AceShowbiz - Ariana Grande candidly discussed the emotionally taxing journey she underwent while making her albums "Sweetener" and "Thank U, Next". She opened up about her struggles with PTSD, grief, depression, and anxiety following the loss of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller and the tragic Manchester bombing.

In an interview on the Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast, Grande revealed the challenges she faced during the creation of her music as she processed these significant losses. However, she found solace in her art, using it as a form of therapy and survival.

While her record label initially resisted to release "Thank U, Next" so soon after "Sweetener", Grande insisted on following her intuition. "I don't really care about the formula. I don't really want to play by the rules at this moment because this is what I need from my soul," she said.

Through her music, Grande connected deeply with her fans, particularly those who found solace in her openness about mental health. "I carry that with me," she said.

The process of creating these albums was a cathartic experience for Grande, one that brought both darkness and urgency. "The music brought so much levity and so did the experience... it was a means of survival," she added.

Grande emphasized the importance of music as a healing tool, expressing that it contributed to saving her life during those challenging times.