Bebe Rexha Opens Up About Being Bipolar and Wanting to Feel Accepted

From Cosmopolitan

• Singer Bebe Rexha just opened up to her fans on Twitter about being bipolar.

• She said she’s not ashamed anymore and just wants to feel accepted.

Back in February, badass Bebe Rexha opened up about how designers wouldn’t dress her for the Grammys because she’s a size 8 and promptly gave them a big “f*ck you.” Now, the “Me, Myself & I” singer is opening up to her fans again, this time about her mental health.

On Monday, Bebe tweeted that she used to feel confused about why she’d have “lows that made me not want to leave my house” and “highs that wouldn’t let me sleep” but now understands it’s because she is bipolar. She wrote:

The National Institute of Mental Health states that people with bipolar disorder can experience “periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and unusual behaviors.”

Bebe then shared that she’s looking forward to her upcoming album because she’s “not holding anything back.” She said she hopes everyone will accept her for who she is and added, “I don’t want you to feel sorry for me. I just want you to accept me. That’s all. Love you.”

Bebe also shared screenshots of the tweets on Instagram and captioned the post, “Honesty is a form of self-love.” After she posted on Insta, celebrities like David Guetta and Daya sent Bebe heart emojis to show their support. Demi Lovato also commented on the post and wrote, “I’m so proud of you, girly. Always here for you.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, you can call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 800-950-NAMI or email them at info@nami.org.

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