Bella Hadid may be one of the world’s biggest supermodels, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have bad days just like everyone else. The 23-year-old took to Instagram over the weekend to open up about her mental health, saying that it is “something that I have been dealing with for a few years” and thanking her friends and family for helping her to get to a better place.
Bella, who opened up last year about suffering anxiety attacks at the beginning of her career, went on to remind her followers that social media is just a highlight reel, saying, “The happiness we create online while being sad in real life makes no sense, but sometimes it just seems easier to live within your sadness rather than talk about it.”
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“Don’t feel pressured by things online…if you don’t want to get out of bed, don’t. If you want to cancel plans, cancel them. Being kind and protective to yourself and your energy is something I’ve learned to be helpful,” she continued.
The rest of her post reads in full:
“When the world feels like it is collapsing around you, you are allowed to ask for help… you do not have to deal w/ your mental state alone. We need to spread love and allow love in. Be kind ! To the people around you! strangers! everyone! Be aware! the moments that we have are singular and you will never know the struggle or the pain of another person until you are in their shoes. so reach out n ask.
We all need love&support and if you can be the one to bring somebody happiness or a calmness that they can’t find in themselves, please be that person..You never know how much your words or just a smile can change someone’s day n even yours as well. If you are reading this and feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel… there is … and I see you ! You are strong , you are good enough and you DESERVE to be happy!!I am going to write a new morning mantra right now and you should too!”
Bella’s sister Gigi and mum Yolanda commented on the post expressing their love, while her followers thanked her for her honesty.
This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia
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