In psychology and sociology, masking, also known as social camouflaging, is a defensive behavior in which an individual conceals their natural personality or behavior in response to social pressure, …

Feb 27, 2026 · Masking, sometimes referred to as “camouflaging,” occurs when someone attempts to hide their mental health symptoms in an effort to blend in with people around them. They may copy …

Oct 18, 2024 · Masking is a way of representing yourself to be more like how others expect you to be. It’s a way of hiding yourself (or parts of yourself) that you don’t want to present to the world.

Apr 5, 2024 · Masking (sometimes referred to as camouflaging) involves suppressing or hiding one's behaviors or traits to appear a certain way. Emotional masking specifically refers to hiding or holding …

Masking, also called camouflaging or compensating, is when individuals repress or hide signs of a mental health condition to blend in or adapt to the neurotypical world. The concept is primarily...

Jan 20, 2026 · More people than ever are asking, “What is masking?” Learn why it happens, signs that you may be doing it, and how to safely approach unmasking.

Mar 12, 2026 · What is masking? Masking is when someone hides or suppresses their neurodivergent traits to blend in and meet what society sees as 'normal' behaviour. It's widely observed in people …

Jul 28, 2025 · Masking, also known as camouflaging, is a coping strategy where neurodivergent individuals consciously or unconsciously hide their natural behaviours to appear neurotypical.

Masking is hiding or suppressing something about ourselves — emotions, personality traits, behaviours, or symptoms — from others. It’s a coping mechanism used to stay safe, hide in plain sight or “fit in,” …

Oct 28, 2022 · Personality masks, like the overachieving mask, may help you to fit in or hide in plain sight. But they can be exhausting and cause undue stress in people who use them regularly. A …