But I’ve always relished long-haul trips, finding them the perfect opportunity to relax and properly switch off – and I think I’ve finally worked out why. Planes are an unexpectedly perfect environment for people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) like me. I was finally diagnosed with ADHD in 2024, at the age of 32, having suffered with symptoms my whole life. Throughout my childhood, I was dubbed Dolly Daydream by teachers and parents – I’ve found report cards calling me ‘absent-minded’. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve left a bag, or even suitcase, on the train.

Source: Daily Mail February 07, 2026 10:33 UTC