Pop superstar Justin Bieber recently shared a raw and emotional message with his millions of followers, opening up about his ongoing struggles with mental health and emotional challenges. In a candid Instagram post shared shortly after celebrating his first Father’s Day, the 31-year-old singer acknowledged feeling profoundly “broken” and grappling with “deep anger issues.”
The post, which resonated widely with fans, saw Bieber directly addressing external pressure and advice he’s received about his well-being. “People keep telling me to heal,” he wrote. “Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already?” This highlights his perspective that overcoming these internal battles is far from a simple or easily achievable task for him.
Bieber was explicit about his state, stating, “I know I’m broken. I know I have anger issues.” He described spending his “whole life” attempting to conform to the expectations of others who believed he needed to be “fixed like them.” However, this lifelong effort has had a counterproductive effect, leaving him feeling “more tired and more angry.” He noted the paradox of self-improvement, observing that “The harder I try to grow, the more focused on myself I am.”
Adding a deeply personal layer to his message, Bieber spoke about his faith as a guiding force. He credited his belief, stating, “Jesus is the only person who keeps me wanting to make my life about others,” confessing, “Because honestly I’m exhausted with learning about myself lately aren’t you?” This suggests he views shifting focus away from his internal struggles towards altruism, guided by faith, as a necessary counterpoint to his weariness. He also captioned the post with a middle finger emoji, a symbol he has used on other recent social media updates.
This latest admission follows a pattern of self-reflective posts Bieber has shared over recent months. He has previously opened up about feelings of self-hatred when feeling inauthentic, struggling with the idea of not being “enough,” and confessing to feeling like a “fraud” and “unworthy” despite public success, sometimes perceiving himself as judgmental or selfish.
Further context for his emotional state may be found in other recent social media activity. In a separate post appearing to be a screenshot of a text message exchange, Bieber defended his emotional expression after being accused of “lashing out,” asserting he would “never suppress my emotions for someone.” He argued that “Conflict is a part of relationship” and that his anger is a direct “response To the pain I have been thru,” comparing it to being “simply mean” to expect a “traumatized person not to be traumatized.”
Bieber’s candor drew an outpouring of support from his vast fanbase across social media platforms. Comments flooded in offering encouragement, well wishes, and varied advice, ranging from relying on “God, therapy and real people” to stepping away from social media and simply spending time with Jesus. Many fans validated his feelings, reminding him that “It’s okay to be hurt and angry” and emphasizing self-acceptance, with one commenter stating, “You are not broken. You are human.” Others offered perspective on healing itself, suggesting that feeling tired or angry doesn’t signify failure but is part of holding space for all aspects of oneself.
These personal revelations come during a period where Bieber has also been navigating public scrutiny, including refuted rumors about his finances and health. Meanwhile, reports also suggest the artist may be working on new music, potentially signaling a return to his career alongside these public explorations of his inner life. His recent emotional posts paint a picture of an artist openly navigating significant personal and relational challenges in the public eye.
