Paris Hilton Reveals ADHD Diagnosis, Says ‘It’s Her Superpower’

Paris Hilton recently opened up about her ADHD diagnosis in a personal essay for Teen Vogue. The 43-year-old opened up about how her ADHD affected her as a teenager and how the subsequent diagnosis helped her understand herself better.

Hilton explained that growing up she was often told she was “too energetic, too distracted, too talkative,” which eventually led her parents to send her to Provo Canyon School, a place for troubled teens.

“I wish someone had asked, ‘What’s really wrong with her?’ Instead, for years I felt misunderstood and punished for the way my brain worked. It wasn’t until much later in life that I discovered what really happened,” Hilton said.

Hilton said at first she felt like the diagnosis was just a label that negatively highlighted her differences. “I used to keep it hidden for fear of how it would be perceived. Would people think I was too scattered, too unfocused, or incapable of success? But these challenges are only one side of the coin. “The other side reveals something beautiful: creativity, passion, resilience and a mind that thinks boldly and unexpectedly,” she admitted.

But over time, she realized that ADHD helped her in many ways. “It’s a superpower,” she said, explaining that her ADHD makes her creative, passionate and able to think in unique ways.

Hilton credits her ADHD with helping her stay ahead of trends and build her career. She said it gives her the drive to push boundaries and the empathy to connect deeply with people.

However, Hilton also acknowledged that ADHD can be challenging. She described that her head is often full of thoughts, which sometimes makes it difficult for her to concentrate. But over the years she has learned to be patient and find people to support her.

She also hopes to change the way people view ADHD and other neurodivergent disorders. “We need to stop labeling people with ADHD as sick and start recognizing their special talents,” she wrote.

Hilton recently released a music album called Infinite Icon, which includes a song titled “ADHD.” The song is a tribute to her journey and a message to others that ADHD should be embraced, not hidden.

Hilton ended her essay by encouraging others struggling with ADHD to embrace their differences. “You are not alone and you are not defined by your diagnosis. Embrace your differences because they make you unstoppable,” she concluded.