10. Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton is a model, actress, reality-television star, singer, and producer. Or at least, she tries to be. She is also one of the celebrities on our list who has ADHD. She spoke out on Larry King’s show about her struggles with the attention disorder and said that she was just a child when she was diagnosed. She ended up taking one of the most commonly-prescribed medications for her ADHD, Adderall. This medicine is a psychostimulant and can also treat those suffering from narcolepsy. It helps people focus on tasks and improves cognitive concentration. The drug increases two neurotransmitters in the brain: norepinephrine and dopamine.
9. Christopher Knight
We know Christopher Knight as Peter Brady from the super-popular and super-70s show The Brady Bunch. He was the middle son, and we did not really notice any ADHD symptoms in his acting, especially since he had Bobby Brady as a little brother! As an adult, Christopher Knight became a spokesperson for ads that raised awareness for ADHD. He cites his struggles as including the difficulty to speak slowly and focus on certain tasks. He actually did not know that he had ADHD until he saw a professional for help with treating his depression after his brother’s passing. Now an ad sponsored by the National Consumers League uses Knight to spread its message.
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