Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
Summary
Actor Simon Pegg has revealed he has been diagnosed with ADHD, a condition that affects attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. He said the diagnosis helped explain difficulties he had faced and confirmed things he had wondered about for years.Key Facts
- Simon Pegg, known for films like Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 56.
- ADHD involves problems with attention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and concentration.
- Pegg previously thought his symptoms were personal flaws or caused by depression and drinking.
- His wife has been supportive and adjusts to his forgetfulness and concentration issues.
- Pegg connected his poor driving and accidents to ADHD symptoms before seeking diagnosis.
- ADHD diagnosis and awareness have increased greatly in the UK, with long NHS waiting lists for assessment.
- Other UK celebrities like Johnny Vegas and Ant McPartlin have also been diagnosed with ADHD as adults.
- The NHS estimates around 2.5 million people in England may have ADHD, diagnosed or not.
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