Selena Gomez talks about finally getting “the right medicine” for her mental and physical health.

In conversation with Vanity Fair In the magazine’s October issue, which came out September 9, the actress and singer detailed some of the tools that have helped her stay grounded during difficult times.

The 32-year-old, who has been diagnosed with both lupus and bipolar disorder, said one “healing mechanism” was using temperatures like cold water and space heaters to “calm herself down.”

She also said that mental health exercises helped her on her journey.

“I remind myself that I’m OK,” she explained. “I ground myself for a moment. ‘Where am I? I’m sitting in the office. Everyone I love is out there. There’s food. I can eat something. I can take a nap here before I go.’ I bring myself into the present.”

“I am prepared for anything – now I just need to get the right medication,” she said, laughing.

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Gomez has spoken openly about her complications with lupus, which she was diagnosed with in 2015. In April 2020, she also revealed her bipolar disorder in an episode of Miley Cyrus’ Instagram Live show. Clairvoyantand has spoken openly about her ups and downs with the disorder.

Elsewhere in her Vanity Fair History that Only murders in the building The star explained that she does not want to be seen as a “victim” when it comes to her mental health issues, which include panic attacks, anxiety and crippling depression.

“I want to remind people that this is definitely nowhere near where I am now,” she said. “My mind was out of sorts and chemically imbalanced, and it was really difficult.”

“People called me a victim. That frustrates me because being vulnerable is actually one of the most powerful things you can do,” she continued. “That narrative is not going to dictate my life. I am grateful every day. And I have my days like everyone else, but I am not a victim. I have just survived a lot. There is no part of me that wants anyone to feel sorry for me.”

After speaking about her personal journey, Gomez founded the Rare Impact Fund, which raises awareness and funds for mental health support for young people.

And her 2022 documentary Selena Gomez: My mind and I also delved into her mental health successes and setbacks.