Burnout has become a recurring character in my life. Some may say it’s because I still need to work on healthy coping mechanisms and recognizing when I need to slow down, which would be entirely true, but I like to tell myself it’s because I feel good about myself when I feel like I’m being productive or hardworking.
For most of my life (and to some extent, even now), I’ve derived my self-worth from my accomplishments and capabilities. But the truth is, the more I do that, the more burnt out I get.
I’ve noticed when I’m getting burnt out, one of the first things to slip is my ability to manage (also read: mask) my attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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