US EditionRobbie Williams shares secret Tourette's battle
Robbie Williams disclosed his Tourette’s involves internal intrusive thoughts and masking, sharing his mental health journey during his ongoing Britpop tour.
- On Thursday , Robbie Williams told Paul Whitehouse and Dr Mine Conkbayir on `I'm ADHD!` that he has Tourette's, speaking publicly about it for the first time.
- Robbie Williams said he has been masking symptoms for years, describing `intrusive thoughts` that are `inside Tourette's` and that the tics `don't come out`.
- Despite stadium-sized crowds, Robbie Williams said he has a `very complicated relationship with touring` and feels `terrified` of performing, but credited his wife Ayda Field Williams for helping him improve since turning 45.
- Public reaction may focus on misconceptions about tics and triggers, as NHS and Aidy Smith note stress often triggers symptoms, while Williams joins Lewis Capaldi and Billie Eilish in revealing Tourette's.
- Continuing his Britpop tour, Robbie Williams, 51-year-old singer, said he has had multiple ADHD diagnoses and recently took an online autism test showing `autistic traits`.
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Singer Robbie Williams talks about his diagnoses and personal struggles in a podcast. Even after decades on stage, the British singer claims to be burdening uncertainties and inner unrest.
Guest of the podcast "I'm ADHD! No You're Not," the popstar revealed that already in 2006 they had diagnosed ADHD (disorder from attention deficit and hyperactivity)
Robbie Williams confesses in a podcast that he suffers from Tourette syndrome, "has autistic traits and continues to struggle with mental problems.
In the podcast, Robbie reveals William's «inner tourette»—painful thoughts that he cannot control.
It's widely known that flamboyant outspoken Robbie Williams (51) suffered drug and alcohol addictions, PTSD, and anxiety disorders that nearly ruined his career as a true entertainer on several occasions. However, the British pop star has a medical secret to share: "I have Tourette's syndrome."
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