After more than 100 days battling chronic Lyme disease and 15 years struggling with mental health, Bella Hadid recently shared her difficult journey with nearly 60 million followers on Instagram. Having cried every day for three years, now, the supermodel said, “I’m finally healthy and feel proud that I didn’t give up on myself”.

Bella Hadid was first diagnosed with Lyme disease (an inflammatory disease caused by tick bites) in 2012 along with her younger brother Anwar Hadid and her mother, Yolanda. In an interview in 2016, the supermodel opened up about battling a chronic illness while working. “Life isn’t always what it seems,” she  said, adding that she always had to look professional in front of the camera and became depressed when she was alone.

“For three years in a row, I woke up every morning hysterical, tearful and lonely. But I don’t let anyone see that. I would go to work, then I would go to my little room and cry. At the end of the day, at any hotel to spend the night, I continued to cry. Wake up the next day, life will repeat the same thing.” Bella Hadid also shared, around that time, she was exhausted and didn’t seem to be herself.

As revealed by Bella, earlier this year she had an infection that made her condition worse. The supermodel was forced to suspend her career, limit posting news on social networks, and quietly entered a journey of more than 100 days of painful treatment.

In a recent post on Instagram, Bella Hadid did not hesitate to share pictures taken during treatment. Including her worst moments when she had to regularly inject drugs, draw blood, do minor surgery on the hospital bed, give fluids, etc. Explain why she chose to post these photos and some private medical records. , Hadid said she chose the most positive photos in this difficult journey. Despite going through many sick and tired days, the supermodel believes that the healing process helps her become stronger.

In addition to his deep thanks to his mother Yolanda who is always by his side, Hadid also reminded fans who are having a difficult time that things will gradually get better, just stay optimistic and believe in yourself. . After years of fighting with illness, Hadid thought more openly, comforting her fans that: ” The universe works in a painful but equally beautiful way. Believe me, things will gradually get better. I promise. Step by step strongly, believe in your path and the clouds will disappear.”

Also in the post, Hadid emphasized that her journey to improving her health was difficult but still positive . “Nearly 15 years of living in invisible suffering” is worth it. Bella shared that she had the opportunity to spread love and be herself again. The supermodel confirmed that this is only a temporary step back, she will return to the catwalk when ready.

Facing Lyme disease for more than a decade, Bella Hadid constantly fell into depression and fatigue. Her body also from here became an alarming nutritional deficiency. In the recent lingerie photo shoot for Victoria’s Secret, the supermodel was criticized for having a skinny body and was labeled as promoting the fasting movement. But in fact, due to complications of Lyme, Hadid had a difficult to absorb disease, she had many years of treatment but did not get better.

Before that, Bella Hadid once revealed about her body training habits and diet. The supermodel pursues a healthy lifestyle, not as strict as people think. To keep in shape, Hadid focuses on subjects such as yoga, boxing, pilates, etc. Before each show or important event, the beauty practices 2-3 hours a day to have the desired body shape.

Regarding the diet, she often adheres to the rule of high protein, low starch and lots of fresh vegetables. Hadid’s favorite snack is celery dip with cashew butter. Hadid once made a point of responding to comments criticizing his body: “Every body is different and reacts differently, even if you maintain a healthy diet or exercise routine.” .

Choosing to share her problems on social media, Bella Hadid hopes to inspire people with similar situations to be more motivated and not feel alone in their struggles with mental health. God.

For Bella, Instagram is usually a place to share pictures of the beautiful life, but the supermodel decided to post the imperfect sides: “I don’t know if  this is what people want to see or not. no, but that’s okay. I don’t need to post pretty pictures all the time and show off my perfect life. I feel better when I tell the truth, and this is very important.” She  said a lot of people texted and said they were going through the same thing, and Bella’s posts resonated with them.

Regardless of your age, gender, or job, going through tough times is inevitable. The important thing is that you need to know how to overcome to move on every day. Here are a few tips from Bella Hadid that can help you to better understand and fight stronger when dealing with mental health issues:

1/ Connect regularly with loved ones and family:  One of the ways to help regain motivation is to talk openly with your loved ones. Sharing the problems you are facing not only helps you get some relief, but also helps people understand each other better, you will also be given more objective and sober advice before important decisions.

Like Bella Hadid, after going through a more than decade-long battle, she expressed her gratitude to her mother Yolanda for always being there and supporting her through her difficult healing journey. “Thank you mom for keeping all my medical records, always being with me, never leaving me, protecting, supporting but above all trusting me through all of this,” she said . share. Hadid also said that she is not alone in her battle with the disease. In addition to her mother, she also has her older sister Gigi Hadid and her pet dog as companions.

2/ Social media does not reflect all of a person’s life:  Remember, what you see online is not 100% true, focusing on them too much easily makes people forget their goals. real goal of life. Recent studies show that the more people use social media, the more negative they feel, which can even lead to depression.

Bella Hadid once shared that life is not always what it is shared on social networks. It’s impossible to have to be perfect every day, every time. There was a time when she deleted her social media accounts to focus on spending time with her family, and it really helped with her mental health.

3/ Give yourself a break to restart: There are many ways to relax , don’t stress about having to go here and there, but do things that make you relaxed and comfortable. You can take the weekend off by sleeping in a little, trying new activities or simply soaking in a hot tub with aromatic oils. Recharging will help you stay motivated with upcoming work projects.

4/ Seek professional help: Do not hesitate to seek help from a doctor, as mental health care also requires specialized knowledge, which is very important in maintaining health and well-being. as total happiness. Mental health care is a process, and support from professionals can help you overcome difficulties and improve your quality of life.
Bella Hadid was born in 1996, she entered the fashion and modeling industry in 2014, up to now, she has become one of the world famous supermodels. Bella Hadid has performed in many famous fashion shows in New York for big designers, is one of the It Girl of the fashion village when the fashion style leads the trend. Regarding her private life, Bella recently broke up with art director Marc Kalman after two years of dating. Before Marc, Bella Hadid had a long-term relationship with singer The Weeknd.