It’s not easy being as popular as Selena Gomez and her autoimmune disorder isn’t helping at all. Last year, Selena revealed that she has Lupus, but still went on to promote her album and even do the “Revival” tour.
However, things have taken a toll on Selena, physically, emotionally and mentally. It was only a month ago when Selena opened up about her weird feelings, like something wasn’t right about herself. We all thought she was having a breakdown, but apparently, Selena has finally figured out where those feelings were coming from—lupus.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Selena opened up about her illness and revealed that she’s taking a year off from work to focus on herself and her health.
“As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have lupus, an illness that can affect people in different ways. I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges,” Selena explained.
The pop star continued, “I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off. Thank you to all my fans for your support.
You know how special you are to me, but I need to face this head on to ensure I am doing everything possible to be my best. I know I am not alone by sharing this, I hope others will be encouraged to address their own issues.”
While many doubted that her break is really because of lupus and not drugs or alcohol abuse problems, many are still showing support for Selena. Even back then when Selena had to go to rehab, people immediately thought she had drugs and alcohol abuse issues but she later revealed that she was undergoing chemotherapy then.
A source close to Selena also told PEOPLE that “She decided to clear her calendar for the year in order to have this be her priority for future happiness and didn’t want to leave any promoters at bay. She feels relieved that she can now make more sense of why she was feeling the way she was and is optimistic about the future.”
Her fans may not be too happy about not seeing their idol for an entire year, but I’m sure they’re glad to hear that Selena will be putting herself first. Well, come to think of it, there’s always social media and I’m sure Selena won’t be leaving that alone…
Share your thoughts with us Celebrity Gossipers in the comments below! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletters. But don’t forget to like us on FACEBOOK!
Taylor Swift Dismissed From Jury Duty By JudgeBOX OFFICE DESPERATION: Warner Bros. Wants To Bring Back Harry Potter For A New TrilogyTyga Gets A Bentley From Kylie jenner Hours After His ferrari Is Repoed
