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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Nia Dalton

'ADHD isn't a TikTok trend or personality quirk - it can be soul-destroying'

With the hashtag #adultADHD reaching 400 million on TikTok and Google searches soaring by 34%, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now more self-diagnosed than ever before.

Due to long NHS waiting lists in the UK and expensive private healthcare appointments, many young individuals - like Olivia Taylor - have resulted in diagnosing themselves with the neurodevelopmental disorder at home.

After receiving a professional diagnosis one year ago, Olivia is speaking out about her "superpower" and how ADHD can be a "blessing and a curse" - but more importantly, why it isn't just an online craze for everyone to follow.

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