PATRICIA KIHORO OPENS UP ABOUT ADHD DIAGNOSIS

Singer and actress Patricia Kihoro recently shared her personal journey of being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Kihoro shed light on the challenges and misconceptions associated with the condition. Kihoro’s journey to her diagnosis began with years of struggling to focus, prompting her to seek professional help. “I went to this psychiatrist and got an assessment done and got diagnosed with ADHD. I had suspected over the years that I had ADHD because I struggled to focus,” Kihoro shared. “The first thing I felt after the diagnosis was relief, then grief then I started feeling anger.”

Kihoro disclosed that ADHD is commonly misunderstood, often reduced to stereotypes about hyperactivity and inattentiveness. “ADHD is not about being hyperactive and not being able to focus. There is so much more that comes with it—dysregulation of attention and emotions, executive dysfunction,” she explained.

The actress also brought attention to the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD. “A lot of girls with ADHD grow up to be women with ADHD, and a lot of times they are tired, exhausted, and have burn outs. They also feel like there is something wrong with them. I grew up feeling there was something wrong with me,” Kihoro revealed.