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What should I do if I think I have ADHD?

By Graham Watt

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Posted: January 8, 2026

Many people come to this question quietly. You might notice that you work harder than others just to stay organized. That your mind feels busy, scattered, or restless—even when you care deeply about what you’re doing. You may struggle with follow-through, time, or emotional regulation, and wonder why things that seem “simple” for others feel exhausting for you. Perhaps you are an adult and you feel exhausted trying to do tasks that are dis-interesting to you. Perhaps your partner has seen reels or read things and mentioned to you the possibility of ADHD.

Beginning the year turning towards your mental health

By Graham Watt

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Posted: January 4, 2026

I’ve noticed that the beginning of a new year often carries more weight than we expect. There’s an unspoken pressure to be better, healthier, more disciplined, more resolved. Even when we don’t consciously buy into it, that pressure can linger in the background—quietly shaping how we relate to ourselves. But I wonder if the new year doesn’t need more resolve.I wonder if it needs more gentleness.

Why start therapy?

By Graham Watt

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Posted: January 2, 2026

Many people come to therapy not because something dramatic has happened, but because something no longer feels sustainable. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, reactive, numb, or stuck in familiar patterns—especially in relationships. Often, the question isn’t “What’s wrong with me?” but “Why does this keep happening?”

Anger Management

By Graham Watt

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Posted: November 19, 2025

Anger can be a confusing emotion. For many of us, it shows up quickly—sometimes louder or sharper than we intended—and leaves us feeling ashamed, misunderstood, or alone. Other times it stays underground: tension in the body, resentment that builds, or a sense of being on edge for reasons we can’t quite name.

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