Selena Gomez is talking about finally getting the “proper medication” for her mental and physical health.
Speaking with Vanity Fair for the outlet’s October issue, out Sept. 9, the actress and singer detailed some of the tools that have kept her grounded when the going gets tough.
The 32-year-old – who has been diagnosed with lupus as well as bipolar disorder – said one “healing mechanism” is using temperatures, such as cold water and space heaters, to “calm down”.
She also said that mental health exercises were also helpful during her journey.
“I remind myself that I’m fine,” she explained. “I grounded myself for a moment. ‘Where am I? I’m sitting in the office. Everyone I love is out. There is food. I can eat something. I can take a nap here before I go.’ I put myself in the present.”
“I’m ready for anything – I just got the proper medication,” she said with a laugh.
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Gomez has been vocal about suffering complications from lupus, which she was diagnosed with in 2015. She also revealed her bipolar diagnosis in April 2020 during an episode of Miley Cyrus’ Instagram Live show Clear mindsand has been transparent about her ups and downs with the disorder.
Elsewhere in her Vanity Fair story, Just the murders in the building star explained that she doesn’t want to be seen as a “victim” when it comes to her mental health issues, which include panic attacks, anxiety and debilitating depression.
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“I like to remind people that it’s definitely nowhere near where I am now,” she said. My mind was out of whack and chemically imbalanced, and it was really hard.”
“People called me a victim. It frustrates me, because being vulnerable is actually one of the strongest things you can do,” she continued. “That story will not take over my life. I am grateful every day. I have my days like everyone else, but I’m not a victim. I just survived a lot. There is no part of me that wants anyone to feel sorry for me.”
After opening up about her personal journey, Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund, which raises awareness and funds to support mental health for young people.
And her documentary from 2022 Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me she also closely observed the ups and downs of her mental health.
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