Am I Burnt Out? A 14-Question Self-Test

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If you have been feeling drained for a while, and you have ADHD or AuDHD, this short self-test can help you get clearer on what is going on.

Burnout is not a personal failing. It is a predictable response to running an ADHD brain at full capacity for too long, often while masking, overworking, or carrying more than the people around you can see.

The 14 questions below take around three minutes to answer. There are no right or wrong responses. The aim is simply to give you a clearer reading of where your system is right now, and what to do next.

You will receive a tailored response based on your score, along with your results by email.

A 14-question self-check for adults with ADHD or AuDHD. Rate how much each statement reflects how you have been feeling lately. There are no right or wrong answers.

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Q1. I feel physically worn out at the end of most days.(Required)
Q2. Outside of work and responsibilities, I do not have enough energy for family, friends, or other things I care about.(Required)
Q3. I dread getting up in the morning, knowing I have to face the day ahead.(Required)
Q4. I have been having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, lately.(Required)
Q5. I do not enjoy engaging in my work or daily responsibilities the way I used to.(Required)
Q6. I feel like I am on autopilot when I am working or attending to my responsibilities.(Required)
Q7. I feel emotionally drained by my work or my responsibilities.(Required)
Q8. I do not feel I am accomplishing much that matters in my work or my responsibilities.(Required)
Q9. I notice myself becoming emotionally harder, less open, less patient.(Required)
Q10. I often catch myself thinking, "I cannot keep doing this" or "something has to give."(Required)
Q11. I am doubting whether what I am doing actually matters.(Required)
Q12. I have been having stomach issues, headaches, or other physical signs of stress lately.(Required)
Q13. I need more and more time to recover after work or after a day of responsibilities.(Required)
Q14. I often feel frustrated or irritated by what I am being asked to do.(Required)
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About this self-test

This self-test is informed by the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The 14 questions are written in plain English and adapted for the ways burnout shows up in ADHD or AuDHD brains.

It is not a diagnostic tool. If you are concerned about depression, anxiety, or persistent low mood, please speak with your GP or a mental health professional. This self-test can be a useful starting point for that conversation, not a substitute for it.

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