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    Jun 29, 2026
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    Bella Hadid Opens Up About Struggles with Lyme Disease

    By Alex Volta, Runway & Couture Editor

    Bella Hadid Opens Up About Struggles with Lyme Disease

    ✅ Подтверждено — ранее мы публиковали это как слух

    Update: GetModel earlier reported the rumours surrounding this story — which has since been officially confirmed.

    Renowned model Bella Hadid has recently opened up about her ongoing battle with Lyme disease, which has significantly impacted her mental health. According to a report by tag24.com, Hadid tearfully shared her experiences of dealing with severe isolation and depression as a result of the illness.

    Impact of Lyme Disease

    Lyme disease, a condition transmitted through tick bites, can lead to a range of debilitating symptoms. For Hadid, these symptoms have manifested not just physically but mentally, leading to periods of isolation and depression. Her candid revelation sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional and psychological toll that chronic illnesses can have on individuals.

    Raising Awareness

    By sharing her personal struggles, Hadid hopes to raise awareness about Lyme disease and encourage others who might be suffering in silence to seek help. Her openness provides a platform for broader conversations about mental health, especially within the high-pressure environment of the fashion industry.

    For more information on Bella Hadid's career and achievements, visit our model directory. Explore our Top Models list to see where she ranks among the industry's elite.

    About Bella Hadid

    Bella Hadid was supposed to be a rider, not a runway model. Raised on a ranch in Santa Barbara, she spent her teens in the saddle dreaming about the 2016 Olympics — a dream complicated by the fine print (her discipline, equitation, isn't an Olympic event) and then derailed entirely when she was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in 2012, the same year as her mother and brother. Fashion was the second plan that became the whole plan. Read Bella Hadid's full profile on GetModel →

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