What was meant to be a relaxing family getaway…
Turned into a wake-up call.
And now, Joe Swash is speaking with raw honesty about something deeply personal — admitting his ADHD is “not being managed well” and is starting to take over again.
✈️ A HOLIDAY THAT SPIRALLED
It didn’t take long for things to go wrong.
Within just a few days of travelling with wife Stacey Solomon and their children, everything began to unravel.
Joe revealed:
👉 He forgot Stacey’s entire suitcase — leaving all her holiday clothes behind
👉 He left his iPad on the plane
👉 He even missed their flight home
All in just four days.
Not small mistakes.
But moments that quickly piled up — turning a holiday into chaos.
🧠 “I’M NOT MANAGING IT WELL”
Looking back, Joe didn’t make excuses.
Instead, he admitted something many struggle to say out loud:
“I feel like the ADHD has taken a bit more of a grip… and I’m not managing it well.”
A simple sentence — but a powerful one.
Because it’s honest.
And it’s real
💊 STOPPING MEDICATION — AND REGRET
Joe also revealed he stopped taking his ADHD medication a year ago.
At the time, it felt like the right decision.
Now?
“Looking back, I know it was a bad idea.”
That realisation has pushed him to start again — from scratch.
🔄 STARTING OVER
Determined to regain control, Joe has now:
✔ Booked an appointment with his GP
✔ Reached out to ADHD specialists
✔ Committed to finding the right balance again
But this time, he wants to do it properly.
Not just medication — but understanding.
💔 A STRAIN ON FAMILY LIFE
This isn’t just about missed flights or forgotten bags.
It’s about how ADHD impacts everyday life — especially within a family.
In their BBC series, Joe and Stacey previously opened up about the strain it can cause.
Stacey explained how Joe often tries to help…
But sometimes focuses on the wrong things.
And Joe?
He admitted it leaves him feeling like a “problem”.
😢 “ALL I HEAR IS I’M A PROBLEM”
During an emotional therapy session, Joe shared how deeply it affects him:
“All I’m hearing is that I’m this huge problem in Stacey’s perfect life.”
A heartbreaking insight into how misunderstood ADHD can feel.
❤️ SUPPORT — NOT CHANGE
But Stacey made one thing clear:
She’s not trying to change him.
She wants to support him.
“To manage this together.”
A reminder that behind the struggles — there’s still love, patience, and commitment.
🧠 THE REALITY OF ADHD
Joe’s story highlights something important:
ADHD isn’t just distraction.
It’s overwhelm.
Forgetfulness.
Emotional sensitivity.
Daily challenges that don’t just disappear.
✨ HONESTY AS THE FIRST STEP
By opening up, Joe is doing something powerful.
He’s acknowledging the problem.
And that?
Is where change begins.
Because sometimes…
Admitting you’re struggling…
Is the strongest thing you can do 💔🧠✨
