Doja Cat is opening up about a deeply personal health battle.
The Grammy-winning artist recently took to social media to share that she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. In a candid video shared with her followers, the "Paint the Town Red" singer explained that the diagnosis came after years of suppressing her actual emotions. She admitted that she spent most of her life masking her feelings just to get through her daily responsibilities. The pressure of maintaining a perfect public image clearly took a toll on her mental health.
The singer did not hold back when describing the agonizing nature of her experience. She explained that she spent a significant portion of her youth pretending to be okay and ignoring her actual desires. This pattern of behavior became a survival mechanism for the performer as her career escalated.
"I've learned from a very young age to pretend that I like stuff, to pretend that I'm happy, to pretend that I don't like stuff that I do, to appear like everything is okay," she stated in her video. "I'll get it done. And it caught up with me, and I think it always does for people. I'm now struggling with BPD."
Despite dealing with these intense feelings for most of her life, she noted that the condition remained undiagnosed until recently. She described borderline personality disorder as an agonizing condition to live with. Her statement sheds new light on the immense pressure she has faced while navigating massive mainstream success.
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Part of her motivation to speak out came from observing another rising star in the music industry. During the same video, she praised Chappell Roan for setting boundaries with paparazzi in Paris and being entirely authentic. Seeing Roan navigate the industry on her own terms encouraged Doja Cat to stop hiding her true self.
"I love that she can be uncomfortable, comfortably, in front of people, and protect herself and be honest," Doja Cat said.
She pointed out that Roan manages to be completely herself without causing harm to anyone else. That realization served as a turning point. It proved that she could also exist authentically in the public eye.
"I had to learn how to be honest," she shared. "I had to learn how to be honest with myself. I lied to myself for years, for most of my life. I love that she can do that without hurting people. She hasn't hurt one person by being herself."
A Commitment to Long-Term Healing
While the diagnosis carries significant weight, the pop star is actively taking steps to manage her health. As People reported, she has been confronting the reality of her condition head-on.
She confirmed that she has been in therapy for years to get better. This ongoing commitment to her mental health provides a positive outlook for her future and her career.
Her transparency will likely resonate with many fans who face similar struggles. By sharing her journey, she is helping to break the stigma surrounding personality disorders in the entertainment space.
Related: Ed Sheeran Gets Emotional Discussing Wife Cherry Seaborn's 4-Year Health Struggle: 'It Was Scary'
If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or visit their website.
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