Justin Bieber Posted An Emotional Instagram Message And Said That He Feels Like He's "Drowning"

Justin Bieber is speaking out again, and quite possibly alluding to his current mental state.

Justin Bieber walking on a sidewalk wearing a yellow beanie, dark oversized jacket, and sunglasses, with photographers in the background
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If you've been online in recent weeks, you've likely been witness to rumors regarding Justin's overall well-being. The conversation has been loud enough to cause Justin's reps to issue an official statement regarding his health.

Justin Bieber wearing a backward red cap and black hoodie with neck tattoos, standing next to someone in a leopard print jacket. Background shows a building entrance
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But Justin's recent social media activity has kept people speculating regardless. Last week, he posted that he felt like a "fraud" and "unworthy" — and yesterday, he took to IG again to express himself.

Justin Bieber wearing a large jacket, hoodie, cap, and sunglasses, walking at night on a cobblestone street
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"I was always told when I was a kid not to hate," he posted on his IG story, with SZA's "I Hate U" soundtracking the post. "But it made me feel like I wasnt allowed to have it and so I didn't tell anyone Ive had it, which made me feel like like I have been drowning feeling unsafe to acknowledge it."

Text discussing feelings of being told not to hate, but feeling unsafe to acknowledge emotions. Mentions letting go of hate by acknowledging it
@justinbieber / Via Instagram: @justinbieber

"I think we can only let hate go," he continued, "by first acknowledging its there. How couldnt we feel hate from all of the hurt we have experienced?"

Justin Bieber in a casual outfit with a beanie and hoodie, holding a phone, standing next to a car
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Earlier today, he posted something of a follow-up message: "if they aren't talking shit U must not be goin brazy enough."

Text on image: "if they aren’t talking shit U must not be goin brazy enough."
@justinbieber / Via Instagram: @justinbieber

Obviously, a bit of mixed messaging going on here. We'll see where this all lands.