October 18th 2024.
Martine McCutcheon, a former star of EastEnders, recently spoke about her experience with ADHD on a podcast. She revealed that she was diagnosed with the condition last year and shared how she initially reacted to the news. Martine also discussed how the diagnosis has affected her life and choices.
In her Instagram post last year, Martine shared that she was living with ADHD. However, she didn't fully accept it until her mother reminded her that she had taken a thorough test and the results showed a high score. At first, Martine was in denial and thought the diagnosis was wrong. But her mother's words made her realize that she couldn't ignore the truth.
However, Martine wasn't ready to fully face her diagnosis at that time. She was dealing with the death of her brother and was overwhelmed with grief. Later, when she felt ready, she started reading more about ADHD. And as she learned more, she couldn't help but break down in tears. She realized that her life could have been different if she had known about her condition earlier. She regretted not making choices from a place of kindness and compassion towards herself.
In addition to ADHD, Martine has also been living with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease for over a decade. These conditions have caused her pain and exhaustion. She shared that her husband, Jack, has been a great support to her, especially during her husband's birthday last year when she was dealing with a particularly bad episode of CFS. This year, she was grateful to be able to celebrate his birthday and see her friends again.
Martine also opened up about how she manages her conditions and plans things last minute because of unpredictable symptoms. She surrounds herself with understanding friends and asks them to educate themselves about her conditions so that they can provide support. She also shared a tip for dealing with sensory overload.
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