Dominic Harrison, professionally known as Yungblud, is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. He has a formal ADHD diagnosis and has spoken openly about how the condition influences his creativity, energy, and daily life.
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people pay attention, regulate impulses, and manage physical restlessness. Symptoms often involve inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, beginning in childhood and frequently continuing into adulthood.
Yungblud has been candid about how ADHD shapes both the challenges he faces and the strengths he draws from it:
“I love performing, man, because I’m riddled with ADHD… I’ve got too much fkin’ energy. I’m like a little bunny rabbit.”
He has described his ADHD as both a struggle and a gift, acknowledging the complexity of living with it:
“I fkin’ hate ADHD, but I also love it. It has given me everything that I’ve got… it has made me who I am.”
He often talks about how music became the outlet that allowed him to channel his constant stream of ideas, emotions, and restless energy. He’s said he “never sleeps” because he’s so immersed in the creative process.
Yungblud has also reflected on how ADHD affects his relationships:
“So yeah, I’m a nightmare boyfriend, waking up at four in the morning and playing the drum kit. I am sorry to everyone I have ever dated.”
ADHD is not a character flaw or a behaviour problem—it is a neurological difference. Common characteristics include:
While ADHD can create challenges with organisation, sleep, emotional regulation, and relationships, many people also experience unique strengths, such as:
Yungblud is one of many public figures who use their platform to highlight these strengths while also acknowledging the real difficulties that come with ADHD.
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, and a significant number of people—children, teens, and adults—live with it, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. Many individuals discover their ADHD later in life, often after recognising symptoms that have been present for years.
Public figures like Yungblud help raise awareness and reduce stigma by discussing the full spectrum of the ADHD experience: the struggles, the misunderstandings, and the powerful strengths that can emerge from neurodivergent brains.
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