Death in Paradise star from Wales issues tearful health update
Death in Paradise star from Wales issues tearful health update
The Fresh Meat and Death in Paradise actress shared the news on social media in a candid statement, saying she's "still processing" the diagnosis
A Death in Paradise actress has shared a health update
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Kimberley Nixon has unveiled that she's been clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
The 39 year old star from Wales, known for her roles in Fresh Meat and Death in Paradise, shared with her followers on social media that she's shedding "happy tears" as she's "still processing" the pivotal discovery.
In a heartfelt statement, accompanied by several photos revealing her emotional response, she expressed, "Happy tears. Still processing. Haven't read the full report yet, but... Today, I was clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
"I feel lighter than I have in a long time because instead of feeling like my brain is 'broken', I now understand that it was just doing things differently all this time."
Kimberley was also in Death in Paradise
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She continued by wishing she could comfort her younger self to ease past struggles: "I want to go back in time and give my younger self a cwtch and save her a lot of time and heartache, but I can't change anything about how I got here, really, because then I wouldn't be me."
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Concluding her message, Kimberley warmly acknowledged the support of her supporters: "From the midst of brutal Postnatal OCD through to today's diagnosis, a lot of you have been with me every step of the way. Thank you, thank you."
Her announcement was met with an outpouring of support in the comments, with someone remarking, "Congratulations on the first day of the rest of your life."
Another added their thoughts, saying, "We hope it brings you some self-compassion and understanding," while another extended a warm welcome: "Welcomeeeeee. Go gently with yourself as you adjust to a new inner reality! Xx."
Kimberley has graced the screen in a number of films, with her roles in popular chick flicks like Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging standing out. She's also been seen in the ITV drama adaptation of the Salisbury Poisonings, reports the Express.
Kimberley is also known for her role in the comedy Fresh Meat
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In addition to her acting career, she is a devoted mother to her son and occasionally shares snaps of her little one and her dog. On Father's Day, Kimberley took to social media to honour her partner, expressing, "To the dads who not only have a newborn but a struggling partner to care for.
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"To the dads that show up ALL the time even if they're knackered or grumpy or even more knackered. To the dads who care so deeply but show so little. To the dads that really mean it when it's 50/50. Or 60/40 or 70/30 depending what's going on in life. [...]".
"Sometimes dads get left out of the perinatal mental illness conversation. I've found in a lot of instances, they're the silent, sidelined heroes keeping everything together. Remember that there's help and support for dads too."
Death in Paradise is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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