Paris Hilton said it was a 'relief' after she was diagnosed with ADHD
Paris Hilton has publicly discussed her adult diagnosis of ADHD, noting that it provided clarity regarding her childhood struggles and the negative labels she faced. She highlights the importance of awareness, particularly as research shows women are often diagnosed later in life than men.
Why it matters
Increased celebrity advocacy for neurodivergence helps reduce stigma and encourages more adults to seek professional evaluation for ADHD.
Paris Hilton says being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult helped her understand struggles she faced since childhood and the labels she said were placed on her as a child.
"People would think, 'Oh, she's not trying hard. She doesn't care. She's lazy.' Or I just feel like people just thought, 'Oh she's dumb,'" Hilton told ABC News, adding, "[It was] difficult to constantly have people be judging me for something that I couldn't control."
Hilton, 45, an entrepreneur, DJ and mom of two , said she was diagnosed with ADHD -- short for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- in her 20s.
Paris Hilton shares how being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult helped her understand struggles she faced growing up Alyson Aliano ADHD is a condition that affects focus, self-control and impulse regulation, making it harder to pay attention and stay organized, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
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