But Why Is Burnout Different for Us? | Autism, ADHD & the Cost of Hiding Who We Are
In this follow-up to our general burnout episode, Kristin and Laura explore what burnout looks like through a neurodivergent lens — and why it so often goes unrecognised, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood. Between chaotic mornings, ADHD hyperfocus, executive dysfunction, and autistic masking, we unpack:• What autistic and ADHD burnout really feel like• The difference between executive dysfunction and laziness• Why burnout in neurodivergent people is often mistaken for depression or anxiety• How gender roles, stigma, and social expectations shape late diagnoses• What it means to rest, recover, and set boundaries that actually work It’s part research, part lived experience, and all honesty — with a few chaotic tangents and candle mishaps along the way. You’re not broken. You’re burnt out. And you’re not alone. Socials: https://linktr.ee/butwhy.pod