What ADHD (and Burnout) Actually Feels Like – and What’s Helping

It’s not just forgetfulness. It’s not just being “bad at mornings.”

It’s staring at a toothbrush for 10 minutes because you forgot why you picked it up.

It’s scrolling through eight tabs while your dinner burns.

It’s being completely on, then completely done - within the same hour.

Whether you’re living with ADHD, burnout, or the beautiful chaos that is both, this one’s for you.

The Brain Fog Is Real

You know those days where your head feels like a browser with 37 tabs open and none of them are responding?

That’s not just vibes.

Studies show that both chronic stress and ADHD interfere with executive function—the part of the brain responsible for focus, planning, and decision-making.

Source: Science Direct - Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry

In burnout, it shows up as mental fatigue. In ADHD, it’s attention dysregulation. Either way, your brain’s trying - but it’s tired.

Productivity Hacks Aren’t Cutting It

You’ve downloaded the apps. You’ve made the lists.
Maybe you even colour-coded your calendar (again). Still stuck?

That’s because ADHD and burnout are nervous system conditions, not moral failures.

The solution isn’t “just try harder.” It’s learning to work with your brain instead of against it.

This can include:

• Body doubling (working alongside someone else, virtually or IRL)

• Pomodoro-style timers for gentle structure

• Sensory cues like music, scent, or… a really good drink

Support as Diverse as Your Symptoms

No two brains are the same—and neither are the tools that help them.

But one thing we do know? Your nervous system responds best when it feels safe, regulated, and supported. That’s where things like nutrition, environment, and functional ingredients come in.

One compound group getting real attention lately? Terpenes.

Compounds like:

• Pinene – shown to support alertness and memory

• Limonene – associated with uplifted mood

• Myrcene + Linalool – linked to calming effects in overstimulated brains

  Source: Science Direct - NeuroToxicology

We combine these into InZone and UnWind, depending on whether your brain needs gears or brakes.

Real Talk from Real People

We asked a few friends what ADHD or burnout actually feels like. Here’s what they said:

“It’s knowing what you need to do and still not being able to start.”
“It’s needing a break from your own thoughts.”
“It’s never finishing a cup of tea while it’s still hot.”
“It’s feeling lazy when you’re actually overwhelmed.”

Sound familiar?
You’re not alone. And you’re not broken.

What’s Helping (Right Now)

Every brain is different. But here are a few rituals we swear by:

• Doing one task at a time—out loud, if it helps

• Giving your brain something to associate with focus (e.g. a playlist, a scent, a drink)

• Keeping snacks, water, and tools visible—not just accessible

• Creating wind-down rituals that actually feel good, not just “correct”

And above all? Removing the shame from needing support in the first place.

TL;DR:

• ADHD and burnout mess with your executive function—not your willpower

• The fix isn’t more discipline, it’s smarter support

• Terpenes may help regulate mood, attention, and stress response

• InZone = clarity when the fog hits

• UnWind = brakes for the spiral

• You’re doing better than you think

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