Yo Yo Honey Singh has once again spoken openly about his mental health struggles and the long impact they had on his life, both mentally and physically. The rapper-singer, who was once among the biggest names in Indian pop music, shared that years of treatment for bipolar disorder led to severe side effects, including major weight gain and complete hair loss. He also revealed that he now uses a wig.Speaking on the ABtalks podcast, Honey Singh explained that the most difficult phase of his life began when he was at the peak of his career, juggling major projects including a music reality show and an international tour with Shah Rukh Khan. During that time, he started experiencing intense paranoia and fear.Early signs during peak fameHoney Singh recalled that he began having disturbing thoughts while performing and travelling, saying he felt an extreme sense of fear that something would go wrong on stage. He shared that these thoughts became so overwhelming that he even avoided performing at times.He said, “I was getting suspicious thoughts that I will die,” explaining that the fear became so strong that he started looking for ways to escape performances. At one point, he even shaved part of his head in distress, but still struggled to explain what he was going through to people around him.Isolation and withdrawal from public lifeThe singer revealed that his condition worsened to the point where he stepped away from the stage completely and withdrew from public life. He said he isolated himself for years, cutting off communication with friends and even family.According to him, he stayed inside his house for nearly seven years. During this period, he avoided social interaction completely and lived in a state of fear and confusion caused by bipolar disorder. He also shared that at his lowest point, he began experiencing thoughts that felt very real to him but were not grounded in reality.He described how the illness created a mental loop of fear and suspicion, making everyday life difficult to manage.Health decline and turning pointHoney Singh said that by 2018–19, his condition had worsened significantly. He admitted that there was a period when he genuinely believed he was “already dead” due to the intensity of his mental state.However, he also spoke about a turning point in his recovery when he changed his treatment plan. After switching medication and adjusting his medical care, he noticed improvements within a few weeks. He said he started meeting people again and slowly returning to normal life after years of isolation.Physical side effects of long-term medicationAlong with mental health struggles, Honey Singh highlighted the physical impact of his treatment. He revealed that prolonged medication over several years led to major weight gain, reaching around 105 kilograms, and also caused complete hair loss.He clarified that what fans now see is not his natural hair. “This is fake hair, I am totally bald. This is a wig,” he said, addressing the speculation around his appearance.The rapper also reflected on how long recovery took, even after he stopped substance use in 2014. He explained that the effects of his condition and treatment continued for years, making the healing process slow and difficult.Despite everything, he said he has managed to rebuild his life gradually. He credited medical support, treatment changes, and personal reflection for helping him regain stability. Honey Singh also expressed that he now views his life differently and continues to perform and create music again.