
Lele Pons Opens up About Suffering from OCD and How It Positively Affects Her Career

Having nearly 41 million followers on Instagram and 16 million subscribers on YouTube looking up to you and what you do can make it hard for anyone to open up about their struggles. But for 23-year-old Lele Pons, having a massive fan following does not hinder her from speaking up about her personal battles.
The social media superstar admitted she has obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues in a 26-minute documentary titled ‘The Secret Life of Lele Pons.’ While she has legions of supporters waiting patiently for content, she ironically can disappear out of the busy scene for a month without anybody noticing it.

Milan Ilic Photographer/Shutterstock — Lele Pons is suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder since she was young
Lele shared she had been taking some time off her busy life and just going to a ranch when things get overwhelming. She would temporarily exit the mainstream when things get bad or when there’s a big project coming that triggers her mental health problems.
The YouTuber star couldn’t find a more perfect time to open up about her OCD battle than now because she’s not shying about her condition anymore. After all, she has been fighting this problem since she was young.
She couldn’t move and was just stuck in one place when OCD kicked in, so her dad had to carry her to places, Lele remembered. As time passed by, the celebrity also noticed how she had become paranoid over things and to prevent something ‘bad’ from happening, she had to triple check every time.

Lele Pons/YouTube — In her documentary, Lele detailed her battle against OCD
This also happens in conversations because she repeats herself thrice. Although it sounds simple to stop worrying too much, Lele admitted that things had become difficult for her to manage, especially if she is battling them alone.
There’s this desire to shut her brain off just to stop the thoughts, which is why she loves sleeping because her mind can’t bother her when she’s asleep. Up until now, Lele still feels uneasy and panicky at times, but to combat this, she exercises and also seeks help when needed.
Positive Impact
These mental health problems may be a hindrance to the Venezuelan but they have also positively impacted her career. As a YouTuber, it helped her churn out several videos in one go because she is obsessed about making them and working hard.
While creating content is a problem for her other contemporaries, Lele sometimes finishes three videos in one day. This stems from her fear that something bad may happen to her account if she stopped making videos.

Nordwood Themes/Unsplash — Others have a hard time creating videos but Lele doesn’t have that problem
So while people think she’s just working hard to keep her YouTube up on the scoreboard, it’s actually her OCD doing the job for her.
More in Red Carpet
-
`
Catching an Unfaithful Lover: 4 Major Red Flags That Will Expose a Cheating Partner
Relationships are built on trust and if you always doubt your partner, it says a lot about how connected you and...
November 20, 2022 -
`
The Surprising Truth Behind the Most Iconic Red Carpet Looks
Awards season is all about celebrating fashion and the brands behind them that are trailblazers in innovation and creativity. But more importantly, fashion gurus want to showcase...
November 13, 2022 -
`
These Reality TV Stars Successfully Transitioned To Acting
Many aspiring stars find it difficult to get their foot in the door when it comes to the entertainment industry. In...
November 12, 2022 -
`
Gisele Bundchen and Other Hollywood Celebrities’ Best-Kept Secrets for Staying Fit
For many years, Gisele Bundchen was the dream woman for most men and the most sought-after model in the fashion industry, earning...
November 8, 2022 -
`
Why Do People Like Horror Movies?
Scary movies are either something you adore or something you avoid at all costs. Logically, we should avoid things that make...
November 7, 2022 -
`
Kylie Jenner Says She Fears for Daughter Stormi’s Life Because of This Devastating Reason
The harrowing murder of George Floyd in broad daylight has sent shockwaves across the nations. Even celebrities couldn’t help but feel...
November 3, 2022 -
`
These Spectacular Films Deserved to Be Rewatched Because Of Their Unexpected Twists
Not all films are created equal. Some movies can leave you feeling underwhelmed, while others are so astounding that they deserve...
October 28, 2022 -
`
Best Horror Movies of All Time
Horror films are rarely given the credit they deserve and sometimes, it’s for good reason. In the 1970s and 1980s, the...
October 17, 2022 -
`
Here Are The Biggest Examples Of Nepotism In Hollywood
Since its inception, nepotism has been prevalent in Hollywood, with many actors, singers, and models benefiting from successful family members. In...
October 5, 2022
You must be logged in to post a comment Login