Over-functioning is when people take on more than their fair share, often to the detriment of their own well-being. It’s an insidious habit that disguises itself as diligence but may actually be ...

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Doing too much for your kids (I'll call it over-functioning) takes many different forms, but the common theme is doing something for your children that they already can, or can learn to, do for ...

ADHD burnout can leave people feeling exhausted even after rest. Discover how cycles of hyperfocus, stress and over-functioning can drain the nervous system and lead to emotional and physical crashes.