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Demi Lovato opens up about eating disorder and self-harm
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As a guest editor for Seventeen Magazine, Demi Lovato has decided to use the platform to clear the air about her stint in a rehab center and the problems that landed her there. Her widely publicized battle with an eating disorder and self-harm came to a head when she had a violent outburst while on tour with the Jonas Brothers. Now that she's out of the institution and continuing her treatment at home in LA, Demi felt comfortable writing about her experiences in Seventeen.She wants girls and women to know that their best option is to seek help. "If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends," she says. "Don't put yourself in danger."
In treatment, Demi learned healthier ways to release stress. "It's very crucial that you get your feelings out - but don't ever inflict harm on your own body because your body is so sacred. I wish I could tell every young girl with an eating disorder, or who has harmed herself in any way, that she's worthy of life and that her life has meaning. You can overcome and get through anything."
The singer and actress admits that despite her successful treatment, she still has bad days.
"Yes, there have been times when I definitely have been tempted to get rid of my dinner. But I will deal with it for the rest of my life because it's a life-long disease," she says. "I don't think there's going to be a day when I don't think about food or my body, but I'm living with it, and I wish I could tell young girls to find their safe place and stay with it."
As for her life post-rehab, Demi says that she feels a weight has been lifted and there's less pressure for her to meet expectations. "I don't really define it by anything. I live my life every day, and if I feel like wearing combat boots one day and shoes the next, I will. I allow myself a lot of freedom and I'm very peaceful now. I have come to realize that just making yourself happy is most important. Never be ashamed of what you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion that you want, and to do what makes you happy. That's my life motto."
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Way to go Demi! You're such an inspiration to me and others around the world. The talent you possess is endlessly amazing and I love you for it. Stay strong!
what a stupid piece of ***** trash.Who cares what she did or waht she done about it-get a life morons
Bull ****
y don't u haters back off and get a life ur the reason that celeberties r insecure so go 2 hell
i think she deserves some respect 4 being able to tell ppl about what happened and actually take care of her problems instead of doing drugs or drinking 2 solve her problems
I think she needs to see about lifting some more weight..actually i dont care. i dont see her as anything beyond a chick who got lucky for a little while with no talent or skills. Disney just needed another ethnic after Selena worked out so well
So, avoid talking about all of the drugs she was doing.......
Nice...
NOT
Demi! Its good that your not throwing up any more! After all that work to fix the gap in your teeth we dont need it comming back!
lol throwing up doesn't make your teeth gappy, it's just bad cuz the acid wears down the enamel. But yeah, it's good that she stopped. Man it must hurt to sing though when your throat is constantly sore, as I assume that's what would happen if you were vomiting frequently.