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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
ITV reality star reveals life-changing health diagnosis aged 46, saying ‘I feel numb'
REALITY TV star Natalie Russell has opened up about her recent life-changing diagnosis. 3 Natalie Russell has been diagnosed with ADHD Credit: Instagram 3 The reality TV star said she was still processing the news Credit: Instagram Short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD is a disorder that affects peoples ability to regulate their attention, energy levels and impulse control. As Natalie pointed out in her Instagram video revealing her diagnosis, there has been increasing numbers of cases being picked up in adulthood . The 45-year-old said getting the diagnosis "brought up a lot of things, and it's made a lot of things make sense." "There's that kind of relief and self-understanding that comes with it, and then there's also probably some grief there of knowing that had I had that understanding earlier on in life... might have changed the course of things for me," Natalie said. adhd "There's so many things that I'm now looking back at and going, 'oh, that explains it'." Natalie spoke on experiencing emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity disorder which are common symptoms of ADHD. "It's interesting times [for me], and I think I've definitely felt my symptoms more because of my perimenopause... it's become so much more apparent, and I've found that quite frustrating," she said. "Although I knew I had a lot of the symptoms, I think just hearing someone else confirm it [has helped]." Most read in TV Natalie added: "I think the fundamental part of it is like self-acceptance. and compassion for yourself. "That's so key, because I'm having to extend a lot of grace to myself." 'I didn't know how to cope' reveals Freddie Brazier, 20, as he opens up about his struggle with ADHD Natalie's followers thanked her for her honesty and reacted to the video in the comments section of her post. "It's a complex thing to process so definitely give yourself the time you need - lots of mixed emotions, and I'm sure the waves will rise and fall as you come to terms with them," wrote one person. Another added: "Absolutely love you, you always speak from the heart." And a third commented: "Thankyou for sharing. I can relate to every word." The 9 signs of ADHD in adults ADHD has long been associated with naughty schoolkids who cannot sit still in class. And that is part of it. Fidgeting, daydreaming and getting easily distracted are all symptoms of the behavioural condition, which is why it is often spotted in children. However, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is far more complex than simply having trouble focusing. Henry Shelford, CEO and co-founder of ADHD UK, says: 'If it isn't debilitating, it isn't ADHD.' In recent years, social media has given rise to trends which conflate specific personality traits or single behaviours with ADHD. You might be thinking, 'I'm always losing my keys, forgetting birthdays and I can never concentrate at work — I must have ADHD'. But it's not as simple as that. Though these may all point to the condition, Dr Elena Touroni, a consultant psychologist and co-founder of The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, says: 'The key distinction lies in how much a behaviour impacts a person's daily life. 'Genuine ADHD symptoms affect multiple areas of life - work, relationships and emotional wellbeing - whereas personality traits are typically context-dependent and less disruptive.' ADHD UK's Henry, who has the condition himself, adds: 'Having ADHD is hard. One in ten men with ADHD and one in four women with ADHD will at some point try to take their own lives.' So how can ADHD manifest in someone's life? While hyperactivity is a common indicator, here are nine other subtle signs: Time blindness - losing track of time, underestimating how long tasks will take, regularly being late or excessively early Lack of organisation - a messy home, frequently misplacing items, forgetting deadlines Hyperfocus - becoming deeply engrossed in activities for hours Procrastination - feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and struggling to determine what needs your attention first so focusing on less important tasks Heightened emotions - emotional struggles can manifest in angry outbursts, feeling flooded with joy or shutting down because you feel too much at once Being a 'yes man' - agreeing to new projects at work or dinner dates with friends when you're already busy (a desire to please) Impatience - interrupting people mid-conversation, finding it painful to stand in a queue, being overly chatty Restlessness - tapping, pacing, fidgeting or feeling restless on the inside Easily distracted - by external things, like noises, or internal things like thoughts Natalie, who is a self-esteem and relationship recovery coach appeared on My Mum, Your Dad. She was partnered up with Paul Edwards, 47, in the - but it wasn't meant to be as they split soon after filming was over. 3 Natalie starred on ITV's My Mum, Your Dad Credit: Instagram/@iamnatalierussell
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
