Selena Gomez has been candid about her struggle with mental and physical health issues over the years. In a recent Today interview, the prolific pop star opened up about living with bipolar disorder and lupus, and the challenges of maintaining wellness.
Gomez was diagnosed with lupus in 2013 after abruptly ending her tour due to health complications. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that caused joint pain, fatigue, and other symptoms for Gomez. She underwent chemotherapy to treat it. Lupus took a big toll on Selena’s body. In 2017 it led to a serious problem where her kidney stopped working right. Her good friend Francia donated her own healthy kidney to save Selena’s life. They did a surgery to switch the kidneys and it went well. But Selena’s lupus still flares up sometimes which affects her mind.
In addition to her physical journey, Gomez’s mental health has been an ongoing focus. She has experienced depression, anxiety, and panic attacks linked to lupus. This led Gomez to seek treatment at mental health facilities multiple times over the years to manage her conditions.
In 2020 Selena learned something important – she has bipolar disorder. Talking about this diagnosis was tough because even some people close to her told her not to. But Selena felt powerful sharing her whole experience. Now she’s learning more about bipolar and feels stronger understanding herself better.
During her health battles, Selena showed perseverance and vulnerability. She has always shared the tough times and good times in her story. Her strength has inspired many others on their own mental health journeys.
