ND Burnout

We often notice changes in behaviours and think, "they did it before", "why can't they do it again?" Most people unintentionally confuse ABILITY (i.e., do we have the skill to do something) with CAPACITY (i.e., do we have the resources to use those skills). Ability answers our question of "Can they do it". Capacity answers our question of "Can they do it in this moment, under these circumstances". Ability is more stable and changes over time... but capacity is more fluid and

Burnout develops gradually through a series of small changes that are easy to explain - We're just tired, busy, stressed, unmotivated, or having a rough week. These subtle shifts can be important clues that our capacity is reducing and we're struggling to sustain the demands. What is my nervous system trying to tell me? Here are concrete things to check because we may not notice/ pay attention to them. Has anything changed compared to 1-2 months ago? The key here is to observ

Neurodivergent burnout is a signal that the brain + nervous system has been under stress for too long, without support, and accommodation for recovery. This is closely tied to the masking, cumulative mental load, and the constant effort required to navigate a world that often does not align with neurodivergent needs. It is the result of long-term overextension of our capacity, and it may happen for years before becoming visible. It looks like: Chronic exhaustion - persistent