When Masking Became the Way I Felt Safe | ADHD Masking ep 149

When masking becomes the way you feel safe, it can be difficult to know where the mask ends and your real needs begin. In this episode, Jenny explores ADHD masking, emotional safety and why she learned to change parts of herself to avoid judgement, conflict or rejection. She shares how recognising these patterns is helping her understand her needs, trust herself and rebuild her self-belief. KEY TAKEAWAYSHidden maskingFeeling safeAutomatic agreementExhausting effortGrowing self-trustThis episode will answer:Why do I mask around other people?What is ADHD masking?How do I know if I am masking?Why is ADHD masking so exhausting?Why do I change my personality around different people?Why do I agree with people when I don't agree?Why do I over-explain myself?Why do I feel like I can't be myself around people?Why do I worry about people's reactions?Why do I replay conversations afterwards?Can masking affect your self-esteem?How do I stop masking?What does unmasking with ADHD mean?Why do I feel responsible for other people's reactions?Why do I feel safer hiding parts of myself?Episode 147: What Happens When You Have Both ADHD and TraumaJenny explores how ADHD and trauma can overlap, and how understanding both can change the way you see your reactions, needs and past experiences.https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FmlNen06fYyq7WdV82aLm?si=2wfooIFeShmLSt1Je6a2OwEpisodes 143 - 145: My ADHD JourneyIn this three-part series, Jenny shares what life felt like before she knew she had ADHD, the moment she began recognising herself in what she was learning, and what receiving a diagnosis helped her understand about herself.https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HXUfAMcCRdDsGAzxhIhwL?si=rNw-kyUgRkGucM54gx91AAThese episodes explore the same wider themes of ADHD, self-trust, emotional awareness and learning to see yourself with more understanding.Listen to the Blame Series here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BbqcCEpKA9kVOs46RiX1I?si=DuX_3KSKTHKNchM6eWegAwIf you'd like to go back even further, Jenny's Judgement series explores how fear of being judged, self-judgement and other people's opinions can quietly shape the way we see ourselves. Listen to the Judgement Series here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64rs54mfdFqX0oWF62d44J?si=mnFwfCW8SvC8Q_9oCTI9kA💜 Free Reflective Writing SessionIf something in this episode has brought up a thought or feeling you’d like to explore, Jenny invites you to join her next free reflective writing session.You don’t need to be good at writing and there’s nothing to prepare. Simply follow the unfinished sentences and allow yourself to write the first response that comes.Register for the next webinar here!If you can’t attend live, Jenny also shares continued writing prompts on her website to use in your own time: www.jennyfield.co.uk/product/continued-writing-freebie/Connect with Jenny: Book a free call with JennyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justbeingmelearningtolovemyselfInstagram: https://instagram.com/jens_just_being_me?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrPodcast Credits: Podcast Management by Aisling, Certified Podcast Growth Coach, Podcast Success Hub Done-for-you podcast launch and management support for coaches, mentors, and service providers. https://linktr.ee/podc