Burnout

Maybe simply existing is physiologically expensive for AuDHD women? I've spent a long time trying to understand my fatigue. What am I doing wrong? Am I working too much? Sleeping badly? Not exercising enough? Doing too much? Doing too little? The answer to those questions is most likely still yes…

Life can feel a lot harder when you're carrying too much. Parenting, relationships, work, caring responsibilities and everyday stress can gradually build until you're simply getting through the day. Counselling can provide a regular space to pause, make sense of what's happening and work out what might help.

If you’re foggy, overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or running on empty right now, it’s not a lack of motivation. It’s your nervous system trying to keep you afloat during the most demanding time of the year.

Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, or simply “neurodivergent” in your own way, setting boundaries can feel more complex than it looks. The usual advice often assumes everyone interprets social cues, sensory experiences or personal space in the same way — and for many neurodiverse adults, that’s simply not the case. Here is a snippet taken from our upcoming Neurodiverse Boundaries Workshop on the Gold Coast to get the conversation going.

While anyone can experience burnout, autistic burnout tends to be more severe and longer lasting, and it’s deeply connected to identity, sensory processing, and the cumulative impact of living in a world not designed for autistic needs.

For years, Autism and ADHD were studied almost exclusively through male-centric, childhood behavioural models. But when we listen to neurodivergent women, another story emerges