Nick Jonas Breaks Silence On Anxiety In New Year Message

Like a lot of people, Nick Jonas is also feeling the New Year blues!

The musician's first post about 2026 definitely captured his feelings entering into a new era and expectations professionally and personally, all in a newly released musical project.

Nick Jonas closed out the year with a heartwarming announcement of a solo album, where he also gave a few of his fans the chance to listen to the tracks live back in November.

The star uploaded a short video of himself on Instagram where he updated fans on the reason why he chose to release his single "Gut Punch" on the first day of the year.

"2026 is here, guys. Wow. What a year 2025 was. One of my favorite years of my life, to be honest," as he added that he was feeling reflective and a little bit of "anxiety."

"But I'm just gonna kind of curb that for a minute and just say that I wanted to put gut punch out specifically for all those feelings, not just for me, but for all of you who might be feeling the same way," Nick added.

He admitted that while a lot of pressure to appear perfect may overwhelm everyone, it is fine to know it is impossible. The singer informed his fans that he would spend time with his loved one and take a minute to be grateful for the simple things and the quiet moments.

"Looking yourself in the mirror and saying Hey, you're enough, it's okay. You're not defined by your hurt or your mistakes," Nick noted. He ended his video by establishing the belief that 2026 will be an excellent year for him, his family, and his fans.

Nick's latest track definitely touched the appropriate quarters as his admirers flocked to his comment section with soothing words for his anxiety, and commendations for his single.

"Gut Punch is SO good," this fan wrote, as another commenter declared that Nick's upcoming album would be his best solo album and precisely what the public wants to hear.

"Nick, we are so proud!!! This is THE song. 2026 is about to be your year," a third commenter affirmed, while this Instagram user thanked the star for giving them a special 2025 with the "L5Y run and tour."

"Gut Punch really hits for those of us who are hardest on ourselves. Thank you for putting words to something so many people feel but struggle to say," this fan explained.

Two years ago, the father-of-one reflected on a significant event in his career where a terrible solo performance taunted him so badly and affected his mental health. 

As reported by ABC News, Nick explained that despite rehearsing the performance with country music star Kelsea Ballerini for the 2016 ACM Awards over and over again, he still performed mediocre.

"In retrospect, I can kind of laugh about how big I thought it was. But it did travel more than I wish it would have, and it did cause me to go to therapy," he noted. He continued that right after the performance, he dashed to his vehicle, and inside the plane, he expressed his concern to his manager. 

Nick added that he was in shock after the performance, and he suffered from the trauma of always wanting to appear perfect to everyone. Nevertheless, the traumatic moment yielded a very positive result, as he was able to get professional help for his issues after the dust settled.

Five years ago, Nick opened up to PEOPLE about his battle with diabetes and how an early diagnosis could have helped salvage the situation. He recalled one of his brothers discovering his illness following his unquenchable love for sugar, coupled with progressive weight loss.

Nick was ultimately diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and he confessed that the early periods with the disease were the worst, as he had little to no idea of how to properly calculate the amount of carbs that should go into his body.

"It would have been amazing to have someone to look at at that time to say, Oh, this is a person living with it, and they're following their dreams. They're doing what they want to do with their lives and not letting it slow them down," the actor noted.

These days, he has gotten the hang of the disease and definitely enjoys unending support from his wife, Priyanka Chopra, and the rest of his family in managing the condition. 

He added that the support has helped him deal with the emotional and mental weight of his diabetes amid his lifestyle of constantly chasing perfection and putting lots of pressure on himself always to be the best.

Last year, The Blast reported that the star made an important announcement at the Jonas family-owned restaurant. According to Nick, the new album is set to be released on February 6 and will include collaborations with JP Saxe, Josette Maskin of MUNA, Blush, and Ryan Daly.

He explained during the brunch at his family restaurant that the album drew inspiration from several important chapters of his life, including the triumphs and the travails. He would also address the several lessons he has gained since becoming a husband and a father.

Nick revealed that the album was recorded over the course of the last two years and has somehow encapsulated the 33 years of his life. The actor's upcoming album will become his second solo album since 2021's "Spaceman."

"Spaceman" was shaped by Nick's experiences during the pandemic, which was a culmination of love, isolation, and yearning for connection.

Nick Jonas' album era is starting off on a good note!