AceShowbiz - Nessa Barrett, the 22-year-old pop musician, has recently opened up about her arduous journey with mental health issues, including ADHD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and a long-standing battle with an eating disorder. In a heartfelt video on TikTok and an emotional Instagram post, Barrett detailed the effects of her struggles and the ongoing process of her recovery.

Barrett attributes her noticeable weight loss to the immense stress and anxiety that came with producing her sophomore album "Aftercare". "I've been dealing with an immense amount of hate for like six months now. I had an album coming out. I was so stressed and anxious all the time I started losing weight, and then everyone started to comment on it," Barrett said in her TikTok clip. She emphasized that constant comments about her appearance worsened her eating disorder, making her recovery even more challenging.

In her vulnerable Instagram post, Barrett recounted quietly battling anorexia before going on tour for her first album "Young Forever". The demands and pressures of touring took a significant toll on her physical and mental health, eventually compelling her to make crucial life changes. "The only way I could have done all of my shows was if I started taking care of my body and mental health," she shared. Barrett revealed that she used to collapse and pass out from lack of food, indicating just how severe her condition had become.

Despite the hardships, Barrett is profoundly grateful for how far she has come and the unwavering support from her fans. "Everyday on this tour I've tried to teach myself how much more important this music is and all of you guys are than how I feel about my stupid body," she wrote. Her post has resonated with many, amassing more than 607,000 likes and a flood of supportive comments from her followers.

As Barrett navigates her recovery, she wants her fans to understand that healing is a gradual process. "I'm recovering. I'm getting better," she stated. She called for an end to the speculation about her weight and looks, urging people to let her focus on her journey. "Stop talking about it whenever I start to struggle again. That's just life."

In her candid discussions, Barrett hopes to bring more attention to eating disorders and the mental challenges that accompany them. "It's so much more than someone telling me to just eat more. It is a mental game that slowly starts to morph itself into this monster inside of you. It's a mental illness, and we should treat it as such," she urged.