Do you mask your ADHD? #shorts

Do you mask your ADHD?

ADHD masking is hiding or adapting your ADHD-related traits and challenges to conform to societal expectations.

🚀 Many with ADHD adapt to fit in, but let’s explore how:

1️⃣ Hyperactivity Concealment: Masking inner restlessness to appear calm. We do this to fit in.

2️⃣ Excessive Planning: We overcompensate by overplanning to counteract impulsivity. This is driven by the need for control.

3️⃣ Overcompensation with Hyperfocus: We use intense focus to things bigger and better than necessary. We do this to prove capability.

🔓 Overcoming masking involves self-acceptance and leveraging ADHD strengths.
Embrace authenticity, set achievable goals, and practice self-compassion.

Let’s thrive as our true selves! 💪

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Hi, #ADHDfam 👋 😃 My name is Ryan Mayer and I am a Certified ADHD Coach specializing in working with adult men and women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

I live in tropical 🏝️ Cleveland, Ohio with my beautiful wife Andrea, and our three adorable children, Ethan, Lyla, and Shane.

I earned my coaching certification through the Attention Deficit Disorder Coaching Association (ADDCA), which is focused on educating brains like ours. ADDCA is a coaching certification program accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), which is the “gold standard” for the coaching industry.

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[erinwall]

I wouldn't call it masking....more like utilizing. Normies couldn't function properly without us.

[HalfBlindPlans]

Excessive planning. Why you gotta share my secrets!?!?!

[forgedude]

How can i masked something i didn't know existed lol