Joe Swash admits 'I'm not managing it well' as he offers update on diagnosis

Joe Swash admitted that he isn't "managing" his ADHD diagnosis well after offering an honest update into his recent struggles. On Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's TV show Stacey & Joe, the couple offer an insight into their family life at their Pickle Cottage home. During the first series, Joe opened up about having ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

According to the NHS , ADHD is a condition where the brain works differently to most people. Symptoms often start before the age of 12 and involve a person’s ability to pay attention to things (being inattentive), having high energy levels (being hyperactive) and their ability to control their impulses (being impulsive). Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter Taking to his Instagram, Joe posted a "different video" to usual as he offered an update on his ADHD diagnosis, admitting that he hadn't been "managing it well" as he opened up about his struggles recently. In the candid video, he shared: "So, everybody has been asking me about my ADHD, where I'm at in my journey.

I feel like we touched upon it in series one of mine and Stacey's show, and I was on the journey of starting to find the right medication. I have stopped taking the medication for the last year. "Now, in hindsight, I know is a bad idea so I'm sort of gonna start the journey again from scratch. I've got a meeting with my doctor, and ADHD doctor as well.

I realised the busier I get, the more overwhelmed I get with things and I start forgetting things, doing things in weird orders. "I can't explain why I've done it that way either. So, I'm gonna start the journey again, which I'm sort of excited about because I don't feel like I sort of finished the journey in the beginning. So this time, I feel like I'm gonna let you know how I'm getting on." He continued: "Let me tell you what has triggered all of this, was recently me and the family went on holiday, within the first three days, first one was a terrible error.

I left Stacey's suitcase at home with all of Stacey's holiday clothes, so we flew out on holiday, we got to the airport and her bag didn't arrive. "We worked out that I didn't put it in the taxi, I left my iPad on the plane, missed the flight home, all within the space of four days. So, I feel like the ADHD is taking a bit more of a grip and it's sort of creeping back into my life again, and I'm not managing it well. "This time around I want to try and do it properly.

Find the right balance of medication, speak to the right people, but as well as that, I'll let you lot know how I get on and what's working and what's not working." Joe was flooded with support from fans in the comments labelling his honesty as "refreshing", and praising him for speaking out and getting back on track with his journey. In the caption of his video, he put: "A bit of a different video from me (sic) I previously spoke on Stacey & Joe about my ADHD, something I’m still learning to understand and manage. I’ve been really grateful for all the kind messages. "I’d like to share a bit more of that journey here.

The ups, the challenges and some of the things I’ve found helpful along the way. If it helps even one person, that means a lot. "Just to say, I’m not a professional… I’m simply sharing my own experience. Everyone’s journey with ADHD is different, so what works for me might not work for someone else.

If you’re looking for support or advice, it’s always best to speak to a qualified professional. Thanks for being here & I’d also love to hear any thoughts or idea’s you have!"