Robbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis alongside ADHD
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Robbie Williams has said he has been diagnosed with autism, alongside his previously disclosed ADHD, during a Q&A session in London. He said the diagnosis helped him make sense of aspects of his behaviour and concentration, while describing creative work as a way to redirect anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
Williams has previously discussed anxiety, depression and what he calls “inside Tourette’s”, referring to intrusive thoughts. The former Take That singer released his album ‘Britpop’ in January, which reportedly gave him the record for the most UK Number One albums, and has announced major outdoor UK and Ireland shows for next summer.
- Williams says he has been diagnosed with autism alongside ADHD.
- He linked creativity with managing anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
- He has new UK and Ireland outdoor shows planned.
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Robbie Williams is a British singer and entertainer who first became famous in the 1990s as a member of the pop group Take That. He later had a long solo career, with hits including Angels and Rock DJ, and has remained a prominent figure in British popular culture.
Autism is a lifelong condition that can affect how people communicate, process information and experience social situations, though it varies widely between individuals. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can affect attention, impulsiveness and activity levels; some people are diagnosed with both conditions.
Williams has previously spoken about mental health, including anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts. Public discussions by well-known people about diagnoses can draw attention to how autism and ADHD may present in adulthood, including in people whose conditions were not identified earlier in life.
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Originally published by NME as “Robbie Williams shares autism diagnosis”.