Let's Talk About ADHD Burnout - How is it Unique?
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ADHD Burnout: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Recover
ADHD burnout isn’t laziness or failure — it’s what happens when a nervous system that already works harder is pushed to keep up for too long.
In this meetup, we’ll explore:
- What ADHD burnout actually looks like (it’s not always collapse — often it starts as over-functioning)
- Why ADHD brains burn out faster (executive function load, masking, people-pleasing, and chronic self-regulation)
- The common stages of ADHD burnout, including loss of motivation, shutdown, and avoidance of self-care
- How burnout differs from depression — and why that distinction matters
- What actually helps with recovery (hint: it’s not more discipline or better planners)
This will be an educational, compassionate conversation designed to help you:
- Make sense of what you’re experiencing
- Reduce shame and self-blame
- Walk away with a clearer framework and gentler next steps
You don’t need a diagnosis to attend. If you feel exhausted by trying to function in a world that expects constant consistency, this space is for you.
