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What is Adhd burnout?

If you’re a high-achieving professional with ADHD, burnout hits differently. On the outside, you seem capable and driven, but inside you’re running on empty. Working twice as hard to keep up, unable to switch off, and dreading the next crash. Late nights, constant emails, and the fear of falling behind lead to deep emotional exhaustion and disconnection from the people and activities you love. ADHD coaching helps break that cycle by teaching you to manage energy, set boundaries, and work with your brain instead of against it, so you can handle stress with clarity and composure, stay present with loved ones, and replace harsh self-talk with compassion and confidence.

signs of adhd burnout

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    The Dopamine Crash

    ADHD brains run on interest, urgency, and stimulation. When you’ve been running on adrenaline too long, (chasing deadlines, masking, or trying to keep up) your dopamine supply tanks. Suddenly, things that used to motivate you don’t register, and even basic tasks feel impossible.

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    Task Paralysis

    Every decision, task, and plan takes extra brainpower when you have ADHD. Over time, constantly managing distractions, disorganization, and emotional regulation burns out your executive functions, leaving you scattered, forgetful, and unable to “get it together,” no matter how hard you try.

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    Emotional Exhaustion

    ADHD burnout doesn’t just drain your energy, it hits your self-worth. You come home and shut down, avoid family and isolate yourself because even small interactions feel exhausting. The things you used to love don’t bring the same spark, and guilt starts to creep in, making you feel like you’re failing or “not trying hard enough.”

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adhd coaching can help

ADHD coaching gives you practical tools and compassionate support to recover from burnout and prevent it from coming back. Together, you’ll learn how to calm your nervous system, rebuild routines that actually fit your brain, and create structure without shame. Coaching helps you shift from constant overdrive to sustainable balance, so you can think clearly and feel like yourself again.

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