Paris Hilton recently opened up about her “grueling” battle with ADHD.
The reality TV personality, 43, was candid about dealing with symptoms as a child before receiving a diagnosis and learning to accept them as an adult.
In a personal essay for teen fashionwhich was published on Saturday, also explained that her symptoms contributed to her parents sending her to a center for troubled teens.
She said her “constant need” for stimulation, combined with difficulties at a school that couldn’t accommodate her, led to her being sent to Provo Canyon School.
The DJ, who appeared in an edgy and stylish punk outfit in New York City last week, previously spoke at length about having suffered serious abuse at the facility.
Paris Hilton recently opened up about her “grueling” battle with ADHD. The reality TV personality, 43, was candid about dealing with symptoms as a child before receiving a diagnosis and learning to accept them as an adult; photographed on 9/11 in Elmont
“As a child, I was always told I was too energetic, too distracted, too talkative, too much everything,” she said of her childhood.
‘I wish someone had asked: “What’s really going on with her?” Instead, I spent years feeling misunderstood and punished for the way my brain worked. “It wasn’t until much later in life that I discovered what was really going on,” he said.
“At first, the diagnosis seemed like a label, something that pigeonholed me, that defined me by what I couldn’t do, by what made me different,” he continued.
“It’s something I used to keep hidden, worried about how it would be perceived,” she added.
‘Would people think I was too scattered, too unfocused, or incapable of success? But those challenges are only one side of the coin,” he said.
“The other side reveals something beautiful: creativity, passion, resilience, and a mind that thinks boldly and unexpectedly,” he continued.
Hilton said she has now learned to accept her differences and doesn’t see ADHD as a “limitation.”
Instead, the Simple Life alum said she sees it as her “superpower.”
“It’s my secret weapon in a world that often tells us to play it safe,” he explained.
“My brain doesn’t follow a straight line: it zigzags and explores unexplored territories, allowing me to break boundaries and stay ahead.”
The socialite also credited ADHD as “the reason I’ve been able to anticipate trends.”
“It has given me the creativity to build an empire, the drive to continue pushing boundaries, and the empathy to connect with people on a deeper level,” he added.
She also explained that her symptoms contributed to her parents sending her to a center for troubled teens. She said her “constant need” for stimulation, combined with struggles at a school that couldn’t accommodate her, led to her being sent to Provo Canyon School.
Hilton said she has now learned to accept her differences and doesn’t see ADHD as a “limitation.” Instead, the Simple Life alum said she sees it as her “superpower”; photographed on September 5 in New York City.
“It’s my secret weapon in a world that often tells us to play it safe,” he explained. The socialite also credited ADHD as “the reason I’ve been able to anticipate trends”; Pictured on May 1 in Burbank.
Despite the advantages, Hilton said ADHD can be not only “noisy” but also “overwhelming” and “exhausting”; Pictured on February 3 in Los Angeles.
The businesswoman said she can take advantage of ADHD symptoms and focus on her passions, which include her job and family.
“As my brain is nourished by novelties, bold ideas and innovation, I see the world full of possibilities and I have learned to harness that energy,” he wrote.
Despite the advantages, Hilton said ADHD can not only be “noisy,” but also “overwhelming” and “exhausting.”
“But let’s be real: ADHD can also be overwhelming and exhausting because my mind is constantly full of thoughts, ideas, and distractions,” she wrote.
“People often see the glamorous and successful side of me, but behind the scenes, there are days when the noise inside my head can be so loud that it’s hard to find clarity.”
He said he’s had to learn to give himself “grace,” he leans on his support system during tough times and wants to change the way society views ADHD.
“The stigma surrounding ADHD (and neurodivergence in general) needs to change,” he said. ‘We live in a world where we are often expected to fit into boxes, follow rules and do things like everyone else. But my ADHD has taught me that the most magical things happen when you let go of those expectations. We need to stop labeling neurodivergent individuals as “disordered” and start recognizing the unique gifts they bring.’
His personal essay comes about a month after he released his new album Infinite Icon, which even includes a song titled ADHD.
He said he had to learn to give himself “grace,” he leans on his support system during tough times and wants to change the way society views ADHD; Pictured on March 10 in Beverly Hills.
She released her album on September 6, nearly two decades after she made her self-titled debut in 2006. She said her song ADHD is a “celebration of my journey and a message to others that ADHD is something to be accepted, not hide”; Pictured on February 4 in Los Angeles.
He released his album on September 6, nearly two decades after he made his self-titled debut in 2006.
He said his song ADHD is a “celebration of my journey and a message to others that ADHD is something to be accepted, not hidden.”
Hilton explained: “I want people, especially young women, to know that being different is beautiful and that your ‘flaws’ can actually be your greatest assets. I’ve faced challenges, sure, but ADHD has given me inner strength and a confidence that nothing can take away from me,” he wrote.
“To anyone who feels like they are struggling with ADHD or any other challenge, I want you to know this: you are not alone and your diagnosis does not define you,” his essay concluded. “Accept your differences, because they are what make you unstoppable.”
