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The BBC Radio 2 presenter, 53, has spoken out about her condition which leaves her finding it difficult to complete some tasks other people might see as routine.
Zoe Ball, who hosts the Breakfast Show on Radio 2, has revealed that she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects one's ability to focus, plan, and control impulses.
She said that her ADHD caused her to have a 'meltdown' while filming an upcoming episode of Taskmaster, a comedy show where celebrities compete in various challenges.
She told the Daily Mirror: 'My brain is just all over the goddamn shop. I had a proper meltdown. I can't do mental arithmetic. I was like, "I can't do this, it's too hard".'
She added that she often struggles with everyday tasks such as remembering appointments, paying bills, and organising her home.
She said: 'I'm not very good at looking after myself. I'm rubbish at paperwork. I'm always losing things. I'm always late. I'm always forgetting things.'
She also said that her ADHD affects her relationships, as she tends to be 'too much' for some people and 'too loud' for others.
She said: 'Some people love it, some people don't. Some people find me exhausting, some people find me exhilarating. I think I'm a bit of a Marmite character.'
However, she also said that her ADHD has some positive aspects, such as her creativity, enthusiasm, and spontaneity.
She said: 'I think it's a gift in many ways. I think it makes you very curious. I think it makes you very adventurous. I think it makes you very passionate.'
She also said that she is proud of her son Woody, 20, who also has ADHD and dyslexia, and who recently graduated from university with a first-class degree in photography.
She said: 'He's amazing. He's overcome so many challenges. He's worked so hard. He's got such a brilliant brain.'
She said that she hopes to raise awareness and understanding of ADHD, and to encourage others who have the condition to seek help and support.
She said: 'I think it's important to talk about it. I think it's important to celebrate it. I think it's important to not be ashamed of it.'
