Selena Gomez let her fans know that she is taking time off due to complications with Lupus.
“As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have Lupus, an illness that can affect people in different ways,” the 24-year-old singer wrote in a statement to People magazine on Tuesday.(RELATED: Selena Gomez Rethinking Her Career In Cryptic Message To Fans)
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“I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges,” Gomez wrote. “I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off. Thank you to all my fans for your support.” (RELATED: Selena Gomez Poses Topless For Her Most Scandalous Magazine Cover Yet)
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“You know how special you are to me, but I need to face this head on to ensure I am doing everything possible to be my best,” she added. “I know I am not alone by sharing this, I hope others will be encouraged to address their own issues.”
Last month, Gomez posted a cryptic message on her Instagram account during her “Revival” world tour. In the post she mentioned that she was rethinking areas of her life both “creatively and personally.”