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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Sophie Halle-Richards

'My mates say I like to live in the moment - then I hit rock bottom and learned it's ADHD'

As a teenager, skipping school or cancelling plans last minute wasn't unusual for Lucy Roue - in fact, she was well known for it.

But as she made her way through adulthood, her difficulty holding attention began to trouble her. She'd splash money on new hobbies only to lose interest after a couple of weeks.

She'd often forget to pay her bills on time, and never wanting the party to end, her friends described her as hedonistic.

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