Millie Mackintosh Opens Up About ADHD, Dyspraxia, and Sobggles
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[Image: Millie Mackintosh posing in a sunhat during her Turkey getaway. Caption: Millie shared candid insights about her health struggles while on a family trip.]

Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh, 35, bravely detailed her journey with ADHD and Dyspraxia in a heartfelt Instagram post. Diagnosed in 2024, the mother of two revealed how these conditions impact her daily life, including memory loss, hand-eye coordination challenges, and depression.

Understanding Her Diagnoses
Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) affects movement and coordination, while ADHD involves inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Millie wrote, “I am Dyspraxic and struggle with hand-eye coordination, memory, and often walk into things.” She also shared childhood memories, like playing drums at 11, to highlight her perseverance despite bullying and a teen depression diagnosis.

[Image: Millie smiling with her daughters. Caption: Millie shares Sienna, 3, and Aurelia, 2, with husband Hugo Taylor.]

Coping Strategies and Sobriety
Millie credits a ketogenic diet and strength training for managing ADHD symptoms. “I hated exercise as a teen but discovered strength training in my 20s,” she wrote. Notably, she’s been alcohol-free for nearly three years, calling it a “transformative decision.” Last year, she resumed anxiety medication after panic attacks left her in “constant fear,” with husband Hugo Taylor, 38, noting he “has the old Millie back.”

Revelations About Sexuality
In a recent podcast interview, Millie disclosed past struggles with her sexuality, fueled by alcohol. “As a teen, I’d kiss women when drinking but couldn’t express those feelings sober,” she told Caggie Dunlop on Saturn Returns. Bullying at an all-girls school led to intimacy issues, which therapy helped unravel. “I’ve explored my attraction to women… Hugo has been incredibly supportive,” she added.

[Image: Millie and Hugo Taylor at an event. Caption: Hugo has supported Millie through her mental health journey.]

Advocacy and Moving Forward
Millie’s openness aims to destigmatize neurodiversity and mental health. By sharing her story—from Dyspraxia challenges to sobriety—she hopes to inspire others. “Being diagnosed helped my mental health immensely,” she emphasized.

[Image: Book cover of Bad Drunk. Caption: Millie’s memoir details her battle with alcohol.]

What Are Dyspraxia and ADHD?

• Dyspraxia: Affects coordination, not intelligence. Tasks like balance or driving may be challenging (Source: NHS).
• ADHD: Involves inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Managed through therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.

Millie’s journey underscores resilience, showing how self-awareness and support can transform lives.

For help with alcohol addiction, contact Alcohol Anonymous: 0800 917 7650.

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