Overview
- On the Hey Jonas podcast Joe Jonas recounted that his 2011 solo album Fastlife fell short of his expectations and that the disappointment triggered panic attacks and frequent doctor visits.
- Fastlife peaked at No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and its lead single reached No. 92 on the Hot 100, with reporting that the album sold roughly 45,000 copies in the United States.
- Joe said a doctor cleared him medically and urged him to try therapy, and that after an emotional first session he found therapy helpful for that season of his life.
- He described coping at the time with long bike rides in New York to avoid his phone and social media, and said he has returned to therapy intermittently for later major life events.
- His account links industry benchmarks and family expectations to artist mental health, underscoring how public comparisons can affect self-worth and why some musicians turn to professional care.