Your true self. But for Dr. Brook, who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism, the unwritten social rules were tough to follow. She added: “There’s a lot of effort that goes into that on a daily basis.”Students, read the entire article and then tell us:Do you ever feel like you are hiding your true self? Does “masking” — hiding things “that others might find objectionable in order to create a more positive impression” — accurately describe any experiences in your own life? The post Do You Ever Feel Like You Are Hiding Your True Self?