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Ellen DeGeneres Reveals Osteoporosis, OCD, and ADHD Diagnoses

The comedian opens up about her health challenges and aging in her final Netflix special.

  • Ellen DeGeneres disclosed her diagnoses of osteoporosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in her latest Netflix special, 'For Your Approval.'
  • DeGeneres discovered her osteoporosis after a bone density test, describing herself humorously as a 'human sandcastle' that could 'disintegrate in the shower.'
  • She began therapy following accusations of creating a toxic workplace, where she was diagnosed with OCD and ADHD.
  • DeGeneres shared her struggle with aging and the difficulty of being honest about it while maintaining a 'cool' persona.
  • The special marks DeGeneres' final public appearance, as she plans to retire from the spotlight.
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