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Demi Lovato Shares her Story |
The actress and singer Demi Lovato opened up about her recent treatment at a rehabilitation center, and about the hard times she went through before seeking treatment. In an interview with "Seventeen" she explains her self-destructive behavior, saying that she felt bad about herself for being less than perfect. "I’m not going to lie. I was self-medicating. I was doing things like drinking and using [drugs], like a lot of teens do to numb their pain," she said. Before rehab, she also struggled with an eating disorder, but she feels much better and she's got a new lease on life. "I don’t drink, I don’t do drugs, I don’t throw up after my meals, I don’t starve myself. There’s nothing that I do that I feel ashamed of. I think sober is sexy. It’s cool. I think it’s way cooler to be above the influence than under the influence." Demi said that the support of her close friends, fellow Disney stars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez, helped her stay strong.
A lot of teens feel pressure to be perfect, even if they don't live their lives in the limelight like Demi Lovato. Do you think she's helping others by sharing her story? Who would you count on to get through tough times? Do you know the resources available in your community for people who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse?
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