Selena Gomez candidly discussed the challenging journey she underwent while battling lupus.

Selena Gomez’s well-documented health struggles and battles with anxiety and depression have been widely acknowledged by the public. Despite her accomplishments as a pop star, her life in the entertainment industry has been marked by numerous challenges and fluctuations. Presently, Selena is gearing up for the release of her upcoming song “Single Soon” and is actively involved in working on her forthcoming album.

In addition to her music career, Selena Gomez is concurrently engaged in the production of her cooking series, “Selena + Chef,” and is also prominently featured in the Hulu mystery series, “Only Murders in the Building,” in which she portrays the character Mabel Mora. Amidst her various commitments, Gomez has been open about her health issues, struggles with mental health, and her diagnosis of lupus.

During an interview at the Twilio Signal conference on August 23, 2023, Selena Gomez candidly discussed the challenging journey she underwent while battling lupus and how she managed to shift her perspective to emerge stronger from the ordeal. For those unfamiliar with the condition, lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s own organs and tissues instead of protecting them. This results in inflammation, tissue damage, and impacts multiple organs within the body.

Selena Gomez began by reflecting, “I don’t know where I adopted the attitude. But it’s helped me feel better in life. And the following is not a pity party. This is just how I think.”

Selena went on to reveal that she was approximately 16 or 17 years old when she received her lupus diagnosis, describing the experience as an arduous journey. While she admitted to not finding any enjoyment in the process, a pivotal moment later in her life reshaped her perspective dramatically. This transformative moment occurred during a visit to a hospitalized child.

The actress recounted an incident where the child only made eye contact with her after learning about her own lupus diagnosis. This encounter made Gomez realize that her personal struggles had provided her with the opportunity to connect with and inspire others who were facing similar challenges.

Selena Gomez also discussed her kidney transplant, a significant event in her life where her close friend Francia Raisa generously donated one of her kidneys. While their relationship encountered difficulties in subsequent years, they have since reconciled. Gomez emphasized that she views herself as a work in progress and acknowledges that progress is achieved one day at a time.