ADHD Burnout Cycle Guide for Adults & Teens (Digital Download)

This ‘My ADHD Burnout Cycle’ guide is perfect for anyone with ADHD.

ADHD burnout occurs in a cyclic pattern and refers to the alternation between hyperfixating and paralysis. This guide take you through each stage of the cycle and provides tips or techniques to overcome each stage. It also advises you on how to prevent the cycle from persisting and helps you identify how the cycle plays out in your own life.

The guide is a digital download and comes in PDF format, meaning that pages can be printed as many times as you like, or you can upload it into GoodNotes on your iPad etc.

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How was the ADHD Burnout Cycle guide developed?
The cycle of ADHD burnout is more documented in clinical practice than studied in academic research at the moment. The stages of the burnout cycle used in this guide are frequently experienced by those with ADHD. Of course, it may look slightly different for everyone and some stages or techniques may be more relevant for some than others, and that’s okay. Many of the techniques within the guide are practical tips based around executive function and offers space for reflection, rather than based on any particular model or therapy. There is lots of positive feedback about people identifying with the cycle and finding the techniques helpful.

The stages explored are:
1. Hyperfixation. Also known as hyperfocus. This experience of ADHD is very well documented in literature as well as in clinical practice.
2. Routine and procrastination. Within this section, the Pomodoro technique is outlined, which is a well established time management technique and works to combat both hyperfocus and procrastination to get tasks done.
3. Self-medicating. This isn’t just about medication, but any method used to gain energy or concentration. The use of such is a well known high occurrence in those with ADHD.
4. Guilt and neglect. ADHD is often linked with feelings of guilt and the experience of not knowing where to get started, so instead struggling to do anything, is also well reported. This section outlines the Eisenhower matrix, which is a well established method of prioritising tasks.
5. Paralysis. The idea of ADHD paralysis is frequently reported by those with ADHD. This section outlines a problem solving structure and then tries to develop self-compassion around this difficult experience, by challenging myths about ADHD, which uses an understanding perspective to relay the facts.
6. Quitting. The frequent changes in hobbies and interests those with ADHD experience is frequently reported on.
Finally it looks at utilising your interests through gamification, which is the well documented idea of making tedious tasks fun like a game.


Disclaimers:
This product is for personal use and should not be used in place of seeking professional help. If you would like professional support or advice, please speak to your primary care provider. If you are experiencing a crisis and feel you cannot keep yourself safe, please contact a mental health crisis line or call your emergency services.
In the UK, please see your GP for routine support or you can call the First Response Service on 111 option 2 for crisis support.

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