Vicky Pattison has revealed she sought a diagnosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) before starting her journey to become a mother. The television personality, 38, said she feared being in her late thirties and trying for a baby could be a ‘catalyst’ for her and worried how she would manage unmedicated.Vicky announced in June earlier this year she had been diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental condition. ADHD is characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that start in childhood and often continue into adulthood. In a new interview with Women’s Health, Vicky said: ‘It’s not important for me to have the label – I know myself. ‘But I’m aware there’s been a lot of studies and personal experiences being shared about women rawdogging things such as autism and ADHD until they’re in their forties, and then they unravel. Vicky Pattison has revealed she sought a diagnosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) before starting her journey to become a mother Vicky showed off her toned figure in the accompanying cover shoot and said her fitness regime has been transformed, with the goal of being the healthiest she’s been ‘I’m in my late thirties and about to embark on a journey to motherhood. I fear those will both be catalysts for me not being able to manage my ADHD any more in an unmedicated way.’Vicky showed off her toned figure in the accompanying cover shoot and said her fitness regime has been transformed, with the goal of being the healthiest she’s been as she tries for a baby. The star has been open with her fans about her fertility journey, and has been candidly documenting the process of freezing her eggs, which she started when she was 35.She said she wanted to take control of her fertility, and had the treatment which resulted in three embryos being frozen.On her show, Vicky Pattison: Maybe, Baby? confirmed that she and her husband Ercan Ramadan would ‘love to be parents’.She said of what ultimately made her come to that decision: ‘What I realised slowly is that it’s a huge sacrifice and a huge commitment. ‘But it’s also one that’s worth doing if you think you want to be a mum. That [feeling] just grew, and it got to the point where I was making the show and some days I’d wake up crying, because I didn’t have a baby. That’s how I knew this is the route I want to take.’I hope with all my heart that our journey [to parenthood] is a straightforward one – but if it’s not, we have a backup plan. I’ve always said Ercan was the best decision I ever made. The television personality, 38, said she feared being in her late thirties and trying for a baby could be a ‘catalyst’ for her and worried how she would manage unmedicated Vicky looked tanned and toned as she posed for the magazine in sportswear Vicky pictured with husband Ercan earlier this year As well as starring in the November issue, Vicky has also been announced as the new co-host of Women’s Health UK’s Just As Well podcastWHAT IS ADHD?Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition defined by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.It affects around five per cent of children in the US. Some 3.6 per cent of boys and 0.85 per cent of girls suffer in the UK. Symptoms typically appear at an early age and become more noticeable as a child grows. These can also include:Constant fidgeting Poor concentrationExcessive movement or talkingActing without thinkingInability to deal with stress Little or no sense of danger Careless mistakesMood swingsForgetfulness Difficulty organising tasksContinually starting new tasks before finishing old onesInability to listen or carry out instructions Most cases are diagnosed between six and 12 years old. Adults can also suffer, but there is less research into this.ADHD’s exact cause is unclear but is thought to involve genetic mutations that affect a person’s brain function and structure.Premature babies and those with epilepsy or brain damage are more at risk. ADHD is also linked to anxiety, depression, insomnia, Tourette’s and epilepsy. There is no cure. A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make day-to-day life easier. Source: NHS Choices <!- – ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/us/tvshowbiz/none/article/other/mpu_factbox.html?id=mpu_factbox_1 – ->
‘But the next best decision was to freeze my eggs. I look forward to the day when it’s more affordable and readily available to all women.’ Vicky added: ‘But we can’t recommend it enough to anyone who’s found happiness later in life, who hasn’t found the man of their dreams, who has a question mark over it, if you’re in a position to.’As well as starring in the November issue, Vicky has also been announced as the new co-host of Women’s Health UK’s Just As Well podcast.The TV star will join Women’s Health’s Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson on the podcast which will see them explore a plethora of topics covering women’s physical and mental health.