Selena Gomez Admits She's Way Happier Amid 4-Year Social Media Hiatus

Selena Gomez admitted that she has been on a hiatus on social media for years despite being hailed as the queen on Instagram in 2016 because she was the most followed celebrity on the platform.

In an interview with "Good Morning America," the "Rare" singer admitted that she left social media for over four years and claimed that the move gravely affected her life, per CNN.

"It has changed my life completely. I am happier, I am more present, I connect more with people. It makes me feel normal," Gomez highlighted, according to Elle.

The singer also noted that growing up in the spotlight has also taught her a lot of lessons. She then credited her current state of mind to the necessary steps she took to remove herself from the spotlight, contending that it is just normal.

Gomez also shared that her bipolar diagnosis also helped her mental health. She also noted that after her diagnosis she was able to have a relationship with herself, she has been the happiest she has ever been, Elle reported.

Selena Gomez Social Media - Twitter, Instagram

It was not the first time that Selena Gomez talked about not being on social media.

In an interview last year, the Rare Beauty founder shared that she stopped using social media platforms because she could not find the purpose in posting photos, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In 2017, the singer reportedly let her assistant take control of her social media accounts, but she still contributed to photos and quotes she posted on her account.

Selena Gomez currently has 65.7 million followers on Twitter. Meanwhile, she has 310 million followers on Instagram.

On Twitter, Selena Gomez has posted mostly promotions of her brands and projects.

On Instagram, Selena's account is a little bit personal she posted snaps of herself and photos that show she is having a great time with friends.

Selena Gomez Focuses on Mental Health With Wondermind

In the interview with God Morning America, the "Same Old Love" singer talked about her new venture with her mother, Mandy Teefey, and Newsette co-founder, Daniella Pierson, called Wondermind,

The trio opened up about the goals of the platform and how their journey led them to this concept.

"Wondermind is not just for people who have a diagnosed mental illness -- this is for anyone who has feelings," Pierson stressed, per GMA.

GMA noted that the platform will offer resources, including tools and exercises, that will allow subscribers to navigate contents that will help improve their mental health.

Pierson shared that every content in Wondermind is vetted by an expert committee of psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers with diverse backgrounds.

However, Pierson underscored that their platform is not a replacement for a therapist.

Meanwhile, Selena Gomez acknowledged that there are places people can check if they need help with their mental health, but they cost a lot of money.

The singer shared that she wants Wondermind to be a safe place for people struggling with mental health, just as how Planned Parenthood became a space for women to feel understood.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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