Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, distracted, emotionally on edge or spun out, and they’re often unsure what’s actually going on underneath it all. Is it ADHD? Anxiety? Burnout? Or trauma? These experiences can look surprisingly similar on the surface. Difficulty concentrating, emotional overwhelm, forgetfulness, fatigue, and feeling constantly “on edge” can occur in all four. But the why behind the symptoms matters because the right support dep