumatic it is.... Continue Reading →
Home | HelpSeeker
The services you need only a click away The HelpSeeker app gives you access to 240k+ community, health, and social services and enables you to provide — Read on helpseeker.org/ If you're in Canada and you're struggling to locate essential services here's an amazing free app designed to do just that regarding ones mental health... Continue Reading →
Getting Help for ADHD When You Have No Money – TotallyADD
Getting support for ones mental health isn't east especially when you have no idea where to get that support for this reason I dedicated my latest article to that issue. Getting support when you don't know where to start especially when you don't have much money. It is possible to get help for ADHD for... Continue Reading →
Test how self-compassionate you are | Kristin Neff
Test your levels of self-compassion and try exercises or guided meditations to help you increase your self-compassion. — Read on self-compassion.org/test-how-self-compassionate-you-are/ Self compassion isn't easy here's a great questionnaire for helping you take a kinder approach to your inner critic
How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction – Gabor Maté – YouTube
Gabor Maté CM (born January 6, 1944) is a Hungarian-born Canadian physician. He has a background in family practice and a special interest in childhood devel... — Read on http://www.youtube.com/watch As a person who experienced adverse childhood experiences I can tell you they play a big part in how we define our self-worth and so... Continue Reading →
Do weighted blankets actually work? | Popular Science
Weighted blankets have become incredibly popular in recent years. But is there any scientific evidence that they work? — Read on http://www.popsci.com/story/science/weighted-blankets-anxiety/
How To Find Strength In Your Most Vulnerable Moments | Thought Catalog
Being vulnerable isn't weak or other negative things it's courageous as fu@k to acknowledge your tough thoughts and feelings and it doesn't make you a snowflake it makes you a warrior. Being open about your mental health challenges is a vital part of the recovery journey. https://thoughtcatalog.com/sandy-pace/2021/01/how-to-find-strength-in-your-most-vulnerable-moments/
Tips For Creating Healthy Boundaries
Creating boundaries isn’t easy; a big reason for this is because when creating boundaries, we’re made to feel like we’re the bad guys. But in reality, creating boundaries is incredibly important for developing a healthy relationship with ourselves. Here are a few examples of how Boundaries helps us They help us focus on what’s important […]
How to Deal With Unsolicited ADHD Advice – TotallyADD
How many of you have experienced what I like to call the “Have you tried…” statements, relating to your ADHD?
Have you tried…
Focusing harder
The gym
Natural remedies
CBD, Cannabis
Yoga
How You Can Advocate For Your Mental Health
I remember always having the feeling I had ADHD for a good part of my teenage years. I eventually asked my parents if I could be tested for ADHD because I was tired of feeling overwhelmed all the time. My family’s response was, “you don’t have ADHD; you’re just lazy.” After a while, I did... Continue Reading →
Bell Let’s Talk
Bell Let’s Talk is a wide-reaching, multi-year program designed to break the silence around mental illness and support mental health all across Canada. — Read on letstalk.bell.ca/en/ Bell Let's Talk is an incredibly powerful campaign that kicks stigma where it should be kicked, in the ass! It's super simple better now and January 30th every... Continue Reading →
