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Masking can even show up in how you dress, choosing outfits that blend in instead of ones that feel like you.
ADHD, masking, and the fear of being perceived
The ADHD Guide to Motivation and Follow-Through with Russ Jones
podcasts.apple.comI have forgotten the content already but I know it hit me. Relisten if you remember.
constructive adhd by @visakanv
docs.google.comA lifetime of masking often makes us believe we have to justify our presence by being productive. But not everything we do has to be in service of production. I mean, kill me if that’s the case. Humans need rest and leisure time. We need space to do nothing. And this is especially true for ADHDers and our fluctuating energy levels.
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Kelly • ADHD, masking, and the fear of being perceived
Masking is a labor-intensive, largely unsuccessful process that cleaves us from our bodies and our true feelings, and engaging in it can actively prevent us from forging real relationships or building happy lives.
Devon Price • Unmasking for Life: The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically
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