Bella Hadid Says Lyme Disease Caused 'Years Of Invisible Suffering'
Bella Hadid Says Lyme Disease Caused 'Years Of Invisible Suffering',
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00:00 Bella Hadid is opening up about her years-long health struggles.
00:03 The supermodel, who recently underwent treatment for Lyme disease, shared an emotional update
00:07 regarding her health battle on Instagram on Sunday, telling fans that she is "finally
00:12 healthy" after "almost 15 years of invisible suffering."
00:15 She began by sharing gratitude to her mom Yolanda Hadid and looking back on the health
00:19 challenges she's faced, which began when she was a young girl, writing, "The little
00:23 me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself.
00:26 Proud of my mommy for keeping all of my medical records, sticking by me, never leaving my
00:30 side.
00:31 Protecting, supporting, but most of all, believing me through all of this."
00:35 Bella continued, "Living in this state, worsening with time and work while trying
00:38 to make myself, my family, and the people who support me proud, had taken a toll on
00:42 me in ways I can't really explain.
00:44 To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever.
00:52 One thing I want to express to you all is that 1) I'm okay and you do not have to
00:55 worry and 2) I wouldn't change anything for the world.
00:58 If I had to go through all of this again, to get here, to this exact moment I'm in
01:02 right now, with all of you, finally healthy, I would do it all again.
01:05 It made me who I am today."
01:07 The catwalk queen then shared some wise words for others struggling, writing, "The universe
01:11 works in the most painful and beautiful ways, but I need to say that if you are struggling,
01:15 it will get better.
01:16 I promise.
01:17 Take a step away, stay strong, have faith in your path, walk in your truth, and the
01:21 clouds will start to clear up.
01:22 I have so much gratitude for and perspective on life.
01:25 This 100+ days of Lyme, chronic disease, co-infection treatment, almost 15 years of invisible suffering,
01:31 was all worth it if I'm able to, God willing, have a lifetime of spreading love from a full
01:34 cup and being able to truly be myself for the first time ever."
01:39 Alongside her message, Bella shared a series of pictures from her health journey, and she
01:42 told fans she purposely chose more positive snaps because, quote, "As painful as this
01:45 experience was, the outcome was the most enlightening experience of my life filled with new friends,
01:50 new visions, and a new brain."
01:52 Bella received lots of love in the comment section from her fans and friends, as well
01:55 as her sister Gigi Hadid, who wrote, "I love you.
01:58 I am so proud and happy for you."
02:00 Gigi had told fans on Instagram last week that Bella had recently, quote, "finished
02:04 a long and intense treatment for Lyme disease," adding, "I'm so proud of her and excited
02:08 for her comeback whenever she feels ready."
02:10 The Hadid sisters have always had each other's backs on and off the catwalk.
02:14 Back in 2016, they walked in their first Victoria's Secret fashion show together, and Gigi told
02:18 Access Hollywood the advice she gave her younger sister, who was appearing in the show for
02:22 the first time.
02:23 "What tip did you give her for this year?
02:25 I mean, because this is crazy."
02:26 "Tips.
02:27 Smile.
02:28 Because when you get nervous, you forget to smile.
02:29 Or you're like one of two people.
02:30 You're like, gut nervous and you can't smile, or you get nervous and you get like, too giggly.
02:31 I'm like the giggly one.
02:32 Bella's like the one that gets serious when she gets nervous.
02:33 So I just had to remind her."
02:34 "Smile."
02:35 "Smile.
02:36 But like, she's so beautiful, and like, she is perfect.
02:37 And I'm like, I'm so proud of her.
02:38 And I'm like, I'm so happy for her.
02:39 And I'm like, I'm so happy for her.
02:40 And I'm like, I'm so happy for her.
02:41 And I'm like, I'm so happy for her.
03:06 And I'm like, I'm so happy for her.
03:21 And I'm like, I'm so happy for her.
03:44 (upbeat music)