Recent photographs of Justin Bieber have drawn public attention since they reveal his fatigued state, dark circles under his eyes, signs of hair loss, and facial volume reduction.
Fans speculate about the health condition of the singer because they wonder if personal conflicts, medical problems, or extreme stress cause his declining state.
Bieber, who is 30 years old, has publicly discussed his health problems, which include Lyme disease and Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a neurological facial nerve disorder.
People either attribute his physical state to normal aging, but others doubt if additional health issues exist.
Medical experts say that Bieber’s appearance may be a combination of stress, lack of sleep, weight loss, and nutrition.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gaurav Bharti said the singer’s tired look may be due to long-term bad sleep and lack of recovery.
“Prolonged poor sleep and inadequate recovery can accelerate signs of aging, making someone appear more tired or drawn,” Dr. Bharti told DailyMail.com.
Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert thinks the immense pressure Bieber has been under since childhood is weighing on his psyche.
“Public figures live under an immense amount of scrutiny, which can be emotionally exhausting and take a physical toll over time,” he explained.
Like U.S. Presidents, Bieber’s aging process is compared to those who see rapid physical changes because of stress.
Having shot to fame at just the age of 15, Bieber has been under the microscope for over a decade, and his physical and mental health could both be suffering as a result.
Besides his busy career, Bieber also took up the new role of fatherhood, as he recently welcomed his son Jack with his wife, Hailey Bieber.
Therapist Shari Botwin says it could be his fatherhood, a spate of marriage rumors, and his history of battling addictions impacting his health.
Botwin said “Bieber was diagnosed with a condition that affects the facial nerves, causing paralysis on one side of his face,” in reference to his battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
“Stress and earlier life traumas could be taking a toll on his health, and his recent appearance may be a sign of that.”
The rumors of Bieber marrying Hailey Bieber further fuel the speculation that the singer’s deteriorating appearance could be due to personal stressors.
Alpert noted that “Relationship challenges are one of the biggest sources of emotional strain,” and that marital troubles could be involved.
His recent health concerns have already started circulating but further details have come out that may shine a light on his struggles.
Bieber had been close with music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who was arrested in September on allegations including sex trafficking and racketeering.
While Combs denies all of the accusations, the resurfacing of Bieber’s past connection to the rapper has drawn intense media scrutiny.
The situation is another source of stress, which could be affecting Bieber’s mental and emotional state, according to physician and psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman.
She added: “The latest celebrity sighting of Justin Bieber looks like the ‘night of the walking dead,’”.
“He’s gone from looking like ‘Ken,’ a stereotypically hot guy, to being almost unrecognizable.”
Bieber was just 15 during the 48-hour unsupervised period with Diddy, who has faced fresh allegations.
Diddy was seen in an infamous video saying, ‘“He’s having 48 hours with Diddy… what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.”
Khloe Kardashian remembered seeing Bieber at an event that had half the people there were butt-naked” several years later, adding even more mystery to his past experiences.
Bieber hasn’t publicly commented on these resurfacing details, but people continue speculating whether past experiences could also be responsible for his current struggles.
The singer also recently unfollowed various people from his life, including his mentor Usher, former manager Scooter Braun, and his wedding best man Ryan Good.
This has caused fans to raise their eyebrows and wonder if Bieber is trying to distance himself from his past as he moves forward.
Bieber has been seen visiting a wellness clinic in New York City recently, which could indicate that he is focusing on his health.
Fans are worried about his well-being, and many hope that Bieber will find a way to regain his energy.
Now, the world is left to wonder if this is simply stress or if there is something much deeper happening.
