Have you ever felt like you’re performing a version of yourself that isn’t quite real? Like you have to constantly suppress your natural impulses just to fit in? If so, you might be engaging in ADHD ...

Masking” is part of life, especially for those with autism or A.D.H.D. But hiding your true self comes with a cost.

Perhaps you remember this famous line from the iconic 1997 movie Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The captain alerted the passengers and crew that they would soon strike a largely ...

Being a lawyer with ADHD is far from easy due to widespread misconceptions about the condition but there are ways to offer support, says Lisa Mueller of Casimir Jones. What springs to mind when you ...

She said that forgetfulness and "zoning out," traits of ADHD, can impact friendships. Emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity can also lead to conflict. Forming friendships as an adult — and ...

A woman who was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at 37 says she now “shines differently” with a “genuine glow from being so content”, having shed her “masking personality”, lost ...

When I tell people I’ve been diagnosed with inattentive Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, I’m faced with – by and large – two reactions. First, a complete lack of surprise. A ...

Over the last few years, thanks to incredible awareness campaigns and notable figures like Sia and Christine McGuinness sharing their experiences, the public's knowledge of autism has certainly grown ...

Misrecognition of ADHD symptoms meant many not only waited years for diagnosis – it also had a serious impact on their sense ...