Sam Thompson (b. 1992) is an English reality TV star and radio host. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 30 and revealed his diagnosis in the E4 documentary ‘Sam Thompson: Is this ADHD?’.
The Mirror (2023)
Sam Thompson opened up on how his undiagnosed ADHD led to frustrating moments as a child before his desire to become a father one day helped motivate the Made In Chelsea star into getting a diagnosis.
In an exclusive interview with Mirror, he said: “Even from school I always got your bad report cards but they weren’t like, ‘He’s a w****r’ it was more like, ‘He lacks focus or he doesn’t try hard enough’. I just don’t think that’s true and I didn’t quite understand, I knew something was different. I remember crying into a textbook once at school because the words wouldn’t go in, I couldn’t focus on the book.
Daily Mail (2024)
Zara McDermott recently opened up about living with her boyfriend, Sam Thompson, who has been diagnosed with ADHD. She expressed pride in his openness regarding his condition and discussed how it impacts their relationship. While Sam’s energetic personality is often linked to his ADHD, Zara highlighted that he is actually more relaxed at home and that her own energy levels might even surpass his during their downtime.
Zara emphasized that while she has to be patient at times, she views Sam’s ADHD as part of who he is and not a separate issue. She appreciates him for his individuality and believes that everyone has their quirks, whether neurodivergent or not. Additionally, she mentioned that home is a time for Sam to recharge from the demands of his job, which requires significant energy