Joe Jonas has said that the poor commercial performance of his debut solo album, ‘Fastlife’, prompted panic attacks and physical pain, eventually leading him to seek therapy. Speaking on the Hey Jonas! podcast, he said he had tied the album’s success to his self-worth after expecting it to match the Jonas Brothers’ popularity, illustrating the personal pressure he felt around the release.

Released in 2011, ‘Fastlife’ reached number 15 in the US album chart, while lead single ‘See No More’ peaked at number 92. Jonas said a doctor found him physically healthy and recommended therapy; although initially reluctant, he found speaking to a therapist helpful. He returned to solo music last year with ‘Music For People Who Believe In Love’, his first solo album under his own name in 14 years.