Singer Inbal Bibi Reveals Past Substance Use and Mental Health Struggles
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Singer Inbal Bibi revealed in a podcast that she used mind-altering substances to cope with social anxiety and shame, but eventually realized the heavy psychological price. She reached a crisis point, stating "it's either I understand what's happening for a moment, hit the stop button on Earth, or I stop living." Bibi also disclosed diagnoses of C-PTSD and BPD, and previously served 16 days in military prison for marijuana use. She underwent DBT therapy and is now sharing her journey to manage her difficulties.
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- Singer Inbal Bibi discussed her past use of mind-altering substances to cope with anxiety and shame.
- Bibi reached a crisis point, stating she had to stop or "stop living."
- She revealed diagnoses of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.
- Bibi previously served 16 days in military prison for marijuana possession in 2016.
- She underwent two years of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage her mental health.
- Bibi is sharing her journey to understand and overcome her past struggles.
Israeli singer and songwriter Inbal Bibi has opened up about her past struggles with substance use and its impact on her mental health in a podcast interview with Eran Swissa. Bibi described how, initially, mind-altering substances helped her cope with social anxiety and shame, but she eventually realized the severe psychological toll it was taking.
"I started doing what everyone around me was doing," Bibi explained, referring to substances that remove shame and inhibitions, which silenced her social anxieties. Swissa agreed that this is a common reason for drug use, and Bibi acknowledged the potential cost, even if not immediately apparent.
She recounted a gradual decline, stating, "Slowly, I didn't notice, but I started paying a price, in my opinion, from how I felt it, a heavy one." Bibi reached a breaking point, realizing she had to stop and re-evaluate her situation, saying, "I reached a point where it's either I understand what's happening for a moment, hit the stop button on Earth, or I stop living."
This revelation follows previous incidents, including a selfie posted online that appeared to show drug paraphernalia, which was quickly deleted. In 2016, she was arrested by military police after marijuana was found at her home, admitting to two instances of use and serving 16 days in military prison.
In a fuller interview for "Swissa + 1," Bibi also disclosed her diagnoses of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She viewed her substance use as part of a broader nightlife scene that negatively affected her mental state. She underwent two years of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to manage abandonment anxiety, personality disorder challenges, and her relationship with her partner.
Bibi, who married content creator and "Big Brother" contestant Roi Kornblum in August, is sharing her difficult past and her journey toward understanding and managing her struggles. The article concludes by advising those facing mental distress or addiction to seek professional help through health services or community resources, and to go to hospital emergency rooms for acute distress.
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