If talking feels harder than usual, even with people you love, you are not imagining it. Social fatigue is real, common, and especially intense during seasons of prolonged stress and overstimulation. The good news is that it is treatable, manageable, and often a signal that your nervous system needs support rather than self criticism.

When everyday tasks feel heavier than they should, it is not laziness. It is often executive dysfunction. Here is what that actually means and how support like therapy and ADHD and executive function coaching can help you get unstuck.