Bella Hadid Battles Chronic Illness: Reveals 'Medical Anxiety' Struggles

Bella Hadid, the 29-year-old supermodel, has been openly sharing her journey with Lyme disease, a chronic neurological illness she was first diagnosed with in 2013. In a recent update, Hadid has revealed that she has been struggling with 'medical anxiety' amid her ongoing health battle.

On November 11th, 2025, Hadid took to her Instagram stories to repost content from other accounts that resonated with her experiences. One post from the @chronicillnesshumor page read, "when your chronic illness is chronic illness-ing and someone says 'it's always something with you' like... yes... one might say the illness is... chronic." Hadid also shared a post from influencer Alexandra Wildeson titled "The Duality of life with chronic illness," adding, "The medical anxiety is soooooo real."

Hadid's openness about her mental health struggles comes just a month after she celebrated her 29th birthday. In October 2025, the model walked the runway during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, despite facing some health challenges. Hadid later explained that she had her period that day and her stamina was not yet fully recovered after a recent hospital stay.

Hadid's mother, Yolanda, has also been vocal about her daughter's battle with Lyme disease. In September 2025, Yolanda shared an emotional post on Instagram, providing a glimpse into Bella's treatment. The post showed Bella in a hospital bed, hooked up to IVs, with Yolanda expressing her admiration for her daughter's "relentless and courageous" fight against the "incurable chronic disease."

As Bella Hadid continues to navigate the complexities of living with Lyme disease, her openness about her struggles with 'medical anxiety' and her willingness to share her journey have resonated with her fans and the public. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by those living with chronic illnesses, and the importance of mental health support and awareness.