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Masking Tips

FUB39

I'm really struggling with masking at the moment, and wondered if anyone had any great tips on how to successfully mask, or how to basically minimise or hide the obvious signs of autism/ADHD. Unfortunately, I have both, and as part of them, I hate to be perceived, so anything that draws attention to me is a nightmare. I just want to blend in, and try and join in with things to appear "normal". I've been looking for books on this, but have been unsuccessful so far, so if anyone has any recommendations then I would welcome them!

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  • Hi there,

    As Martin has mentioned, tips on how to mask aren’t really a thing many people ask for. 
    Many of us older types have learned to mask over the years to get by and it has often led to burn out and sheer exhaustion, so I wouldn’t recommend trying to actively mask. I know it’s easier said than done but try to just be yourself and if others don’t like it then that is there problem. If you’re struggling to get by in what you want to be doing there may be other ways/work arounds you can use to do so and be yourself at the same time.

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  • Hi there,

    As Martin has mentioned, tips on how to mask aren’t really a thing many people ask for. 
    Many of us older types have learned to mask over the years to get by and it has often led to burn out and sheer exhaustion, so I wouldn’t recommend trying to actively mask. I know it’s easier said than done but try to just be yourself and if others don’t like it then that is there problem. If you’re struggling to get by in what you want to be doing there may be other ways/work arounds you can use to do so and be yourself at the same time.

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