Alia Bhatt skips heavy makeup on her wedding as she suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder- what is ADD and how common is it?

In an interview, Alia Bhatt revealed that she refused to spend two hours sitting for her wedding makeup as she has Attention deficit disorder. From symptoms to treatment, here’s everything you need to know about ADD.

It is a no secret that Alia Bhatt has always been a fan of naturally subtle makeup. The actress never shies aways from embracing her skin in no-makeup makeup look. Recently, in an interview, Alia shared that she isn’t a fan of spending too much time sitting on a makeup chair as she has Attention deficit disorder. Her moto? The faster, the better! She applied this same approach on her wedding day as well.

Speaking to Allure magazine, Alia shared that her makeup artist, Puneet B.Saini requested her to give him two hours to complete her bridal makeup. However, she refused, stating that she has ADD.(Attention Deficit Disorder). “On my wedding day, my makeup artist, Puneet was like, Alia, this time, you need to give me two hours. I told him, You’ve lost it. Especially on my wedding day, I’m not giving you two hours because I want to chill.” Alia said.

What is Attention Deficit Disorder?

ADD is a neurological condition characterised by difficulties in managing attention, focusing and attention. It falls under the broad category of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), though ADD refers specifically to cases where hyperactivity is not major symptom.

Symptoms

• Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or activities
• Frequently losing focus
• Trouble organizing tasks or managing time
• Tendency to procrastinate tasks or forget details
• Struggling to follow instructions or complete tasks in a timely manner

How Common is ADD in Children And Adults?

ADD is quite common, especially in children, though it also affects adults. According to the CDC, about 5-10% of children are diagnosed with ADHD, while studies suggest that 4-5% of adults experience some form of ADHD, including ADD.

Well, ADD is caused by  combination of genetic, neurological and environmental factors. There is no cure of ADD and it is believed to be managed effectively through behavioural therapy, medications and lifestyle adjustments.