Vicky Pattison Opens Up About ADHD Diagnosis
Reality TV star Vicky Pattison, best known for her role on Geordie Shore and winning I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here in 2015, has revealed she is undergoing testing for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The 38-year-old, who also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing last year, shared the news with her followers, stating that her close friends and family were not surprised by the revelation.
“We’re going through the diagnosing process there. Nobody’s f***ing shocked,” Pattison said, according to reports.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by symptoms such as distractibility, forgetfulness, impulsivity, and often high energy levels. Pattison has been open about her health struggles in the past, including her battle with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a hormone-based condition that causes severe physical and emotional symptoms.
Previous Health Struggles and Family Plans
Pattison has previously spoken about the challenges of living with PMDD, saying, “Some days I can't get out of bed. PMDD... I'm very sensitive to changes in hormones, that's what it is. My body just really reacts to that badly.” She has also expressed concerns about how her conditions might affect her ability to be a mother. Married to Ercan Ramadan, Pattison has shared her desire to have children but worries about the impact of PMDD on her parenting.
“I’m on the floor in that week before my period. The happiness leaves my body. The thought of happiness, the hormones, everything. I feel lost,” she said. “All I want is to be able to give them structure and balance and consistent love and calm. And I am not that person for a lot of the month. I feel like I’ve got so much love to give. But yeah, I do still worry.”
Pattison noted that managing PMDD is already challenging, as the “fog” lasts up to two weeks before her period, effectively half her life. She navigates this by requesting no live TV appearances, rescheduling important meetings, and relying on her husband and sister for support. The prospect of becoming a mother with PMDD is daunting, as she wonders how she can prioritize a child when she struggles to care for herself during those times.
