ADHD Hyperfocus Burnout Cycle: Why You Crash (And What to Do About It)

By Jamie Vasilyan | April 8, 2026 |

If you’ve experienced ADHD hyperfocus burnout… this is part of a wider pattern known as the ADHD hyperfocus burnout cycle. At first, it can feel confusing. One day, you’re working at a high level – focused, productive, even energised. Then, without much warning, that state disappears. Motivation drops. Tasks feel heavier. Even simple things require…