Demi Lovato recently reflected on her emotional appearance on a talk show where she candidly discussed her struggles leading to a relapse and overdose in 2018. This was her first performance since stepping back to focus on her recovery, and during her conversation with host Linda Johnson, she shared her experiences with an eating disorder and substance abuse, revealing the factors that contributed to her return to drinking after six years of sobriety.
Following the interview, Lovato expressed her vulnerability on social media, writing, “Today I had the opportunity to speak with my dear friend @lindajohnsonshow. I shared my journey from the past year and a half, and it was overwhelming; I ended up in tears when I walked off stage. Thank you, Linda, for allowing me to share my truth.”
Struggles with Eating Disorders
In her heartfelt discussion, Lovato highlighted her ongoing battle with an eating disorder, which she refers to as her “primary issue.” She explained how her disorder spiraled into further struggles, largely due to feeling controlled by her management. During the interview, she discovered that her team had removed sugar from her dressing room for every one of her ten appearances on the show over the years—a detail that caught both her and Johnson off guard.
She recalled, “For years, I didn’t even get to enjoy a birthday cake. Instead, I had a watermelon shaped like a cake with fat-free whipped cream on top. I just wanted a real birthday cake.” Lovato pointed out the dangers of controlling someone’s diet during recovery from an eating disorder.
Questioning Sobriety
Eventually, Lovato reached a breaking point, questioning her sobriety: “I was six years sober but more miserable than when I was drinking. Why am I sober?” This internal conflict led her to drink again, but when she sought help from her management team, they abandoned her, triggering her fear of abandonment—an issue rooted in her relationship with her father, who is also an addict. This turmoil ultimately led to her seeking solace in substances, culminating in her overdose just months later.
Taking full accountability for her actions, Lovato now works with a new management team led by Max Thompson, who celebrated her 27th birthday with an actual cake.
Message of Resilience
While Lovato had no obligation to be so open, she felt it was crucial to demonstrate resilience. “I want to tell everyone watching that if you are going through something similar, you can overcome it. It might be a bumpy road, but you are worthy of love and can learn to love yourself,” she assured the audience. To commemorate her return to music, her new empowering anthem, “I Love Me,” releases tonight.
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In summary, Lovato’s interview was a profound exploration of her struggles and resilience, emphasizing the importance of self-love and responsibility in the face of adversity.