Grimes has always been known for her artistic vision and bold personality, but over the weekend, she made a deeply personal revelation—she was recently diagnosed with both autism and ADHD.
The 37-year-old singer also suspects she has dyslexia, a realization that she says has helped her better understand her struggles.
She shared the news while responding to a post from the account “ADHD Memes,” which discussed childhood reading habits as a sign of dissociation.
Taking issue with the claim, Grimes not only called out misleading mental health content online but also shared her own experiences with neurodiversity.
A New Perspective on Her Childhood Struggles
In her candid post, Grimes explained that if she had been diagnosed earlier, she would have approached life very differently.
“I would have worked so much less hard,” she admitted, adding that she likely would have been put on medication.
She also reflected on how her obsessive interests and unusual motivations might have been seen as problematic when she was younger.
Despite the challenges, she expressed gratitude for overcoming obstacles on her own, though she acknowledged that some difficulties might have been easier if she had known about her neurodivergence sooner.
Concerns About ADHD and Modern Screen Addiction
Beyond her personal experience, Grimes also voiced concerns about the increasing prevalence of ADHD diagnoses.
She believes that a “huge percentage” of cases are linked to excessive screen use and dopamine-related burnout.
She referenced research from the National Institutes of Health, which warns that overuse of digital media can worsen ADHD symptoms and negatively impact sleep, coping mechanisms, and overall well-being.
In her case, she noticed that her ADHD symptoms were “infinitely worse” when she wasn’t an avid reader.
Criticizing social media accounts that spread misinformation, Grimes argued that reading is one of the best ways for children with ADHD to develop their minds, calling attempts to “pathologize” it both dangerous and misguided.
Frustration with the Online Mental Health Culture
Grimes didn’t hold back in criticizing the way mental health is discussed on social media, calling certain platforms “anti-civilizational” and warning that they often make people feel worse instead of better.
She expressed concerns about unsupervised medical advice spreading unchecked, especially when it comes to mental health conditions like ADHD and autism.
While acknowledging that awareness is important, she warned that misinformation can do more harm than good, especially when it leads people to self-diagnose or misunderstand the nuances of these conditions.
A Legal Battle Over Her Children with Elon Musk
While Grimes’ reflections on neurodivergence were deeply personal, they come amid an ongoing legal and emotional struggle over her three children with Elon Musk.
The former couple has been at odds for months over how their kids are being raised and their exposure to the public eye.
One of her biggest concerns is keeping their children out of the spotlight.
She recently pleaded with Musk—both privately and publicly—to stop allowing their four-year-old son, X AE A-XII, to be photographed at high-profile events like White House meetings and political conferences.
Despite her repeated requests, she claims that Musk has ignored her.
“I have tried begging the public and my kids’ dad to keep them offline, and I’ve tried legal recourse,” she wrote, expressing her frustration over the lack of control she has in protecting their privacy.
A Mother’s Plea for Privacy and Legal Protection
Grimes has been vocal about how difficult it has been to shield her children from public scrutiny.
She lamented that there seems to be no legal protection for parents who want to keep their kids’ lives private, adding that she doesn’t even trust the legal system to help her anymore.
In a recent interview, she made it clear that she wants her children to be left alone.
“I would really like people to stop posting images of my kid everywhere,” she told Time, emphasizing that fame is something a person should choose, not have forced upon them.
A Public Plea for Help Amid Legal Tensions
Grimes’ frustration reached a boiling point when she took to Musk’s social media platform, X, to demand his attention regarding their child’s health.
“Plz respond about our child’s medical crisis,” she wrote in a desperate post, explaining that Musk had ignored her calls, texts, and emails.
She insisted that their child could suffer lifelong consequences if Musk didn’t act quickly.
When social media users questioned why she was handling the matter publicly, she responded that she had no choice—Musk had skipped meetings and refused to engage with her through private channels.
Legal Battles and Financial Struggles
The fight over their children has also taken a financial toll on Grimes.
Last year, she sued Musk for parental rights in California, claiming he had withheld access to their kids and even prevented them from visiting their terminally ill grandmother.
In response, Musk filed for custody in Texas, where his business empire is based.
The case has since been settled, but Grimes says the ordeal nearly left her bankrupt and has made it difficult for her to focus on making new music.
What’s Next for Grimes?
Between her personal revelations about neurodivergence and her ongoing battle over her children, Grimes has been navigating an incredibly challenging period in her life.
As she continues to fight for her children’s privacy and process her own diagnosis, it remains to be seen how she will balance her career, motherhood, and personal struggles.
For now, one thing is clear—she isn’t afraid to speak out, whether it’s about mental health misinformation, parenting struggles, or the difficulties of co-parenting with one of the most powerful men in the world.