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Demi Lovato: 'Why couldn't I have been born normal?'
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GoogleWith her new single, "Skyscraper," climbing the iTunes charts, former Disney star Demi Lovato is sure to have plenty of press in the upcoming weeks. She sat down with Ryan Seacrest to discuss her struggle with bipolar disorder, anorexia, bulimia, and cutting -- and to talk about her new outlook on life.
"I was struggling with depression as early as 7 years old," she says, admitting that even at such a young age, she experienced "suicidal thoughts and things like that which I knew was abnormal for a kid."
She believes that if her bipolar disorder had been diagnosed earlier, she may have avoided some of the problems that forced her into a treatment facility last year. "Looking back I was unmedicated for so many years and it led to so many problems," she says. Now, though, she's got the tools to understand her disease. "It's a daily journey and it's definitely going to be a struggle that I'll have to deal with for the rest of my life."
Though she tries to keep a positive outlook, she does still have bad days. "Sometimes I'm just like, 'Why couldn't I have been born normal?' And it sucks, but that's how it is with addiction. It's going to be a daily battle and I'm not going to be perfect."
Lately, the good days haven't been too few or far between. "Today I'm really happy, and I'm really excited about life," Lovato says. "I don't know what could happen tomorrow but I know that if something did happen tomorrow I would keep trying."
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ALL ABOARD THE "ME" TRAIN!!!!!
Get real little girl. My parents divorced when I was 10, the last time I talked to my dad we were arguing and he died of a heart attack two months later. Never got to say I was sorry. I was 14 then. I lost friends to cocaine, was at one point in my life homeless, I can say more but I won't because I'm trying to make a point, that there are people with legitimate reasons for being sad. And despite being homeless I kept going instead of seeking attention. I did it quietly, because talking about yourself in an interview is a joke to me. SHE IS THE POSTER GIRL FOR THE ME GENERATION. Suicidal at 7? She talks about depression but gives faint detail why? She wasn't bullied till she was older. Sick of these brats. They go out and commit a crime, then convince people THEY are the victims. Sorry, but for some people I have no pity.
And you know what, there are people with REAL PROBLEMS. Not some bi-polar crap, that to me is still sketchy, but whatever. She should be so lucky for what she has and shut up talking about herself, and making HERSELF the cover of an album.
I am so sick of hearing about Demi and her problems. There are so many more people out there who have worse problems than she does and dont have millions of dollars at their disposal to get help. SHUT UP ALREADY!!!
Who the hell is she?
Not at all familiar with Demi. I know she's a Disney star. That's about it.
I must say I'm glad she's coming forward and talking about having depression at such an early age. It happens. I know a lot of people have the thought of "But you're young! You have no idea what you're talking about! Depression at your age--lol." No. It doesn't work that way. So anyway, thank you for coming forward Demi.
Those of you ******** about Demi might want to consider a few things.
First, for a teenage girl to be so honest is actually encouraging. There are a lot of young women who look up to her (and that's a fact, whether you like it or not) and teens could do a lot worse than a heroine who is trying to be an example through honesty and courage.
Second, the fact that she's speaking out means more help does get to the "normal" people who don't have access to the treatment facilities she did.
Third, bi-polar is a serious medical condition. It's not supposed to be an excuse for bad behavior and Demi's not using it for that. She's stating (and has been) that learning about her disorder has helped her realize there are ways to control her anger and depression. She took full responsibility for her actions and is taking action to prevent any future occurrences.
And finally, people like you, who rip apart a teenage girl's pain are pathetic. The world wonders why bullying and suicide are such serious problems? The answer is people like you.
Well said, Onlymystory.
I can definitely understand the pain of severe depression, so I want to wish Ms Levato the best of luck with this. I hope she finds peace and happiness.
Jersey Scum, I pity you, obviously your not handling things very well and I'm sorry, you've that a lot of misfortune. :( Don't be hateful though, depression hits all kinds of people who have had their own story. Demi is a strong woman because it takes strength to admit your struggling and get help for yourself. I pray for both of you.