Nicole C. Kear explores the research that explains why tedium is intolerable for people with ADHD — and how to bear boredom better.

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ADHD and Boredom: More Resources

• It's Borture! What ADHD Boredom Really Feels Like
• Extreme Measures to Escape from Boredom
• Video: Boredom and the ADHD Brain
• 5 Ways to Play Away ADHD Boredom