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Another face of ADHD: ‘High-Functioning’ women over-functioning into burnout

perfectionism and burnout

Are you “too well” to get help for ADHD?
In this solo episode, I shine a light on one of the most overlooked faces of ADHD — the women who look like they’re “coping” but are really over-functioning themselves into burnout.

You’ll hear why being told you’re “too well” or “not struggling badly enough” can be just as invalidating and harmful as being dismissed entirely, and why support is still essential even if you appear to be managing.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
* “The many faces of ADHD” as the theme of ADHD Awareness Month
* Why I don’t use the label “high-functioning”
* My friend’s story of being told she wasn’t “struggling enough” for referral for assessment
* The hidden shame of women with ADHD who look like they’re coping
* Why coping isn’t thriving – you still need support even if you’re holding it together

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Michaela Thomas
Michaela Thomas

Senior Clinical Psychologist & CBT Psychotherapist

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