Living with ADHD and autism presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to wearing social masks. In this video, Faisal, a 3rd generation British Muslim and an ADHD coach delves deep into the struggle of masking ADHD and autism. Reflecting on cultural expectations, trauma, and neurodiversity, he shares personal stories and insights into how these factors shape our daily lives. Maybe it's the societal pressure or the fear of rejection, but many of us feel compelled to hide our true selves. Faisal discusses the journey of stripping away these social masks, the importance of self-reflection, and how ancestral trauma impacts our present.Join us as we explore the complexities of ADHD, autism, and the reality of social masks. How do these elements affect our interactions and relationships? What can we learn from our past to improve our future?Join us in Discord by signing up via Patreon: [Patreon Link]#ADHD #Autism #BritishMuslims #Trauma #SocialMasks #Neurodiversity #PeakPerformance #ReligiousManipulation#AdhdAndTrauma #SocialMasksTrauma #AdhdSymptoms #LifeWithAutism #AdhdJourneyCHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:35 - Your Ancestral Journey3:35 - Intergenerational Trauma6:02 - How Trauma Impacts You Physiologically12:06 - The Mask15:12 - Why Did You Have to Mask Yourself20:29 - The Education System23:20 - People with Masks25:26 - The Mechanic27:27 - How to Regulate Emotions28:48 - Conversations with Nature33:00 - Seeing Past the Mask34:00 - The Problems with Taking Your Mask Off39:40 - Allah Exposing You for Who You Really Are45:56 - The Facade of the World We Live In50:03 - Dodging Taxes52:35 - Earthing the Body54:32 - Tupac Shakur57:54 - How Do You Ground Yourself1:00:22 - Grounding Techniques1:02:05 - Importance of Community1:04:04 - Sunnah Sports1:06:23 - Importance of Speaking the Truth1:09:00 - The Older Generation1:13:12 - Removing the Mask and Surah WaqiahSo many of us are walking around wearing masks we don't even know we have on. Intergenerational trauma leads to other mental health issues such as ADHD and Autism which in turn can also lead us to wearing masks we can't even perceive ourselves.Join us in Discord by signing up via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/khurammalik

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