Former Page 3 model Nicola Tappenden has bravely opened up about her struggles with ADHD and how it has shaped her life after the spotlight. The 45-year-old, who once graced the pages of Britain's most famous tabloid, spoke candidly about her diagnosis and the challenges she's faced in a revealing interview.
From Glamour to Self-Discovery
Tappenden, who rose to fame in the late 1990s, admitted that her modelling career masked deeper personal struggles. "I didn't realise I had ADHD until much later in life," she confessed. "Looking back, so many things make sense now."
Life After the Limelight
The mother-of-two has since reinvented herself, moving away from the glamour industry to focus on mental health advocacy. "It's not been an easy journey," she shared, "but understanding my condition has been life-changing."
Relationships and Reflections
Tappenden also touched on her past relationship with TV presenter Jeff Brazier, revealing how her undiagnosed condition affected their time together. "We were young, and I didn't have the tools to understand myself," she reflected.
The former model now hopes her story will inspire others to seek help for their mental health concerns. "There's no shame in asking for support," she emphasised. "My only regret is not knowing sooner."
