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Most people think of ADHD as being distracted, forgetful, or restless. What often gets overlooked is the hidden cost of living with ADHD every day. Many people call it the ADHD tax. The ADHD tax isn't a medical diagnosis. It's a term people use to describe the extra money, time, stress, and emotional energy that can disappear because of executive functioning challenges. If you've ever paid a late fee because you forgot a bill, bought something you already owned because you co

People in therapy often share with me that they keep comparing themselves to others in their lives and end up feeling 'less than'. Whether it's the friend who got into a prestigious program or job, the family that always looks happy in their vacation photos, or wanting to have a certain body like someone they follow on social media. We all have these thoughts from time to time. The problem is, we are comparing what we know about our own life to what we see of someone else's.

As a clinical psychologist, I've noticed something interesting. People rarely come to therapy saying, "I know I need to leave my relationship." Instead, they spend months, or sometimes years, talking about what's happening inside the relationship. They describe feeling lonely despite having a partner, walking on eggshells, or replaying arguments in their heads. They tell me they feel anxious, unheard, or emotionally exhausted. Then, almost in the same breath, they'll say, "Bu

From the outside, everything looks fine.You meet deadlines. You show up for work. People describe you as responsible, organized, driven, and successful. Yet internally, you feel constantly tense, worried, and exhausted. This experience is often described as high-functioning anxiety. While high-functioning anxiety is not an official mental health diagnosis, it refers to people who appear successful on the outside while struggling with significant anxiety on the inside. In fact

If you’ve ever thought: “I know what I need to do… I just can’t start.” “Why is this so easy for other people?” “Why do I keep procrastinating?” This is a common experience, especially among thoughtful, high-functioning people. Motivation Is a System, Not a Trait From a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy perspective, behaviour is shaped by the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and actions. When motivation drops, it often reflects interference within that system: Thoughts: “I