Selena Gomez Announces Social Media Break

With over 143 million Instagram followers and 56.5 million Twitter followers, social media is bound to take an emotional toll on Selena Gomez.

The 26-year-old star included a heartfelt caption on her most recent Instagram post, announcing her hiatus from social media. She expressed that while she is grateful for the advantages of her platforms, there is importance in stepping back and focusing on the present.

“Just remember—negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings,” she adds.

 

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Mood lol (I was looking at myself in the mirror -like an idiot!) Update: taking a social media break. Again. As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given. Kindness and encouragement only for a bit! Just remember- negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings. Obvi.

A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Sep 23, 2018 at 4:37pm PDT

This isn’t the first time Gomez has been open about her struggles with mental health, especially in relation to her strong media presence. The singer never fails to serve as a role model for those struggling with depression or anxiety.

Congrats to Gomez for putting her mental health first.