Martha Plimpton is “not ashamed” of her ADHD.
Martha Plimpton is ‘not ashamed’ of her ADHD
The 54-year-old actress received her diagnosis of the condition in her early 50s and has now said getting it was a “huge relief” instead of a worry as it helped explain her behaviour.
Appearing at the premiere of Task in New York City while wearing a necklace that read ‘ADHD’, she told Page Six: “I’m actually a late diagnosis ADHD, like millions of others.
“It was actually a huge relief to be diagnosed. So many little things fell into place and made sense that hadn’t made sense before.
“I’m not ashamed and (I’m) finally free. I’m glad to be sharing my ADHD-ness with the world.”
According to the US National Institute of Mental Health, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is defined as a developmental condition with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
It is described as “chronic and debilitating” and one that can affect many aspects of daily life.
Martha is returning to television in Task, in which she plays an FBI supervisor alongside Mark Ruffalo, 57. Speaking about her role, she said: “She’s a special agent in charge, and she’s a woman, so she’s worked really hard to get where she is.
“So that means she’s had to deal with some bulls***.
“She’s a woman who I think knows how to cut through the c*** and take care of business.”
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