ITV reality star reveals life-changing health diagnosis aged 46, saying ‘I feel numb'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) REALITY TV star Natalie Russell has opened up about her recent life-changing diagnosis. The star of the ITV series, My Mum, Your Dad revealed she had been diagnosed with ADHD, saying she was "feeling numb" after hearing the news. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Natalie Russell has been diagnosed with ADHD Credit: Instagram 3 The reality TV star said she was still processing the news Credit: Instagram Short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD is a disorder that affects peoples ability to regulate their attention, energy levels and impulse control. As Natalie pointed out in her Instagram video revealing her diagnosis, there has been increasing numbers of cases being picked up in adulthood. The 45-year-old said getting the diagnosis "brought up a lot of things, and it's made a lot of things make sense." "There's that kind of relief and self-understanding that comes with it, and then there's also probably some grief there of knowing that had I had that understanding earlier on in life... might have changed the course of things for me," Natalie said. "There's so many things that I'm now looking back at and going, 'oh, that explains it'." Natalie spoke on experiencing emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity disorder which are common symptoms of ADHD. "It's interesting times [for me], and I think I've definitely felt my symptoms more because of my perimenopause... it's become so much more apparent, and I've found that quite frustrating," she said. "Although I knew I had a lot of the symptoms, I think just hearing someone else confirm it [has helped]." Natalie added: "I think the fundamental part of it is like self-acceptance. and compassion for yourself. "That's so key, because I'm having to extend a lot of grace to myself." 'I didn't know how to cope' reveals Freddie Brazier, 20, as he opens up about his struggle with ADHD Natalie's followers thanked her for her honesty and reacted to the video in the comments section of her post. "It's a complex thing to process so definitely give yourself the time you need - lots of mixed emotions, and I'm sure the waves will rise and fall as you come to terms with them," wrote one person. Another added: "Absolutely love you, you always speak from the heart." And a third commented: "Thankyou for sharing. I can relate to every word." The 9 signs of ADHD in adults ADHD has long been associated with naughty schoolkids who cannot sit still in class. And that is part of it. Fidgeting, daydreaming and getting easily distracted are all symptoms of the behavioural condition, which is why it is often spotted in children. However, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is far more complex than simply having trouble focusing. Henry Shelford, CEO and co-founder of ADHD UK, says: 'If it isn't debilitating, it isn't ADHD.' In recent years, social media has given rise to trends which conflate specific personality traits or single behaviours with ADHD. You might be thinking, 'I'm always losing my keys, forgetting birthdays and I can never concentrate at work — I must have ADHD'. But it's not as simple as that. Though these may all point to the condition, Dr Elena Touroni, a consultant psychologist and co-founder of The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, says: 'The key distinction lies in how much a behaviour impacts a person's daily life. 'Genuine ADHD symptoms affect multiple areas of life - work, relationships and emotional wellbeing - whereas personality traits are typically context-dependent and less disruptive.' ADHD UK's Henry, who has the condition himself, adds: 'Having ADHD is hard. One in ten men with ADHD and one in four women with ADHD will at some point try to take their own lives.' So how can ADHD manifest in someone's life? While hyperactivity is a common indicator, here are nine other subtle signs: Time blindness - losing track of time, underestimating how long tasks will take, regularly being late or excessively early Lack of organisation - a messy home, frequently misplacing items, forgetting deadlines Hyperfocus - becoming deeply engrossed in activities for hours Procrastination - feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and struggling to determine what needs your attention first so focusing on less important tasks Heightened emotions - emotional struggles can manifest in angry outbursts, feeling flooded with joy or shutting down because you feel too much at once Being a 'yes man' - agreeing to new projects at work or dinner dates with friends when you're already busy (a desire to please) Impatience - interrupting people mid-conversation, finding it painful to stand in a queue, being overly chatty Restlessness - tapping, pacing, fidgeting or feeling restless on the inside Easily distracted - by external things, like noises, or internal things like thoughts Natalie, who is a self-esteem and relationship recovery coach appeared on My Mum, Your Dad. She was partnered up with Paul Edwards, 47, in the hit ITV show - but it wasn't meant to be as they split soon after filming was over.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sam Thompson diagnosed with new health condition after 'something didn't add up'
Sam Thompson has taken to social media to confirm he's been diagnosed with autism, two years after he was also told he has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Sam Thompson has shared a health diagnosis with his online followers. The star who found fame on Made In Chelsea opened up to his social media fans and revealed he had been diagnosed with autism. His new diagnosis comes just two years after he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The telly star, known for his bubbly personality, shared a sketch video of himself on his Instagram page as he revealed his news. The clip saw Sam walking down the street, alongside a mirrored version of himself. One side showed himself, while the opposite side reflected his ADHD diagnosis as he looked over towards himself. Writing on the video, Sam said: "You got diagnosed with ADHD in your late twenties but something still doesn't add