has given fans an update on her health following her disappearance from the spotlight.
The American model, 26, recently took a step back from public life for reasons unbeknownst to fans, with previous claims that
later confirmed that Bella had ‘just finished a long and intensive treatment for Lyme disease’, saying she was ‘excited’ for her comeback.
In 2012, both Bella and her brother Anwar, along with their mother Yolanda, were a bacterial infection that is often spread to humans by infected ticks.
The condition can cause symptoms such as joint and muscle pain, headaches, tiredness, and loss of energy.
In a new social media post,shared a series of photos from her treatment, as well as copies of medical documents from over the years.
She began in her caption: ‘the little me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself??
‘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’.
The Victoria’s Secret runway star went on to say: ‘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.
‘To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever.’
However, she had two points she wanted to make known.
‘I am okay and you do not have to worry’, she assured fans.
The second was: ‘I wouldn’t change anything for the world. If I had to go through all of this again, to get here, to this exact moment I’m in right now, with all of you, finally healthy, I would do it all again. It made me who I am today.’
Bella said ‘the universe works in the most painful and beautiful ways’ but she wanted to offer her support for anyone else also going through a tough time with their health.
‘If you are struggling – it will get better. I promise. take a step away, stay strong, have faith in your path, walk in your truth and the clouds will start to clear up’, she wrote sweetly.
On the past few months, she explained: ‘I have so much gratitude for and perspective on life, this 100+ days of Lyme, chronic disease, co-infection treatment, almost 15 years of invisible suffering, was all worth it if I’m able to, God willing, have a lifetime of spreading love from a full cup, and being able to truly be myself, for the first time ever’.
The pictures she shared included Bella smiling with her dogs and cosying up at home on a drip.
She said she wanted to share ‘positive’ snaps despite her ‘painful experience’ because it was also ‘enlightening’.
Bella concluded her caption with gratitude to those who have helped her.
What is Lyme disease?
According to the , Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It’s usually easier to treat if it’s diagnosed early.
A circular or oval shape rash around a tick bite can be an early symptom of Lyme disease in some people.
Some people also get flu-like symptoms a few days or weeks after they were bitten by an infected tick, such as:
- a high temperature, or feeling hot and shivery
- headache
- muscle and joint pain
- tiredness and loss of energy
‘Thank you for the patience of the incredible companies that I work for, my supporters and the people who continued to check in. My agents Jill and Joseph for protecting me. I love and appreciate you more than I can ever express’, she wrote.
‘Thank you to my genius Dr, and her INCREDIBLE team of nurses. I love you SO much!!!’
She signed off by telling her 59.3million followers that she loves and misses them.
‘I’ll be back when I’m ready’.
Bella’s comments section was quickly flooded with messages of support, with sister Gigi writing: ‘I love u I am so proud and happy 4 u !’
Camila Cabello left a series of hearts while Willow Smith wrote: ‘strong beautiful lady’.
Scout LaRue Willis added: ‘So proud of you baby! How incredible to have such an expanded perspective born from a place of deep suffering! You are a beacon of light’.
