For most people going on holiday is filled with excitement and anticipation, and packing the suitcase is a simple, minor task that needs to be done. For many people with ADHD or who are neurodivergent this task becomes much bigger than a minor task and can feel overwhelming, paralysing and stressful. This isn’t down to laziness or poor organisation but the demand that packing puts on executive functioning. Why can packing feel so difficult? Although packing a case seems like

The struggles of ADHD can go much deeper than challenges with time management, organisation and focus. Often there is a painful challenge that is internalised and hidden to others. This is the shame that comes from feeling like you're never quite good enough, no matter how hard you try. Throughout life ADHDers may have heard messages such as: “You have so much potential, just try harder.” “Why do you always start things and not finish them?” “Why are you so emotional?” “Yo