ADHD burnout
Why ADHD burnout happens, masking, executive overload, and the crash that follows pushing too hard for too long.
ADHD burnout often follows a long stretch of compensating, extra lists, extra alarms, extra effort to look on top of things while your capacity is shrinking underneath.
You may have been managing through adrenaline, shame, or fear of falling behind. When that fuel runs out, even familiar routines can feel impossible.
Burnout in ADHD is not laziness. It is often what happens when executive functioning demands exceed the resources available, especially if you have been masking how hard things actually are.
Therapy can help you map your energy, reduce unnecessary self-blame, and build systems that fit your brain rather than fighting it at every turn.