Since then she’s sold more than 37 million records world-wide (viaCurb Records).

She toldMusic Newsthat her life hasn’t been as rosy as people might imagine.

“There was so much emptiness and sadness amidst joy,” Rimes revealed.

LeAnn Rimes speaking at an event.

“And I had to be LeAnn Rimes, the entity, not LeAnn Rimes, the person.

I was very fragmented.”

While there will be speculation regarding her treatment, she is simply there to learn and develop coping mechanisms.

LeAnn Rimes smiling outside

While privacy isn’t expected, it’s certainly appreciated."

It turns out that the help was much needed, and that it worked.

“It was the best gift I could’ve given myself” she said.

I had never been alone really until being in treatment for anxiety and depression."