Demi Lovato in Rehab for Emotional, Physical Issues, Eating Disorders, Cutting
Demi Lovato shocked fans Monday night by announcing that she has bowed out of the Jonas Brothers tour and checked into a rehab center for "emotional and physical issues." Now a source close to her family has confirmed that she's being treated for cutting, as well as an eating disorder. The source said,
"She was bullied in school. She fought through eating disorders and has struggled with cutting. [She] is taking control by getting help. She definitely had body-image issues. She was always conscious of her weight. Like many other teenage girls, she struggled a lot to fit in and find acceptance."
Demi was bullied to such a degree that she had to be home-schooled in the seventh grade, she told Ellen DeGeneres in 2008.
According to TMZ, Demi, 18, recently was in a physical altercation with a female member of her tour and that served a "catalyst" in her decision to seek help. Rumors are running rampant that the female in question is her ex Joe Jonas' new girlfriend Ashley Greene. (Let me remind you, we're talking rumor here, not fact.)
A rep for Demi said in a statement, "Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help. She is doing just that. Demi and her family ask that the media please respect their privacy during this difficult time. She regrets not being able to finish her tour, but is looking forward to getting back to work in the near future."
The good news is that she is not receiving treatment for drug use, her rep confirms to TMZ.
Demi's father, Patrick Lovato believes the pressure of Hollywood got to her. "There are a lot of pressures. That is one of the things I worried about when she signed with Disney. It's just going to happen," he said.
Demi's parents are divorced and her father is battling cancer. The last time Demi visited him was reportedly 2008.
Our thoughts and good wishes are with Demi during this difficult time. Leave your words of support for Demi Lovato below.
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# Katy Mom
-11/2/2010 2:10:12 PM
What a very mature decision for someone in her situation. Hope this helps other young girls recognize that they are not alone and will seek help as well.
# Jord
-11/2/2010 4:41:07 PM
Demi, you will pull through this. Ignore the media rumor mill and lean on the people you know you can count on. You are a wonderful young talent and a beautiful person inside and out. Best wishes on your progress in rehab and in the future.
# Jamie
-11/2/2010 4:45:03 PM
I pray that you will be healed of your struggles. May God reveal himself to you and hold you in His arms and comfort you. You can do this, Demi, and God will help you through it.
# Mage
-11/2/2010 8:44:51 PM
Its a good thing she doesn't have any negative notion for rehabs unlike other celebs. Hope she can pull through because i would like to see her perform on stage someday!
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# Heather
-11/3/2010 1:40:39 AM
you have money and you're pretty get the ** over it
# chris hill
-11/3/2010 4:14:38 AM
hope u pull through this rough time and i wish the best for ur dad..! (:
# judy
-11/3/2010 9:07:40 AM
I admire you so much Demi,you're very talented and pretty,you're perfect just the way you are.I know you can get over it,keep your family next to you they are the best support you could ever have.
# F. Deano
-11/3/2010 9:28:29 AM
Miss Demi;
You are still very young and very strong young lady and a great fan club behind you 100%. Get Better and you know you will come out on top of this. Many Many Kudo's to you for all you have done so far in your life.
# jessica saldana
-11/3/2010 10:26:32 AM
Demi, I hope you get better you always have looked pretty even my 13 year old son has a crush on you,he thinks your great.
# Livia
-11/6/2010 4:18:23 AM
Demi, you are good person, talented and very beautiful. Every time I see you on TV I say "Gosh. She is so pretty." You should be proud of the way you look and proud of your talent. Be strong. My kids and I will pray for you.
# Minah
-11/6/2010 10:05:19 AM
Dear Demi, hang on, the reward is just around the corner if you have the patience and will to wait for it. Love yourself much more than you do now, trust your instincts and let the past go. Yoga and meditation will help to show you the way. Life is never easy but it is worth living, and you have an amazing talent, do not waste it, do not give up, and remember it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
You are in my family's prayers. Blessed be...
# daijah
-11/6/2010 12:13:59 PM
i wish u good luck and hope u fell better and do not let joe get to ur head move on to lifes better things im sure god has better things for u and people and if he still has felings for u move on because u dont want to get back in a bad situation again and with his new little girl friend put the pass behind and control ur emotions and no cuttin ur self u have over 1,000 fans that dearly love and im one an u shouldnt let them down so move on and give ur fans the good news that every thing will be ok fans are getting very worried about u and u dont want to make ur parents sad either so be strong and demi it doesnt matter if your short tall fat or small god has made u the way u are and you should be proud dont be self contious and let everything someone says bring u down our bring u distress be brave and just ignore it and the may be saying things about u because there jealous and dont be afraid to eat it nothin wrong with that some people are over wait but he if u can control ur self from eating this or that ull be fine well i wish u luck and be safe and do right and take treatments needed and be bright like the real girl u are <3<3 do it for fans and ur family and friends they dont wanna see u all down and maybe u can talk it out and let ur stress out with ur closes friends and people u trust and give us updates on saynow .com hope u get better
# Jenie
-11/11/2010 11:59:58 AM
Demi-
I just wanted to say that you are an amazing person and I just wish you the best of luck with everything! I know haw it feels to have divorced parents and I know how it feels to have someone so close to you battling cancer! Just know that we all love you, your music, your movies, and Sonny With A Chance! You will definatly remain in my prayers forever!
Love your fan
-Jenie
# dick stiff
-11/11/2010 4:22:53 PM
demi your show sucks and you are probably a brat that is why joe wont stay with you and you have no friends. sort yourself out mate.
# Amanda T.
-11/12/2010 5:52:37 PM
Demi! You're an amazing actress, and you're soooo funny. You have an amazing voice and you are really pretty. Me and my sister both watch your show all the time and I hope you know that even people that don't like Disney love you and admire you. I know you're going through a lot but I hope you learn to find the joy in life, and I hope you keep in mind that the haters are just jealous of you. :) :) Or they're just spiteful, bitter people. (Yeah, meanie comment people, I'm talking to you). If there is one thing I've learned in life, it's that there will be people that will love you, and people that will hate you. The people that deserve to be in your life are the people that will never leave your side. I wish I could give you a big hug right now and tell you that everything is going to be okay, and everybody thinks you are so brave and responsible for choosing to go to Rehab. I respect you and admire you! <3 Amanda
# Lulu
-11/12/2010 11:13:51 PM
Demi I just wanted to tell you how much i admire that you checked yourself into rehab when you realized you had problems! I have a friend who is going through a rough time and I'm using you as a good example for her. You took responsibility and are trying to solve the issues. I really hope you do well. You're one of the Disney stars I'm glad my little sister adores. I hope to see you out again soon!
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# anita -11/2/2010 1:43:53 PM
I wish you well Demi. You are very talented person. Glad you recogonize your problem early on. Hope you get better.