Masking and Burnout

Masking is the conscious or unconscious effort to hide neurodivergent traits to fit in. Sustained masking is exhausting and is strongly associated with autistic and ADHD burnout - a state of profound depletion, skill loss, and increased sensory overwhelm.

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