“Invisible suffering”: Bella Hadid opens up about painful health battle
Bella Hadid has shared a raw update to her fans, giving them further insight into her “painful” health battle with Lyme disease.
On Sunday, the model took to Instagram to share a series of photos of her ongoing health battle, including photos of her medical records.
“The little me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself,” she began in the caption.
She then thanked her mum, Yolanda Hadid, "for keeping all of my medical records, sticking by me, never leaving my side, protecting, supporting, but most of all, believing me through all of this”.
She then continued to say that since contracting Lyme, her symptoms have gotten worse over time and it’s taken a toll on her in ways that are difficult for her to explain, but remained positive despite it.
“To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever,” she added before reassuring fans not to worry and that she is “okay”.
The model also noted that despite her painful health battle, she “wouldn’t change anything for the world” and would go through it all again, as it has shaped who she is.
“The universe works in the most painful and beautiful ways but I need to say that if you are struggling- it will get better,” she added.
Bella also said that despite “almost 15 years of invisible suffering” she is grateful for the experience, and has so much “gratitude for and perspective on life” that has made her able to spread ”love from a full cup” and “truly” be herself.
“I tried to pick the most positive pictures I could because as painful as this experience was, the outcome was the most enlightening experience of my life filled with new friends, new visions and a new brain,” she added before thanking everyone who has supported her throughout this journey.
“I’ll be back when I’m ready, I miss you all so much, I love you all so much,” she concluded.
The model shared a few photos of herself getting treatment with IVs sticking out of her arm.
In a few other photos, the model can be seen resting on the couch as she gets a blood transfusion, with her loyal pup, “Petunia aka Beans,” never leaving her side.
This is the model’s first health update after she revealed she was taking time off from modelling due to a flare-up in her Lyme disease.
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