Selena Gomez has opened up about her journey with mental and physical health, revealing that she is now on “proper medication” and has found different tools to help her cope with her challenges.
In an interview Vanity FairIn “The Last Day,” which was released on September 9, the 32-year-old actress and singer shared her experiences with lupus and bipolar disorder, and how she’s learned to calm herself down during difficult times.
Gomez explained that using temperature – cold water, space heaters etc – has become a “healing mechanism” for her, and that mental health training has also helped.
“I tell myself that it’s OK,” she says. “I take a moment to calm myself down. I’m like, ‘Where am I? I’m sitting in my office. All my loved ones are over there. I have food. I can eat something. I can take a nap here before I go home.’ I just ground myself in the present moment.”
of Soon to be single The singer also highlighted her newfound resilience, saying, “I’m ready for everything, I’m just taking the right medication now.”
She has spoken publicly about her struggles with lupus, which she was diagnosed with in 2015, and bipolar disorder, which she revealed in April 2020.
The singer also spoke about her frustrations with being labelled a “victim” for her mental health issues, which include panic attacks, anxiety and debilitating depression.
“I want to remind people that I am a very different person than I am now,” she said. “My mental health was not normal, I was chemically unstable, and it was really difficult.”
of Wizard of Waverly Palace The star highlighted her own strength and resilience, saying, “People have called me a victim. That frustrates me because being vulnerable is actually one of the strongest things. I don’t let that narrative control my life. I’m grateful for every day. And I have my days, just like anyone else, but I’m not a victim. I’ve just survived a lot. There’s no part of me that wants anyone to feel sorry for me.”
