Why Boredom Feels Unbearable for People With ADHD
How boredom uniquely impacts ADHD—and what life looks like when it’s addressed. ADHD brains crave stimulation—boredom creates emotional distress, not just restlessness. Chronic boredom leads to impulsivity , avoidance, and a drop in motivation and self-worth. Responding to boredom with structure and curiosity rewires behavior and restores focus. For most people, boredom is mildly uncomfortable. For someone with ADHD , it can feel intolerable—like being trapped in a slow-motion moment you...
