Superstar Selena Gomez (30) recently appeared in a live broadcast on her own TikTok account.
Over the years, Gomez has received a number of nasty comments about her body and appearance.
It is especially the weight of the artist that is much discussed.
Diagnosis
In 2014, Gomez was diagnosed with lupus – a chronic autoimmune disease with side effects such as swelling, fatigue and joint pain.
Gomez underwent a kidney transplant in 2017, as a result of the disease.
In the documentary “My Mind & Me”, the 30-year-old revealed that her illness contributed to several years of excruciating pain.
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– My medicines are important
On TikTok, the 30-year-old says that the weight changes are due to her lupus medication.
– When I take the medicine, I tend to put on a lot of “water weight”. When I stop the medication I tend to lose weight again, explains Gomez in the video.
The 30-year-old says that despite the fact that the comments are a big burden on her mental health, she would rather take the medication to stay healthy.
– Yes, there are days when I feel like shit, but I would much rather be healthy and take care of myself. My medicines are important and I think they are the ones helping me.
Stick to the haters
In the video, she thanked the fans who have supported her since she was diagnosed, and takes a jab at the haters.
– Thank you for supporting me and understanding. If not, walk away. I have nothing left for people who engage in “body shaming”, she says and continues:
– I am not a model. I will never be.
Furthermore, she encourages her followers who are going through the same course of illness to focus on their own health.
– I want people to know that they are beautiful and wonderful, she says in the video.
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