Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
Actor Simon Pegg has publicly shared his diagnosis of ADHD, noting that it helped explain lifelong struggles with focus and mental health. He emphasized that the diagnosis provided clarity after years of attributing his symptoms to character flaws.
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Public disclosures by high-profile figures help reduce the stigma surrounding neurodivergence and mental health conditions.
Image source, Getty Images By Emma Saunders Culture reporter Published 25 minutes ago Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star Simon Pegg has revealed he has been diagnosed with ADHD, which he said "confirmed a lot of stuff that I'd been wrestling with".
Pegg, 56, who also co-created and starred in films Hot Fuzz, The World's End, and TV series Spaced, said "there was a lot of build-up and suspicion, and it just took a while actually to get there."
Speaking on the podcast I'm ADHD! No You're Not , external on Thursday, he said he pursued a diagnosis as he "just wanted to know".
ADHD symptoms focus on three main areas - inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity plus lack of concentration.
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