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10/25/2026

For some people with ADHD, rejection can hit especially hard.

Individuals with ADHD experience a higher level of rejection sensitivity than the general population.

Individuals with ADHD also experience more corrections compared to their peers starting in childhood. This often leads individuals to try to avoid criticism.

ADHD individuals also struggle with emotional regulation, including feeling emotions deeply and taking longer to move through them.

This can lead to things like negative self-image, sensitivity to perceived rejection, mood changes, and an intense emotional response to criticism.

An estimated ⅓ of ADHDers say rejection sensitivity is the hardest part of managing their ADHD.

Working with a counselor can help you find the coping skills needed to manage this.

10/23/2026

Can anxiety affect your relationships? Absolutely.

Anxiety can show up as overthinking conversations, constantly seeking reassurance, assuming the worst, worrying that someone is upset with you, or avoiding difficult conversations altogether.

Your brain is trying to protect you from uncertainty. Unfortunately, it doesn't always do that quietly.

If relationship anxiety keeps pulling you into the same patterns, therapy can help you understand what's happening beneath the overthinking, and practice responding differently.

10/21/2026

Does your child's ADHD evaluation have you thinking, “Wait… that's me, too”?

A common myth around ADHD has been that it is caused by the environment a child is raised in.

More than 80 twin studies, where children were in the same home, have debunked this.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it is shaped as your brain develops. Genetics play a huge role in the likelihood that someone will have ADHD.

Because of this, parents sitting through a child's evaluation often feel a sense of recognition in the questions.

That can lead to further questions, curiosity, and a desire for understanding.

If you're a parent seeing this, getting an assessment for yourself can help you build more effective parenting techniques and lead to emotional healing.

10/20/2026

What should you expect from your first therapy session?

Probably less pressure than you think.

You don't need to arrive with a diagnosis, a five-year plan, or a beautifully organized explanation of your entire life.

Your therapist will ask questions, get to know you, learn what brought you in, and start figuring out what support makes sense.

And yes, “I don't know” is a perfectly acceptable answer.

If you're interested in starting therapy, visit https://www.cognitionco.org/ to learn more.

10/19/2026

ADHD isn't just about an inability to focus.

It can impact all areas of regulation, including emotional regulation.

In a world of fast-moving news, this can mean feeling a constant sense of injustice that leads to deep distress.

Individuals with ADHD often need more time and support with regulating emotions.

Add that to the deep empathy and caring many individuals with ADHD have, and it's easy to get into a constant state of overwhelm, working toward burnout.

Working with a counselor can help you build tools to regulate your emotions, identify ways you can contribute that are meaningful to you, and enjoy your life.

10/17/2026

What is OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves obsessions, compulsions, or both that can cause significant distress or interfere with daily life.

And compulsions aren't always visible.

They can include checking, counting, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, repeating behaviors, or mental rituals.

That's why “I'm so OCD” isn't just an inaccurate description; it can make a genuinely distressing disorder harder to recognize.

10/16/2026

Why are so many women diagnosed with ADHD later in life?

ADHD was originally studied in young Caucasian males. This means research is still growing in how ADHD affects everyone else.

We do know individuals socialized as female tend to have a more inattentive presentation while building more compensation techniques.

Additionally, research is showing a strong link between hormone changes and ADHD symptoms. This is due to the overlap in how some hormones and dopamine work in the brain.

Because of this, many adult women find that their ADHD diagnosis was missed in childhood.

If you think you have some of these symptoms, it's never too late to seek out a more accurate diagnosis.

10/14/2026

What's the difference between stress and anxiety?

Stress is often connected to a specific situation: a deadline, a difficult conversation, a financial problem, a move, or another challenge.

Anxiety can continue even when there isn't an obvious immediate threat. It may involve persistent worry, feeling on edge, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, or physical symptoms.

And yes, you can experience both.

If anxiety or stress is consistently interfering with your everyday life, talking with a therapist can help you understand what's happening and what support might be useful. You can view our affiliated clinicians at https://www.cognitionco.org/clinicians.

10/11/2026

National Coming Out Day is October 11. Coming out can bring joy, relief, excitement, fear, uncertainty, or a complicated mix of emotions.

There isn't one universal coming-out experience, and there isn't one correct timeline.

For LGBTQIA+ clients, an affirming therapist can provide a space to explore identity, relationships, family dynamics, boundaries, and whatever else comes up without judgment.

You don't have to have everything figured out before you ask for support.

10/10/2026

The theme for World Mental Health Day 2026 is Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.

And we think that's worth paying attention to. Therapists bring clinical training and expertise into the room. You bring expertise about your own life.

Your experiences. Your values. Your goals. Your context.

Therapy should make room for all of it.

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