Marie Nasemann
“It turned my life upside down”: she makes ADHD diagnosis public
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In her new podcast episode of “Family Feelings”, Marie Nasemann exceptionally does not speak to her husband Sebastian Tigges, but to the author Julia Knornschild. And for a very specific reason: Marie makes her ADHD public.
“When I had such a breakdown last fall and then got more intensive help, I addressed it: ‘Dear therapist, can’t you take a look to see if I might have ADHD?'” remembers Marie Nasemann, 34, remembers the conversation with her doctor before she was diagnosed: “I have ADHD!”
Marie Nasemann: This is how she feels with her ADHD
In April of this year, the ex-GNTM candidate received clarity from her therapist. “With the diagnosis, I knew that my brain works a little differently than other people’s brains,” Marie wrote in an Instagram post on August 17. In the meantime, she has realized that in 15 years of independence she will learn “many sides of the ADHD This includes, among other things, “adrenaline, dopamine and variety, plenty of room for creativity and everything according to my taste and pace.”
But routines would still be difficult for her. “So it’s no wonder that ADHD got on my feet for the first time with becoming a mother and being determined by others,” notes Marie. She is happy with her diagnosis “to have many answers to many questions in my loud head”. Nevertheless, the diagnosis “first turned my life upside down,” reports the mother of two in her story. “I kept crying, doing friends’ dances, and most of the time I just sat and did […] understood so many things in my life.”
Marie is looking forward to being able to “handle everyday life even better” with her children
Nevertheless, her conclusion is: “All in all, it was a good thing.” Marie continues: “I like living with my ADHD. […] I’m happy the way it is. And I’m still happy that I can now handle everyday life with kids, which is really very challenging for me, even better with medication.”
The acronym ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to the Federal Ministry of Health, ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents. The disorder usually develops at a young age and often persists into adulthood. ADHD is often characterized by three main symptoms: Hyperactivity, inattention and impulsiveness.
Source used: “Family Feelings” via RTL+ Musik, bundesgesundheitsminister.de, instagram.com