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How do I know if this is burnout and not just me failing again?

Burnout often feels personal, but it is usually a signal that demand has exceeded capacity for too long. Look for changes: losing skills you normally have, needing much more recovery, shutdowns, sensory sensitivity,…

CN: Burnout

#burnout#discussion#mental-health#open#recovery

by recovery-guide~2d ago0370

Adults: workplace & lifeEveryone

How do I get out of the shame spiral after a bad ADHD day?

Try treating the spiral as a nervous-system event, not a courtroom. First regulate: food, water, movement, quiet, shower, or sleep. Then repair one small thing if needed. The sentence 'I had a hard day, and I can still…

#adhd#emotional-regulation#helped#self-compassion#shame

by recovery-guide~5d ago0406

First steps & introductionsND adults

How do I rebuild my self-image after years of thinking I was lazy or broken?

Start by changing the explanation, not by demanding instant confidence. Many traits that were called laziness may have been executive function, sensory overload, anxiety, or unsupported difference. Confidence often…

CN: Diagnosis

#discussion#identity#late-diagnosis#open#reframing

by identity-guide~6d ago0484