In a poignant and candid revelation, Justin Bieber has opened up about the darkest moments of his life, particularly his struggles with drug addiction, which had become so severe that his bodyguards would sneak into his room at night to check his pulse to ensure he was still alive. In an interview with GQ magazine, Bieber, now 29, reflected on his tumultuous past as a young pop star. Despite his enormous success, he found himself feeling empty and in pain. "There was a sense of still yearning for more. It was like I had all this success and it was still like: I'm still sad, and I'm still in pain. And I still have these unresolved issues," he explained. Bieber admitted to using drugs as a "numbing agent to just continue to get through" the emotional turmoil he was experiencing. Bieber's addiction began at a young age; he started taking pills and smoking weed at 13. His drug use escalated to a point where his security team had to monitor him closely. "People don't know how serious it got. It was legit crazy scary," Bieber recalled. The situation became so dire that his bodyguards would check his pulse every night to make sure he was still alive. The singer also spoke about the pressures of the entertainment industry, where he felt exploited by those who preyed on his insecurities. "And then you're this young angry person who had these big dreams, and then the world just jades you and makes you into this person that you don't want to be," he said. This environment contributed to his erratic behavior and brushes with the law. However, Bieber's life took a significant turn for the better with the support of his faith and his marriage to Hailey Baldwin. He credits his relationship with God and Hailey for helping him navigate through these dark times. "I came to a place where I just was like: 'God, if you're real, I need you to help me, because I can't do this on my own,'" Bieber shared. His marriage to Hailey in 2018 provided him with a sense of stability and purpose he had previously lacked. "My home life was unstable," he said. "But now I have that. I have someone to love. I have someone to pour into". Bieber also mentioned that the first year of their marriage was "really tough," but they have since built a strong foundation together. "We're creating these moments for us as a couple, as a family, that we're building these memories," he noted. This newfound stability and love have been instrumental in his recovery and personal growth. In addition to his emotional struggles, Bieber has also dealt with health issues, including Lyme disease and mono. However, he emphasizes that his health improvements are largely due to addressing his emotional and spiritual well-being. "To be honest, I am a lot healthier, and I did have a lot of things going on," he said. "But I was also navigating a lot of emotional terrain, which had a lot to do with it". Justin Bieber's journey from the depths of addiction to a path of recovery and happiness is a testament to the power of faith, love, and personal resilience. His story serves as a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.