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Call the Midwife Star Announces Diagnosis After 'Lightblub Moment'
Helen George was diagnosed with ADHD three-and-a-half years ago after a conversation sparked a key insight; she now manages symptoms to improve her parenting.
- On March 19, 2026, Helen George, actress and Call The Midwife star, revealed she has ADHD on the I'm ADHD! podcast launching Thursday across all podcast platforms.
- Prompted by a friend's description, Helen George recognized symptoms after her second child's birth about three-and-a-half years ago, leading to her diagnosis.
- On the podcast, Helen George said she now takes medication to manage her symptoms and remarked 'I just thought I'm an actress and everyone's bats**t crazy' after never considering she might have ADHD.
- Helen George, on the podcast hosted by Paul Whitehouse and Dr Mine Conkbayir, said 'I’ve got to work out how you can function best so that you can mother best' to discuss managing her ADHD for parenting.
- George, known for Trixie Franklin on Call The Midwife, noted she competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015 and said 'there's a reason why there's a lot of actors who have ADHD'.
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Call the Midwife's Helen George announces secret ADHD diagnosis - and changes she's making for her daughters
Call the Midwife star Helen George has revealed her ADHD diagnosis. The 41-year-old mum-of-two said she was learning to live with the condition in order to "function best so that you can mother best".
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