Selena Gomez reveals why she cannot sleep in her bedroom amid mental health struggles

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Selena Gomez opened up about not sleeping in her bedroom as it reminded her of "dark times," during an event commemorating World Mental Health Day on October 10, reported Elle.

The pop star was in London at the time and joined her mother, Mandy Teefey, and licensed social worker Minaa B for the keynote of Wondermind’s Mental Fitness Summit.

In her address, Gomez shared her own experience with mental health issues and how they had kept her isolated for years. At present, she leans on a small community for support.

"I don’t have a lot of people in my life, I know who my inner circle is,” she said. “I have to talk things out. And I have a therapist too, but it’s also nice to have people around you who will just listen to you. There is a freedom in letting go of whatever it is that’s keeping you stuck and that lump in your throat.”

Selena Gomez admits she doesn't sleep in her bedroom anymore

Selena Gomez's revelation came as she participated in a panel discussion about how to best take care of oneself when feeling overwhelmed.

"I am a very anxious person," shared the singer-actor. "It’s kind of like doomsday, and I think having a positive conversation with yourself, even if that sounds weird, it’s really impactful."

She admitted to using this method at times before getting out of her car to handle "noises and stuff," reminding herself, "'All of this is a gift, and I may not be in the mood for this, (but) every time I see someone and end up making them smile, (it) always just makes my day no matter how I’m feeling.’"

“I actually released a documentary," said Gomez, referring to the 2022 film 'My Mind & Me', which dealt with the star battling psychosis and bipolar depression. "I’m a little bit different than my mom, because I spent too much time in my bedroom that I actually don’t even sleep in my bedroom anymore, because I associate it with such a really dark time.”

“Being anxious is so debilitating sometimes, and yeah, I didn’t want to leave my bed for years, and part of it was I wasn’t doing the work. And you have to believe in yourself to do the work that will truly enlighten you a little bit," she added.

Selena Gomez's take on social media

The pop star shared that she was trying to make herself unapologetically honest about her mental health on social media.

"I try my hardest to take these (social media) breaks, but equally I’ve had to stop trying to defend myself, because I should not be apologetic for being honest, for saying I’m not good, and that’s not nice what you said,” she stated.

Gomez acknowledged the support she received from her mother, saying, "You know, my mom has always taught me that the noise is going to be there constantly, but it’s about finding that moment where I actually physically say, ‘No, I am a good person, I’m kind, I work really hard, and I’m grateful, and I love all the little things in life', and I need that reminder."

"I’m not going to lie, it kind of hurts," she added. "I’m definitely not one of the people who can kind of ignore it. It’s just too—I’m just speaking on my generation’s behalf because it’s wild how inhumane people can be with their words and things they would probably never say in person either. It just hurts.”