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Paris Hilton says her ADHD is her “superpower” — and experts say it has some surprising benefits.
The multi-talented star has spoken about her diagnosis many times in interviews and even song lyrics, but recently told Healthline that having ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, helps her “see things from perspectives that other people can’t help it.”
“ADHD gives me creativity, resilience and the ability to think outside the box — qualities I consider my greatest strengths,” she said, crediting the diagnosis for being the driving force behind much of her “success.”
She added: “ADHD is my superpower and I don’t believe it limits your potential; it opens up new possibilities.”
Hilton, 43, said she wants to dispel myths and misconceptions about ADHD, such as the belief that people who have it are “distracted or unable to focus,” which she says are false.
“ADHD is not about being lazy or unmotivated; in fact, we can be incredibly driven and productive when something interests us,” she said.
“People often don’t realize how much effort it takes to manage the noise and constant mental energy that comes with ADHD. It’s exhausting at times, but it doesn’t mean we’re any less capable.”
In fact, having ADHD can be beneficial, according to Healthline. Disorder often makes people more energetic, spontaneous, hyperfocused and creative.
They often have “endless amounts of energy” that they can “channel into success” and are “the life of the party” and “more open and willing to try new things”.
People with ADHD are also more likely to have “a different perspective on life” that can make them “inventive thinkers,” and they can become so task-focused that they have the ability to “work at it until completion without breaking concentration”.
Past research has also shown that, when presented with a reward or competition, people with ADHD performed better than those without the disorder.
To manage her to-do list, Hilton said she “breaks tasks down into smaller, manageable steps so I don’t feel like I’m tackling everything at once.” She also prioritizes her self-care routine and says that “turning everything to audio” helps her focus without feeling overwhelmed.
“Surrounding myself with a support team that understands how I work has also been a huge help,” she continued. “I really believe it’s just as important for the individual living with ADHD and the people around them to educate themselves.”
The reason she’s sharing her story of living with ADHD is to end the “stigma” surrounding the diagnosis, saying she’s “come to understand how important it is for people to know they’re not alone.”
“To change the narrative — not just for myself, but for anyone who’s ever felt like their differences were a disadvantage,” she said, referring to a song about her disorder on her new album.
“‘ADHD’ is my way of saying that it’s okay to be different, and in fact, it’s those differences that can make you unstoppable.”
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