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Call the Midwife Star Helen George Reveals ADHD Diagnosis
19 Mar
Summary
- Helen George, star of Call the Midwife, has been diagnosed with ADHD.
- The diagnosis occurred after the birth of her second daughter.
- George is learning to manage her ADHD to improve her mothering.
Actress Helen George, known for her role as Trixie in Call the Midwife, has shared that she was diagnosed with ADHD. This diagnosis came after the birth of her second daughter, Lark, about three-and-a-half years ago.
George experienced a "lightbulb moment" after a conversation with a friend who has ADHD, realizing many adult women are diagnosed later in life. She initially believed her behavior was typical for an actress.
The star is now taking medication to help manage her ADHD and is focused on learning how to "function best so that you can mother best."
Meanwhile, the popular series Call the Midwife is set to pause after its current run. It will be rested to pave the way for a feature film and a prequel television series. The prequel will be set in Poplar during World War Two.
