CORONATION Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson accidentally overdosed on her ADHD medication and suffered surprising side effects.
The 39-year-old described the experience as “some bloody ride” after sparking concern with a post on social media.
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Kimberly Hart-Simpson accidentally overdosed on her ADHD medication Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The actress was told she has ADHD last year Credit: Getty
Kimberly was diagnosed last year with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) – a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person focuses, controls impulses, and manages energy levels.
She takes prescribed medication to help control her condition.
Kimberly sparked concern this weekend when she told fans: “Today I accidentally took a double dose of my ADHD meds.
“I am fine and been checking my blood pressure. But Jesus…
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“It’s some bloody ride.
“I feel like I could drink a river of water and still not be quenched.”
After going quiet for the rest of the day, Kimberly returned to Instagram to give an update on how she was doing.
Posting a video clip, the actress said: “I look like I troll under a bridge, oh my god.
“Right, sorry, just thought I’d say thank you to everyone that messaged me about accidentally double dosing on ADHD meds.
“Apparently it’s very easily done, it’s all part of the condition that you forget you’ve taken things.
“But anyway, I’m fine. I just ended up in Aldi buying special buys..
“A sofa for my garden that I didn’t need but I saw it on the Instagram and I was like I’m gonna go to Aldi because I had all this energy.
“Then later on in the day I had to sit around my kitchen table wearing sunglasses because I felt like I was light sensitive and drank so much water.
“Aside from that I’m absolutely fine today, but thank you for messaging me.”
She added: “I’m buzzing about my new sofa for my garden.”
Kimberly shared her ADHD diagnosis last summer after keeping it secret for eight months.
She said the condition usually shows up in “really positive ways” – saying she works quickly with what she’s obsessed about and is impuslive with a full life.
However, she said she “never sleeps” and worries about “absolutely everything”.
Kimberly said: “These aren’t all of my traits, just some erm… highlights.
“I am actually happy I have received the diagnosis I did, it’s helpful for me. I am not sure what I will do with the knowledge just yet… I mean I haven’t just developed it, I have clearly had it all my life, but I have only just admitted it, so it’s going to be a process.”
