Pop icon Justin Bieber has left his fans stunned after sharing a cryptic post hinting at past and possibly ongoing struggles with substance use. The post, uploaded to Instagram Stories late Monday night, showed a throwback image of the singer during one of his darkest times—paired with a short but chilling caption: “This is what addiction looks like. Thank God I survived.”

Fans immediately began speculating whether Bieber was referencing a relapse or simply reflecting on his past. In recent years, the singer has been candid about his experience with drug abuse, revealing in a past documentary that he once felt he “couldn’t get out of bed” without taking something to numb himself.

“He’s clearly going through something again,” one fan wrote. Another commented, “We’ve seen this before. Praying he’s OK.”

Others noted that Bieber’s recent withdrawal from public appearances and erratic posts might indicate a deeper issue. He recently canceled several performances without providing a detailed explanation, sparking theories about his mental health.

Whether it’s a warning, a confession, or a cry for help—one thing is clear: millions are watching and hoping this isn’t the start of another dark spiral for the pop superstar.

Drop your thoughts in the comments. Should fans be worried?