Bella Hadid has opened up about the reality of living with Lyme disease.
Supermodel Bella Hadid has shared an emotional update about her ongoing battle with Lyme disease, opening up about the physical pain, mental exhaustion and isolation that come with living with a chronic illness.
The 29-year-old model took to her Instagram stories to candidly document a recent flare-up, sharing pictures of herself in tears while reflecting on the reality of navigating life with an unpredictable health condition.
Hadid, who was diagnosed with Lyme disease as a teenager, described how difficult it can be to explain her symptoms to others and the emotional impact of living with a body that often feels out of her control.
“I wish it was not so intimidating trying to explain the symptoms of pain, exhaustion, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, infections, trauma and all of the things that come with chronic illness because it leads to severe isolation and depression, especially over long periods of time,” she wrote.
