Nadia Sawalha was supported by her Loose Women co-stars after she revealed she had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The panelist shared the diagnosis on Thursday's edition of the popular ITV programme. Nadia's husband Mark Adderley suffers with ADHD - and the panelist has long suspected she may also have the condition.
A video package on the programme showed Nadia investigate how the condition affects women before she filled out a questionnaire which revealed she displayed several signs of ADHD. Nadia was referred to a practitioner named Rebecca Whelan who confirmed she has ADHD.
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The panellist broke down in tears after the news as she revealed how much it has impacted her life. She said: "I couldn't accept there was some reason for all this chaos I've experienced throughout my life."
Nadia urged anyone displaying symptoms to investigate further. She said: "If any of this resonates with you just investigate it a bit further. I have started medication and things are really changing for me."
Kaye Adams anchored the programme and described the diagnosis as "life-changing". She also said the condition has traditionally been associated with "young boys", but a rise in awareness of the condition has led to an increase in women being diagnosed as adults.
The NHS explain it is is more difficult to define the symptoms of ADHD in adults. However, specialists have suggested the following symptoms are associated with ADHD in adults.
Signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults
- carelessness and lack of attention to detail
- continually starting new tasks before finishing old ones
- poor organisational skills
- inability to focus or prioritise
- continually losing or misplacing things
- forgetfulness
- restlessness and edginess
- difficulty keeping quiet, and speaking out of turn
- blurting out responses and often interrupting others
- mood swings, irritability and a quick temper
- inability to deal with stress
- extreme impatience
- taking risks in activities, often with little or no regard for personal safety or the safety of others – for example, driving dangerously
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