video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/5e5ba93ba80d41e9baf2010636683721" frameborder="0" width="640" height="480" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>480640Loomhttps://www.loom.com480640https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/5e5ba93ba80d41e9baf2010636683721-09ee5a1a314f5c7e.gif275.11In this video, I discuss the concept of masking, particularly among neurodivergent individuals, and how it develops as a response to social penalties. I highlight that chronic masking can lead to anxiety, depression, fatigue, and neurodivergent burnout, as it increases the neurological load on our nervous systems. I also explore how internalized stigma and shame arise from repeated negative messages we receive from society, which can exacerbate feelings of exhaustion and self-blame. It's crucial to recognize these patterns and understand their impact on our mental health. I encourage you to reflect on these messages and consider how they may be affecting you.