Your Neurodivergent Burnout - A Personal Deep Dive - Sensory Overload

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Understanding the Core of Neurodivergent Burnout 5 Topics

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What Neurodivergent Burnout Feels Like in Daily Life

Why It’s Unique for Autistic and ADHD Profiles

Research & Current Discussions

Common Myths & Misunderstandings

Burnout vs. Exhaustion Self-Check

Your Burnout Signals 5 Topics

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Physical warning signs

Emotional & cognitive warning signs

Social & relational warning signs

Early vs. late-stage burnout markers

Mapping My Burnout Signals

Masking & Burnout 5 Topics

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What masking is and why ND people do it

The hidden energy costs of long-term masking

Masking patterns in autism vs. ADHD

How unmasking can change burnout cycles

My Mask vs. My Authentic Self

Overstimulation & Understimulation 5 Topics

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Sensory overload and shutdowns

Sensory deprivation & seeking stimulation

How dysregulation worsens burnout

Tracking your personal sensory balance

My Sensory Balance Map

Emotions, Self-Esteem & Shame 5 Topics

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Emotional intensity in burnout

Guilt, shame, and “feeling like a failure”

The inner critic and self-worth

Beginning self-compassion practices

Rewriting My Inner Script

Lifestyle & Environment Factors 5 Topics

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Workload and workplace demands

Invisible labor in relationships

The role of routines (supportive vs. draining)

Environments that fuel burnout

Energy Givers vs. Energy Drainers

Identity & Self-Understanding 5 Topics

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Burnout as a mirror of unmet needs

How culture, labels & expectations play a role

Reconciling “capable” and “struggling”

Building a new narrative of self

My Burnout Identity Map

Relationships & Communication 5 Topics

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How burnout strains connections

The challenge of explaining ND burnout to others

Recognizing unhealthy vs. supportive dynamics

Advocating for needs without apology

Preparing My Honest Conversation

Patterns & Triggers 5 Topics

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Spotting recurring burnout cycles

The role of overcommitment & perfectionism

How masking, sensory issues, and shame interlink

Identifying your biggest triggers

My Burnout Pattern Map

Your Burnout Profile 5 Topics

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Bringing together your signals, triggers & drivers

Mapping your unique burnout cycle

Recognizing early indicators for the future

Writing your personal burnout profile

My Burnout Compass — a personal handbook