The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 55: ADHD and Masking

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Nov 7, 2022
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James's Unconscious Masking

  • James didn't realize he was masking ADHD symptoms until later in life.
  • He attributed his struggles to being "shit" rather than ADHD.
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Sam's Masking and Disassociation

  • Sam masks by suppressing stimming behaviors and appearing calm at work.
  • She also disassociates as a coping mechanism, especially in boring meetings.
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Alex's "Golden Couple" Mask

  • Alex was known as part of the "golden couple" while secretly struggling with his ADHD.
  • He masked extensively, even physically harming himself to suppress interruptions.
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