Paris Hilton opens up about her ADHD diagnosis, calls it her ‘Superpower’

Paris Hilton has opened up about her journey with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), revealing how she has learned to embrace the condition as a key source of her creativity and drive. In an essay for Teen Vogue, the 43-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur reflected on how her ADHD diagnosis initially felt limiting, but has since become what she describes as her “superpower.”

Paris Hilton on ADHD diagnosis

“Growing up, I was always told that I was too energetic, too distracted, too talkative — just too everything,” Hilton shared in her op-ed, recounting her struggles with ADHD symptoms throughout her childhood. Despite these challenges, it wasn’t until later in life that Hilton received a formal diagnosis, which brought both relief and apprehension.

She wrote that at initial stages, being diagnosed with ADHD felt like a label, defining her by something she could not do.Hilton expressed fears of being judged or misunderstood, worried that others might see her as “too scattered, too unfocused, or incapable of success.”

Paris Hilton on turning ADHD as superpower

However, Hilton explained that over time, her perspective on ADHD evolved. She now sees it as a source of strength.She added that there is always two sides of a coin, if one side is challenging then the other side is always beautiful. She mentioned that ADHD is not a limitation for her, rather a superpower. 

One of the key aspects of Hilton’s ADHD, she explained, is her ability to hyper-focus on projects that she’s passionate about. “When I’m interested in something, I can lose myself in it completely, going deeper than most people might,” she wrote. Hilton credits this hyper-focus for much of her success, allowing her to obsess over every detail and throw herself into projects for hours at a time.

Hilton’s candid reflection on ADHD shines a light on how those with the condition can harness its unique attributes to achieve success. As she continues to embrace her ADHD, Hilton hopes her story will inspire others to view their own diagnoses not as limitations, but as a source of power.