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The sustained effort of masking leads to measurable psychological distress for many people with ADHD. The consequences may include chronic exhaustion (burnout), increased anxiety and identity confusion. (Unsplash)

The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting

Grace Iarocci, Simon Fraser University

ADHD isn’t just about experiencing fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness; it’s also about the hidden work adults do to hide those symptoms in their everyday lives.

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