ADHD Chatter "I was in mental AGONY. I tried to throw myself out a car" - Denise Welch dissects late ADHD diagnosis
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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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Early Differences
- Denise Welch's earliest memories of feeling different weren't about hyperactivity.
- She questioned her low boredom threshold and people-pleasing tendencies.
ADHD Diagnosis
- Denise Welch received her ADHD diagnosis indirectly after Nadia Sawalha's diagnosis on Loose Women.
- Producers consulted ADHD 360, who correctly guessed Denise might also have ADHD.
Medication Experience
- Denise Welch tried ADHD medication but experienced an intense craving for alcohol and cigarettes.
- She immediately stopped, prioritizing her sobriety, and now advises caution with medication.