“My ‘Extroverted Mask’ is like a flashlight that illuminates the part of myself that genuinely enjoys making people laugh.”

“I use masking to highlight different aspects of my identity” Forward to a friend » View this email in your browser PIECES OF ME Can Masking Be a Form of Authenticity? “Masking doesn’t have to be built on shame. At the International Conference on ADHD, I wear what I call my ‘Extroverted Mask.’ That persona isn’t fake; it’s an amplification of a part of me that I choose to bring forward in certain situations.” | Keep reading » ADHD and Aging ADHD is a stable condition. “The experience of ADHD may be worse, however, if demands start to increase and exceed your ability to compensate.” Subscribe to ADDitude magazine, or give a subscription as a gift, and get instant access to our eBook, How the ADHD Brain Works!  Subscribe now »  Men, Money, Marriage & ADHD For some men with ADHD, the condition is linked to lower income across the lifespan and it makes managing money harder. Put a Bow on Finished Projects You aren’t done with a task until you’ve completed the last step. For example, mail the bill you just paid, don’t just write the check and leave the envelope on the counter. More get-it-done tips » FREE WEBINAR ON JULY 21 ADHD Treatment & SUD Learn about the risk for substance use disorder with ADHD, and whether stimulants prevent or increase this risk. FREE WEBINAR ON JULY 28 ADHD in Women, Older Adults Why an accurate ADHD diagnosis is challenging for women and older adults, and how to differentiate symptoms.