Underneath the glitzy lights of Hollywood, Delilah Belle Hamlin, the daughter of Lisa Rinna, has been fighting a silent battle with Endometriosis. The model describes her experience with the condition in vivid detail, noting that she endured painful seizures during her cycle. "I would get really hot, and I would start convulsing," she recounts, revealing the intense hurdles she had to overcome to get a proper diagnosis. Like many celebs before her, Delilah is opening up about the impact Endometriosis has had on her life, from skipping school due to intense cramps to encountering gynecologists who couldn’t pinpoint her condition.
“The first time I had ever heard of it was when [pop star] Halsey posted about it on her Instagram years ago,” Delilah shares, shining a light on the challenges of being misdiagnosed and misunderstood.
Delilah's journey has not been solitary or without obstacles. While searching for answers, she was initially diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) which didn’t alleviate her suffering. Her story is one many can relate to, a reminder that celebrities, too, face the same health battles as anyone else.
Delilah's health battle has been more than just physical. She candidly admits that her painful periods led to struggles with substance abuse. To combat the overwhelming anxiety and depression, she sought help and decided to quit alcohol, which she believes exacerbated her seizures. These days, Delilah is on a path to recovery, thankful for the chance to undergo surgery to remove endometrial implants, bringing much-needed relief.
Aside from Endometriosis, Delilah has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, and other conditions, adding to her health journey's complexity. Her candidness in sharing such personal battles hopes to inspire others facing similar challenges to seek help and understanding.
In a bold move, Delilah took to TikTok to publicly ask her mother, Lisa Rinna, to help cover her therapy costs. "Unrealistic things I want for Christmas for my parents to pay for my trauma therapy," she humorously captioned the video. The plea highlighted the importance of mental health support, an area Delilah has been actively advocating for.
Her candidness doesn’t end there. In 2023, Delilah revealed on Instagram her ongoing battle with an autoimmune disease, striving to maintain a balance between vulnerability and strength. "I've kind of kept quiet because I don't want to be put in a 'sick' role," she confessed. Her resilience is apparent, fueled by the love and lessons passed down by her late grandmother, Lois Rinna, whom she continues to honor.
Delilah Belle Hamlin’s journey is a testament to the power of persistence and the importance of shedding light on invisible health struggles, emphasizing the need for awareness and empathy for those in similar situations.