“But You Don’t Look Neurodivergent?” ADHD Masking and How I’m Navigating It 💫

"But you don’t look ADHD/Autistic/Insert other stereotypical assumption here" 🙄What exactly is Neurodivergence supposed to look like Karen?!Annoying as the question is, there's a grain of truth to it when it comes to masking our more notable traits. In this episode of ADHDFest, we’re diving deep into why so many of us hide our true selves behind a mask to blend in. Masking can be exhausting, confusing, and sometimes we don’t even realise we’re doing it! 😅Join me, as I share my personal journey of unmasking and how I’m learning to embrace my ADHD without feeling the need to “perform” for the world. My story should give you some tips on how to start recognising your own masking strategy and what you can do to start showing up as your authentic self ✨The aim is for all of us to gain the clarity and confidence to navigate it with grace. Let’s get real, get honest, and start embracing our neurodivergence, unapologetically! 💖What you'll hear:What masking looks like for me (an adult woman with ADHD) 🧠The impact it can have on our mental health and relationships 🌱Practical steps that helped me recognise and reduce masking 🎯Let’s take off the mask together, shall we? 😘 Tune in! 🎧Members Only Accountability Podcast: The Body Doubling Club 🎉Join us in the Private Facebook Group ✨RSD Rescue WorkshopADHDFest Burnout Bible: ⁠The Burnout BibleFree Dopamenu PrintableNewsletter here: Sign Up for UpdatesInstagram: ADHDFestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDfest/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_festWebsite: https://www.adhdfest.comDisclaimer: I am not a medical or mental health professional. I'm simply a fellow ADHD'er that hyper focused on strategies and hacks for the last year and half. I'm not expert, just learning alongside you and sharing what I find. For Entertainment Purposes Only.#LateRealisedADHD #SelfDevelopment #LawOfAttraction #Unmasking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.