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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 19 MIN

#123 ADHD Masking - is it a bad thing?

from Navigating Adult ADHD · host Xena Jones

Grab the free cheat sheet for this episode here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheetLet’s talk about ADHD & masking - what it is, why we do it, and whether it’s actually a bad thing.In this episode, I’m breaking down: The difference between masking and managing your ADHD, How to know when masking is helping vs harmingWhy so many of us were taught to hide who we are from a young age.We’re also talking about unmasking: What that looks likeHow to start doing it safelyAnd the healing power of seeing other ADHDers show up as their full sparkly selvesLINKS TO GOOD SH*T:*Join Adulting with ADHD your ADHD toolbox & everything you need to work with your brain*12 Things I wished my Doctor had told me about Adult ADHD*Find out if you might be living with ADHD - Download Symptoms List*Check out Courses & Coaching with Xena*Learn, Inspire, Share & Connect inside our Facebook Community *Come hang out with me on Instagram!

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Grab the free cheat sheet for this episode here: navigatingadultadhd.com/cheatsheet Let’s talk about ADHD & masking - what it is, why we do it, and whether it’s actually a bad thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down: The difference between masking and managing your ADHD, How to know when masking is helping vs harmingWhy so many of us were taught to hide who we are from a young age. We’re also talking about unmasking: What that looks likeHow to start doing it safely...

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