Jimmy White has confessed that his ADHD diagnosis has been "eye-opening". The snooker icon was diagnosed with the disorder 18 months ago and it has helped to change his perspective when at the table.

Since his diagnosis, White says he has met other people with ADHD and he has learned how to deal with the condition. The 62-year-old says knowing he has the disorder means he is able to concentrate better when at the table because he no longer has so many thoughts running through his mind. White will participate in qualifying and has been training with former champion Peter Ebdon.

Speaking to the , White said: "I got diagnosed with ADHD about 18 months ago. Years ago when I was taking drugs and drinking I compressed that a little bit without knowing, because my attitude was win or lose I'll have a booze, that's how it was in the 80s. So there was a few missed opportunities but I'm not disappointed in that.

"Now I know that I don't have 10-15 thoughts going on so I can focus. But I needed a bit of [Peter] Ebdon strength just to keep me cool when I'm playing. [Getting the diagnosis was] nuts. Completely nuts. I used to think what's going on here? Shall I do this? Shall I do that?

"Since I've been diagnosed I've met lots of people who've got it and some family members have too. Once you've got it you know there's some things to look for so it's been very eye-opening, but at the same time fantastic. So it's all good."

White uses RoKit oxygen for mental clarity. The canisters provide people taking the spray with 95 per cent oxygen. Oxygen supplements are popular among top athletes to help their mental performance.

"This oxygen thing is fantastic," White continued. "It helps me concentrate and focus. This is a new thing altogether, but I think in the sporting world in America it's been around a long time.

"I remember playing poker in Las Vegas and them all having these oxygen things and I was thinking, what's all that about? But now I get it. It's got a thing for your nose and mouth and you just take a little spray.

"I do it every third or fourth frame and it gives you a little buzz, just regroups you with a bit of focus. It's been really good actually."