Justin Timberlake has revealed he’s been suffering with Lyme Disease while on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
The Cry Me A River hitmaker, 44, has faced some criticism over his shows in recent months, with some calling his performance under par.
Taking to social media, Justin revealed his ‘relentlessly debilitating’ diagnosis in the hope doing so would help explain what he’s been battling with behind the scenes.
On Instagram, Justin wrote: ‘Well as these two incredible years come to an end and I look forward to the future, I wanted to write something from the heart. It’s not an easy task to try to contextualise the whirlwind of touring – but, I will try.
‘This has been the most fun, emotional, gratifying, physically demanding and, at times, grueling experience. I have been doing this for 30+ years (which feels crazy to say). – and have given all that I have to this. I could not have done it without my family, friends, the TN kids, and all of your support.
‘As many of you know, I’m a pretty private person, but as I’m reflecting on the tour and festival tour – I want to tell you a little bit about what’sgoing on with me.
‘Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme Disease – which I don’t say so you feel bad for me – but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes. If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has – then you’re aware.
‘Living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically. But, at least I could understand why I would be on stage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.
‘I was faced with a personal decision, stop touring? Or, keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going.
‘Not only did I prove my mental tenacity to myself but I now have so many special moments with all of you that I will never forget.
‘I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself, but I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren’t misinterpreted.
‘Sharing all of this with the hope that we can all find a way to be more connected. I’d like to do my part to help others experiencing this disease too.’
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