Demi Lovato Opens up about having Suicidal thoughts at THIS Age
In a sit down with Dr. Phil set to air this afternoon, Demi opens up about her struggles with depression, revealing she first felt suicidal when she was only 7 years old. As she got older, her struggles continued, and in a clip for the upcoming ep, Demi reveals exactly what led her to drugs and alcohol.
She goes on to say QUOTE “At the rate that I was using and drinking, I wasn’t going to live a long life.”
Demi also tells Dr. Phil QUOTE “I turned to cutting. Every time I cut, it got deeper and deeper.” As her struggles worsened, Demi was forced to face the reality that she needed help.
As we know, Demi first entered a treatment facility when she was 18 while on tour with the Jonas Brothers. Today, she is 6 years sober, and opening up about her battles in order to inspire others to seek help if they need it.