Is It Just Anxiety and Burnout… Or Is Your Brain Wired Differently?
- Torre Boyd
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
You’ve crushed it. Built the career. Collected the degrees, promotions, the “you’re so capable” compliments. But behind closed doors? Your brain feels like it’s staging a full-on rebellion.
Boom-and-bust productivity where you crank out genius-level work… then ghost your inbox for days and hate yourself for it. A constant “27 tabs open” mental hum—overthinking every email, replaying conversations, drowning in to-do lists. Open offices, back-to-back Zooms, Slack pings, and small talk that drain you faster than a bad client meeting.
You’ve tried it all: therapy (maybe even here), podcasts, planners, boundaries, the works. And yeah, it helps. But not enough. Not really.
So you start wondering: “Is this just stress… or is something else going on with my brain?”
The High-Achiever Trap: Masking ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD
Here’s the thing: High performers are often the last ones to get identified for ADHD, autism, or AuDHD (the combo). Why?
You’re too good at masking. You’ve spent decades perfecting the art of “fake it till you make it” – smiling through sensory hell, powering through executive dysfunction, overcompensating like a boss.
The stereotypes suck. Childhood checklists were built for hyperactive little boys, not quiet, brilliant adults burning out in corporate America.
No one told you it’s okay to question your wiring. You were told to “try harder,” “get organized,” or “it’s just anxiety.” So you did. And you’re still exhausted.
Common signs that you may notice:
Productivity cycles from hell: Intense hyperfocus bursts → total shutdown where even brushing your teeth feels impossible.
Social overload disguised as “introversion”: You “perform” fine at networking events but need 3 days to recover.
Sensory + executive function double whammy: Noise-cancelling headphones are your lifeline, but planning your week still feels like defusing a bomb.
Perfectionism on steroids: You’re not just hard on yourself—you’re exhausted from holding standards no neurotypical brain could sustain.
Therapy Helps. But Sometimes You Need Diagnostic Clarity.
Look, I’ve spent years helping people like you crush burnout, set boundaries, and stop the menty b’s. Therapy is gold for coping skills and self-compassion.
But here’s what therapy can’t always give you:
A clear, structured answer to “Is ADHD, autism, or AuDHD part of why this feels so damn hard?”
That’s why at Master Plan Therapy, alongside our anxiety and burnout work, we now offer Adult ADHD & Autism (AuDHD) Assessments using the Cherry Adult ADHD-Autism Diagnostic Interview (Cherry AADI)—a tool actually built for adults, not some kid’s test dressed up for grown-ups.
What You Actually Get (No BS)
Investment: $1,150 (split into two parts—you don’t pay it all upfront)
Part 1: Screening consult to see if full assessment makes sense for you.
Part 2: 180-minute deep-dive Cherry AADI interview + DSM-5 analysis + comprehensive report + 30-minute feedback session.
Timeline: Report in 2-4 weeks. Superbill for insurance reimbursement. HSA/FSA friendly.
This is for:High-functioning adults in TX, DC, VA, FL who are done guessing. You get clarity, language for your experiences, and a practical roadmap—not a label to wear like a scarlet letter.
This isn’t for: Quick med scripts or 10-minute Zoom quizzes. We do thorough, neurodiversity-affirming work that respects your intelligence and your exhaustion.
If you’re nodding along thinking “shit, that’s me,” stop scrolling and do something about it.
You deserve to know how your brain works so you can stop fighting it and start thriving with it.
Master Plan Therapy provides virtual Adult ADHD & Autism Assessments for adults located in Texas, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida.
P.S. If assessments aren’t your jam right now, our therapy for anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism is still here to help you crush stress.
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