Tuesday 17 May 2022 03:16 AM Married At First Sight's Clare Verrall is latest star diagnosed with ADHD trends now

Former Married At First Sight star Clare Verrall is the latest celebrity to go public with their ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) diagnosis.

The 38-year-old said on Monday her life finally 'makes sense' after discovering she has the common neurodevelopmental disorder.

'So, I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD,' she told her 100,000 Instagram followers. 'Now my life makes sense!'

'My life makes sense': Former Married At First Sight star Clare Verrall (pictured) is the latest celebrity to go public with their ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) diagnosis

'I legitimately thought ADHD was for troublesome primary school boys. But nope, it's me to a tee,' she added.

Clare is known for being open about her health issues, from her weight struggles to her mental health.

She suffered from PTSD after being attacked while walking her dog in 2015, and then it was re-triggered when she appeared on the second season of MAFS in 2016.

Clare's diagnosis comes after radio personality Em Rusciano and Bachelor star Abbie Chatfield were both diagnosed with ADHD.

ABOUT ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition defined by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Symptoms typically appear at an early age and become more noticeable as a child grows. These can also include:

Constant fidgeting Poor concentration Excessive movement or talking Acting without thinking Little or no sense of danger Careless mistakes Forgetfulness Difficulty organising tasks Inability to listen or carry out instructions

Most cases are diagnosed between six and 12 years old. Adults can also suffer, but there is less research into this.

ADHD's exact cause is unclear but is thought to involve genetic mutations that affect a person's brain function and structure.

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

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

There is no cure.

A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make day-to-day life easier.

Source: NHS Choices

Battles: Clare suffered from PTSD after being attacked while walking her dog in 2015, and then it was re-triggered when appeared

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