ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!
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ADHD or life? - A couples perspective!
Is it ADHD or Burnout? - ADHD or Life? A couple's perspective
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Donna scored an extra hour in bed (jealous), Adam flew solo on another podcast, and we both tried to be “productive adults.”
This week we’re asking: Is it ADHD or burnout? Are we hitting a brick wall because of executive dysfunction, overwhelm, or just old-fashioned tiredness? And do “neuro-normal” folks burn out too—or is Donna inventing new words again?
Shoutout time:
Fran from Melancholy Coaching: melancholymentor.com
Listen to Adam’s guest appearance: https://youtu.be/SQW48B_Jopc?si=9P7O3ReyQWZRLJTy
Inside the episode:
Burnout vs ADHD: signs, symptoms, and where they overlap
Executive dysfunction or burnout? What’s the difference and why it matters
The burnout cycle: all-guns-blazing → hyperfocus → crash → guilt → repeat
How long can burnout last? Spoiler: longer than we’d like
Masking and mental load: the energy tax nobody sees
ADHD tiredness vs neurotypical tiredness: sprinting until you collapse
60-second self checkup: a quick personal audit for burnout
Sleep truths: “stealing sleep,” bad habits, and Adam getting busted for creative maths
Work, life, or both? Is burnout just workplace-related or bigger than that?
Relationship dynamics: communication, compassion, and making room for recovery
Practical coping strategies: boundaries, rest, body doubling, Pomodoro, and giving yourself permission to slow down
Identity check: is burnout mistaken for laziness? Is Donna Superwoman… or just getting on with it?
Side note: has Adam lost his Scottish accent, or are our ears broken?
5-Minute Moans:
Pass the parcel energy at home and some very controversial TV viewing habits.
Listener stories:
Burnout-themed tales from the community—raw, relatable, and reassuring.
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