You Are Not Alone: 15 Celebs Who Battled Depression
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Iva Anthony
Demi Lovato started out in the entertainment business at a young age, joining the cast of Barney & Friends when she was just seven years old. The pressures of show business can weigh down on anyone but it can be especially hard for a child. In 2010, Lovato left touring with the Jonas Brothers early in order to check into a rehab facility for anorexia, bulimia and self-cutting. It was during the three-month treatment stay where the former Disney star was diagnosed with bipolar disorder Lovato revealed she was bullied during her childhood and suffered from depression growing up. The teasing and taunting grew so out of hand, Lovato chose to be homeschooled.
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