In a raw and honest moment, Joe Swash has opened up about the struggles he’s facing with his ADHD, following a holiday from hell with wife Stacey Solomon and their children. The 44-year-old actor revealed that his ADHD has been “taking a grip” on his life, a realisation that came after a chaotic family trip that saw him forgetting Stacey’s suitcase, leaving his iPad on a plane, and missing a flight home—all within a matter of days.
In an emotional social media video, Joe admitted that for the past year, he’s not been managing his condition well and has stopped taking his medication. But now, after the holiday fiasco, he’s decided to seek help once again, booking appointments with both his GP and a specialist to get back on track.
Joe shared his struggles, explaining how the busier he gets, the more overwhelmed he feels, admitting, “The ADHD has taken a bit more of a grip, and it’s creeping back into my life again.” He’s determined to address it properly this time, seeking the right balance of medication and support from professionals.
Joe Swash has said a recent disastrous holiday with his wife Stacey Solomon and their kids made him realise his ADHD has ‘taken a grip’ on him
Joe explained to fans how he has not taken medication for a year now, but his drama-filled family holiday has made him re-asses his situation and he has booked in with his GP
The struggles aren’t new for Joe and Stacey. Last year, in their BBC series, Joe opened up about feeling like a “problem” in Stacey’s “perfect” life because of his ADHD. In a deeply emotional therapy session, Stacey explained how Joe’s frustration often led him to act in ways that didn’t meet her needs, despite his best intentions. Joe, clearly hurt, expressed how difficult it was for him to feel like the issue was with him, even though he was putting in so much effort for his family.
During their BBC series last year, Joe emotionally said he feels like a ‘problem’ in wife Stacey’s ‘perfect’ life due to his ADHD
Their therapy session revealed the emotional toll ADHD has taken on their relationship. Stacey reassured Joe that she wasn’t trying to change him but wanted to support him in managing his condition as a team. The couple’s vulnerability is a powerful reminder of the impact ADHD can have on family life, but also of their commitment to work through it together.
Joe’s candidness has touched fans, sparking a wider conversation about the importance of addressing mental health and ADHD openly, especially within relationships.
Source: Daily Mail
