Canadian pop icon Justin Bieber has once again opened up about his ongoing battle with mental health, offering fans a raw and emotional glimpse into his inner world. In a deeply personal Instagram post shared on Monday, the 30-year-old singer admitted he feels “broken,” “exhausted,” and overwhelmed by the pressure to constantly “heal” and meet societal expectations.
The Grammy-winning artist, known globally for chart-topping hits like Love Yourself, Sorry, and Peaches, poured his heart out to his 292 million followers in a rare, vulnerable moment that quickly sparked conversations across social media about the emotional toll of fame and the ongoing battle many face with mental well-being.
In the post, Bieber reflected on his struggle to live up to the image others expect from him, revealing that his attempts at self-improvement have often felt like a trap that leaves him feeling more drained and disconnected than ever before.
“The more I try to grow, the more self-focused I become, and it’s exhausting,” he wrote. “I’m tired of thinking about myself.”
Bieber didn’t shy away from discussing the weight of his inner turmoil. He described the pressure to “heal” as not only frustrating but also counterproductive, suggesting that many who offer advice or encouragement don’t truly understand the complexity of what he’s dealing with.
“People keep telling me to heal. Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself, I would have already?” he wrote. “I know I’m broken, and I know I have anger issues.”
The singer went on to share how years of trying to meet the expectations of others—particularly those who claim to know what he needs to be “fixed”—has only left him more emotionally fatigued.
“I tried to do the work my whole life to be like the people who told me I needed to be fixed like them,” he added. “It just keeps making me more tired and more angry.”
Bieber’s post resonated with many of his fans, not just because of the fame attached to his name, but because of the raw honesty with which he spoke about pain, identity, and the loneliness that often accompanies the search for healing.
Amid the emotional turmoil, Bieber pointed to his Christian faith as the one source of clarity and purpose that still grounds him. He credited Jesus Christ with helping him shift his focus from self-centered introspection to compassion for others.
“Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others,” he wrote. “Because honestly, I’m exhausted with thinking about myself lately. Aren’t you?”
This is not the first time Justin Bieber has been candid about his mental health. In the past, he’s spoken publicly about his struggles with depression, anxiety, and the immense pressure that came with skyrocketing to global fame at such a young age. From teenage heartthrob to global pop sensation, Bieber’s life has unfolded under the microscope of the public eye, with every misstep magnified and personal challenge dissected by millions.
In 2020, he released the YouTube docuseries Justin Bieber: Seasons, in which he opened up about past drug abuse, Lyme disease diagnosis, and the emotional lows that left him feeling lost. He has consistently advocated for mental health awareness and encouraged fans to seek help when needed.
In his latest message, however, there’s a deeper tone of weariness, one that suggests a prolonged internal battle that fame, fortune, and even therapy haven’t entirely resolved.
Fans and fellow celebrities quickly rallied behind him, flooding his post with supportive messages. Some praised him for his courage and vulnerability, while others shared their own stories of struggle, thanking him for helping them feel less alone.
“Thank you for your honesty. You’re not alone. We see you,” one fan commented. Another wrote, “This post hit me hard. I feel this on so many levels. Thank you for being real.”
Mental health experts have long emphasized the importance of public figures speaking out, noting that celebrities like Bieber help break down the stigma surrounding emotional and psychological struggles.
“When someone like Justin Bieber speaks this openly, it gives permission to millions of others to acknowledge their pain,” said Dr. Amanda Fletcher, a Toronto-based psychologist. “He’s helping to normalize a conversation that society desperately needs.”
While Bieber continues to work through his emotional journey, it’s clear that his faith remains a central pillar in his life. Married to model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber, the singer has often spoken about how his Christian beliefs, along with the support of his wife and close friends, have helped him navigate the complexities of fame and personal trauma.
Still, his recent post serves as a sobering reminder that even with love, faith, and global success, healing is not always linear—and the journey is often marked by exhaustion, frustration, and a search for something deeper.
As the world continues to digest his latest reflections, Bieber’s message stands as a powerful appeal for empathy: a call to stop placing unrealistic expectations on others, to speak less and listen more, and above all, to recognise that healing is personal, difficult, and rarely as simple as people make it seem.
In his own words, “If I could have fixed myself, I would have already.”
And in those few lines, Bieber reminded the world that behind the music, the headlines, and the Instagram fame is a human being still figuring it out—just like everyone else.
