For me, being bored is painful. As in an almost physical sensation of pain.

It’s strong enough that I’d prefer most levels of pain to being bored.

Adderal took that pain away. (I am diagnosed ADHD)

I no longer “avoid” stuff that I used to in the past. Even when I’m off adderal. Focus is not as good, but I don’t have that fear of pain anymore.

I use audiobooks when I have housework to do. An interesting story makes a big difference