Bella Hadid opened up about suffering from ‘medical anxiety’ amid her ongoing battle with Lyme disease.
The 29-year-old supermodel – who was first diagnosed with the chronic neurological illness in 2013 – jumped to her Instagram stories on Friday to share two posts while giving insight into her health battle.
The star first reposted a slide from @chronicillnesshumor which read: ‘when your chronic illness is chronic illness-ing and someone says “it’s always something with you” like… yes… one might say the illness is… chronic.’
Bella also re-shared a separate post from influencer Alexandra Wildeson titled ‘The Duality of life with chronic illness.’
Underneath, the star typed out, ‘The medical anxiety is soooooo real. Thank you for putting every one of my thoughts and daily situations into one swipe. The truuuuuth! @alexandrawildeson.’
Bella has kept her fans updated with her battle with Lyme disease – which both her mother Yolanda and brother Anwar have also been diagnosed with.
Bella Hadid, 29, opened up about suffering from ‘medical anxiety’ amid her ongoing battle with Lyme disease; seen in May in London
The supermodel – who was first diagnosed with the chronic neurological illness in 2013 – jumped to her Instagram stories on Friday to share two posts while giving insight into her health battle
The model also recently opened up about her struggles with anxiety last month as she uploaded a post on World Mental Health Day.
‘Something i’ve carried for many years is the weight of anxiety and depression,’ she wrote at the time.
‘It can sometimes feel all-consuming, paralyzing, and invisible to the outside world, leaving you in tears before starting your day, wondering why your mind feels so heavy when life around you seems so bright.’
Bella added that, ‘there is often a deep sense of shame that comes with mental health struggles.
‘I sometimes wonder how life has blessed me and how my body and mind are filled with the weight of sadness, depression, and debilitating anxiety on a regular basis.’
The star added that she ‘learned that this is not a weakness – it’s a part of me.’
She later penned, ‘whoever deals with this daily too; I want you to remember that you are not alone. and I love you so much…’
Back in September, Bella uploaded a series of images to Instagram – with some showing her receiving treatment inside a hospital.
The star first reposted a slide from a page called @chronicillnesshumor which read: ‘when your chronic illness is chronic illness-ing and someone says “it’s always something with you” like… yes… one might say the illness is… chronic’
The model also recently opened up about her struggles with anxiety last month as she uploaded a post on World Mental Health Day; seen in May in Cannes
Back in September, Bella uploaded a series of images to Instagram – with some showing her receiving treatment inside a hospital
‘I’m sorry I always go MIA I love you guys,’ she wrote in the caption at the time
Some pictures were taken as the model was hooked up to an IV while another was a selfie as she rested in bed with a bag of ice on her forehead.
‘I’m sorry I always go MIA I love you guys,’ she wrote in the caption at the time.
That same month, her mother Yolanda uploaded a post to give an emotional glimpse at her daughter’s battle with Lyme disease.
Bella could be seen in a hospital bed hooked up to IVs while another image was taken as Yolanda gave her daughter a kiss on the cheek.
‘The invisible disability of chronic neurological Lyme disease is hard to explain or understand for anyone,’ Yolanda penned.
‘I try to lead by example on our Lyme journey but my own pain cannot compare to watching my baby suffer.’
She also shared an uplifting message to Bella by adding, ‘You are relentless and courageous. No child is suppose to suffer in their body with an incurable chronic disease.
‘I admire your bravery and your willingness to keep fighting for health despite the failing protocols and countless setbacks you have faced.’
That same month, her mother Yolanda uploaded a post to give an emotional glimpse at her daughter’s battle with Lyme disease
She also shared an uplifting message to Bella by adding, ‘You are relentless and courageous. No child is suppose to suffer in their body with an incurable chronic disease’
Yolanda continued, ‘There simply aren’t words big enough for the darkness, the pain, and the unknown hell you’ve lived through since your diagnosis in 2013.
‘You didn’t really live, you learned how to exist inside the jail of your own paralyzed brain.’
She further expressed how ‘proud’ she is of her daughter while also calling her both a ‘survivor’ and ‘warrior.’
Bella has been open with with her public battle with Lyme disease on social media and back in 2023, the star took a five month break from modeling due to her health issues.
Last month in October, Bella strutted on the runway during the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
She donned more than one look for the special event, including one where she donned 50-pound angel wings along with shimmering silver lingerie.
She donned more than one look for the special event, including one where she donned 50-pound angel wings along with shimmering silver lingerie
The model then revealed in the comment section: ‘Girl I got my period that morning and my stamina is not up yet after the whole hospital sitch but I tried my best and I LOVEEEE you for this I’m ok I swear’
Following her time on the catwalk, she sparked fan concern over her health – which prompted Bella to offer an explanation.
A TikToker posted a video and said, ‘Bella Hadid, what the f*** wrong with you? What we gotta do? Look like she was finna cry the whole show. Bella Hadid who we gotta pull up on???’
The model then revealed in the comment section: ‘Girl I got my period that morning and my stamina is not up yet after the whole hospital sitch but I tried my best and I LOVEEEE you for this I’m ok I swear.’
The media personality also added, ‘I’m sorry if I let u down. Love you I mean it.’
The star – who is currently dating professional equestrian Adan Banuelos – also recently celebrated her 29th birthday last month on October
Bella previously addressed her appearance at the runway show in a now-deleted post per The Hollywood Reporter.
‘Ok we’re not going to pretend these wings weren’t 50 pounds but HOW BEAUTIFUL,’ she had stated.
The star – who is currently dating professional equestrian Adan Banuelos – also recently celebrated her 29th birthday last month on October.
She rung in the special day during an intimate celebration and was joined by close pals such as Hailey Bieber.
