Jamie Oliver's wife Jools reveals autism and ADHD diagnoses

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Jools Oliver, 51, has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD, conditions she says have affected her for decades.

Jools Oliver, 51, has revealed she was diagnosed with ADHD approximately four years ago. Her autism diagnosis came later, prompted by her discovery that some of her five children had also been diagnosed with autism, leading her to recognise similar traits in herself.

Speaking on the Lessons From Our Mothers podcast, Jools described living with these conditions as 'quite draining' and 'tiring'. She said ADHD has 'ruined, so far, 45 years of my life thinking it's something else' and stressed it is 'no superpower'. She has been prescribed medication for ADHD but said she is too frightened to take it because of health anxiety.

Her husband Jamie Oliver disclosed last year that neurodivergence runs in his family, with various diagnoses including dyslexia, ADHD and autism spectrum disorder among family members. This is the first time Jools has publicly confirmed her own specific diagnoses.

How it is being reported

• Jamie Oliver's wife Jools shares health diagnosis after condition 'ruined 45 years of my life'Jools revealed that she was diagnosed four years ago after a number of diagnoses among her childrenEvening Standard · 26 Oct, 12:32
• Jamie Oliver's wife Jools reveals she's been diagnosed with autism and ADHD as she opens up about her decision to 'come out' after it 'ruined 45 years of her life'The mother-of-five, 51, has revealed she has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD, describing how she 'came out' to friends about her condition.Daily Mail · 26 Oct, 10:12

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