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Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has revealed that taking antipsychotic medication, along with lifestyle changes and therapy, has “changed his life” following a public struggle with his mental health.
Capaldi, 28, spoke openly on Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast on YouTube about his experiences.
Capaldi stepped away from the spotlight after a challenging performance at the Glastonbury Festival in summer 2023, where fans famously helped him finish his hit song “Someone You Loved” as he appeared to struggle on stage.
He recently returned to Glastonbury last month and is set to embark on a sold-out tour in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Turning Point and Treatment Journey
The singer described his 2023 Glastonbury performance as “the lowest moment of my life,” calling it “a breakdown of sorts on stage.”
He recalled deciding mid-show that it would be his last for a long time, feeling a “weight had been lifted” by that decision. He also disclosed an even more severe episode weeks earlier in Chicago, where he was “backstage convulsing and having this crazy panic attack” and couldn’t finish his set.
Capaldi now views the 2023 Glastonbury moment as “probably the best thing that’s ever happened to me, because… I wouldn’t have stopped otherwise.”
Capaldi shared that an initial prescription for antidepressants left him feeling “numb,” and discontinuing them made him “really low.”
The significant change came with antipsychotic medication. Despite initial apprehension and questioning, “I’m not psychotic,” he began taking aripiprazole, a medication used to treat conditions including Tourette’s Syndrome, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
“It’s genuinely been a massive, massive help,” he stated. Beyond medication, Capaldi has engaged in therapy and implemented lifestyle changes, including cutting back on alcohol, altering his diet, and exercising, which has led to a 28-pound weight loss since January.
He noted, “My anxiety levels are so low these days. I don’t feel as stressed. I don’t know if it’s all related to this (the antipsychotics) or other choices—I guess it’s an amalgamation of things.”
