Fashion model and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Bella Hadid has been participating in dry January; in fact, the star revealed she gave up drinking six months ago. Bella has made a career out of modeling for designers like Michael Kors and lingerie brand Victoria's Secret while simultaneously posting her glamorous lifestyle all over Instagram. However, the star has also gotten candid about her mental health, proving that all that glitters is not gold. The model has shared her experiences with anxiety and panic attacks, revealing that just because her life looks perfect on Instagram, doesn't mean it actually is.
In November, Bella shared a series of photos to her Instagram account, showcasing herself amidst an anxiety attack. The star received some backlash from online cynics who found it difficult to have sympathy for her. Some agreed that Bella should stop complaining and take herself out of the spotlight if it's so difficult to be famous. However, the Dior Beauty ambassador posted the photos hoping that anyone else battling mental health disorders would feel less alone. She also wanted to show her followers that no one's life is as perfect behind the scenes as it looks on social media.
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Bella is clearly not letting the backlash stop her from being honest with the public. The star has continued to talk about her mental health, and in an interview with In Style, the model revealed how cutting out alcohol has helped with her anxiety. Bella said that there were times when she was going out and drinking so much that she felt like she couldn't control herself. The star also admitted that alcohol would cause her to wake up at 3 in the morning with anxiety
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