"I've been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease," Timberlake wrote. "If you've experienced this disease or know someone who has," he added, "then you're aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically."

Chris Kirkpatrick took to Instagram to shower praise on Timberlake, who revealed Thursday that he was diagnosed with the debilitating disease.

Justin Timberlake announced he's been battling Lyme disease, a debilitating infectious disease typically transmitted through a tick bite. Tick populations and bites are at their highest levels in over five years,