When My Energy Disappears
ADHD Burnout vs. Depression: Key Distinctions
ADHD burnout mimics depression, but its not the same thingWhile ADHD burnout and depression share some overlapping symptoms, they are distinct conditions. Depression is a medical c ...
ADHD Burnout "Safe Mode" Checklist
š”ļø Safe Mode = Minimum Energy, Maximum Self-CompassionCore Truth: You are not broken. Your system is overloaded. This is nervous system exhaustion, not a personal failure. Your on ...
Therapist's Advice: What You're Doing That's Making Burnout Worse
by Tahirat Nasiru, LCSWGreetings šYou're in burnout. Everything feels impossible. You're trying to solve a system crash using the crashed system. Let's identify these patterns so ...
General ADHD Burnout Recovery Plan
Hey there. Firstātake a deep breathā¦š«If you're reading this, you've already taken the brave first step of recognizing that you're in burnout. That's huge. This isn't laziness, wea ...
Alex & Sarah Burnout Recovery Plan
By Tahirat Nasiru, LCSWGreetingsš,In my practice, I frequently encounter two distinct patterns of ADHD burnout. To illustrate these, Iāve created two representative personas: Alex ...
Neurodivergent-Friendly Burnout Plan
Anatomy of an Effective Neurodivergent-Friendly Burnout PlanConsider the following component when creating your burnout plan: Low Demand: The goal is to reduce all demands, not jus ...
Internal Dialogue of ADHD Burnout
Understanding The Compensatory Thought PatternsWhen the ADHD or ADD neurotype is experiencing burnout, it doesn't go silentāit becomes a cascade of competing, self-reinforcing tho ...
What is ADHD Burnout?
What is ADHD Burnout?ADHD burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that stems from the chronic demands of living with ADHD.It occurs when one pushes themselv ...