Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are much less likely to be diagnosed in school than boys, because most boys present predominantly hyperactive symptoms, while girls present more often as inattentive, the type less likely to be detected. I have found myself in the first of these two categories, but 2e students in both categories may experience burnout in school or college due to their respective limitations earlier in life.Ī large percentage of 2e students who, like me, went undiagnosed until much later in life than their other 2e peers, are girls and women with ADHD. For these students, two major problems exist: often, 2e students may go undiagnosed or go without special education resources they may benefit from additionally, many 2e students are limited by those in charge of their education and are not given the opportunity to excel in areas they otherwise would without a diagnosis. The National Association for Gifted Children uses the term “twice-exceptional students”, or more simply, “2e students”, to refer to students who are identified in school as both gifted and as having one or more disabilities. In my case, I was diagnosed with ADHD during the summer of 2022, an event which prompted me to reflect on my educational experience. This can be particularly challenging when a student is undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, as the problem can go undetected or not properly treated. So, instances of burnout in gifted children, or former gifted children, can be both severe and long-lasting.Īnother factor that can come into play with burnout is an underlying disability, disorder, or impairment that affects learning. The Davidson Institute suggests that because of the way their brains are uniquely wired, gifted children often experience burnout more intensely than other students. Gifted kid burnout can manifest as brain fog, detachment, procrastination, loss of motivation, and difficulty completing basic tasks and self-care. The Davidson Institute offers some insight into the feeling of burnout that many “gifted children” experience, particularly later on in their education. By sharing my experience, I hope to shed some light on burnout and mental health in college, as well as let others like me know that they’re not alone. My own experience with burnout has its roots in my childhood as a student on a gifted track with undiagnosed ADHD.
What may appear as laziness and procrastination to onlookers is often actually the result of moderate to severe mental health and illness issues. As October has turned into November, midterms have come and gone, and deadlines and finals are encroaching, many college students are feeling the effects of burnout.
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