Supermodel Bella Hadid has opened up about her long struggle with anxiety and depression while continuing to fight Lyme disease.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, October 12, Bella Hadid shared a touching poem along with a heartfelt note describing her emotional journey. The post highlighted the hidden pain behind her glamorous public image and her hope to inspire others facing similar challenges.
“Something I’ve carried for many years is the weight of anxiety and depression,” she wrote. “It can sometimes feel all-consuming, paralyzing, and invisible to the outside world.”
She explained how difficult it can be to start the day while dealing with overwhelming emotions, even when life appears happy from the outside. The model also discussed the shame that often surrounds mental health struggles, saying that it can make people feel isolated and misunderstood.
Over time, Bella Hadid said she has learned to view her mental health challenges not as weaknesses but as part of what makes her human. “My sensitivity, awareness, and empathy are not flaws—they’re my strengths,” she said, adding that these traits help her connect more deeply with others.
She encouraged her followers to seek support and reminded them that mental health care is a right, not a luxury. Hadid also reflected on her humanitarian work with UNICEF, emphasizing the silent battles many people face globally. “This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we can change that, together,” she wrote.
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The supermodel’s emotional message comes as she continues her ongoing battle with chronic neurological Lyme disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2013. Fans and celebrities alike have praised her for being open about her struggles and for using her platform to spread awareness about mental health and chronic illness.
