'Your body is in fight or flight': Former model and celebrity opens up about her ongoing health battle
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In the world of glitz and glamour, celebrities' lives often appear to be one of luxury and ease.
However, the reality behind the scenes could be different.
A former model shared several bits of her ongoing health journey—and how it changed her perspective in life.
Aussie-Canadian celebrity and model Tara Rae Moss revealed her ongoing war against an invisible enemy: complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
The debilitating condition, which she started enduring eight years ago, subjected her to excruciating pain.
In an intimate interview with Stellar, Tara Rae opened up about the relentless agony that CRPS has inflicted upon her.
'Your body is in fight or flight, and you feel like you're being burned alive,' she shared.
'Your body doesn't know you're not being burned alive. You're actually having that experience in a real sense.'
The condition could be triggered by surgery, injury, or a minor medical procedure.
It may lead to severe, persistent, and often burning pain.
It's a pain that doesn't just hurt physically but can also take a toll on one's mental health and overall well-being.
For her, it meant being bedridden, relying on a wheelchair, and using a cane to explore the world.
However, Tara Rae found a silver lining in her condition.
Three years ago, she took a leap of faith and enrolled in a virtual reality (VR) trial, which gave her ways to manage chronic pain.
This innovative treatment, which uses immersive technology to distract the brain by rewiring pain signals, offered her a glimmer of hope and a path to better days.
Amidst her battle with CRPS, Tara Rae also embraced a subtle yet significant personal transformation.
She has adopted 'Tara Rae'—or sometimes, just 'Rae'—as her preferred name.
This change is more than just a preference; it's a profound reclaiming of her identity.
'It's part of a reclaiming of my whole self,' she explained, honouring the name her mother—who passed away when she was 16—gave her.
Her personal life also had its share of evolution.
Tara Rae reflected on her 15-year marriage with Australian poet and philosopher Berndt Sellheim, which recently ended this year.
They had a 13-year-old daughter, Sapphira.
Tara Rae challenged the notion that the end of a marriage equates to failure.
'Sometimes it's healthiest for certain bonds to be released,' she emphasised.
'I don't think relationships, certainly not of this type, end. They're just changing form. It's not the thing you plan, but it is sometimes the thing you have to adapt to.'
Tara Rae Moss's journey is a powerful reminder that behind a celebrity's public persona are real people facing their battles privately.
Her courage in sharing her story sheds light on the struggles faced by those living with chronic pain and the importance of seeking innovative treatments and embracing personal growth.
Have you or someone you know battled a chronic condition like CRPS? How have you managed to find relief and reclaim your identity amidst life's challenges? We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below.
However, the reality behind the scenes could be different.
A former model shared several bits of her ongoing health journey—and how it changed her perspective in life.
Aussie-Canadian celebrity and model Tara Rae Moss revealed her ongoing war against an invisible enemy: complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
The debilitating condition, which she started enduring eight years ago, subjected her to excruciating pain.
In an intimate interview with Stellar, Tara Rae opened up about the relentless agony that CRPS has inflicted upon her.
'Your body is in fight or flight, and you feel like you're being burned alive,' she shared.
'Your body doesn't know you're not being burned alive. You're actually having that experience in a real sense.'
Tara Rae shared about her separation with former husband on social media. and how they will move forward as Sapphira's parents. Image Credit: Instagram: Tara Rae Moss
The condition could be triggered by surgery, injury, or a minor medical procedure.
It may lead to severe, persistent, and often burning pain.
It's a pain that doesn't just hurt physically but can also take a toll on one's mental health and overall well-being.
For her, it meant being bedridden, relying on a wheelchair, and using a cane to explore the world.
However, Tara Rae found a silver lining in her condition.
Three years ago, she took a leap of faith and enrolled in a virtual reality (VR) trial, which gave her ways to manage chronic pain.
This innovative treatment, which uses immersive technology to distract the brain by rewiring pain signals, offered her a glimmer of hope and a path to better days.
Amidst her battle with CRPS, Tara Rae also embraced a subtle yet significant personal transformation.
She has adopted 'Tara Rae'—or sometimes, just 'Rae'—as her preferred name.
This change is more than just a preference; it's a profound reclaiming of her identity.
'It's part of a reclaiming of my whole self,' she explained, honouring the name her mother—who passed away when she was 16—gave her.
Her personal life also had its share of evolution.
Tara Rae reflected on her 15-year marriage with Australian poet and philosopher Berndt Sellheim, which recently ended this year.
They had a 13-year-old daughter, Sapphira.
Tara Rae challenged the notion that the end of a marriage equates to failure.
'Sometimes it's healthiest for certain bonds to be released,' she emphasised.
'I don't think relationships, certainly not of this type, end. They're just changing form. It's not the thing you plan, but it is sometimes the thing you have to adapt to.'
Tara Rae Moss's journey is a powerful reminder that behind a celebrity's public persona are real people facing their battles privately.
Her courage in sharing her story sheds light on the struggles faced by those living with chronic pain and the importance of seeking innovative treatments and embracing personal growth.
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and dreadful itchy toes particularly at night and the itching is cruel. I have made between the toes bleed and bruised from scratching. The body is a strange thing at times.
