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Robbie Williams Reveals Tourette Diagnosis, Says Symptoms Are Largely Internal Intrusive Thoughts

He disclosed it on the I'm ADHD! podcast, framing overlapping diagnoses as a factor in his reluctance to tour.

Overview

  • Williams told the I'm ADHD! podcast that his Tourette largely manifests as intrusive internal thoughts rather than outward tics.
  • The episode, hosted by Paul Whitehouse and Dr. Mine Conkbayir, marked his first public description of the diagnosis.
  • He said he remains terrified of touring and live performance despite decades on stadium stages.
  • The singer also discussed comorbid ADHD and depression, a history of addiction with multiple rehab stints, and periods of agoraphobia.
  • He recently received a negative autism test but reported autistic traits and has wondered about being on the spectrum.