People with ADHD are more susceptible to burnout, a debilitating condition that can cause serious issues – but there are ways to treat it Not only will most people with ADHD have experienced burnout at least once, it is often what leads someone to an ADHD diagnosis in the first place. ADHD burnout occurs when the typical ADHD traits – taking on too much, over-committing and over-extending, juggling too many plates, and trying to please too many people – combine and come crashing down. The phrase ‘burnout’ was first coined in the 1970s and describes a state of total exhaustion brought on by work-related pressure.
Anyone can fall victim, but studies have shown that workaholism correlates strongly with ADHD, making those who have it especially vulnerable. So what strategies can help? What is ADHD?.
