What's a word for someone who goes past their limits?

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My friend and I have been struggling to find one word for this trait!

Essentially it's someone who goes past their limits, thus experiencing intense burnout and potential consequences afterwards. They may or may not be aware of their existing limits, but they nevertheless push past them, perhaps in the heat of the moment.

As an example, take the person who is experiencing intense burnout because they partied too hard for their body to handle, so they're needing to take the next day to recharge and rejuvenate.

I know words like rash exist, but they seem too broad for this phenomenon.

Thanks!

zoig · Answer

If it had a positive connotation, it would be dedicated. A dedicated or committed partier would be a party animal, which has a neutral connotation.

Someone inconsiderate, and incautious is reckless.
If you want to describe someone completely inconsiderate of boundaries in achieving a goal, I found kamikaze, which according to OED is a

person who acts in a reckless, hazardous, or potentially self-destructive way, esp. for a cause

RJH · Answer

As a Newfoundlander I would say that person goes *overboard*. Which has a few meaning variations, but can be used to reference one who has overextended themselves. Which segues nicely into overextend as in to overextend oneself - to go beyond your capabilities or your limits.

From there let the synonym train take you where you need to go.

Overreach
  Overstretch
  Overdo
  Etc...

Oh no, now I'm editing my response in the fear I've overextended my abilities.

MaxB · Answer

Well, you just said it, but it can also be applied to a person:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burnout

burnout
  
  a person suffering from burnout

GEdgar · Answer

Giving 110%

Giving 110% is an expression that is defined as giving all that one has plus more.
An example of giving 110% is an employee who comes in early every day, finishes other peoples' tasks and is always the last to leave the office.
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