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ADHD and Burnout: Understanding the Energy Drain Behind ADHD Burnout
Managing daily energy can feel like a constant balancing act when you live with ADHD. Many people experience cycles of intense effort followed by exhaustion, shutdown, or a sudden loss of motivation. ADHD burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, overwhelm, and the ongoing effort of managing executive functioning challenges. It tends to build over time, when daily demands consistently exceed the energy and support you have av

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Mar 97 min read
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Saying No With ADHD: How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt
Saying no with ADHD is often difficult because of impulsivity, rejection sensitivity, and executive functioning challenges. Many adults with ADHD struggle to set boundaries, which can lead to overcommitment, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Many adults with ADHD say yes too quickly to requests, opportunities, and obligations. Often this happens to avoid guilt, anxiety, or the fear of missing out. In the moment, saying yes can feel relieving. Over time, it usually leads to ex

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Jan 99 min read
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