01/06/2026
I cannot FOCUS.
Starting is even harder than before.
My brain feels slower than ever.
When I was in burnout my ability to get anything done plummeted. I’d stare at the screen.
I was useless compared to my previous hyper productivity.
I knew about burnout but I didn’t understand the depths of autistic burnout until I was there.
Autistic adults might experience skill regression and other challenges. The length of burnout might be longer and harder to get out of.
No one educated me on what autism or adhd looked like in women either.
I worked in the nonprofit space previously and we were grossly missing the needs of neurodivergent adults.
Autism is a neurological difference and largely an internal personal experience.
From the outside this might look like social difficulties, communication challenges, sensory sensitivity, and difficulty with emotional regulation.
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts children and adults.
It does not go away with time or maturity. People believed it did for many years.
The three distinguishing elements in ADHD typically refer to hyperactivity, irritability, and restlessness.
The behaviors are pervasive and must present in multiple environments.
Neurodivergent adults feel lost for years, decades often before getting answers.
People are not diagnosing themselves off social media and it sucks to see people share vulnerably to be attacked.
Don’t worry. You can’t shut me up and I cannot stop talking 🙊
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DISCLAIMER: everyone is different! When I share experiences the intention is to educate and spark helpful discussion. Let’s help each other find answers.
