What looks like “laziness” or “overwhelm” is often the nervous system hitting its limit. In this season, ADHD traits that were once masked become unmistakably loud: decision fatigue, emotional reactivity, stalled tasks, spiraling perfectionism, and the deep shame that follows.

This piece dives into why this happens, why so many women are missed until their 30s and 40s, and how reclaiming your story starts with understanding your brain—not blaming it.

As parents, it’s easy to confuse the stories in our minds with truth. But feelings of failure, fear, or inadequacy are often just passing thoughts—not reality. When you catch yourself spiraling, pause and remind yourself: “This is a thought, not a fact.” That pause creates space for compassion, clarity, and a calmer response.

Becoming a parent reshapes who you are—mind, body, and identity. This piece names the shift and offers evidence-based, compassionate tools to reclaim what matters, re-identify with your evolving self, and find stability in the midst of change.

Transitions are not just logistical shifts—they are emotional journeys. For children, predictability becomes the anchor that steadies their nervous system, reminding them that even in change, they are safe. We cannot remove every wave, but we can be the consistent presence that helps them learn to ride them.

Shame is powerful, but it doesn’t have to define your story. With support, compassion, and guidance, you can step out of secrecy and into connection. Anchor Point Behavioral Health offers a safe place to begin that journey.

Therapy is not about ‘being better by now,’ but about building lasting tools for change.

Grief is not something we “get over”— it is love transformed. In this post, we explore the myths of grief, the many ways it shows up in our lives, and how to navigate loss with compassion, memory, and meaning.

At Anchor Point, we’re rewriting the narrative that says you have to be “sick enough” to seek support.

Building the Foundation for Lasting Change