Millie Mackintosh reveals she believes her daughter is also suffering from ADHD in candid post as she marks one year since her own diagnosis: ‘So much has changed’

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Millie Mackintosh thinks one of her daughters may also have ADHD, just over a year after she herself was diagnosed with the condition.

The 35-year-old former Made In Chelsea star, who has two daughters – four-year-old Sienna and three-year-old Aurelia – with her husband and former co-star Hugo Taylor, shared that one of her daughters is experiencing frequent and intense tantrums, which she finds difficult to manage every day. She didn’t specify which daughter was going through this.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that affects behavior. People with ADHD often have trouble paying attention, may be very active, and can act without thinking things through.

Millie recently posted childhood photos on Instagram, reflecting on how much her life has changed since receiving her diagnosis. She shared that she’s gained a better understanding of herself, after years of feeling like she didn’t quite fit in.

She wrote about receiving an ADHD diagnosis a year ago, explaining that it’s been incredibly impactful. It finally helped her understand long-held feelings of being different, the challenges she faced in school and with friends, and why she turned to alcohol – and how all of this had affected her life.

People sometimes wonder why I sought this information as an adult, but understanding my brain has been incredibly freeing. It’s allowed me to be more compassionate towards myself and let go of past mistakes.

Millie explained that she occasionally uses ADHD medication to help her concentrate when she has a lot of work to do. She feels lucky to have this option, as she knows it’s not available to everyone. She typically only takes it a couple of times a week on particularly productive days, but sometimes experiences fatigue and increased anxiety the following day.

I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression for most of my life. While I was in school, I was diagnosed with dyspraxia and received extra time on tests, but my ADHD went unnoticed. At the time, ADHD was thought to primarily affect boys, which is likely why many women are only being diagnosed with it later in life.

She continued, explaining that over the past year she’s discovered many people she knows are neurodivergent. This realization helped her understand why she immediately connects with some people but not others.

Parenting is tough, and it’s even more challenging when you have ADHD yourself, especially when you think your child might too. We have big emotional outbursts, and I really struggle to stay calm when I’m triggered. Having a daily routine is a lifesaver – things feel much more manageable during the school term, but weekends and holidays are harder without that structure.

Millie shared that prioritizing good sleep, setting firm boundaries, staying sober, exercising regularly, and avoiding processed foods and sugar have had the biggest positive impact on her well-being. She’s been following a whole-food, protein-rich, low-carb/keto diet since January, and it’s significantly improved how she feels.

Honestly, I’m still on a huge learning journey, and it’s been amazing. It was actually Mel Robbins who first suggested I get tested, and I’m so grateful she did!

Following Millie’s 2024 disclosure of her ADHD diagnosis, she explained that it causes her memory problems, difficulties with hand-eye coordination, and depression.

Dyspraxia, sometimes called developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a relatively common condition that impacts a person’s ability to move and coordinate their body.

I have dyspraxia, which makes it hard for me to coordinate my movements, remember things, and sometimes I bump into things.

‘I used to play the drums and have an electric blue drum kit aged 11’.

Growing up, I experienced bullying and was diagnosed with depression at age 16. I’ve also struggled with claustrophobia and a fear of the dark since childhood.

As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, I can tell you it’s been a real journey of self-discovery. Honestly, getting that diagnosis was incredibly helpful for my mental wellbeing. I’m still learning about it every day, but understanding what was going on has made a huge difference.

I started following a keto diet at the beginning of the year to try and improve my ADHD and overall brain health.

I used to dislike exercise when I was younger because I felt clumsy, but I found strength training in my twenties and have been enjoying it ever since.

I’ve been sober for almost three years, and it’s completely changed my life for the better – it’s the best choice I’ve ever made.

Millie resumed taking anxiety medication last year because she was experiencing frequent panic attacks and felt constantly fearful.

The reality star first publicly discussed her anxiety in 2018, and it became particularly difficult while she was pregnant with her first child.

She shared that she’d resumed taking medication six months ago, and her husband, Hugo, said it feels like he’s gotten to know the old Millie again.

Millie lived with significant anxiety and depression for years, but she only started taking medication in 2022. She stopped taking it after about six months.

Millie shared that she was privately questioning her sexuality while also dealing with alcohol addiction.

The TV star has previously discussed her issues with alcohol and achieved sobriety in 2022. She recently published a book detailing her experiences, called ‘Bad Drunk’.

Millie recently shared on Caggie Dunlop’s Saturn Returns podcast that she found it difficult to express her attraction to women as a teenager. She admitted she only felt comfortable enough to kiss girls when she had been drinking.

She revealed that bullying at an all-girls’ school led to difficulties forming close relationships with women. She also admitted that when she drank, she sometimes kissed other women, which bothered her boyfriends.

Okay, so Millie was just talking about her younger days, and honestly, it was *so* revealing! She admitted that when she was a teenager and had a few drinks, she’d totally make out with girls. But the really interesting part? She said she just didn’t feel brave enough to do that when she was sober. It’s like the alcohol gave her the confidence to explore that side of herself, which… wow. I’m just fascinated by how open she is!

Growing up, I was attracted to girls at school, but I didn’t realize or understand those feelings at the time. I’d develop crushes and feel really confused and awkward. I even remember being anxious during sleepovers, wondering if my friends might try to kiss me.

Millie explained that therapy has helped her understand many of her difficulties. She told Caggie she’s been looking into her feelings towards women, noting that past bullying caused her to struggle with closeness, but also that she feels attracted to women.

I’m married to a man, and while that doesn’t impact our relationship now, I realize in the past it contributed to my destructive drinking. I didn’t understand a part of myself and was afraid to express it, so I turned to alcohol instead.

‘Everytime I would drink I would just keep doing it, even if I was in a relationship.’

She described telling her husband, Hugo Taylor, about her sexuality, and shared that he reacted with wonderful support.

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2025-09-15 01:54