ADHD Chatter The Masking Expert: '97% of ADHD women can’t unmask until they learn THIS!' | Dana Dzamic
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Sep 22, 2025 Dr. Dana Dzamic, a leading ADHD coach specializing in masking in women, shares her insights on late diagnoses among women and the complexities of unmasking. She reveals the hidden costs of prolonged masking, including ADHD burnout and emotional distress, while exploring people-pleasing behavior and its ties to social overwhelm. Dana emphasizes the importance of understanding personal triggers and offers practical steps for safe unmasking, encouraging listeners to embrace their identities and foster supportive environments.
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Personal Example: Daughters And Diagnosis
- Dr Dana explains her daughters' experiences and the gendered play differences that delay detection.
- She cites charities pushing diagnosis earlier to catch social complexity changes around age eight.
ADHD Burnout Is A Serious Health Issue
- ADHD burnout is a complex health condition that goes beyond tiredness and includes shame and guilt.
- Recovery can take months and needs more than rest; it requires addressing underlying triggers and shame.
Use Trigger Mapping For RSD
- Do dig into triggers for rejection sensitivity and map everyday situations that provoke it.
- Do use that awareness to design proactive strategies and communication scripts.
