X Factor star says new diagnosis feels like a 'weight has been lifted'

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The performer told the ECHO : "If I felt sad, I was suicidal. If I felt amazing, I felt like I'd won the lottery. There was no balance in between. " READ MORE: Mum pushing pram in the rain overwhelmed when man approaches her He added: "I read somewhere, somebody quoted as saying, 'my reds burn fiery red, but when I'm blue, it's the darkest, deepest blue you can ever imagine'. "And that's how I've always felt.

Like, each end of the scale was always 100%. "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is lifelong condition in around 2% of adults that affects behaviour and how the brain processes information.

It can include inconsistent attention, hyperactivity, difficulty controlling impulsive behaviour, and a need for constant stimulation.