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"I was in mental AGONY. I tried to throw myself out a car" - Denise Welch dissects late ADHD diagnosis

Nov 19, 2024
Denise Welch, an English actress and television personality, shares her journey with a late ADHD diagnosis, discussing the profound impact it had on her life. She reflects on her early feelings of difference and the challenges of managing ADHD, including medication experiences. The conversation touches on the stigma surrounding mental health, the link between ADHD and loneliness, and how her experiences shape her parenting. Denise also shares insights on her sensitivity to injustice and offers wisdom for those struggling with self-worth.
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  • Denise Welch discusses the profound impact of her late ADHD diagnosis on her understanding of herself and her past struggles.
  • She highlights the dangers of ADHD medications for individuals with substance abuse histories, sharing her own troubling experiences post-treatment.

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Opening Up About ADHD

Denise Welch shares her personal journey with ADHD, discussing her diagnosis and the challenges that came with it. She reflects on how ADHD has influenced her behavior, particularly in relation to her past struggles with alcohol and drugs. Welch questions whether ADHD contributed to her experiences with postnatal depression, emphasizing the links that are being discovered between ADHD and mental health issues. Her candid admission of self-medicating through substances highlights the complexity of ADHD and mental health interactions.

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