Nick Cannon revealed he was clinically diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) earlier this month, and he’s now opening up about how he’s navigating life with the diagnosis.
Talking to People while serving meals at the Los Angeles Mission’s Thanksgiving celebration on Wednesday (November 27), Nick got candid about how he’s seeking help and getting better educated on NPD.
“I still don’t understand it all the way, but I kind of always wanted to get tested for it. I did a bunch of tests,” he said. “I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. Even as a kid it was dyslexia, but just knowing that I’m just a neurodivergent individual, I kind of always knew.”
He continued: “I feel like there’s so many labels out there, but it’s like, to be able to embrace it and say, ‘Look, I’m healing. I need help. Show me.’ I just embrace mental health and therapy in such a strong way. To be able to say I’m an example for others, but also be healing during the self-process works too.”
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Earlier this year, Nick and one of his partners, radio personality Abby De La Rosa, revealed their son Zillion had been diagnosed with autism – which also falls under the umbrella of neurodivergence like his father.
In a joint Instagram post in April, the couple shared: “Today our family recognizes World Autism Awareness Day which is beyond meaningful to us because our amazing 2 year old, Zillion, was recently diagnosed with ASD.”
The proud parents then listed a number of influential figures who were also on the spectrum, before adding: “Our beautiful boy experiences life in 4D and teaches us something new everyday!”
“His love, strength and brilliance light up every room he enters! We are blessed that God had placed such an amazing spirit under our guardianship and we have accepted this assignment wholeheartedly!” the sweet message continued.
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“On this World Autism Awareness Day, we extend our embrace to families worldwide, acknowledging shared challenges and championing understanding. Together, let’s create a world of acceptance and compassion,” the message concludes, extending their support to families navigating autism.”
The post was accompanied by a series of adorable videos of the family’s Easter festivities.
