How to unmask neurodivergent

What happens when you start unmasking autistic traits? Dr. Neff shares six months of personal reflections on the unmasking process and what others might expect.

Unmasking isn’t about being unfiltered—it’s about being authentic. The mask may have helped us survive—but we were never meant to wear it forever. For us, unmasking has meant small things: saying “I can’t” without guilt, letting ourselves stim when we need to, or just existing without needing to perform “okay.” Our collective advice: • Start small and stay gentle. • Unmask where it feels safe, not where it feels forced. • Your comfort is a valid priority. What helps you feel safe to…

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Self Care Ideas for Neurodivergents! 🌈🧠 Looking after your mental health is extremely important which can sometimes be difficult for some Neurodivergents due to forgetfulness, low self-esteem, etc. However, we have put together this post so that you can gain ideas on how to take care of your mind. Save this post so that you can find it easily when you need it! #adhd #autism #mentalhealth #anxiety #adhdawareness #autismawareness #adhdlife #neurodiversity #adhdsupport

This post may contain affiliate links. At almost twenty-five years old, I was diagnosed as autistic. This only confirmed the self-diagnosis I’d given myself three years earlier after first really learning about Autism. I realized I’d learned to fit in by suppressing my real self from a very young age. While this helped me appear […]

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Discover your authentic self by learning about some of the steps to unmasking as a neurodivergent person from a Los Angeles psychologist.

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