Can you remember the last time you experienced rejection or criticism? Perhaps a friend told you that they couldn’t make it to your social gathering, or your workplace told you that you failed to meet a recent business target, or your work needs improvement. This rejection or criticism is a universal human experience that we all go through at some point in our lives, but that does not make it any less painful. For some people, rejection can feel uncomfortable or hurtful f

Have you heard the term “neuroqueer” before? This term has become increasingly common in society lately. So the odds are you have heard it before. But you may be wondering, what exactly does it mean to be neuroqueer, and who coined the term in the first place? To understand what “neuroqueer” means, it is important to first understand how society shapes identity. At this time, society is largely structured around certain expectations surrounding what brains and ways of ex

Do you experience challenges with social interactions or a tendency to repeat specific patterns of behaviour? Maybe you have a strict adherence to routines or an intense focus on specific interests. If this resonates with you, you may be autistic. Around 1 in 66 children in Canada are autistic , and prevalence estimates worldwide is approximately 1% of the population . If you identify as autistic, you can see an autism therapist in Ontario, Canada , for support. Let’s delv

Do you ever feel as if people will consider you a fraud for your accomplishments, even if there is evidence that contradicts this? Maybe you’ve received praise, earned promotions, or accomplished goals others admire, yet instead of feeling proud, you attribute this success to luck. If this experience resonates with you, you may be experiencing imposter syndrome, which is common in high-achieving professionals, especially neurodivergent individuals. When you’re navigating sys

As an individual with ADHD, has anyone ever said to you, “Everyone’s a little ADHD,” “ADHD isn’t real,” or “You just aren’t trying hard enough”? Statements like these are all too common. But that doesn’t make them any less harmful. These myths about ADHD contribute to stigma, misunderstanding, and misdiagnosis. According to the CADDAC, about 4–6 percent of adults and 5–7 percent of children in Canada are diagnosed with ADHD. Yet, many individuals, particularly adults and mar

Have you been replaying the details of a stressful or terrifying event in your mind? When you think of this event, do you start to sweat, or does your heart race? For some people, these experiences of trauma may gradually go away with time. But, for some, these symptoms persist, feel overwhelming, and start to impact daily functioning. If this resonates with you, you may be experiencing a common trauma-related condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You

Have you ever experienced a period of intense elation, energy, activity levels, and concentration? After this, did you have a period of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities? If this resonates with you, you may be one of the approximately 40 million people globally who experience bipolar disorder . Alongside this diagnosis of bipolar disorder, autism is a fairly common co-occurrence that can result in other traits, including difficulties with social skill

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