Selena Gomez claimed she was taking a break from her career at the end of August due to struggles with symptoms of Lupus, but was she being honest?

According to a new report, Gomez cited her struggles as health-related, but she could have been suffering from a broken heart due to Justin Bieber's highly publicized romance with Sofia Richie, which has since come to an end.

"It was really hard for her," an insider told Life & Style of Bieber and Richie's Instagram PDA. "She saw Justin looking so happy and that really sent her into a downward spiral."

The source went on to reveal that despite the couple's frequent check-ins, Bieber had not reached out to Gomez following her announcement of the end of her tour, which is allegedly one of the reasons Gomez feels this is "one of the worst years of her life."

"As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have lupus, an illness that can affect people in different ways," Gomez told PEOPLE Magazine in her statement last month. "I've discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges."

"I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off," she continued. "Thank you to all my fans for your support. You know how special you are to me, but I need to face this head on to ensure I am doing everything possible to be my best. I know I am not alone by sharing this, I hope others will be encouraged to address their own issues."

For more on the drama between Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber, check out the Hollywood Life clip below.

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