Hopkins, Anthony
Sir Hopkins, Anthony has risked the wrath of mental health charities as he has claimed that ADHD, OCD and Asperger’s are “nonsense” conditions. The actor has previously said that he believes he could be neurodivergent and has been open about struggling with alcoholism, admitting that he has found himself angry for no reason but couldn’t quite work it out.
The Oscar winning actor told the Sunday Times: “Well, I guess I’m cynical because it’s all nonsense, it’s all rubbish; ADHD OCD, Asperger’s, blah, blah, blah.
Oh God, living is just being a human being, full of warts, grime, and craziness, according to the human condition. Who cares about all these labels, exactly? However, it’s now in fashion.”
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But Anthony runs the risk of offending many people who suffer with those conditions. Henry Shelford, CEO and co-founder of ADHD UK told the Mirror: “It is easy for those that have found their perfect spot, where their individuality and difference helps them succeed, to forget how hard it is for those that haven’t.
“A diagnosis of ADHD or Autism isn’t like a coat bought off a fast-fashion rack. Assessments require medical specialists and NHS waits are usually measured in years or even decades.
“We are aware of the remarkable success of those who have ADHD.” However, we also know how challenging ADHD is. According to statistics on suicide, 1 in 4 women with ADHD and 1 in 10 men with ADHD will eventually attempt to commit suicide.
Overall life expectancy is shorter for a woman with ADHD and shorter for a man with ADHD, respectively. Comments like this make it even more difficult for those who are struggling the most with ADHD.
Anthony revealed that Stella Arroyave, his third wife, claimed she thought he had Asperger’s Syndrome, a now-defunct condition.
After it was discovered that Asperger’s was difficult to distinguish from ASD, and that the condition was named after Hans Asperger’s, the condition’s name, had ties to the Nazi regime, it is no longer referred to as a term. Instead, it is a part of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Anthony claimed that because of his anger issues, he has been encouraged to see a psychiatrist and that he has felt like he is “putting on a mask every morning.” He has continued to claim that he doesn’t believe in neurodiversity.
Anthony has previously admitted to having issues with alcohol. He claimed that he was drinking when he realized he had a problem requiring treatment in California.
Soon after meeting his ex-partner at a gathering, he informed them that he needed assistance. In Los Angeles, he then began a 12-step program.
In a video he shared on social media last December, Anthony outlined his five decades of sobriety. He claimed that those who require assistance are able to do so, according to his 5.3 million followers.
He said, “If you do have a problem, there is help if you do have a problem with booze. Have fun is wonderful, having a drink is fine.
“There is plenty of help around if you’re allergic to alcohol, and it’s not a bad deal. One thing that I didn’t realize was that I wasn’t unique. I got sober, which sounds dull, but there are thousands of other people who share my story.
They still hire me, and they still give me jobs. In two days, I’ll turn 87. The actor put the phrase “One day at a time” in the caption. 49 years. “Life is in session.”
Source: Mirror
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