Justin Bieber is one of the best-selling artists of his generation, having sold over 105 million records in the US alone. To date, the Canadian-born superstar has released five studio albums, headlined three world tours and won dozens of awards in the process. Justin, who was discovered on YouTube when he was just 13-years-old, quickly dominated the pop charts after signing his record deal, but it wasn’t long afterward that he started to spiral out of control.

From substance abuse to forming an unhealthy relationship with Selena Gomez, the “Baby” hitmaker has recently shared some jaw-dropping details concerning his personal life. And in support of his fifth studio album “Changes,” which was released on February 14, Justin released a YouTube docu-series titled Seasons, where he gave fans an insightful glimpse into his life after quitting drugs, being diagnosed with Lyme disease, and tying the knot with Hailey.

So, what has he recently shed light on that would probably surprise you? Here’s all you need to know.

15He Dealt With Substance Abuse

In episode five of his YouTube docu-series, Justin Bieber: Seasons, the pop star opened up about his past drug use, which had gotten so bad that it almost ended his life. “I decided to stop because I was like, dying. My security was coming into the room at night to check my pulse,” the Biebs shared.

14Being In A Relationship With Selena Gomez Was Not Healthy

During his promotional run for “Changes,” Justin Bieber sat down for an intimate interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music. During their chat, Bieber opened up about his eight-year relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez, describing their romance as unhealthy. The two called it quits in early 2018, just weeks before Bieber would reconcile with Hailey Baldwin.

13He Couldn’t Be Faithful To Hailey Baldwin

Justin’s relationship with Hailey was very confusing at one point because the two had broken up over concerns that Bieber wouldn’t be able to remain faithful to her. In his interview with Zane Lowe, he admitted to calling things off with the model because he was still trying to get over his split with Gomez.

Speaking of how difficult it was for him to share the devastating news with Hailey, Justin explained: “I said, ‘Listen, I’m still really hurt and still trying to figure out my way, and I’m not ready to make a commitment to you in a way that…I just don’t want to say something and do the opposite’.

12He Was Diagnosed With Lyme Disease

In January 2020, TMZ reported that Justin Bieber had secretly been battling Lyme disease, which he only found out about after several medical tests late last year. To make matters worse, his condition went undiagnosed for years because doctors couldn’t figure out what was causing the Biebs to feel awful all the time. Symptoms are said to include headaches, fatigue, fever, and rashes.

11He Repaired His Relationship With His Team

One of the most positive things that fans discovered while watching Justin’s YouTube docu-series was that he was able to repair his relationship with several of his team members.

When Bieber was battling his drug addiction, many had tried to intervene and help Justin, but it was made very clear that the “Baby” hitmaker didn’t want their advice and subsequently pushed them away.

Fortunately, when Justin was ready to clean up his act, he owned his role in things and desperately wanted to make things right with those who were anxious to help.

10He Lost His Passion For Music After His Breakdown

When Justin canceled the remaining dates of his “Purpose” tour in 2017, it was because he’d lost his passion for music. Facing depression and battling Lyme disease (before his diagnosis) was a lot for the Canadian superstar. Because of his poor health, Justin had little to no interest in working on music and getting back on the road. He was too exhausted and needed a break.

9He Also Formed Other Bad Habits

In January, Justin revealed that he had formed a very bad habit as a teen star. He started smoking weed at the age of 13, and by the time he became a Hollywood sensation, Bieber was hooked on marijuana.

He said that he would often mix his drugs with other substances such as pills while he was smoking – and that was right after he would wake up in the morning. It’s understandable that Justin didn’t believe he’d survive much longer if he carried on living like that.

8He Can’t Get Enough Of His Wife

In the weeks leading up to his album release, Justin revealed a lot of personal things, including how much time he spends being intimate with his wife – and, let’s just say that Hailey certainly isn’t complaining.

During a candid Q&A session, the 25-year-old gushed: “So when I’m with my wife, we like to…um…I mean. You guys can guess what we do all day.”

7His Coachella Performance With Ariana Grande Inspired His Comeback

When Ariana Grande headlined Coachella in 2019, she surprised fans by bringing Justin Bieber on the stage, so they could perform several of his hit songs together. And while the Biebs was said to have been extremely nervous about getting back on stage, everything changed once he held the microphone in his hand and started singing. His passion for music returned and ultimately inspired his comeback.

6He Didn’t Think He’d Survive His Mental Breakdown

During a listening session for his album, “Changes”, in January 2020, Justin confessed to his fans, family, and friends that he didn’t think he was going to survive his intense breakdown. “I don’t even think I should be alive never mind thrive,” an emotional Bieber explained, according to Variety.

The singer went on to thank those who have helped him get himself back on track, but the fact that Justin was able to pull through the dark times he faced in recent years continues to amaze him.

5He Sleeps In A Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

Due to a severe case with anxiety and depression, Justin Bieber revealed that he sleeps in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber which is said to have done wonders for the singer. He also endures regular IV infusions as part of his recovery process.

Here is what he said about his unique bed in his docu-series: “It fills up with oxygen. I really have been struggling with a lot of anxiety. You get more oxygen to your brain so it decreases your stress levels. It’s pretty cool,” the Biebs explained.

4His Management Worried About His Health But Struggled To Intervene

While his management team was deeply concerned for Justin’s well-being amid his breakdown, they weren’t able to do much about it since Bieber had more or less shut them out at the time. It wasn’t until he made the bold decision to quit drugs and return to music that his relationship with former team members started to heal. Justin offered team members a sincere apology for his past actions.

3He Used To Feel Embarrassed About The Way He Grew Up

In the first episode of Justin Bieber: Seasons, the “Yummy” star took a trip back to his hometown of Stratford, Ontario, which is located in Canada. When he was a teenager, Bieber confessed that he felt embarrassed about the way he grew up, so when he returned to his former neighborhood with Hailey by his side, he was overcome with emotions. “I’m pulling up in a Range Rover? Would’ve never thought that in a million years,” Justin said in his documentary.

2He’s An Emotional Person

Justin Bieber admits to being quite an emotional person, but he feels as if people don’t allow him to show his feelings and be vulnerable…because he’s a celebrity. Hailey’s husband explained that he doesn’t have “permission to be human and shed tears” after photos of him crying in New York went viral, with fans quick to assume the worst.

Of course, fans are now aware that Justin had just been diagnosed with Lyme disease and was feeling ill when photographers snapped photos of him sobbing.

1Most Of His Songs Were Produced By Long-Time Friend, Josh Gudwin

When Justin was ready to work on his album “Changes”, there was no doubt in his mind that he wanted to work with his long-time producer, Josh Gudwin. Justin wanted to make the record his best yet. The two have shared a working relationship for 10 years, and according to Bieber, Gudwin eases the process of making music because he “helps facilitate everything.”

The producer and studio engineer has worked with a long list of famous artists, including Rihanna, Carly Rae Jepsen, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, and many more.