Annie Lennox, 70, has revealed she is managing her ADHD without taking medication. The singer, who was only recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, said her decision is a personal one and not a recommendation for others. She told Saga magazine: “I’ve chosen not to take medication, but I have to stress that it’s my own personal decision and not a directive for anyone else. Everyone has to approach these things in their own way.”
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Reflecting on her childhood, Lennox noted that early signs of ADHD were apparent long before her diagnosis. “When I was a kid, I was constantly being told off for daydreaming as if it was a crime. I’m drawn towards anything shiny, sparkly and colourful – even talking about colour makes me feel excited,” she explained. She also described how taking the test and learning about her condition helped her understand herself better.
The Sweet Dreams hitmaker stressed that her current priority is maintaining good health. “My number one goal is to stay healthy so that I can continue to make a contribution to the world. I’m not fond of exercise, but do it twice a week because I have to. If I could, I would just lie in bed with boxes of chocolates, but I know that isn’t really an option,” Lennox said.
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Offering advice for other women, she encouraged them to overcome fear and take bold steps. “Don’t let fear hold you back – whether that’s fear of flying, fear of loss, fear of the future, fear of leaving a bad marriage, fear of public speaking or whatever it is. You have to face things, have faith in what you’re doing and just go for it,” she said.
