The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting. The vast majority of adults with ADHD who participated the study — over 90 per cent — reported that they mask their symptoms in social situations. Masking is an attempt to achieve basic acceptance, belonging and emotional safety.
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The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting
ADHD isn’t just about experiencing fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness; it’s also about the hidden work adults do to hide those symptoms in their everyday lives.