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Burnt Out and Misunderstood: Understanding the Hidden Exhaustion of the ADHD Brain
Ever feel like your brain is always on, but the world just doesn’t get it?
You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're burnt out—and misunderstood.
Burnt Out and Misunderstood shines a light on the silent struggles of living with ADHD, especially the kind that goes unseen. This powerful guide explores the hidden exhaustion that builds up in neurodivergent minds—often masked by high performance, perfectionism, or people-pleasing.
Written with clarity and compassion, David Hunter unpacks the emotional and mental toll of ADHD-related burnout. Through relatable insights, real-life examples, and gentle encouragement, this book offers readers a deeper understanding of their brains—and a path toward rest, recovery, and radical self-acceptance.
Inside, you’ll
Why ADHD burnout feels different—and why it’s so often missed
The emotional cost of masking, hyperfocus, and chronic overwhelm
How to reclaim your energy without guilt or shame
Tools for creating a life that fits your brain, not the other way around
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or simply suspect your brain works differently, Burnt Out and Misunderstood will help you feel seen, understood, and empowered to heal.
You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're burnt out—and misunderstood.
Burnt Out and Misunderstood shines a light on the silent struggles of living with ADHD, especially the kind that goes unseen. This powerful guide explores the hidden exhaustion that builds up in neurodivergent minds—often masked by high performance, perfectionism, or people-pleasing.
Written with clarity and compassion, David Hunter unpacks the emotional and mental toll of ADHD-related burnout. Through relatable insights, real-life examples, and gentle encouragement, this book offers readers a deeper understanding of their brains—and a path toward rest, recovery, and radical self-acceptance.
Inside, you’ll
Why ADHD burnout feels different—and why it’s so often missed
The emotional cost of masking, hyperfocus, and chronic overwhelm
How to reclaim your energy without guilt or shame
Tools for creating a life that fits your brain, not the other way around
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or simply suspect your brain works differently, Burnt Out and Misunderstood will help you feel seen, understood, and empowered to heal.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2025
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October 27, 2025
very good
As someone in my 50s who has lived with ADHD for decades, this book hit home. It perfectly describes the constant mental noise and exhaustion that others never see. The authors, compassion and insight made me feel understood, not broken. Finally, a book that truly gets it.
As someone in my 50s who has lived with ADHD for decades, this book hit home. It perfectly describes the constant mental noise and exhaustion that others never see. The authors, compassion and insight made me feel understood, not broken. Finally, a book that truly gets it.
October 10, 2025
Finally someone gets it
I’m 45 with ADHD and my 7-year-old son seems to have it too. Only halfway through but the burnout section hit hard. I always thought I was just lazy. Reading that it’s actual exhaustion from my brain working overtime just to function.
The masking part got me too. I’ve spent my whole life pretending I have it together, and now I see my son doing the same at school.
Haven’t gotten to all the solutions yet, but just feeling understood for the first time is huge. If you have ADHD or you’re parenting a kid with it and feeling overwhelmed, read this.
I’m 45 with ADHD and my 7-year-old son seems to have it too. Only halfway through but the burnout section hit hard. I always thought I was just lazy. Reading that it’s actual exhaustion from my brain working overtime just to function.
The masking part got me too. I’ve spent my whole life pretending I have it together, and now I see my son doing the same at school.
Haven’t gotten to all the solutions yet, but just feeling understood for the first time is huge. If you have ADHD or you’re parenting a kid with it and feeling overwhelmed, read this.
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