Robbie Williams Reveals Autism Diagnosis, Finds Relief

British pop star Robbie Williams has shared that he has been diagnosed with autism. This follows his earlier public acknowledgment of having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The singer expressed a sense of relief upon receiving the autism diagnosis, stating it helps explain many things he has experienced throughout his life.

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I have ADHD, and I just found out that I also have a bit of autism. I actually love it because it explains a lot of things.

"I have ADHD, and I just found out that I also have a bit of autism. I actually love it because it explains a lot of things," Williams said, as reported by NME. He humorously suggested that his autism diagnosis now serves as his ultimate defense for any unusual behavior. "Now, it's my ultimate excuse for all the weird behavior I do, I just say, 'Sorry, I'm autistic,'" he quipped.

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Now, it's my ultimate excuse for all the weird behavior I do, I just say, 'Sorry, I'm autistic,'

The singer also elaborated on how ADHD impacts his ability to concentrate. He explained that while he can focus intensely on subjects that deeply interest him, he struggles to maintain focus on other matters. "With ADHD, you can concentrate 1,000 percent on something, but for everything else, you can't do it at all. Just ask my kids," Williams remarked.

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With ADHD, you can concentrate 1,000 percent on something, but for everything else, you can't do it at all. Just ask my kids.

Williams finds creative activities, such as drawing and creating humorous content, to be a significant outlet. He believes these pursuits help distract him from his own thoughts and anxieties. "When I'm drawing and making funny things, I'm not thinking about myself, because my brain is very creative. But my mind can also be very creative in thinking about things that can make me panic or scared," he said. He recounted instances where his mind conjures extreme scenarios, like wondering if he could intentionally crash a plane using telekinesis while on board.

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When I'm drawing and making funny things, I'm not thinking about myself, because my brain is very creative. But my mind can also be very creative in thinking about things that can make me panic or scared.