Despite seemingly being pushed out of show business, Ellen Degeneres has a special on Netflix.
The special, titled For Your Consideration, showcases plenty of Ellen’s trademark comedy along with some surprising revelations about her personal life.
Among the most significant of these revelations were three health diagnoses.
After the news of Ellen’s various conditions broke, many were eager to learn more about what she was diagnosed with and her thoughts on each diagnosis.
What are Ellen Degeneres’s various health conditions?
During the special, Ellen disclosed that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
She shared that after visiting the doctor, she took a “stupid bone-density test” and found out she had “full-blown osteoporosis.”
“I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now. I’m like a human sandcastle. I could disintegrate in the shower,” she joked.
Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones less dense and more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures.
Ellen also mentioned that aging has been challenging for her.
“I had excruciating pain one day and thought I tore a ligament or something, so I got an MRI, and they said, ‘No, it’s just arthritis.’ I asked, ‘How did I get that?’ and he replied, ‘Oh, it just happens at your age,'” she explained in another part of the special.
Ellen also revealed that her therapist diagnosed her with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), explaining that she sought therapy to cope with “all the hate” directed at her.
This refers to the 2020 reports that suggested her talk show had created a toxic work environment, along with allegations of sexual misconduct.
“I didn’t know what OCD was,” she stated in the special. “I was raised in a religion, Christian Science, that doesn’t acknowledge diseases or disorders. So when I was growing up, nobody talked about anything. There was no discussion of anything.”
She reflected on her father, believing he also had OCD, but it was never diagnosed during his lifetime.
“He would check the doorknob 15 times before we’d leave, he’d check the faucet 15 times, he would unplug all the appliances before we left the house because lightning could strike and it could catch fire. They say it could be hereditary,” she explained.
Ellen further revealed that she was diagnosed with ADD (attention deficit disorder) which is now known as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
“My ADD makes it really hard to sit down and focus on anything at all,” she explained, adding that even putting together the special itself was difficult.
“So, I have ADD, I have OCD, I’m losing my memory,” she said. “But I think I’m well-adjusted because I obsess on things, but I don’t have the attention span to stick with it, and I quickly forget what I was obsessing about in the first place.”
The special, titled For Your Consideration, showcases plenty of Ellen’s trademark comedy along with some surprising revelations about her personal life.
Among the most significant of these revelations were three health diagnoses.
After the news of Ellen’s various conditions broke, many were eager to learn more about what she was diagnosed with and her thoughts on each diagnosis.
What are Ellen Degeneres’s various health conditions?
During the special, Ellen disclosed that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
She shared that after visiting the doctor, she took a “stupid bone-density test” and found out she had “full-blown osteoporosis.”
“I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now. I’m like a human sandcastle. I could disintegrate in the shower,” she joked.
Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones less dense and more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures.
Ellen also mentioned that aging has been challenging for her.
“I had excruciating pain one day and thought I tore a ligament or something, so I got an MRI, and they said, ‘No, it’s just arthritis.’ I asked, ‘How did I get that?’ and he replied, ‘Oh, it just happens at your age,'” she explained in another part of the special.
Ellen also revealed that her therapist diagnosed her with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), explaining that she sought therapy to cope with “all the hate” directed at her.
This refers to the 2020 reports that suggested her talk show had created a toxic work environment, along with allegations of sexual misconduct.
“I didn’t know what OCD was,” she stated in the special. “I was raised in a religion, Christian Science, that doesn’t acknowledge diseases or disorders. So when I was growing up, nobody talked about anything. There was no discussion of anything.”
She reflected on her father, believing he also had OCD, but it was never diagnosed during his lifetime.
“He would check the doorknob 15 times before we’d leave, he’d check the faucet 15 times, he would unplug all the appliances before we left the house because lightning could strike and it could catch fire. They say it could be hereditary,” she explained.
Ellen further revealed that she was diagnosed with ADD (attention deficit disorder) which is now known as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
“My ADD makes it really hard to sit down and focus on anything at all,” she explained, adding that even putting together the special itself was difficult.
“So, I have ADD, I have OCD, I’m losing my memory,” she said. “But I think I’m well-adjusted because I obsess on things, but I don’t have the attention span to stick with it, and I quickly forget what I was obsessing about in the first place.”
Olekanma Favour is a resourceful, self-motivated, and result-driven writer with a passion for crafting compelling narratives and insightful content. She loves tackling complex topics and weaving engaging stories.
When she’s not writing, Olekanma enjoys immersing herself in a good book, exploring new cuisines, and discovering new cultures.