#109 ADHD & the Pain of Boredom
Boredom isn’t just boring when you have ADHD — it can actually feel physically painful! (Like wearing an itchy sweater you can’t take off!) In this episode, we’re diving into why boredom hits so much harder for ADHD brains, what lengths we’ll go to avoid it (hello, endless scrolling), and why trying to escape boredom all the time can backfire. I’m sharing some of my personal struggles with boredom — including how I used to fill every minute of my day just to avoid being alone with m...