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Bella Hadid Highlights 'Medical Anxiety' in New Posts on Chronic Lyme

Her comments underscore the emotional toll of chronic Lyme disease, reflecting years of fluctuating symptoms.

Overview

  • On Nov. 14, the 28-year-old shared two Instagram Stories about living with chronic illness, writing that “the medical anxiety is soooooo real.”
  • She reshared influencer Alexandra Wildeson’s post on the “duality” of chronic illness and also posted a meme about others’ reactions to chronic conditions.
  • Hadid was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012 at age 16, and past accounts describe severe joint pain, brain fog, extreme fatigue and anxiety.
  • In September, she posted photos from a hospital bed showing IV treatment, then documented a cautious return to exercise before walking for Saint Laurent in Paris and later appearing at the Victoria’s Secret show.
  • Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, has publicly voiced the pain of watching her daughter “struggle in silence,” calling her a “warrior” and pledging support.