"After all the things I've walked through and me standing here having this conversation with you and the mental space that I'm in, I don't regret it. And I'm really glad I'm doing it," said Gomez.
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The documentary, which begins a limited theatrical run and also starts streaming on Apple TV+ this week, opened the Los Angeles AFI Fest.
Gomez says facing her health issues has been tough, but she sees a bright side in trying to help others.
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"This is probably my dark, darkest moments, and it's terrifying," said Gomez. "But I want there to be some sort of visceral reaction that's not about me, but that's about the conversation around mental health. I was definitely in a darker place, and I and I hope that by me sharing my story, it will help other people to do the same and have a relationship with their own mental health."