Imagine your capacity, Counseling and Consulting, LLC

11/14/2025

It’s time to let go of the myths! Both Nervous System Regulation and Optimism are NOT about being “calm all the time” or “eliminating stress.” They are active, flexible skills we build every single day.

11/12/2025

Autistic folks often have food issues. It's more than just "being picky".

11/11/2025

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a powerful connection between ADHD and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), revealing that women with ADHD are three times more likely to suffer from this severe hormonal condition. PMDD is an extreme form of PMS that brings intense mood swings, anxiety, depression, rage, fatigue, and even physical pain such as headaches and bloating.

Researchers believe this link comes down to how the ADHD brain processes hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones fluctuate naturally during the menstrual cycle, but for women with ADHD, those changes can hit much harder. The shifts can amplify emotional sensitivity, disrupt sleep, worsen focus, and make impulsivity more difficult to manage — creating a storm of symptoms that can deeply affect daily life.

The study also highlights how underdiagnosed PMDD is, especially among women with neurodivergent conditions. Many spend years being told their symptoms are “just bad PMS” before realizing there’s a real medical cause. Experts emphasize the need for better screening and support, especially since hormone regulation plays a huge role in mental health stability.

This discovery is helping reshape the way doctors view ADHD in women, proving that hormones and neurodivergence are far more connected than once thought.

11/11/2025

things are feeling like a bit too much lately and here are my plans 🥲

11/10/2025

11/06/2025

Teaching coping strategies for kids and teens enables them to manage their emotions, build resilience, and navigate challenges now and as they grow.

11/05/2025

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11/03/2025

We have our winners of the book giveaway!

If you have won, drop us a DM and we will set up delivery of a book.

Thank you all for following us.

10/31/2025

Team ICC recently read No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz, PHD for our book group. Now, we have 4 gently used or new copies to give to our followers.

If you are interested, please just let us know by commenting on this post. We will select 4 winners on Monday.

10/30/2025

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