Selma Blair Sought Treatment in Secrecy For Years Due to Fear of Insurance Risk Label, Was Misdiagnosed Before MS Discovery

Selma Blair had to hide her multiple sclerosis symptoms and alcoholism treatment to maintain her acting career because she feared being deemed an "insurance risk."
Doctors continually misdiagnosed Blair's symptoms for years before she received an MS diagnosis, which brought clarity.
Blair retired from acting after filming a sitcom in 2009 due to extreme self-hatred and inability to manage her health.
Blair's life has improved since disclosing her MS diagnosis, allowing her to become an advocate for those with disabilities.
Blair hopes to return to acting but remains cautious about new opportunities.