Los Angeles, June 26 -- Model Bella Hadid has shared an emotional update about living with Lyme disease, as she opened up about the physical pain and mental struggles she is currently facing during flare-ups of her chronic illness.

According to PEOPLE magazine, on Thursday, June 25, the 29-year-old took to her Instagram stories and spoke about the pain, exhaustion, anxiety, brain fog, infections, and trauma she experiences during flare-ups. She said these symptoms often leave her feeling isolated and can lead to depression, especially when they continue for a long time.

Bella said it is difficult to explain what living with a chronic illness feels like. She shared that even after trying different treatments, reading about her condition,...