Johnny Vegas reveals he has been diagnosed with ADHD

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Johnny Vegas reveals that he was diagnosed with ADHD and admits that it “answers a lot of questions about my behavioral issues.”

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Johnny Vegas has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD.

The Romantic Getaway star admitted he is in the “early stages” of working with medication, after being diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) “just before Christmas.”

Johnny, 52, told BBC Breakfast: ‘It was always a notion. I’m very careful about things like this and discussing them, but, no… I was diagnosed just before Christmas.

Johnny Vegas reveals he has been diagnosed with ADHD

Honest: Johnny Vegas told BBC Breakfast on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with ADHD, admitting that it “answers a lot of questions about my behavioral issues.”

Johnny, 52, told BBC Breakfast: 'It was always a notion. I'm very careful about things like this and discussing it, but, no... I was diagnosed just before Christmas'

Johnny, 52, told BBC Breakfast: ‘It was always a notion. I’m very careful about things like this and discussing it, but, no… I was diagnosed just before Christmas’

‘Eventually, I bit the bullet and went in. I have had friends who have been diagnosed. I’m in the early stages of working with drugs and things like that.

“It just answers a lot of questions about behavior problems.”

The former Benidorm star was asked what difference the diagnosis has made to him and he replied: ‘I think it’s just a lot of things make sense.’

He said: 'Eventually, I bit the bullet and got in. I have had friends who have been diagnosed. I'm in the early stages of working with drugs and things like that'

He said: ‘Eventually, I bit the bullet and got in. I have had friends who have been diagnosed. I’m in the early stages of working with drugs and things like that’

The former Benidorm player was asked what difference the diagnosis has made to him and he replied: 'I think a lot of things make sense'

The former Benidorm player was asked what difference the diagnosis has made to him and he replied: ‘I think a lot of things make sense’

‘That feeling of disorganization and doing basic tasks. Very simple things can be very time consuming.

I guess it’s how your brain is organized. I always knew I was disorganized, but that was the “I’m the way I was made” type of joke.

He continued: ‘It helps make sense of a lot of things at school. But I’m about to learn about it.

“It was more of a discussion about ‘You probably have something,’ so it’s very different from saying ‘No, you do.'”

Johnny’s comments come just days after former Great British Bake Off co-host Sue Perkins revealed she had also been diagnosed with ADHD.

Sharing is supportive: Johnny's comments come just days after former Great British Bake Off co-host Sue Perkins revealed she has also been diagnosed with ADHD

Sharing is supportive: Johnny’s comments come just days after former Great British Bake Off co-host Sue Perkins revealed she has also been diagnosed with ADHD

Candid: Musician Tom Gray spoke about the effect his undiagnosed condition was having, writing on his page:

Candid: Musician Tom Gray spoke about the effect his undiagnosed condition was having, writing on his page: “I’m getting closer to an ADHD diagnosis.” It is highly recommended that you do this to help me, but it is more likely to help people who are in a relationship with me’

Sue broke the news on Twitter by responding to Gomez’s guitarist Tom Gray, who admitted he is getting close to such a diagnosis.

He tweeted: ‘I’m getting closer to an ADHD diagnosis. It is highly recommended that you do this to help me, but it is more likely to help people who are in a relationship with me.

‘I’ve never realized before that object permanence is such a big problem for me. Keeping in touch rarely occurs to me. I can only apologize. x (yes)’

Sue replied: ‘I have completely slipped. Once I had the diagnosis, it suddenly all made sense, to me and to those who love me. I wish you the best on the journey, Tom x (sic)’

WHAT IS ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition defined by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

It affects about five percent of children in the United States. About 3.6 percent of boys and 0.85 percent of girls suffer in the UK.

The symptoms usually appear at an early age and become more noticeable as the child grows older. These may also include:

  • constant restlessness
  • poor concentration
  • Excessive movement or talking
  • act without thinking
  • Little or no sense of danger.
  • careless mistakes
  • Forgot
  • Difficulty organizing tasks.
  • Inability to listen or carry out instructions.

Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of six and 12. Adults can also suffer, but there is less research on this.

The exact cause of ADHD is not clear, but it is believed to involve genetic mutations that affect the function and structure of a person’s brain.

Premature babies and those with epilepsy or brain damage are at higher risk.

ADHD is also linked to anxiety, depression, insomnia, Tourette’s syndrome, and epilepsy.

There is no cure.

Usually, a combination of medication and therapy is recommended to relieve symptoms and make everyday life easier.

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