A woman says she racked up over £20,000 in debt buying holidays, concert tickets, clothes and CDs due to undiagnosed ADHD. Suzi Payton, 47, "spiralled into debt" using her overdraft and maxing out credit cards - before taking out bank loans to pay them off.
When she was made redundant from her role as a PE teacher in November 2011, Suzi took her £7,000 severance package and splashed out on a three-month trip to South East Asia. She says it has taken her more than 10 years to clear her debt - but with the help of a charity and a formal ADHD diagnosis in November 2012, she managed to pay it off in full.
ADHD is a behavioural condition which affects a person's ability to concentrate. It can be often misdiagnosed in women as mental health conditions like anxiety - and it can cause impulsive behaviour and disorganisation.
