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Camila Cabello opens up about ongoing health battle in emotional Instagram post

She has since received huge support online. - by Shahbaz M
  • 23 Jul 2019

Camila Cabello has opened up about living with anxiety.

The "Senorita" singer who is reportedly dating Canadian heartthrob Shawn Mendes has taken to Instagram to let fans in on her everyday battle.

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While currently working on brand new music, the former Fifth Harmony member revealed it wasn't so easy in the past to even perform in front of her parents!

Camila shared on social media: "I remember growing up hearing stories of the singers I loved, all the stories sounded the same, kids who would grow up performing for their families and putting on talent shows for their parents when they were little who grew up to be dazzling to me. I was the opposite, I never ever sang in front of my parents or friends and would get flustered when they would ask me to, I sang in my room when my parents left for Walmart and cried when one day I saw them filming me through the crack of the door, I got teary eyed when people sang happy birthday to me because people looking at me actually made me overwhelmed. I was generally incredibly nervous and socially anxious when I was little; and people always have this look of disbelief when I tell them that."

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I remember growing up hearing stories of the singers I loved, all the stories sounded the same, kids who would grow up performing for their families and putting on talent shows for their parents when they were little who grew up to be dazzling to me. I was the opposite, I never ever sang in front of my parents or friends and would get flustered when they would ask me to, I sang in my room when my parents left for Walmart and cried when one day I saw them filming me through the crack of the door, I got teary eyed when people sang happy birthday to me because people looking at me actually made me overwhelmed. I was generally incredibly nervous and socially anxious when I was little; and people always have this look of disbelief when I tell them that. I did an interview the other day where I got it again, the interviewer said something along the lines of "So... how'd you end up here?" The answer is, I feel like my whole life there's been two Camila's in me. There's little Camila that is terrified of the unknown, is aware of all the ways everything can go wrong, (actually can picture them vividly lol), and thinks it's safer to stay home than to play ball. Then there's the other Camila. And she knows what she wants out of life, is aware of how little time I have to let little Camila run the show while time passes by, and grabs young me by the hand and forces her out the door saying "Let's go. You'll survive, and I'm not gonna miss out on this. Let's go." And that is literally how I can sum up how I've gotten to this point in my life. (I'm talking about as a person, not success.) remember feeling discouraged when I felt like some people were just "born" to do things. That they always had it in them. "They were always this outgoing, they always loved to entertain, they were always this bold, they were always this outspoken." (.....continue)

In her follow up post, the 22-year-old pop singer advised others who may be dealing with anxiety to be whomever they wish to be and to try and step outside of their comfort zones.

"I’m telling you. I went from never wanting to sing in front of my family to being addicted to performing, from being too anxious to hang out with new people to... still being a little anxious but having THE BEST time and making irreplaceable memories. The essence of me is the same, but i’ve changed so much as a person. You choose who you’re going to be. Force yourself to do what you’re afraid of, always- and go after what you want and who you want to be, because you’re worth that. You’re worth the fight. It’s the most worthwhile one there is. Love you ❤️ " said the "Havana" singer.

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(part 2..) The truth is you decide who you're going to be. Every day. I'm not talking about talent or success. I just mean the type of person you're going to be. If you haven't been very brave, or very social, or wild, or an adventure seeker, if you describe yourself as the opposite of those things... it doesn't mean you can't be. The other you needs to grab little you by the hand, yank you by the hairs and tell you, "Let's go." Little me hasn't left. I just don't let her boss me around as much. I felt like sharing because I think sometimes we see other people do things and think "Ah, well.. that's just not me. I've never been like that." It's NOT TRUE. I'm telling you. I went from never wanting to sing in front of my family to being addicted to performing, from being too anxious to hang out with new people to... still being a little anxious but having THE BEST time and making irreplaceable memories. The essence of me is the same, but i've changed so much as a person. You choose who you're going to be. Force yourself to do what you're afraid of, always- and go after what you want and who you want to be, because you're worth that. You're worth the fight. It's the most worthwhile one there is. Love you ❤️

Since sharing the emotional message, fans and admirers alike have sent on all their love including many thank you messages for being so honest and open.

We love you, Camila!

If you, or anyone you know, is seeking support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au.

Or you can call beyondblue on 1300 224 636.

Shahbaz M
Shahbaz M
Shahbaz is the Digital Content Editor for Entertainment. He is shamelessly addicted to pop music (most notably Ariana Grande), teen dramas and a lover of all things pop culture.

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