In 2020, Justin Bieber shared an Instagram post — which he subsequently deleted — to reveal he’d been diagnosed with Lyme disease. “While a lot of people kept saying Justin Bieber looks like s***, on meth etc. they failed to realize I’ve been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my, skin, brain function, energy, and overall health,” he wrote in that post, as noted by CNN, adding that he’d be sharing more about his diagnosis in an upcoming documentary series.
That YouTube series, “Justin Bieber: Seasons,” arrived a few weeks later, giving fans a rare glimpse into his personal life. In the fifth episode, Bieber revealed that he’d long felt as if his energy was depleted and underwent a barrage of medical tests that led to the revelation he had Lyme disease. Also featured in the episode was Bieber’s physician, Dr. Erica Lehman, who explained that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be tricky to diagnose. “And we know that it can cause a whole spectrum of neuropsychiatric symptoms: mood changes, irritability, depression, anxiety,” she said. “Justin fits the picture of these symptoms.”
In the docuseries, Bieber was seen undergoing various forms of treatment, including receiving an intravenous infusion and spending time in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.
