Alia Bhatt Opens Up About Living With ADHD: Learn More About This Condition

Alia Bhatt’s recent revelation about her Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has sparked conversations about the condition. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can develop in childhood and progress through adulthood. It is generally marked by forgetfulness and narrow focus. By sharing her experiences, the actress has helped break down stereotypes and stigma surrounding ADHD, encouraging others to embrace their unique qualities. The actress recently opened up about her condition during an interview.

Talking about her childhood, Alia Bhatt said, “I used to get zoned out from a young age. I used to get zoned out in the classroom or during conversations. Recently, I did a psychological test and found out that I am high on the ADHD spectrum. I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” as quoted by The Lallantop.

The actress also stated that she is most ‘present’ in two instances, when she is in front of the camera and when she is with her baby Raha.

“Then I understood why I am at peace in front of the camera. I am most present in that moment. Whenever I am in front of the camera, I am present as the character I am playing. And now, after Raha, when I am with her, I am most present. These are the two moments in my life where I am more peaceful”, added Alia Bhatt.

Let us understand more about this condition.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by forgetfulness, impulsivity, or hyperfocus. It’s most often diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, significantly impacting a person’s life. However, with proper diagnosis and treatment, individuals with ADHD can thrive and lead healthy lives with successful careers.

Speaking on the same, therapist Lalitaa Suglani shared an Instagram post mentioning and explaining the symptoms of ADHD and its underlying reasons.

Key Symptoms of ADHD:

1. InattentionADHD involves deficits in the brain’s working memory and short-term memory affecting the ability to retain information. This leads to difficulty paying attention, being easily distracted, forgetful, and disorganised. For example, walking into a room and forgetting what you came in for or leaving your things behind.
2. Time ManagementUnder active-dopamine dysregulation, people underestimate task durations that need to be done. This impacts tasks spending a lot of time procrastinating and then rushing through the rest of the day’s work.
3. ProcrastinationThe condition affects executive functions, impacting the urgency of the work at hand. Those suffering from this disorder keep on pushing the work away and procrastinating, like paying bills until the last minute.
4. HyperfocusIt refers to the practice of putting intense focus on an activity and spending hours on a hobby and losing track of time. In this disorder, people face difficulty focussing attention on the matter at hand because of challenges in regulating neurotransmitters, especially dopamine.
5. Rejection SensitivityIn this disorder, neurobiological factors and neurotransmitter imbalances can amplify emotional reactions to perceived rejection. This can lead to overanalysing interactions, anticipating negative judgments, stress and anxiety, seeking constant assurance, and heightened emotional response.