Rob McElhenney has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with several neurodevelopmental disorders.
The “It’s At all times Sunny in Philadelphia” creator, 46, took to social media Tuesday to disclose that he also has learning disabilities.
“I used to be recently diagnosed with a bunch of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!” he tweeted, adding that he hopes him sharing the news will help others going through an identical situation.
“It’s not something I’d normally speak about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I desired to remind you that you just’re not alone. You’re not silly. You’re not ‘bad,’” he went on. “It would feel that way sometimes. Nevertheless it’s not true :).”
McElhenney said he plans on sharing more details of the diagnosis on his “The At all times Sunny Podcast” with costars Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day later this month.
While the actor rarely speaks out on his personal health, he did open up about his mental wellbeing in 2021.
“I meditate and practice TM [transcendental meditation],” the “Welcome to Wrexham” star told Interview Magazine on the time.
“That’s been invaluable to me, and if you desire to speak about exercise, I did find over the previous couple of years –and I’m not attempting to bro out or push some exercise agenda — but actual physical exertion has transformed not only my body, but my spirit.”
“To not sound too woo-woo, but exorcising the demons through actual sweat alleviates a lot anxiety and stress. And I actually feel higher. But yeah, the closest thing I even have to a spiritual practice can be TM,” he added.
And in terms of his physical health, McElhenney last 12 months revealed that he and pal Ryan Reynolds had each undergone “potentially life-saving” colonoscopies following a bet.
Reynolds said that if McElhenney learned to talk Welsh, the “Deadpool” star would let a camera crew film his experience of undergoing a colonoscopy.
The pair decided to partner up with Lead From Behind, a colon cancer awareness organization, to encourage people to get the procedure when the time comes.
In a YouTube video uploaded to Reynolds’ page in Sept. 2022, the 2 explained they desired to prove how the “easy step” can “save lives.”
“I’d never normally have any medical procedure placed on camera after which shared,” Reynolds said on the time.
“Nevertheless it’s not each day that you would be able to raise awareness about something that may most definitely save lives. That’s enough motivation for me to allow you to in on a camera being shoved up my ass.”
