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Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder . The former Disney star announced her diagnosis in 2020 during an Instagram Live video call with fellow Disney Channel standout Miley Cyrus.
Gomez has since described this discovery as a relief, although not an easy path. In a recent episode of the 'Friends Keep Secrets' podcast, Gomez – the co-founder of mental health publication Wondermind – shared details about her journey to diagnosis. ADULT ADHD STIMULANT PRESCRIPTIONS ARE SURGING — AND DOCTORS ARE RAISING CONCERNS Fellow musician and husband Benny Blanco asked his wife if she knew she was bipolar before being officially diagnosed. 'I knew something was wrong, but I think I was misdiagnosed,' she responded. 'I think people were just assuming – and I would try multiple therapists.' 'It’s actually really hard when we’re talking about these things, and for me to go, ‘Go get a therapist.’ All of it is so … complicated.' Gomez detailed how her diagnosis required talking to 'multiple different people,' stressing the importance of not giving up. SIMPLE DAILY HABIT MAY HELP EASE DEPRESSION MORE THAN MEDICATION, RESEARCHERS SAY 'I’m so grateful I went to four different rehabs because it all helped me understand it,' she said. Blanco revealed that Gomez sometimes experiences a manic episode without recognizing it. 'She’ll start to realize she’s having it after it’s happening, and sometimes she doesn’t even remember when it’s happening,' he said. 'It’s such a delicate thing because … you’re not supposed to, technically, talk to the person about it while they’re deep in it.' Blanco added that Gomez is 'so hyper aware' of when she’s experiencing mania. 'I’m equally proud to say that I do have moments of mania,' she said. 'I’m not ashamed at all, because I can catch them a bit quicker.' DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND OTHER DISORDERS MAY HAVE THE SAME GENETIC CAUSE, STUDY FINDS 'It is helpful to have a partner who will understand … and meet you where you are,' the singer added. Since her diagnosis, Gomez said she lives life more 'freely.' 'The whole hypocrisy of shaming people for therapy, or people not understanding it, is that it’s just not for you,' she said. 'But for me, it finally allowed me to go, ‘Oh, that’s why I handled things the way I . That’s why all the other people were able to get over things quickly, and I wasn’t.'' Gomez added, 'I’d act out of fear, I’d act out of love, I’d act out of passion, it was all inconsistent. It was crazy.' CANNABIS MAY BACKFIRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, MAJOR STUDY FINDS The actress encouraged others that no matter the diagnosis, 'you are not defined by a term.' 'It’s just informative to seek and talk and listen to podcasts or listen to certain things that will help you get information,' she said. 'I do believe there is a lot of hope.' Signs of bipolar disorder About 2.8% of adults in the U.S. have experienced bipolar in the last year, while 4.4% experience it during their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health. Formerly called manic depression or 'manic-depressive disorder,' bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy and activity levels, affecting the ability to carry out daily tasks. NEW STUDY REVEALS WHY WOMEN FACE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER DEPRESSION RISK THAN MEN This can include emotional highs, referred to as mania or hypomania, and lows, known as depression, per Mayo Clinic. Symptoms can differ depending on bipolar type. 'You are not defined by a term.' Manic and hypomanic episodes typically include three or more of the following symptoms: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Major depressive episodes typically include five or more of the following symptoms. Seeking diagnosis Mayo Clinic encourages anyone experiencing these symptoms to seek help from a professional. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Diagnosis can be made through a physical exam and lab testing, as well as mental health assessments and tracking of moods, sleep patterns and other factors. After diagnosis, Mayo Clinic recommends paying attention to warning signs to prevent episodes. Getting enough sleep, taking medications as directed, and abstaining from drugs and alcohol can also help. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital reached out to Gomez's representation and Wondermind for comment.
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