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Lil Nas X shares update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’

Lil Nas X shares update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’

Summary

Lil Nas X has shared an update after spending time in rehab and receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis. He is now in therapy, feeling better, and working on new music while participating in a mental health program that could dismiss charges against him from a past incident with police.

Key Facts

  • Lil Nas X revealed he has bipolar disorder and is now seeing a therapist and psychiatrist.
  • He spent a few months in rehab and has returned to live between Atlanta and Los Angeles.
  • The musician was charged last summer after an incident with Los Angeles police officers where he allegedly charged at them.
  • A judge allowed him to join a mental health diversion program that could dismiss felony charges if he follows treatment and obeys the law for two years.
  • Bipolar disorder causes big changes in mood and energy, with manic and depressive episodes.
  • Lil Nas X apologized and opened up about his mental health struggles in a nearly three-minute Instagram video.
  • After the incident, he spent three days in jail, was released on $75,000 bail, and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
  • He announced new music is coming and expressed his love and gratitude toward his fans.
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