Without a doubt, technology is a great help to people because it makes things easier. However, it also has its drawbacks, and just as millions of people connect to the Internet every day for whatever reason, millions more are trying to disconnect to take care of their mental health. This is the case of the artist Selena Gómez, known all over the world since she was a child, and who has become an example of surpassing herself.
we like to share stories of people who, despite adversity, have moved forward, even stronger than before. For this reason, we are talking to you today about the controversial decision of this actress and singer to preserve her emotional state.
The story of a young star, with ups and downs, but still on the rise
Since Selena Gómez began her career in Barney and her friends at the age of 10, she has continued to grow in fame, talent and beauty. But not everything was rosy for her, because at the age of 21, she discovered that she was suffering from lupus , an autoimmune disease, which was already beginning to manifest its symptoms.
Unfortunately, in one of her best artistic moments, she had to stop because of health problems that affected her. She commented: I discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression are side effects of lupus. I want to focus on maintaining my health and happiness. So I decided that the best thing to do was to retire for a while. Later in 2017, he revealed that he had received a kidney transplant.
Away from networks, but present at the heart of your audience In 2018, after suffering a severe emotional crisis, Selena had to enter a psychiatric centre. That was the second time he’d gone off the grid. Although she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the artist chose to face what was happening to her without fear and move on.
In 2021, he launched his own clothing brand, Rare, with which he seeks to raise awareness of the mental problems so common and so little understood in society: "If I had learned my mental health when I was younger or if I had been taught in school, like other subjects, my journey would have been different," said Dr.
Although she is one of the most popular celebrities on Instagram, she recently confessed to staying away from the networks for four and a half years. This is surprising, because today, social networks are very powerful, both for celebrities and young people in general.
In an interview, she says that not being aware of her networks has completely changed her life. I am happier, I am more present, I connect more with people,' he said. I understand how powerful the Internet is, and in many ways it has done the best things for the world. I’m learning the news that’s really important to me through the people in my life.
When giving up is not an option
The singer, actress and producer did not sit idly by. A mental health platform called Wondermind was recently launched and helped found. The aim is to bring the necessary resources closer to women with similar conditions.
We can say that Selena Gómez has experienced situations in her short life that have tested her more than once and for which she has had to stop doing things that any other young person of her age would do. But from all this she has managed to learn a positive lesson, not only for herself, but so that all who admire her and suffer something similar may find the same peace that she now enjoys.