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Busy Philipps opens up about receiving ADHD diagnosis later in life

Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.

Busy Philipps opens up about receiving ADHD diagnosis later in life

TL;DR

  • Actress Busy Philipps, 45, revealed her late ADHD diagnosis.
  • She noticed shared symptoms with her daughter during the child's evaluation.
  • Research indicates women are more prone to later-life ADHD diagnoses than men.