On World Mental Health Day, Selena Gomez opens up about her mental health battles and why she avoids her bedroom. Want to know how she copes? Watch the video for the complete details!
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00:00Selena Gomez has always been candid about her mental health challenges.
00:05On October 10, World Mental Health Day, once again, she sat in conversation to encourage
00:11people about mental health.
00:13Speaking at the WonderMind Mental Fitness Summit, a project she co-founded with her
00:17mother Mandy Teefee, Selena Gomez shared her personal struggles and emphasized the importance
00:22of self-care.
00:24During a discussion with Meena B, Selena opened up about her battles with anxiety and feelings
00:30of isolation.
00:31She revealed that these emotions often led to a retreat to her bedroom, a space she now
00:36associates with difficult times in her life.
00:39I am a very anxious person," she admitted.
00:41Before I face the crowd, I have to take a moment to breathe and remind myself that it's
00:47all a gift.
00:48Saying someone's smile can really brighten my day, no matter how I'm feeling.
00:53Selena also spoke about her documentary, My Mind and Me, which highlights her experiences
00:59with psychosis and bipolar disorder.
01:02She mentioned that she no longer sleeps in her bedroom due to its negative associations.
01:08Also in a recent Instagram chat with fashion influencer Remy Vader, Selena shared her coping
01:14strategies for tough days.
01:16She stressed the importance of surrounding herself with trusted friends and admitted
01:20that isolating can be frightening when she's feeling low.
01:24Therapy is also a key part of her self-care routine.