Sue Perkins reveals she has ADHD and admits “it all made sense” when she was diagnosed

Sue Perkins has revealed that she suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The former Great British Bake Off presenter, 53, made the revelations in a response to a Twitter post by Gomez guitarist Tom Gray, who admitted he was “sneaking” his own diagnosis of the disorder.

Sharing her own experience, Sue told Tom that after being diagnosed, “everything made sense” to her.

Health Update: Sue Perkins has announced that she suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Musician Tom had opened up about the impact of his undiagnosed condition, writing on his page: “Sneaking towards an ADHD diagnosis. It is highly recommended that you do this to help me, but more likely to help people who have a relationship with me.

“I never realized how problematic object permanence is for me. Staying in touch rarely, if ever, crosses my mind. I can only apologize. x’

To which Sue responded by sharing her own experience and telling him, “I’ve completely holed up. When I had the diagnosis, everything suddenly made sense – for me and those who love me. I wish you all the best on your journey, Tom x.’

News: The former Great British Bake Off host, 53, made the revelations in a response to a Twitter post from Gomez guitarist Tom Gray, who admitted he was “sneaking” his own diagnosis of the disorder

Opening up: Sue shared her own experience, telling Tom that after being diagnosed, “everything made sense” to her

Tom went on to thank Sue for her words, with his post drawing on other comments from followers who shared their own journeys with the disease.

ADHD is a mental disorder that affects behavior. People with this condition feel restless, may have trouble concentrating, and may act impulsively.

The exact cause is unknown, but the condition has been shown to run in families.

Most cases are diagnosed in children between the ages of three and seven, but sometimes it is diagnosed later in childhood.

Open: Musician Tom had opened up about the impact of his undiagnosed condition, writing on his page: ‘Sneaking up on an ADHD diagnosis. It is highly recommended that you do this to help me, but rather to help people who have a relationship with me.

Answer: ‘I’ve completely holed up. When I had the diagnosis, everything suddenly made sense – for me and those who love me. I wish you all the best on your journey, Tom x’

People with ADHD can also have additional problems, such as trouble sleeping and anxiety.

It comes after Sue revealed she was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in 2015.

The TV presenter didn’t realize she had the condition until she underwent a health screening as part of her show Supersizers.

And in 2021, Sue – who split from ex Anna Richardson that year – reflected on her diagnosis of a pituitary tumor, which may have affected her ability to have children.

Shock: It comes after Sue revealed she was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in 2015

Supersizers: The TV presenter didn’t realize she had the condition until she underwent a health screening as part of her show Supersizers. Pictured in 2015 with Giles Coren

Sue told The Mirror: “I don’t know if I would have had children later. But as soon as someone says you can’t have something, you want it more than anything.”

Sue regularly attends hospital exams to monitor the symptoms of her tumor.

“Sometimes it messes with my hormones. I now have various tests to make sure the side effects aren’t too bothersome.’

Fears: Sue – who split from ex Anna Richardson earlier this year – opened up about her pituitary tumor diagnosis in 2021, which may have affected her ability to have children (pictured with Anna in 2014)

The comedian told the newspaper: “I’ve been going through a very, very dark time since the tumor started making itself felt. ‘

A benign brain tumor is a mass of noncancerous cells that grows relatively slowly in the brain, according to the NHS.

Sue’s tumor is located on the pituitary gland in her brain, the gland responsible for releasing hormones into the bloodstream.