Selena Gomez opens up about the challenges of living with Lupus

Selena Gomez has recently talked about the challenges of living with Lupus in a new video.

The Only Murders in the Building actress, who was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease around 2013, aims to raise awareness about this disease among her followers.

Selena re-shared a small video message which she recorded for the non-profit organisation, Lupus Research Alliance on her Instagram Story.

In the clip, the Emilia Perez actress says she “wants to shine a light on what hope and action looks like for the millions of people worldwide living with Lupus like myself”.

Elaborating on how the disease affects both the body and mind, Selena points out, “Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects the body but it can also deeply impact mental health — a cause that’s very near and dear to my heart.”

Reflecting on the struggles, the 33-year-old singer-actress declares that the “challenges of Lupus might not always be visible but they are very real”.

That’s why support awareness and research matter so much and today we are seeing hope and action – as researchers, advocates and the Lupus community work together – drive the progress towards better treatments and one day a cure,” adds Selena.

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