# 154 // How Much is Your ADHD Masking Tax

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Published: 2026-05-28T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

There is a cost to ADHD masking... what is yours? In today’s episode, we will explore the cost of ADHD masking—when adapting to fit in becomes exhausting and damaging. We will also discuss when masking is helpful, when it’s harmful, and we will go over a few simple strategies: notice when you mask, assess the cost, interrupt dysregulation, choose your response, and create spaces where you can be authentically yourself. I hope you find something helpful or encouraging in today’s episode. Happy listening! Resources: ✋ Want to overcome self-doubt? Try 1-on-1 coaching. Go to https://adhdwithconfidence.com/ and book a Free, 15-minute intake call Free Daily ADHD Planner: https://adhdwithconfidence.com/free-daily-adhd-planner 📧 Comment or Question? Email me at: kelsey@adhdwithconfidence.com Related Episodes: 101 // ADHD Masking | The Negative Effects of Living Inauthentically

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