Impression management, ADHD Masking

Individuals with ADHD may use impression management to conceal their symptoms and mask their ADHD. For me, this is something I became great at, which led to a time when people were like, "I knew you 'had ADHD' but you were successful and had non of the obvious signs." Impression management refers to the process of controlling or manipulating the way others perceive us. People engage in impression management to create a positive image of themselves and to meet social expectations. For individuals with ADHD, impression management can be a way to hide their symptoms and fit in with their surroundings. People with ADHD may engage in impression management by developing coping mechanisms or str...View all