Selena Gomez might not be able to get pregnant due to bipolar medications. The singer revealed this during an interview with Rolling Stone, granted ahead of the release of her new documentary, My Mind And Me.
Notwithstanding, the Dead Don’t Die actress still plans to have children. Hopefully, using other available options.
In What Ways Has Bipolar Medications Affected Selena Gomez?
Taking bipolar medications poses a lot of risk to the patient. Unfortunately, Selena’s case is not an exception.
The 30-year-old revealed that she has been battling psychosis since her early twenties. Not only is the Another Cinderella Story star battling with psychosis, but she has also attempted suicide on several occasions, which has led to her diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
According to WebMD, bipolar medications could lead to birth defects during the first trimester of pregnancy. More so, The possible defects that can arise from taking bipolar medication range from neural tube defects to heart defects and developmental delay.
In search of a solution to her mental health, the Monte Carlo star has been to four different treatment centers.
A while ago, when she chatted with the publication about the state of her mental health, the Spring Breakers actress disclosed that it’s been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. It starts with depression and then progresses into isolation.
Per Dailymail, Sometimes she finds it difficult to sleep for days, and other times she spends weeks in bed. Most times, she just wants to buy everyone she knows a new car. Correspondingly, all these have been confirmed to be a symptom of mania.
Selena Set To Release A Personal Documentary, My Mind And Me
Selena Gomez’s upcoming documentary, My Mind and Me is a deeper documentary about a young woman (fresh out of the mental facility) who strived to incorporate her diagnosis while trying to reconcile the fact that she is a patient in her earliest stage of recovery.
Amidst all of this, she still wants to use her platform positively to reach out, but uncertainties became a stumbling block when she was trying to be an example for others, whereas she is still not on the other side of it.
