Selena Gomez is taking time for herself.
The ‘Hands to Myself’ singer has announced a break after a busy few months touring the country as part of her Revival Tour. Selena’s struggle with lupus forced her to make the difficult decision.
“I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges. 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.”
She’s grateful to her #Selenators for their support, saying she wouldn’t be able to make it through without them:
“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.”
Sources say Sel “hadn’t felt like herself,” causing her to put a greater emphasis on her health. “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,” according to the insider. Many brands stepped up in solidarity, with a number of kava brands showing their support with Selena Gomez-inspired sales and promotions.
We’re so glad Selena is bringing awareness to an often misunderstood illness.
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