Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has opened up about how being diagnosed with ADHD and autism completely changed his life for the better.
Sam, 32, is best known for his appearances on reality shows like Made in Chelsea and I'm A Celebrity, which he went on to win. He is also the proud co-host of hit podcast Staying Relevant, alongside his best friend Pete Wicks.
While fans have always loved Sam's outgoing nature, away from the spotlight, he has been going through a deeply personal journey related to that part of his personality.
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In 2023, just before his 30th birthday, Sam was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism. He has admitted this took “a massive weight off [his] shoulders”.
To commemorate ADHD Awareness Month with British charity ADHD UK, the star has spoken about how his diagnosis brought him relief after years of being misunderstood at school.
“When I was first diagnosed, I felt this massive weight off my shoulders. Hearing the diagnosis made me feel so much better about myself,” Sam said.
Sam is now an official ambassador for ADHD UK, and uses this platform to encourage others like him to embrace their differences.
He added: “I like to tell kids it's a superpower because I genuinely believe it can be. If you can channel your ADHD into doing something you love — whether that's a subject, industry or a hobby — it can be incredible.
“Having said that, I think the struggles people have are very real and it's about trying to balance that conversation with not feeling ashamed.”
Sam's journey to diagnosis was featured in Channel 4 documentary Is This ADHD? in 2023, which helped spark nationwide conversations about the condition.
His time on I'm A Celeb also had a similar effect. He has now revealed: “When I came out of the jungle, the biggest surprise I got was the community that surrounds neurodiversity.
“The number of parents who came up to me saying their child had been ashamed of having ADHD, but after watching that part on I'm A Celebrity, their perspective completely changed.”
Sam added: “If I could do that just once — make one child feel better about who they are — that's enough for me. I've never felt a community like that before.”
As part of his ambassador work, Sam recently visited Oaks Park Secondary School to talk to students about ADHD, and encourage those of them who are diagnosed to see the positives in their condition.
He told pupils: “To my younger self I’d say: you’re not feeling this way alone. There are so many other people feeling exactly the same way — and you’re in it together.”
Sam has recently spoken about whether or not he would ever follow in the footsteps of his pal Pete Wicks by taking on the challenge of being featured on Strictly Come Dancing.
In a chat with The Mirror, he admitted: “I don't know. I've never been a talent guy. I don't really have a talent. That was the reason I'm A Celebrity was so good for me, I didn't have to do anything. I just had to go and make friends.”
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