Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has opened up about how she really felt when she was diagnosed with bipolar in 2011, saying that it brought her a huge relief.
The singer shared that the diagnosis helped him understand certain emotions he was feeling at the time but couldn’t fully understand. Lovato stated that she does not want to be labeled with that diagnosis.
Read on for more details.
Demi Lovato ‘Relieved’ With Bipolar Diagnosis
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In an appearance at the recent Hollywood & Mind Summit in Los Angeles, Lovato, 30, revealed that she was relieved after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder because it finally gave her a clear explanation for her emotions.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental health condition that affects a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings from periods of high energy and excitement to deep depression and despair.
“I’m so relieved that I finally got a diagnosis,” she shared People magazine. “I’ve spent years struggling, and I don’t know why I have a certain way of dealing with depression at its extreme lows when I seem to have a world in front of me just ripe with opportunity.”
Lovato added, “It was like, I remember being 15 years old on a tour bus and watching fans follow my bus with posters and try to get me to wave out the window. And all I could do was sit there and cry. And I remember being in the back of my tour bus watching my fans and crying and saying, ‘Why am I so unhappy?’”
Demi Lovato Wants Her Story to Help Others
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Lovato, who has been a vocal advocate for mental health, bipolar disorder and the fight against addiction, said that she is speaking out about it because she wants to share her lessons with others who are going through similar things that she is going through.
For Lovato, her bipolar diagnosis came after years of struggling with addiction, self-harm and an eating disorder. The singer revealed that she had been misdiagnosed in the past, and it wasn’t until she went to a treatment facility for three months that she received the correct diagnosis.
“I knew that if I could help other people on their journey, then that’s what I wanted to do,” he said. “So I decided to be open and honest about what I finally learned about myself.”
He Doesn’t Want To Be Labeled As Bipolar
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The “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” actor previously spoke about his tendency toward bipolar disorder and how he no longer wants to be defined by that label.
In a 2017 chat with iHeartRadioLovato explained that while she was initially relieved to receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, she felt that the label had become limiting.
“I think when people refer to me as bipolar, it’s true – I’m bipolar – but I don’t like people using it as a label,” she said, per Many people. “It’s something I have; it’s not who I am.”
Lovato’s comments reflect a growing conversation around our language to discuss mental health. While a diagnosis like bipolar disorder can help to understand and treat symptoms, it can also create stigma and lead to harmful stereotypes.
According to the news outlet, Lovato emphasized that she wants to be seen as a person first and foremost rather than a diagnosis and prefers a more encouraging label for herself — like “activist.”
Demi Lovato’s Next Album Contains ‘Sappy Love Songs
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In other news, the singer recently announced what kind of song she’ll have on her next album, and it’s not a sad one.
Over the years, Lovato has released several hit albums that have showcased her incredible vocal range and songwriting skills. His music often touches on themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, making him relatable to fans of all ages.
In a recent interview with CBS Morning, Lovato shared that her upcoming album will depart from her previous work and feature “a bunch of Sappy Love Songs.” follow Many peopleinstead of focusing on her struggles and struggles, she wants to write about love and all its complexities.
“I’m in a perfect place,” said Lovato, who is currently in a relationship with fellow musician Jutes. “I’m very happy; I don’t know what I’m going to write on my next album. It’s a really good feeling, but I don’t know what I’m going to do.”
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