Selena Gomez needs a break before she has a breakdown.
“As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have lupus. I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges,” the singer told People in a statement Tuesday. “I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off.”
The 24-year-old has been on her Revival World Tour for almost four months now, but says she needs to face what she’s dealing with “head-on to ensure I am doing everything possible to be my best.”
Her tour was slated to run through December 18, and she hasn’t gone into detail about whether the dates will be rescheduled. Her tour kicked off on May 6 in Las Vegas.
Kenneth M. Farber, the co-CEO and co-president of the Lupus Research Alliance, told People that, “it is not commonly known that depression, anxiety and panic attacks can be side effects of lupus. We are so proud of Selena for taking care of herself and bringing awareness to this sometimes very misunderstood illness.”