Neurodivergent Burnout Is More Than “Being Tired” For many autistic and ADHD people, burnout can feel like hitting an invisible wall. Tasks that were once manageable suddenly feel impossible. Emotions become harder to regulate. Sensory tolerance drops. Even simple decisions feel overwhelming. Neurodivergent burnout is not a lack of resilience - it is a physiological and emotional response to prolonged stress, masking, sensory overload and expectations that don’t align with ho