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Selma Blair is opening up about the one thing she "truly missed" after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
In an interview with Travel + Leisure for its March cover story, the Legally Blonde star explained how her health battles and being "really sick" affected her ability to travel as frequently as she would like. Blair was diagnosed with MS in 2018, an autoimmune disease that can impact balance and coordination, which could make walking for lengthy periods of time more difficult, per People.
"I was too ill to really get the bags packed and get my child together to go on a plane. When we did, I'd get there and wouldn't enjoy it. I didn't have the energy, I didn't have the walking skills to deal with places like New York or Chicago. It was challenging," she said, adding that not being able to travel greatly affected her. "Seeing new things can change your perspective. It inspires you. When you can't do that, it's a loss."
The Cruel Intentions actress' health has made some improvements over the years and she was able to get enough energy to travel again, leading to a realization that she can find a new way to see the world that works for her health. She's implemented a number of "safeguards," like knowing where a hospital is and taking her cane and service dog with her.
"It wasn't until I took a big trip to Paris that I realized how much I had truly missed traveling. And I realized I could do it. Yes, when you have a health issue, you have to take care of yourself in a different way, but you can travel and it can help," she said, adding, "Having that shot in the arm of new memories and new visuals can be incredibly refreshing. Even if you are nervous, that anxiety can get you in a different mindset. Use that excitement to fuel you."