Free ADHD Burnout Test - Assess Your Burnout Level

ADHD burnout is a state of chronic exhaustion resulting from the extra effort required to navigate a world not designed for ADHD brains. It includes executive function fatigue, the energy cost of masking, emotional depletion, and physical exhaustion from constantly compensating for ADHD challenges.

ADHD burnout includes unique components like executive function fatigue (the mental exhaustion from planning, organizing, and self-regulating), social masking exhaustion (the energy spent appearing neurotypical), and the emotional toll of managing a condition that is often invisible to others.

The Quick Test takes about 2 minutes with 6 questions. The Full Assessment takes 5-7 minutes with 15 questions covering all four burnout categories. Both provide immediate results.

Yes, this test is completely anonymous. Your responses are used only to calculate your results and are not stored with any identifying information.

Physical Exhaustion measures bodily fatigue and energy depletion. Emotional Depletion measures emotional numbness and mood dysregulation. Executive Function Fatigue measures decision-making and organizational exhaustion. Social Masking measures the energy cost of appearing neurotypical.

Yes, with the right strategies. Key prevention approaches include building regular rest into your schedule, reducing masking in safe environments, setting realistic expectations, and using external tools to reduce executive function demands.

Recovery varies depending on severity and circumstances. Mild burnout may resolve in weeks with lifestyle changes. Moderate to severe burnout can take months and may benefit from professional support, therapy, and medication adjustments.

If you scored in the High or Critical range, we strongly recommend consulting a healthcare professional. ADHD burnout can lead to depression, anxiety, and physical health issues if left untreated.

ADHD medication can help reduce the compensatory effort that contributes to burnout by improving executive function. However, medication alone is not enough - lifestyle changes and stress management are also essential for burnout recovery.

Yes, you can retake the test anytime. It can be useful to retake it periodically to monitor your burnout levels and the effectiveness of your recovery strategies.

Social masking is the conscious or unconscious effort to hide ADHD symptoms in social and professional settings. This includes suppressing stimming, forcing eye contact, hiding disorganization, and pretending to follow conversations. It is extremely energy-intensive and a major contributor to ADHD burnout.

FocusBox reduces the executive function demands that contribute to burnout through AI-powered task management, energy-based scheduling, Pomodoro timers, and the Burnout Breaker template. By externalizing organization, FocusBox frees up cognitive resources and helps prevent burnout.