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The Exhaustion of Masking: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self | The Healing Practice
In this episode of The Healing Practice, host Fainche Sharp explores the profound and often invisible exhaustion caused by 'masking'—the act of suppressing one's true neurodivergent traits to fit into neurotypical social norms. This episode is essential listening for individuals who are autistic, have ADHD, or simply feel they must perform a version of themselves in social and professional settings to be accepted. We unpack the physiological toll of masking, describing it not as mere tiredness but as a high-cognitive-load state that leads to autistic burnout and shutdown. If you ever leave a…
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