Millie Mackintosh has revealed she believes one of her two daughters may have ADHD. The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, who was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago, shared her parenting challenges on Instagram.
Mackintosh, who has two daughters with husband Hugo Taylor, wrote: 'Parenting with ADHD has its challenges, especially as I suspect one of my girls might have it too. The massive meltdowns and trying not to react when I’m triggered is a daily challenge!'
She noted that school structure helps her daughter 'massively', adding: 'Routine helps massively, term time feels calmer, while weekends and school holidays are a bit trickier without that structure.'
Discussing her own diagnosis, Mackintosh said it 'changed so much' for her, helping her understand past struggles. She sometimes uses ADHD medication but finds it can increase anxiety. She also highlighted lifestyle changes that help: 'good quality sleep, setting strong boundaries, not drinking alcohol, exercising daily, avoiding processed food and sugar'.
Since January, she has followed a 'whole food, protein focussed, low carb/keto diet' which has made her 'feel so much better'. Mackintosh, who quit drinking three years ago, also reflected on how ADHD was historically seen as affecting mostly boys, explaining why many women are diagnosed later in life.
