How Selena Gomez Feels Now That ‘Daunting’ Documentary ‘My Mind & Me’ Is Out: ‘She Poured Her Heart and Soul Into This’

10.11.2022 - 17:11 / usmagazine.com

It’s all out there. Upon the release of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, Selena Gomez is “excited and relieved” to share her story, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

The Only Murders in the Building actress, 30, chronicled her career milestones and physical and mental health journey between 2016 and 2020 in her Apple TV+ documentary, which premiered earlier this month.

“She poured her heart and soul into this and it took a heck of a lot of courage to go as deep into her journey as she did,” the insider tells Us of Gomez’s participation. “As happy and centered as she is now, this is someone who freely admits she’s hit the wall numerous times in her life and had to rebuild and reset herself when all hope may have seemed lost.”

The source continued, “She’s grateful to have had these second chances, especially as it gives her the opportunity to help others and send that message loud and clear that anything is possible if you have the right mentality and tools at your disposal.”

The film, directed by Alek Keshishian, began with the Disney Channel alum, then 23, preparing for her 2016 Revival tour. Gomez ultimately decided to cancel performances following 55 shows after suffering a “psychotic break,” subsequently entering a treatment facility. After three years of on and off medical assistance, My Mind & Me resumed production in 2019.

“When you’re struggling with your mental health, the essential part of it is knowing what to do and recognizing that,” Gomez said in the documentary about her battle with depression, which had been triggered by her lupus. “It’s something that I’m not ashamed of. I had to relearn things.”

The Wizards of Waverly Place alum, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2015 and revealed her