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‘If you are struggling - it will get better’: Bella Hadid shares health update as she battles Lyme disease
Bella Hadid started her lengthy Instagram post saying, “the little me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself"
Bella Hadid shared a health update with her fans as she continues to battleLyme disease. She started her lengthy Instagram post saying, “the little me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself.”
She went on to thank her mother for sticking with her, and then continued, “Living in this state, worsening with time and work while trying to make myself, my family and the people who support me, proud, had taken a toll on me in ways I can’t really explain. To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever. one thing I want to express to you all is that 1: I am okay and you do not have to worry, and 2:I wouldn’t change anything for the world. If I had to go through all of this again, to get here, to this exact moment I’m in right now, with all of you, finally healthy, I would do it all again. It made me who I am today.”
‘I have so much gratitude’
“The universe works in the most painful and beautiful ways but I need to say that if you are struggling- it will get better. I promise. take a step away, stay strong, have faith in your path, walk in your truth and the clouds will start to clear up. I have so much gratitude for and perspective on life , this 100+ days of Lyme, chronic disease , co infection treatment, almost 15 years of invisible suffering, was all worth it if I’m able to, God willing, have a lifetime of spreading love from a full cup, and being able to truly be myself, For the first time ever,” she continued.
Bella said she chose the “most positive pictures” to share along with the caption “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.” The pictures she shared included those of her treatment, and one featured her dog.
“Thank you for the patience of the incredible company’s that I work for , my supporters and the people who continued to check in. My agents Jill and Joseph for protecting me. I love and appreciate you more than I can ever express,” Bella wrote. “Thank you to my genius Dr, and her INCREDIBLE team of nurses. I love you SO much!!!”
What is Lyme disease?
A person may be affected by Lyme disease when an infected tick bites the, and the condition can cause joint pain among other difficulties. According to Cleveland Clinic, “Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria,Borrelia burgdorferi, which you can get if an infected deer tick (also called black-legged tick) bites you. Ordinary "wood ticks" and "dog ticks" don’t carry the infection.”
It adds, “Lyme disease may evolve through phases (stages), which can overlap and cause symptoms that may involve the skin, joints, heart or nervous system.”
