Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools says not knowing she had ADHD ‘ruined’ life for 45 years

The Independent

Jools Oliver, Jamie Oliver's wife, has revealed she was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, stating that not knowing about her neurodivergence "ruined" her life for 45 years. She shared her experience during a podcast interview, explaining the emotional and social challenges she faced due to her conditions, and expressed fear about taking prescribed medication due to health anxiety. Her diagnosis came after realizing she shared behavioral traits with her children, who were diagnosed with autism.

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