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What should I do if I think I have ADHD?

By Graham Watt

ADHD

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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.

ADHD strategies

By Graham Watt

ADHD self inquiry

Posted: June 7, 2025

ADHD affects more than 1.8 million Canadians (note 1). Perhaps you are beginning to wonder if you are experiencing ADHD symptoms and are considering exploring a diagnosis via a medical doctor. Perhaps people around you suggest that you might have ADHD. Beginning to engage with ADHD symptoms often begins with awareness, observation and gentle self-inquiry. Here are some ways to begin to engage around those topics.

Engaging with ADHD

By Graham Watt

ADHD

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Posted: March 17, 2024

There can often be stigma associated with having a diagnosis of any type. When one gets diagnosed with ADHD some people feel that stigma deeply. Stigma can manifest as a feeling of shame - as if having the thing makes one less than others. In the case of having a diagnosis of ADHD - it feel less than - to be not neuro-typical.

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