“I Know My Triggers”: Having Diagnosed With ADHD, Charley Hull Unfolds the Biggest Misconception About Her

Published 04/17/2024, 1:32 PM EDT

In July 2023, the LPGA Tour received surprising news regarding the 28-year-old English golfer Charley Hull, who disclosed that she had been diagnosed with ADHD. In response, she opted to take a four-week break from the game to address her mental health.

Nevertheless, upon her return to the golf course, the 28-year-old secured a tie for second place at the US Women’s Open. Subsequently, she disclosed to BBC Look East “I know my triggers now because I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, quite severely.” While referring to her hiatus to manage her mental health, the pro further pointed out, “I can understand now why sometimes I get bored on the golf course. I feel a lot better now.”

Even though the pro disclosed her condition, numerous interpretations about her circulated within the community. However, in a recent interview with Sky Sports Golf’s YouTube channel, she opened up about the most misunderstood aspect of her when asked, “So I’ve read that some people would describe you as “rebellious” but would you say maybe you are slightly misinterpreted in that way?”

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When asked, Hull responded, “Yeah, I say sometimes I am a little bit rebellious”. However, she clarified that her experience with ADHD has helped her develop coping strategies, stating, “I just kinda cope with things cuz obviously with being diagnosed with ADHD I can kinda just know my ways to cope with it now”. The 28-year-old also emphasized, “I just know my routines”. While prioritizing her mental health, Hull continued, “Sometimes I can be kind of cut offish and stuff, but it’s because I am putting myself first.”

How Charley Hull is taking care of her mental health?

Despite the challenges brought by her ADHD diagnosis, the pro experienced feelings of impatience, boredom, and difficulty concentrating on the golf course. However, during her time away from the greens, Hull prioritized self-care to address the situation and has since committed to taking proactive steps to manage her health.

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The steps entail incorporating tasks into her daily routine, prioritizing exercise, and dedicating time to focus on herself. Despite facing health challenges, Hull remains dedicated to the greens and consistently delivers outstanding performances. However, do you think that the English golfer’s mental health struggles might present obstacles in the future as she confronts these challenges? Feel free to let us know in the comments below!

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Naman Kumar is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. An expert in analytical pieces, he never fails to awe his readers with his niche coverage of big names—like his idol, Phil Mickelson—in the sport. Naman is also adept at predictability pieces, where he explores the immediate future of players, be it through where they’ll play next or whether injuries will cause them to withdraw from an event.

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Jacob Gijy

“I Know My Triggers”: Having Diagnosed With ADHD, Charley Hull Unfolds the Biggest Misconception About Her

How Charley Hull is taking care of her mental health?

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