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202347 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sam Thompson: Is This ADHD?

202347 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Turning 30, Sam Thompson seeks answers about his struggles with inattention, disorganisation, and hyperactivity.

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Turning 30, Sam Thompson seeks answers about his struggles with inattention, disorganisation, and hyperactivity.

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Sam Thompson, a reality television star from Made in Chelsea, faces challenges with inattention, disorganisation, and hyperactivity. As he approaches his 30th birthday, he seeks answers about his potential ADHD diagnosis. This 47-minute documentary follows Sam's quest for understanding. He consults experts and examines his past experiences in an effort to clarify his struggles and find solutions. The film aims to provide insight into ADHD and the impact it can have on daily life.

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