If you have ADHD, there’s a good chance you’ve said this before: “I work best under pressure.” In fact, phrases like: “I only work under pressure” “I work better under pressure with ADHD” “I can only focus when it becomes urgent” “I can only focus last minute before a deadline” …are incredibly common. It’s something…
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…