Are you camouflaging your symptoms?
It’s also called “impression management.”
ADHD masking may also be called “camouflaging.”
Verywell / Laura Porter
Masking may also include over-focusing on a teacher, task, or activity to avoid distractions and impulsivity.
Research on ADHD masking is still limited, and it has not been studied extensively.
In other words, it may be that ADHD masking is more common than we know.
Many people with ADHD break social rules through their behaviors and may face shame and ridicule.
As a result, they develop coping strategies to hide parts of themselves.
Below are some examples of ADHD masking.
Impact of ADHD Masking
Below are some of the potential negative impacts of engaging in ADHD masking.
Find out which option is the best for you.
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