E175 - ADHD and family vacations: Why you can’t relax

Family vacations are supposed to be fun. So why do they feel like a project you can’t stop managing?

If you have ADHD, travel is basically a multi-day test of your executive functions. Between planning paralysis, sensory overload, sleep disruptions, and lack of routine, vacations can leave you feeling more stressed than refreshed. And the strain can be even worse for women, who tend to carry a disproportionate amount of the mental load for a family.

In preparation for your Independence Day travels, Dr. J breaks down exactly why trips are so draining for ADH...