Archive for Famous People with ADD ADHD
ADHD Superpowers?
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As an ADHD expert, and a proponent of a strength based model of ADHD, I do look for the strengths and the positive side of ADD/ADHD (as I wrote in my book: Attention Difference Disorder). I don’t know if I would say that people with ADD/ADHD have super powers.
Adam Levine Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsAnother celebrity has come forward to share about his ADHD. Adam Levine – the singer from Maroon 5, and mentor on the TV show “The Voice” is helping to raise awareness about young adult and adult ADHD. He’s participating in a national education campaign called: Own It.
Rory Bremner Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsRory Bremner, the British comedian and TV personality, has shared that he has ADHD.
He started to consider it after finding out that one of his young relatives had the condition. This is often how many adults come to learn that they have ADHD.
Lindsay Lohan: ADHD?
Posted by: | CommentsA recent article online reported that Lindsay Lohan has been given the right to take Adderall and Ambien. She is currently struggling with substance abuse and dependence, and apparently she has to go for regular drug screening. Court documents show that Lindsay has been prescribed Adderall – presumably for ADHD.
Gossip Lead Singer Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsThe lead singer of the Rock Band: Gossip has revealed that she was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
Beth Ditto explained that when she was finally diagnosed with ADHD, it helped to explain many of the struggles she’s had in her life.
You can read more about it here.
Celebrities With ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI am always so appreciative when people step forward to share their stories and become advocates for ADD and ADHD.
In this article/slideshow, 7 celebrities share that they have ADD/ADHD.
Poker and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsRecently, famous poker player Mike Matusow revealed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD. He also deals with addiction and Bipolar disorder.
Matusow has revealed his story in his biography, called: Mike Matusow: Check-Raising the Devil
Nascar and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsNascar driver Jeremy Mayfield has shared that he has ADHD, and takes the medication Adderall for it.
This disclosure has come in a ’roundabout’ way. This relates to the reports that Mr. Mayfield was suspended from driving due to finding amphetamines in his urine during a random urine drug screen. Mr. Mayfield has explained that he takes Adderall medication for ADHD, as well as Claritin D. This issue is before the courts. You can read the news updates here.
Seth Godin Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsSeth Godin is a modern marketing guru – in fact, he has his own action figure. As the author of many best selling marketing books including: Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
Green Day Have ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsGreen Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong was interviewed recently about the best-selling band’s new and upcoming album. In discussing the timing and arrangements, he reported to AP, “That is a painstaking process, let me tell you! For a bunch of guys that are ADHD [Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder], it’s hard to have patience!”
