Managing ADHD Symptoms: Adaptive and Maladaptive Behaviors

In this enlightening episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, your co-host Lynne Edris, a seasoned productivity coach with personal experience navigating ADHD, delves into the intricate world of Masking and ADHD. Unveiling the concept of masking, Lynne distinguishes between healthy, adaptive coping mechanisms and the less healthy, maladaptive approaches that can hinder personal growth. Through candid discussions and relatable examples, this episode invites you to reflect on your own experiences with masking and consider its impact on your life. Lynne provides valuable insights into how awareness, alternative responses, and self-advocacy can empower you to unmask your authentic self while effectively managing the unique challenges posed by ADHD. Join the conversation, uncover strategies for embracing your true self, and embark on a journey toward authenticity and fulfillment. Tune in today to start your path toward living unapologetically with ADHD. Please feel free to comment on this episode with your thoughts and questions or, for more engaging discussions and to connect with our community, visit the ADHD Support Talk Facebook group. Share your experiences, insights, and questions as we collectively explore the path to authenticity in the world of ADHD. Don't miss this episode—it's your opportunity to shed the mask and reclaim your true self, one step at a time. Podcast Co-Host Lynne Edris s a Productivity & ADHD Coach who helps distracted professionals from all over the world learn to accomplish what they intend and take control of their days with ease so that they can perform at the level of their abilities and have more time, more energy and more bandwidth for what matters most to them.  Lynne is a woman, wife, and mom with ADHD herself, so she understands the struggles and challenges of living with ADHD. She has gone from living in the constant state of chaos, overwhelm, and under-performance that adults with ADHD know far too well, to living a life of more success and fulfillment than she once dreamed possible. Her passion is to help others fulfill their own potential and start “firing on all cylinders” in all areas of your life. You can learn more about Lynne at , and text the keyword “MYQUIZ” to 33777 to take her Productivity Breakthrough Quiz to get your personalized report with productivity strengths and targeted areas for improvement! Tara has been known and celebrated in the ADHD community for decades of practical and long-lasting shifts in tens of thousands in her communities. The creator of ADDClasses.com, The ADHD Awareness Expo and ADHD Support Talk Radio Tara is one of the longest-standing leaders in the field. Over the years she has also honed her natural skills as an empath. She now also combines the rare gift of sight and energetic knowing and her latest project is Empath Now a resource to help Empower Empaths. ADHD Support Talk Radio is an award winning Podcast for Adults with ADD / ADHD. Co-hosts Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris are joined by Adult ADHD experts and they cover important topics related to Adult ADD / ADHD. Podcast guests include Dr. Edward Hallowell, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, Dr. Ari Tuckman, Laurie Dupar, Terry Matlen and many more. Tara McGillicuddy is the Producer, Owner and Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Tara with general questions or feedback about the podcast, Lynne Edris is the Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Lynne with feedback about her episodes or if you are interested in having her interview you as a guest. We may be affiliates for products we mention or recommend. If you purchase those items through our links we will earn a commission.