Selena Gomez addressed the relentless body-shaming she\u2019s faced over the years and how it lead to years of insecurity and inner turmoil.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve dealt with a lot of weight issues in my life, and that\u2019s something I\u2019m very sensitive to,\u201d Gomez recalled to Allure<\/a> for their cover story published Tuesday.<\/p>\n The singer, 33, explained she actively battles these thoughts and insecurities through dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which is a \u201ctype of talk therapy for people who experience emotions very intensely,\u201d according to Cleveland Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n Selena Gomez addressed fat-shaming and \u201cweight issues\u201d she has faced that caused her years of insecurity and inner turmoil. GC Images<\/p>\n \u201cI got stung by a person saying I was fat. Why is that [emotion] coming up?\u201d Gomez recalled to Allure for their cover story published Tuesday. Instagram \/ @selenagomez<\/p>\n \u201cI got stung by a person saying I was fat. Why is that [emotion] coming up?\u201d Gomez said of analyzing why she\u2019s triggered by certain comments.<\/p>\n Gomez described DBT treatment as \u201cpeeling away layers\u201d and connecting the dots.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, now I understand, that\u2019s stemming from that one time when I was going through some medical stuff and I had gained weight,\u201d she said as an example.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cI\u2019ve dealt with a lot of weight issues in my life, and that\u2019s something I\u2019m very sensitive to,\u201d the singer added. Selena Gomez\/Instagram<\/p>\n The Golden Globe nominee shared how she actively battles these thoughts and insecurities through dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Getty Images<\/p>\n She further explained that some therapists provide \u201clittle cards [you can pull out] when you feel a certain type of emotion, with questions to help guide you through understanding it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou just definitely have to be willing to do the work, and that part can be tricky.\u201d<\/p>\n The actress revealed her bipolar disorder diagnosis in April 2020 and later described the diagnosis <\/a>as a \u201chuge weight lifted off\u201d her that \u201cexplains so much.\u201d <\/p>\n The \u201cGood For You\u201d hitmaker previously revealed her struggles with depression and anxiety<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u201cYou just definitely have to be willing to do the work, and that part can be tricky,\u201d she said of the therapy. selenagomez\/Instagram<\/p>\n The actress revealed her bipolar disorder diagnosis in April 2020 and previously struggled with anxiety and depression. selenagomez\/Instagram<\/p>\n Gomez was also diagnosed with\u00a0lupus<\/a> in 2014 and subsequently underwent a\u00a0kidney transplant<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0chemotherapy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n She revealed that her lupus medication causes her weight to fluctuate<\/a>, but still continues to face backlash and speculation about her appearance.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I\u2019m taking it, I tend to hold a lot of water weight, and that happens very normally. When I\u2019m off of it, I tend to kind of lose weight,\u201d Gomez said in a TikTok Live in February 2023.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah, we have days where maybe we feel like s\u2013t, but I would much rather be healthy and take care of myself. My medications are important, and I believe that they\u2019re what helps me,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Gomez was also diagnosed with\u00a0lupus in 2014 and subsequently underwent a\u00a0kidney transplant\u00a0and\u00a0chemotherapy. Getty Images<\/p>\n She revealed that her lupus medication causes her weight to fluctuate, but still continues to face backlash and speculation about her appearance. Aissaoui Nacer \/ Yaya \/ SplashNews.com<\/p>\n The \u201cOnly Murders in the Building\u201d star noted that she is \u201cnot a model\u201d and \u201cnever will be.\u201d<\/p>\n A month prior, she called out trolls who made comments about her appearance at the 2023 Golden Globes\u00a0in a strapless Valentino gown.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during the holidays,\u201d the Rare Beauty founder said in an Instagram Live after the award show.<\/p>\n \u201cBut we don\u2019t care,\u201d she added, bursting into laughter.<\/p>\n She has hit back at body-shamers many times, once noting that she is \u201cnot a model\u201d and \u201cnever will be.\u201d Instagram\/ Selena Gomez<\/p>\n In April 2022, she also blasted body critics, proudly saying, \u201cI am perfect the way I am.\u201d selenagomez\/Instagram<\/p>\n