Selena Gomez: My Journey with Bipolar and Mental Healing
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In this exclusive and heart-to-heart conversation, Selena Gomez joins Jay Shetty to discuss her powerful new documentary, "My Mind & Me." Selena bravely reveals the internal battle she faced before releasing her "darkest secrets" to the world, viewing it as a vital step in her own healing process. She opens up about her diagnosis with bipolar disorder, explaining how she moved from fear to understanding, eventually making the condition "her friend."
Selena and Jay explore the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive "core crew" and the dangers of sharing vulnerability with the wrong people. Selena shares practical wisdom on how she manages triggers, the role of medication and therapy (DBT and CBT), and why she decided to "interrupt the narrative" of the media with her own truth. From childhood fears of tornadoes in Texas to navigating public breakups, Selena's story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the power of choosing love over armor. This interview is a guide for anyone struggling with mental health, seeking self-compassion, or learning how to let go of old versions of themselves.