Demi Lovato On Her Eating Disorder: 'It's A Life-Long Disease'
Posted on Apr 12, 2011 @ 09:30AM
Disney star Demi Lovato talked candidly about her battle with an eating disorder which ultimately led her to nearly three months in a rehab treatment facility, and RadarOnline.com has learned she admits it’s a “life-long disease.”
“There have been times when I definitely have been tempted to get rid of my dinner,” the 18-year-old Camp Rock actress told Seventeen Magazine in a recent interview.
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“But I will deal with it for the rest of my life because it’s a life-long disease. 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.”
Lovato dropped off her international concert tour with the Jonas Brothers last November to enter rehab for "emotional and physical issues," according to her rep, and completed her stint in late January, 2011.
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As RadarOnline.com was first to report, Lovato admitted to punching tour backup dancer Alex Welch, giving her a black eye and prompting her entry to rehab.
Before Lovato’s treatment, she was dogged by rumors of cutting herself after photos as far back as 2008 emerged of the young star with disturbing marks and scars on her wrists.
“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,” Lovato said.
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“If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends. Don’t put yourself in danger.”
Since her release from rehab, the Sonny with a Chance star said she has a new lease on life and doesn’t worry about what other people think of her.
“I allow myself a lot of freedom and I’m very peaceful now,” she said.
“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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She is trying to say her nervous breakdown and melt down was an eating disorder- we ain't that stupid.
Posted Tue, 04/12/2011 - 10:12pm
Apparently you are that stupid if you believe every word of bs that is being said about celebs. you're calling us stupid when you put your faith into sources that are notorious for lying? Lol go kill yourself.
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 3:54pm
*pretending she WASN'T doing coke.
Posted Tue, 04/12/2011 - 9:12pm
So sick of hearing this BS and her pretending she was doing coke. Blah... get lost.
Posted Tue, 04/12/2011 - 9:12pm
So yoU either hater her or you don't...can you morons make up your mind or at you naturally inept?
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 3:47pm
Another starlet in denial who thinks she can hoodwink the public into thinking her trip to rehab was for anything other than drugs. The White Diet does not count as an eating disorder honey.
Posted Tue, 04/12/2011 - 6:46pm
And you're another retard that believes in Internet rumors. I find it funny that you are claiming you know what she was treated for when you have zero evidence. This brand of ignorance I'd quite amusing lol
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 3:45pm
Don't pick on her..i know two women who have that problem and I don't understand it but it sounds terrible to deal with...I wish her the best in her recovery..sometimes I think women need something else to focus on other than looks and the self.
Posted Tue, 04/12/2011 - 5:19pm
And just what does this eating disorder have to do with punching a backup dancer in the face? Don't forget - that assault forced her into rehab...
Posted Tue, 04/12/2011 - 4:48pm
And while you are at it. Please for the love of god, give your children to the proper authorities. I'm concerned for their safety since their own mother is mentally unfit for logical thinking. Do the right thing.
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 3:58pm