Bella Hadid reveals a years-long battle with “anxiety and depression”

Bella Hadid She remains vulnerable with fans, with honest updates about her health battles.

The supermodel, who recently took a break from the spotlight to address her Lyme disease, has gotten candid about her mental health struggles. She said there was more going on behind her smiles, revealing that she struggled silently for years.

The revelation about Bella Hadid’s mental health comes on the heels of widespread concern about her health after her mother, Yolanda Hadid, shared shocking hospital updates.

Bella shared the news of her struggle with her mental health in an emotional way Instagram Post on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. It dropped 18 images related to mental health, including quotes and messages urging people to stay strong and never give up hope.

The twelfth slide included a quote from the late Hollywood legend Robin Williams, who tragically died by suicide in August 2014. “People don’t fake depression.

They pretend to be fine…remember that. “Be kind,” his message read. Bella echoed similar sentiments in her comment, revealing that she faces a hidden battle with her mental health.

“Something I’ve carried for many years is the weight of anxiety and depression. Sometimes you can feel completely paralyzed and invisible to the outside world, leaving you crying before you even start your day,” Bella began.

She noted that her mental health battle made her wonder why her mind was “so heavy” when life wasn’t.

Bella admitted that she often felt a “deep sense of shame” about her mental health struggles. She wondered why her mind and body were regularly filled with the debilitating weight of sadness, depression, and anxiety despite being blessed in life.

Although these thoughts bothered her, often crushing her spirits, Bella soon realized that she should not be ashamed of her mental health struggles. “Over the years, I’ve learned that this isn’t a weakness — it’s a part of me. My sensitivity, my awareness, my empathy. And in many ways, it can be a superpower,” she wrote.

Bella added that these parts that once brought her shame helped her understand herself and others more deeply. She implored those who echoed her message to understand that they are not alone in their mental health struggles before they talk about the benefits of a healthy support system.

Bella noted that she can begin her healing journey because she not only has a good support system, but also has access to necessary resources. She wanted other children in need of these services to receive the same support, and she teamed up with UNICEF to make that happen.

“Getting mental health care is not a luxury — it’s a right. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your story looks like, your pain and healing are incredibly important,” Bella stressed. She appealed to fans to join her in making a difference through the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” campaign.

Additionally, Bella implored those struggling with their mental health not to be afraid to ask for help. She dropped the numbers to the National Mental Health Hotline and other suicide prevention helplines, assuring fans that they deserve love and help.

Bella’s powerful reminder and admission about mental health sparked supportive messages from fans who praised her honesty. “Just when I thought I couldn’t love you anymore. God bless you baby,” one fan wrote. Another agreed, calling the model an “angel.”

Bella’s love interest continued with celebrities like writer Roxy Nafusi who acknowledged the potential implications of her post. “Your vulnerability will help so many people feel less alone. I truly hope you find the peace in your mind that you deserve. You are a beautiful soul,” she wrote.