Bella Hadid opens up about Lyme disease and health struggles

Bella Hadid has spoken openly about her many health problems, including Lyme disease.

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Bella Hadid has been battling Lyme disease for more than half of her life.

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On Sunday, Bella Hadid, 26, shared an Instagram post that featured photos of medical records and a chronic illness.

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"The little kid who suffered will be so proud of me growing up because I didn't give up on myself," Hadid wrote in the caption.

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He said “Grateful to my mother… for being with me, for never leaving me, for protecting, for supporting me.

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One of the featured medical documents from February 2014 details Hadid's struggle with dozens of health problems.

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These include fatigue, attention deficit disorder, memory disturbances, depression, sleep disorders, headache, imbalance, nightmares, muscle weakness, chest pain, and nervousness.

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The travel summary states that Hadid "feels sick all the time."

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