“I still find it hard to feel like I’m not failing.”
On Tuesday night, Shawn Mendes took to Twitter to have a honest moment with his fans about his mental health.
In a lengthy note written on his Apple Notes app, the 23-year-old musician revealed he’s “overwhelmed and overstimulated” at this point in his life and career.
“I’m afraid that if people know and see the truth,” Shawn wrote. “They might think less of me. They might become bored of me.”
“So in those moments of feeling low, I either put on a show or hide. The truth, in current form, is a 23-year-old who constantly feels like he’s either flying or drowning.”
Shawn confessed that he really wants to show the world his true, honest self without caring what people think. At times he’s been able to do just that, but there are also moments where he struggles to free himself from other people’s views and opinions.
“Even with so much success, I still find it hard to feel like I’m not failing; hyper-focused on what I don’t have, forgetting to see all that I do.”
“The truth is I’m overwhelmed and overstimulated, LOL. The truth is also that I’m okay.”
The “When You’re Gone” singer hoped his words would resonate with his fans, so that others feeling the same way would know they’re not alone. And based on the positive responses, it looks like his message hit home for a lot of folks:
And as more replies rolled in, Shawn concluded with this tweet: