Here, learn the signs and features of masking, and how it can sabotage your social skills, prevent accurate diagnosis, reduce self-esteem, and lead to burnout.
, explore issues of deficiency that lead to masking, and improve your ability to be authentic with others.
Unhealthy ADHD masking develops as a coping strategy to relieve uncomfortable feelings and may well be deeply embedded in how a person functions in their daily life. Learning to unmask and share your genuine self with others can take some time, but it’s a worthwhile process that can improve the quality of your work, your social interactions, and your relationships. “I gave up masking in front of my friends and family,” one reader told us.
Awareness is key. What parts of yourself do you actively work to shield from view? Which of these would make you anxious if brought into the light? How do you try to keep up appearances? Many people overcompensate because their current strategies are not as helpful as they would like.
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