Billy Idol is reflecting on his past behavior and has questioned whether he is undiagnosed with ADHD.
For those who don’t know rebel Yell The singer’s years of excess and struggle with addiction are documented in the new documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead.
Now, while talking with many times For a candid interview, he shared a rare reason why he has struggled with substance abuse for years.
“I think I might have ADHD, too,” he began.
“That might be one reason, you know, I was taking drugs in the first place, probably because they help you concentrate. And I could never concentrate on anything unless it really interested me, like music.”
He also revealed that he has been prescribed Ritalin to deal with ADHD symptoms. However, his experience with the drug was short-lived.
Soon, he decided to discontinue treatment because he saw it as a tool of oppression rather than a permanent long-term solution.
“Really it’s just to control them,” he said.
Recalling his feelings when he found out about his secret son, Brent Broad, Idle admitted that he was not surprised.
“Well, yes, you know, you knew it was possible that something like this could happen,” he explained.
Confirming that no more secret children will be revealed, he concluded, “I guess we’ll know by now.”
