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When Burnout Doesn’t Go Away: Could It Be Undiagnosed ADHD?
April 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
by Zaneb Mansha, MSW
Artistic photo of burned matchsticks on pink background symbolizing burnout.

You’re smart, capable, and successful—but lately, you’re forgetting appointments, zoning out in conversations, or staring at a screen for hours without getting anything done.

You’ve blamed stress, lack of motivation, or “just needing to get it together.” But what if it’s more than that?

More and more high-achieving professionals in Boca Raton are discovering that what they thought was anxiety or burnout might actually be undiagnosed ADHD—and getting clarity can be life-changing.

ADHD Isn’t Always Loud or Chaotic—Sometimes It Looks Like This:

  • Struggling to start tasks, even when they matter
  • Constantly feeling behind, no matter how hard you work
  • Forgetting small things—texts, keys, names, that one email you swore you’d send
  • Mental exhaustion from trying to "hold it all together"
  • Overthinking and self-criticism, especially after social or work interactions
  • Feeling like you’re working twice as hard as everyone else just to stay afloat

This is especially common in women, first-gen professionals, and people from immigrant or culturally traditional backgrounds, where masking symptoms and “just pushing through” are often taught from a young age.

Why So Many Adults in Boca Are Missed

In places like Boca Raton, high performance can mask executive functioning challenges. If you did well in school or built a successful career, chances are no one questioned whether your brain just worked differently.

But success doesn’t cancel out struggle. In fact, many high-achieving adults live in a constant state of silent stress—always feeling one step behind, disorganized, or emotionally overwhelmed, while appearing fine on the outside.

You Don’t Need a Diagnosis to Get Support

Whether you’ve been officially diagnosed or are just starting to wonder, therapy and coaching can help you make sense of how your brain works—and stop blaming yourself for things that aren’t character flaws, but patterns.

What We Can Work on Together

I specialize in helping adults in Boca Raton who are navigating ADHD, executive dysfunction, cultural pressure, and burnout. Together, we’ll focus on:

  • Identifying the root of your focus, time management, or emotional regulation struggles
  • Learning tools to improve follow-through, organization, and routines
  • Unlearning internalized shame and perfectionism
  • Addressing anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and overstimulation
  • Rebuilding a life that works with your brain, not against it
Clients often say they finally understand why they’ve been struggling—and feel a huge sense of relief knowing it’s not just them.

If You’re Always “On” But Still Feel Behind, It’s Time to Look Deeper

There’s nothing wrong with your ambition or intelligence—but you don’t have to keep over-functioning just to stay afloat.

If you’re in Boca Raton and ready to explore ADHD or get support for executive functioning challenges, I’d love to support you. I offer therapy and coaching in-person and online.

Your story matters. Let’s prioritize it.

If you’re ready to break patterns, build clarity, and feel seen— Book a free consultation or schedule your first session today!