Demi Lovato Opens Up About Eating Disorder

By Sarah Crow Posted Apr 12th 2011 03:20PM

When Demi Lovato entered a rehab facility for unspecified "emotional and physical issues" in November 2010, many fans were left questioning what pushed the young star over the edge.

Now, in a candid interview with Seventeen, Lovato comes clean about the real reasons she reached out for help. Lovato admits that a fight with a dancer on her tour was only part of the problem, and that her battle with an eating disorder played a larger part in her decision to seek treatment.

"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," says the actress.

The young star, who juggled a hectic career as a musician with the lead role on the hit Disney show 'Sonny With a Chance,' says she's found a balance in her life that she hopes to maintain.

"I allow myself a lot of freedom and I'm very peaceful now," she says.

Despite her positive outlook, the actress realizes that her battle with self-acceptance is an ongoing journey.

"There have been times when I definitely have been tempted to get rid of my dinner," the 18-year-old star admits. "I will deal with it for the rest of my life because it's a life-long disease."

Her advice for girls going through similar struggles? "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," says Lovato.

"If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends," she says. "Don't put yourself in danger."

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Tuesday 12 April

By Karren

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Good for Demi for speaking out publicly about her E.D. Hopefully, it will help Demi to heal as well as help other young women and give them "hope/"encouragement". I don't doubt that Demi did have issues w/bulimia as well as cutting. These two things QUITE OFTEN go "hand-in-glove". I battled anorexia & cutting for 15 years off & on...mainly on and whenever I'd gain a couple of much needed weight (and was still very, very severely underweight w/BMI of 12.8) I felt "fat" and that's when the cutting began. Someone would say I was looking better (if I gained 4or 5 lbs) & it made me angry and I felt fat and resorted to cutting and the cutting even continued AFTER I'd gained a little bit of weight. It's a vicous cycle and even now I still "restrict" a lot.

By simpsonsimpmike

Demi Lovato is absolutely stunning, I wish her the best of luck.

By Rewrite Beautiful

What a strong and courageous woman! I love a woman who can be authentic, vulnerable and real. She's a role model! Would love to have her on our team to prevent eating disorders with Street Art!

By Ted

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Oh yeah I really pity her! Now go slit your wrists but this time do it right.

By Mr. Kidd II

Y don't you dude? You seem to have woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

By Omraee Entertainment LLC

Nervosa is a disorder that is contraband supported ,hate it.

I don't have nevosa but i don't have a eating disorder.

As a engineer of technology and a digital art creator I work towards clear air for all but in terms of eating disorders
almost none are fatal, nor the persons sole problem if at all.

I guess it's who eats what and what your eating.

700 to 1000 calories a day. that way you don' pay so much attenciones'

1/2 3/4

you play guitar instruments right?

By TicTock

Demi, FYI
Thats NOT the only disorder you have. I havent the time to list them. You will be in rehab soon, start packing...Who are you again? 15 min were up years ago. Being a Beard is your calling.

Wednesday 13 April

By Bill

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I think Demi's a strong and courageous young woman! "I'm very proud of her" and I think Good for Demi for speaking out publicly about her E.D.! Hopefully it will help Demi to heal as well as help other young women going through the samethings! I think it will give them all "hope"!!
"Demi Lovato is absolutely stunning, I wish her the best of luck with her recovery & everything in life she wans't to do"!!

By Barbara

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Neurotic people of Hollywood.....WHO is responsible for anyone thinking and believing they are not perfect? After all, Hollywood turns out perfect plastic people all the time. Talentless, but perfectly plastic, non the less. The only REAL benefit they get is the big bucks. The vast majority are without self worth or so over the top with ego--believing everyone CARES WHAT THE MATTER with thenm is, when in reality most people could really care less.

By USA_Chucky

Okay, so let me get this straight..
Innocemt famlies are dodging Obama's deadly drone missile attacks, and this ahole is boohooing about fighting with a dancer, and thinking she's fat? Only in America...

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