Robbie Williams Reveals Autism Diagnosis: 'It Explains So Much' Robbie Williams has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with autism, a revelation he described as a revelation that "explains so much." The former Take That star, who has previously discussed his struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Tourette’s, shared the news during a Q&A session for the launch of his new clothing brand. At 52, Williams expressed his newfound understanding of his condition, stating, "I have ADHD and I just found out I have a bit of autism as well, which I actually f* love because it explains so much. It is my get-out-of-jail-free card now, and all the weird s** that I do I just say, 'Sorry, I'm autistic.'" Williams elaborated on how he channels his creative energy to manage his anxieties. He explained that while ADHD allows him to hyperfocus on specific tasks, he often struggles with maintaining attention on other activities. "With the ADHD you can completely and utterly concentrate on something 1000 per cent, but with absolutely everything else, you just cannot do it. Ask my kids," he said, referencing his children as a humorous example. He emphasized that creative pursuits provide a mental escape, allowing him to avoid intrusive thoughts. "What I’m completely and utterly obsessed with is creating images and making funny things. If I’m creating images and funny things, I’m not thinking about me, because my brain is incredibly creative, and it can be creative about everything in the world that you panic or scared about," he continued. Williams shared a vivid example of his intrusive thoughts, describing a scenario where he imagined having telekinesis and his intrusive thoughts causing a plane to crash.#the_independent #robbie_williams #take_that #nhs #tourette_s
