Fans have long known aboutJustin Bieber‘s ongoing struggle with mental health, but according to reports, another illness has been taking a toll as well.
The outlet reports that sources who have seen the docu-series say Bieber and his family discuss some of the symptoms he was experiencing throughout 2019 before doctors were able to diagnose the disease.
Bieber, 25, reportedly went undiagnosed until late last year, receiving countless treatments in the process that only made his symptoms worse.
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Throughout 2019, Bieber was often open with his fans about his struggles and treatment for mental health issues, which was the causeof the singer’s own four-year hiatusfrom his solo music career.
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In February, a source told PEOPLE that the singer was going through a rough patch, but that he was “receiving some treatment” to get better.
“Justin seems down and tired. He has been struggling a bit,” the Bieber source said, adding that the 24-year-old pop star’s difficulties didn’t have anything to do with to his then recent marriage to Hailey Baldwin.
“It has nothing to do with Hailey — he is very happy being married to her. It’s just something else that he struggles with mentally,” the source added at the time. “He has good help around him and is receiving some treatment. He seems confident he will feel better soon.”
Then in March, Bieber shared a vulnerable post on Instagram, telling his followers that he had been “struggling a lot.”
“Just wanted to keep you guys updated a little bit hopefully what I’m going through will resonate with you guys. Been struggling a lot. Just feeling super disconnected and weird,” he wrote, including a picture of himself praying next to managerScooter BraunandKanye West.
However, he remained optimistic and went on to assure his fans that he had faith he would rebound quickly.
“I always bounce back so I’m not worried just wanted to reach out and ask for your [sic] guys to pray for me. God is faithful and ur prayers really work thanks .. the most human season I’ve ever been in facing my stuff head on,” wrote Bieber at the time.
Ahead of the new year, the pop star seemingly did bounce back and announced a slate of new projects, including an upcoming album and his documentary series.
“As humans we go through so many ups and downs, so many good seasons and bad seasons, sometimes we want to give up,” Bieber says in the clip.
“He’s taken a very long break and in that time, he’s found his wife, he’s grown a lot, and he’s ready to express himself through music again,” Braun says. “No one’s ever grown up in the history of humanity likeJustin Bieber.”
The first episode ofJustin Bieber: Seasonsairs at 12:00 p.m. EST on YouTube on Jan. 27. The episodes will air on Mondays and Wednesdays.
source: people.com
