AuDHD Sparks

3. The Price of Looking ‘Normal’


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You know how sometimes you feel this bone deep exhaustion that’s different from regular tired? The kind where you run two errands and feel wiped for the entire day?

That’s the invisible labor of masking - and it’s likely costing you more energy than you realize.

When you’re AuDHD, you're doing double duty. Hiding ADHD struggles while suppressing Autistic sensory needs. Scripting conversations while translating what others really mean. Looking calm while your nervous system works overtime.

In This Episode:

  • The difference between tired and depleted 
  • The two-way translation happening in every social interaction
  • How spoon theory beats time management for our brains
  • Why recognition is the first step to getting your energy back


Connect With Adria:

  • Get your free Unmasking Menu
  • AuDHD Coaching with Adria
  • @iamadriasophia

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AuDHD SparksBy Adria Sophia