Doja Cat bravely reveals her battle with borderline personality disorder.
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American rapper and singer Doja Cat has revealed her diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD), sparking critical conversations about mental health and the pressures faced by artists in the public eye.
The “Demons” singer shared the news in a TikTok video, where she spoke about the challenges she has faced and the work she has been doing in therapy.
She shared that she spent much of her life pretending to be happy or to like things in order to appear as though everything was fine.
“I’ve learned from a very young age to pretend that I like stuff, to pretend that I’m happy. To pretend that I don't like stuff that I do, to appear like everything is okay and that I'll get everything done. It caught up with me, and I think it always does for people. I’m now struggling with BPD,” she said.
She described the condition as “agonising” and said she believes she has likely been dealing with it for most of her life.
According to the National Library of Medicine, borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels about themselves and others.
It can cause intense mood changes, unstable relationships and impulsive behaviour. People with borderline personality disorder may also struggle with a strong fear of being abandoned and often feel empty inside.
The 30-year-old rapper also shared that therapy has been an important part of her journey in attempts to improve her mental health.
“I’ve been in therapy for years now, and I am so relieved and so proud of myself. I’ve made it so far, and I still make mistakes, but it is an eight-year process of curing, treatment and healing, she said.
In the same video, she also showed support for fellow artist Chappell Roan, who has recently faced criticism over her interactions with paparazzi.
Cat praised Roan for being honest and setting boundaries in public, saying she admires how the singer is able to protect herself while remaining true to who she is.
“I love that she can be uncomfortable comfortably in front of people and protect herself,” she said, adding that seeing Roan be open about how she feels has encouraged her to be more honest with herself as well.