up..." As the clip came to a close, an individual wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume appeared, leaving both Sam and "ADHD" completely bewildered as both versions looked on in confusion. It later emerged that the person in the costume was Sam. "Knew there was more to the story," he captioned the clip when the dinosaur appeared with the word " Autism" on the clip. His post which has been liked over 77,000 times was soon flooded with messages of support for Sam. "Love this! Thank you, as always, for raising awareness and being a great role model," said one person. A second went on to write: "Welcome to the gang, life truly makes sense from this point onwards!" Meanwhile, a third commented: "A guy not being afraid to speak up and share his diagnosis and doing it with humour, is a superpower in my opinion. That kind of openness will definitely help others on their journey, too." "My son has adhd and autism I love seeing you live life fully it gives me so much hope for him. He has great humour and a great smile just like you to carry him through, said another. Since his ADHD diagnosis, Sam has been the official ambassador for ADHD UK and said that it's his "superpower." But he has also spoken about wanting to encourage conversations around the neurodiverse conditions and help change people's perception of them. He said: "BIG NEWS! I am so honoured to announce that I am now an official ambassador of @ As many of you know, this is a cause very close to my heart. Their charity slogan is 'positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK' – and that just sums up my own mission as someone diagnosed with ADHD not too long ago. "Their 5 goals as a charity are - Information, Support, Research, Advocacy, and Awareness – and I hope to use my own platform and audience to help with all of these. Changing perceptions of those with ADHD, and encouraging conversation around this topic is and will continue to be a huge and central part of my life. This is what I want my legacy to be, above anything else. "Since I left the jungle, I've met so many children and adults who have come up to me, or contacted me to say I've helped change their minds on how they view ADHD. I want to reach as many people as I possibly can, especially young people, and show there is such magic in being neurodiverse. "Yes there are some very real challenges along the way, but with the right support, it can be a superpower, it can be a blessing and we can achieve all of our dreams. Thank you @ for all the work you do for people like me, I am so pleased to be on the team!"
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sam Thompson reveals he has been diagnosed with autism aged 32 - two years after ADHD diagnosis
Sam Thompson has revealed he has been diagnosed with autism aged 32. The former Made In Chelsea star was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2023. Sam has now revealed that he is also autistic, which is a condition related to brain development. On Instagram, he shared a clip of two Sams walking down the street, one to represent himself and the other his ADHD. He wrote: 'You got diagnosed with ADHD in your late twenties but something still doesn't add up..', From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The light-hearted sketch then sees Sam wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume emerge from around the corner, wearing a beaming smile as he makes the big reveal. Sam penned in his caption: 'Knew there was more to the story' In 2024, Sam became the official ambassador of ADHD UK after he was diagnosed at the age of 30. Sam has previously been open about his ADHD and has called it his 'superpower' several times. I'm A Celebrity winner Sam said he is trying to 'encourage conversation around the topic' to help change people's minds on how people view ADHD. Sam shared a sweet video where he gave advice to two children - who also have ADHD - and told them to put all their energy into 'something they love'. The reality personality reminded them them that being neurodiverse was a 'superpower' during emotional chats with the kids. Sharing the exciting news, Sam wrote on Instagram: 'BIG NEWS! I am so honoured to announce that I am now an official ambassador of @ 'As many of you know, this is a cause very close to my heart. Their charity slogan is 'positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK' – and that just sums up my own mission as someone diagnosed with ADHD not too long ago. 'Their 5 goals as a charity are - Information, Support, Research, Advocacy, and Awareness – and I hope to use my own platform and audience to help with all of these. 'Changing perceptions of those with ADHD, and encouraging conversation around this topic is and will continue to be a huge and central part of my life. This is what I want my legacy to be, above anything else. 'Since I left the jungle, I've met so many children and adults who have come up to me, or contacted me to say I've helped change their minds on how they view ADHD. 'I want to reach as many people as I possibly can, especially young people, and show there is such magic in being neurodiverse. 'Yes there are some very real challenges along the way, but with the right support, it can be a superpower, it can be a blessing and we can achieve all of our dreams. 'Thank you @ for all the work you do for people like me, I am so pleased to be on the team!' He also opened up about his ADHD during an episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and claimed at the time that he is 'not ashamed' of his diagnosis. While speaking with campmates Marvin Humes and Josie Gibson, the TV personality admitted he has 'terrible time keeping' and 'gets quite selfish' with friends and his girlfriend at the time Zara McDermott. Sam split from his girlfriend of five years Zara in December and he has seemingly moved on with Love Island star Samie Elishi. Sam recently sent fans into meltdown after unveiling his 'post break up glow up'. