Paris Hilton is opening up in a new personal essay for 'Teen Vogue' about how her ADHD symptoms as a child led to her getting sent to a troubled teen facility. She also described the disorder as her 'secret weapon in a world that often tells us to play it safe.
In a new personal essay for 'Teen Vogue,' Hilton wrote about how her ADHD symptoms as a child led to her getting sent to a troubled teen facilityCharlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024, and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger.
"Because my brain thrives on newness, on bold ideas and on innovation, I see the world as full of possibilities, and I’ve learned to embrace that energy," she wrote in the essay. Giving herself "grace" and finding people who can act as a part of her support system were some of the most important ways Hilton learned to support herself through her ADHD diagnosis — but she's still advocating for change in the way our culture views ADHD.
"I want people, especially young women, to know that being different is beautiful, and your “flaws” can actually be your greatest assets. I’ve faced challenges, sure, but ADHD has given me an inner strength and confidence that nothing can take away," Hilton wrote, sharing about her advocacy work through her nonprofit
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