New Zealand-born actress Rebecca Gibney says being diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 61 has brought a sense of relief.
Speaking to the Australian Women’s Weekly, Gibney said she experienced major struggles after she appeared last year on Dancing With The Stars, so she went to a psychologist for an
An autism and ADHD diagnosis has put Rebecca Gibney on a path to self-acceptance.
Genevieve Gannon In her most candid interview yet with The Weekly, Rebecca Gibney shares how a shock autism and ADHD diagnosis put her on a path to self-acceptance and inner peace. Ever since Rebecca Gibney first appeared on our screens in the 1980s, she has been a favourite at The Weekly, so much so that team members would compete to be the one to interview her. When the opportunity came up again this issue, the current roster of writers once again vied for the job.
Sitting down with Rebecca is like having a session with a kindness doula. She preaches empathy and leaves you feeling good. And thanks to her chatterbox friendliness, an interview with Rebecca is, from a journalistic perspective, easy. The New Zealand-born actor lives with an openness that is rare for a star of her stature.
“I’m an oversharer,” she agrees, laughing. “I’m a huge empath. I’ve always said, if I wasn’t an actor, I’d be a psychologist or something in the caring industry.” And so begins my interview and discussion around what has been an enlightening and sometimes challenging 12 months. My ADHD and Autism diagnosis. I was initially really nervous to share this as it’s something I am still coming to terms with but talking to Genevieve was like talking to a friend and she has shared my story with empathy and kindness. We also talk about Millionaire Hot Seat and the privilege of giving away life changing amounts of money. To keep reading – it covers a LOT and we know how much I love a chat …😉