Bella Hadid Shares Health Update Amid “Painful” Lyme Disease Battle

Bella Hadid is detailing her perspective amid her health journey.

The supermodel—who is currently undergoing treatment for Lyme disease—shared an update on her well-being, noting that her younger self “would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself.”

The 26-year-old also expressed gratitude to those closest to her, including mom Yolanda Hadid, for their ongoing support.

“Thankful to my mommy for keeping all of my medical records, sticking by me, never leaving my side, protecting, supporting, but most of all, believing me through all of this,” she captioned an Aug. 6 Instagram post featuring photos from doctor visits and medical records. “Living in this state, worsening with time and work while trying to make myself, my family and the people who support me, proud, had taken a toll on me in ways I can’t really explain.”

As Bella noted, she’s faced a range of emotions during this experience.