Hunter Young, vocalist of Moodring and PSYCHO-FRAME, has opened up about the ongoing health struggles that forced him to step away from touring in 2023, revealing that his condition has continued to worsen and that he is now searching for help with his day-to-day care.
Young previously took a break from touring while dealing with debilitating illness and neurological issues. In a lengthy update shared via Instagram this week, the 33-year-old explained that he has since received several diagnoses, including myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), dysautonomia, and small fiber neuropathy.
Young described the conditions as severely debilitating, saying he has experienced significant weight loss, extreme pain, gastrointestinal problems, nervous-system issues and heightened sensitivity to sensory stimulation. He explained that his current condition has left him largely confined to a cold, dark room in an effort to limit stress and stimulation.
“I have severe ME/CFS, Dysautonomia, small fiber neuropathy, and more. It is an extremely debilitating disease. I have been getting worse and worse, shedding weight, problems with sensory (no music, very little media), extreme pain, gastrointestinal issues, nervous system is out of control and I’ve desperately needed help, but it appears there is next to none.”
Young went on to explain that his personal circumstances have become even more difficult following the end of his relationship, which he said has removed an important source of stability while he is already struggling with his health.
“This is not what I wanted. Absolutely devastating scenario on multiple fronts. The stress of this is all is guaranteed to make me even more sick. The loss of my safety and the things that have kept me anchored to this earth is absolutely unfathomable to me. I haven’t begun to process out of pure survival.”
A major part of Young’s post centered on his difficulty finding appropriate assistance. He said he is physically unable to care for himself independently at present, while also expressing concern about becoming a burden on the people around him.
“I do not have anywhere to go that understands what I’m going through. I do not have anyone to take care of me. I am physically not capable of taking care of myself right now, and as a 33 year old man…how tf do I find that? I don’t want to ruin anyone else’s life or be a burden.”
Young also said that, despite having friends in his life, his situation requires a level of practical assistance that they are not necessarily equipped to provide.
“I’m not saying I don’t have friends. There is not much they can do.”
Financially, Young said he has assets and expects to have future income if he is able to regain some of his health, but believes the cost of securing independent housing and full-time care could quickly exhaust his resources.
He also expressed fears about losing his remaining autonomy and made a deeply concerning statement about preferring death to losing that independence. Young’s post additionally referenced people in his life raising assisted dying as an option.
His central message, however, was a plea for the opportunity to pursue treatment and regain some degree of his former life.
“I just want a shot at life and to regain SOME of myself. All I want is the grace to even try.”
Young concluded by acknowledging how difficult it was to publicly discuss his circumstances and asking whether there might be assistance available to someone in his position.
“Writing this is one of the most humiliating things I’ve ever done and I hope you never have to. I don’t know if there’s any help out there, but this is what’s going on.”
Young’s update comes more than three years after he first stepped back from touring due to his health. His latest comments indicate that, despite gaining some diagnostic clarity, he continues to face significant physical limitations and remains without a clear path toward recovery.
For fans and members of the music community looking to support Young, avenues such as MusiCares, disability and chronic-illness organizations, and legitimate crowdfunding efforts may potentially provide resources or connections to assistance, though Young has not announced a specific fundraising campaign in the statement above.
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