Masking my ADHD at work was exhausting, so I stopped

Mayra Flores
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3 min readFeb 24, 2023
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I haven’t always felt comfortable disclosing my ADHD — especially in the workplace. I’d have a lot of anxiety about being vulnerable and honest with people who in the end may not even understand my challenges. So instead of sharing, I’d mask my ADHD and try my best to hide my challenges.

I thought masking my ADHD would be easier. Over time, I found that this wasn’t the…

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Mayra Flores
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I’m 24 years old, Chicana, Queer, Autistic, and have ADHD. I like learning things and sharing my story. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mayflors98h