ParentsCN: Burnout

Masking is destroying my teen from the inside

kavya~

1mo ago

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My 13yo acts 'normal' at school (exhaustingly). At home: dysregulation, meltdowns, zero energy. I can see the exhaustion of maintaining a fake self all day. But if they stop masking, school becomes hostile.

They're 13 and already burnt out from performing normalcy.

If your teen is masking heavily, how do you help them? Do you push for unmasking or help them mask better?

#burnout #emotional-support #identity #masking #masking-burnout-teen

2 replies

divya~

29d ago

Burnout is your system telling the truth about the load it's been carrying. Believe it, and be kind to yourself while it heals.

jordan~

28d ago

No advice, just solidarity — you're not alone in this.