“It’s still hard for me to feel like I’m not failing.”
On Tuesday night, Shawn Mendes took to Twitter to share a candid moment with his fans about his mental health.
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in one long note The 23-year-old musician has written on his Apple Notes app that he is “overwhelmed and overwhelmed” at this point in his life and career.
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“I’m afraid if people know and see the truth,” Shawn wrote. “You might think less of me. You might bore me.”
“In those moments when I’m feeling down, I either put on a show or hide. The truth as it stands is a 23-year-old who constantly feels like he’s either flying or drowning.”
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Shawn confessed that he really wants to show the world his true, honest self without caring what people think. Sometimes he succeeds, but there are moments when he struggles to break away from other people’s views and opinions.
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“Even with so much success, it’s still hard for me to feel like I’m not failing; I’m hyper focused on what I don’t have and forget to see everything I do.”
“The truth is I’m overwhelmed and over stimulated LOL. The truth is also that I’m fine.”
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The “When You’re Gone” singer hoped his words would resonate with his fans so others who feel the same way will know they are not alone. And based on the positive reactions, it looks like his message resonated with a lot of people:
@ShawnMendes I feel this so much. Life for me is a never-ending mystery. sometimes everything fits together. Sometimes I can’t figure out where something goes! but sometimes you just have to make peace with the pieces.
@ShawnMendes Thanks for being so frank and open about how you’re feeling. As someone in my 20s, I constantly feel like I have no idea what I’m doing and care too much about what people think of me. It is normal! Know that you are not alone and be kind to yourself
@ShawnMendes turns 50 this year. Learn that there’s a difference between doing what’s expected of you and doing what’s right for you. what you do is sing But who you are is Shawn. Live with integrity. Life is so short. Just be you. And know that’s enough. This is inner peace.😉
@ShawnMendes I just want to say one thing too, it’s COMPLETELY NORMAL to be afraid of what people are going to think/feel about you. But sometimes you just have to say FUCK IT and allow yourself to be the real you. They don’t know how much it will inspire others to allow themselves to be the REAL ME…
@ShawnMendes I feel the same way to be honest, this world constantly makes us feel like we’re not doing enough which leaves us feeling empty. But sometimes we just need to slow down and think back to where we were a few years ago and see the growth that way. All the best
And as more replies came in, Shawn closed with this tweet:
and i think i’m damned if i feel this with all the blessings i have i imagine there must be so many people who feel this and just don’t want them to feel alone!!
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