Selena Gomez disclosed that she no longer sleeps in her bedroom during the Wondermind Mental Fitness Summit on Thursday, which coincided with World Mental Health Day, as reported by AOL. The 32-year-old star of 'The Only Murders in the Building' shared with the audience that her room was linked to a 'really dark time.' 'I’m a bit different from my mom because I spent too much time in my bedroom that I actually don’t sleep in it anymore, as I associate it with a really dark period,' Gomez explained.
She further elaborated on her struggles with anxiety, saying, 'Being anxious can be so debilitating at times, and I didn’t want to leave my bed for years. Part of it was that I wasn’t doing the work.' Gomez described herself as a 'very anxious person' who often feels 'doomsday' scenarios. She emphasized the importance of positive self-talk, even if it sounds strange, as it can be very impactful.
Gomez then detailed her techniques for calming down in high-stress situations. 'Before I step out of the car, and there’s going to be lots of noises and stuff, I have to breathe,' she said. 'And I have to remind myself, 'All of this is a gift, and I may not be in the mood for this, but every time I see someone and end up making them smile, it always just makes my day no matter how I’m feeling.'
The singer also highlighted the significance of having a close 'inner circle.' 'I don’t have a lot of people in my life, but I know who my inner circle is. I have to talk things out,' Gomez admitted. 'And I have a therapist too, but it’s also nice to have people around you who will just listen to you.' She noted, 'There is a freedom in letting go of whatever is keeping you stuck and that lump in your throat.'
During the panel, Gomez reflected on her 2022 documentary 'My Mind & Me,' where she discussed her bipolar disorder diagnosis and living with Lupus. One significant change for the Rare Beauty founder has been taking a break from social media, though she admitted she 'had to stop trying to defend' herself. 'Because I should not be apologetic for being honest, for saying I’m not good, and that’s not nice what you said,' Gomez said, adding that her mother taught her 'that the noise is going to be there constantly.' 'But it’s about finding that moment where I actually physically say, 'No, I am a good person, I’m kind, I work really hard, and I’m grateful, and I love all the little things in life,' and I need that reminder.' However, Gomez acknowledged, 'I’m not going to lie, it kind of hurts. I’m definitely not one of the people who can kind of ignore it.' 'I’m just speaking on my generation’s behalf because it’s wild how inhumane people can be with their words and things they would probably never say in person either. It just hurts.'
