Top 10 inspiring celebrities with mental illnesses

1. Demi Lovato – Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Self-Harm, Drug/Alcohol Addiction and Depression

Singing, acting, dancing - Demi Lovato has shown that she is a triple threat. Her credits include films such as Camp Rock and hit songs such as “Give Your Heart a Break.”

After having a public breakdown while on tour with the Jonas Brothers, Lovato went into rehab for several months. During the process, the truth came out about her struggles with bipolar disorder, eating disorders, self-harm, chemical addictions and depression. She told People, “Looking back it makes sense. . .There were times when I was so manic, I was writing seven songs in one night and I'd be up until 5:30 in the morning.”

When the singer returned home, she refused to be quiet about her illnesses. Instead, her decision to be honest and help others has caused many youth to admit their own issues. According to Mental Healthy, she declared, “I'm going to mess up and I'm not going to be perfect, but as long as I try everyday to get better and better myself, then I'm one step ahead of where I was before.” Her book Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year offers inspiration and recovery tips.

Demi Lovato
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