How Selena Gomez became the mental health champion we all need
Gomez also tells people that the road to feeling better can be long and full of twists and turns.
“Last year, I suffered mentally and emotionally and I just couldn’t keep it all together,” Gomez said while McLean Award recipientawarded to those who have enhanced public understanding of mental illness and mental health, at the Massachusetts hospital’s annual gala in September 2019. “I was unable to keep a smile or keep a smile on my face. making everything look normal. I felt like all the pain and anxiety hit me in an instant and it was one of the scariest moments of my life.”
“I sought support and the doctors were able to give me a clear diagnosis,” she continued. “The moment I received that news, I felt truly terrified and relieved. Obviously appalled that the curtain was lifted, but relieved that I knew why I was there. suffered from depression and anxiety for many years.”
Noting how grateful she is for the support system at McLean, Gomez added, “While this doesn’t mean it’s all gone, I can say that after a year of intense work , I’m happier, I’m healthier, and I’m more in control of my emotions and thoughts than ever before.”