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Sam shared a sweet post about his family as he posted snaps with his brother-in-law Ryan Libbey, three-year-old nephew Leo and his adorable cat. In the snaps, Sam showed off his toned physique in a tight black vest, and debuted his new mullet hairdo. Sam's hunky new look received rave reviews from fans, who gushed over the 'beautiful' snaps and declared he looked 'better than ever'. 'Best weekend spent with the family,' Sam captioned the post. 'Im so lucky to have them. 'Trying to make the most of time with my nephew, as I can't believe how fast he's growing up already! ❤️….ps I've had a haircut.' Fans replied to the post: 'Beautiful photos. What a lovely uncle you are. Great haircut!'; 'The post break up glow up is GIVING,'; 'The new hair style really looks so good,'; 'Can we all just take a moment to appreciate your glow up sam! Looking good,'; 'Ngl the mullet is mullet-ing,'; 'You look great, Sam! Better than ever. Glad you got rid of those globe highlights,'; 'Sam you're so cute mate!!'; 'You hair looks amazing Sam your amazing don't you ever for get that ❤.' It comes days after Sam's pal Pete Wicks said the star has 'realised his worth' in comments made following his split from Zara. Amid his major life changes, Pete, 37, told how Sam has 'worked on himself' and said things have 'got better' for his best friend in recent months. 'We've both had so much going on. Sam had a different start to the year, part of being someone's friend is being there no matter what to say ''things are always going to get better'' and they have,' he told New Magazine. Pete went on to gush about how Sam has ' realised his worth' and 'deserves the best' as he looked towards his friend's future. 'He's great. Sometimes it's about allowing people to work on themselves, realise their worth. I hope I've helped him do that, because he deserves the best,' he added.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Is Self-Diagnosing ADHD From TikTok So Bad? I Asked A Psychotherapist
A recent headline about ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), which more and more UK adults have received treatment for over the past couple of years, said the condition is being 'wildly overdiagnosed'. The article's author adds the condition 'has become a scam' because so many people say they have it. Some worry that apps like TikTok are giving people misinformation that leads them to inaccurately 'self-diagnose' the condition, too. But, perhaps down in part to long and highly variable NHS ADHD assessment wait times, ADHD UK says roughly two million cases are still undiagnosed in the UK. So, we spoke to psychotherapist and founder of Philadelphia Talk Therapy Matt Sosnowsky about what he thinks about the increase in diagnoses, including self-diagnosis, from social media videos. Sosnowsky says that he works with people of all ages, and says 'very few clients' have a professional-level understanding of mental health diagnoses. But they are, he told us, 'the authority on how they feel and what they're experiencing – which is critical.' 'Perhaps surprisingly, I'm not against folks using media and social media to get a sense of what might be troubling them,' the therapist added. After all, he points out, 'Mental illness remains disproportionately unrecognised and underdiagnosed' (2024 research from the UK Longitudinal Household Studyfound 12 times as many people in the 'undiagnosed distress' category than those considered 'overdiagnosed'). 'Further, many mental health issues are quite subtle,' Sosnowsky adds. 'Pure 'O' OCD, for example, involves constant mental checking – a version of OCD different from what we see in movies, and not dissimilar to regular old rumination. Yet, I've had clients suffer from this for decades with absolutely no idea that they had a very treatable diagnosis. 'If seeing your own struggles mirrored back to you in a TikTok video prompts one [person] to seek help, that's a win to me.' 'Of course, the devil is in the details and moderation is key,' Sosnowsky said. He doesn't, for instance, think identifying with a social media clip amounts to a formal diagnosis or anything like it. 'If you suspect you have a diagnosis, that's your cue to get it checked out with a professional,' he told HuffPost UK. 'In the interim, avoid jumping to conclusions or catastrophising as neither is likely to give you good data or the help you need.' That's not to say you should ignore any signs of ADHD you think are worth exploring completely, he writes. 'Instead, consider doing some light-touch research from responsible sources to educate yourself. 'Not only will this empower you, but it will improve your ability to convey concrete symptoms to your future therapist or psychiatrist.' , open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0300 123 3393. offers a listening service which is open 24 hours a day, on 116 123 (UK and ROI - this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill). (the Campaign Against Living Miserably) offer a helpline open 5pm-midnight, 365 days a year, on 0800 58 58 58, and a webchat service. is a free support service for people under 25. Call 0808 808 4994 or email help@ offers practical help through its advice line which can be reached on 0808 801 0525 (Monday to Friday 10am-4pm). More info can be found on I'm An ADHD Assessor — These 2 Signs In Adults Show It's 'Not Just Disorganisation' We Have ADHD. These Are The Apps We Swear By. 12 Things Not To Say To Someone Who Has ADHD
