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Demi Lovato Pens Emotional Update About Her Eating Disorder

January 4, 2018 13:08PM

It's 'been the most challenging journey' of her life.

Demi Lovato shared an emotional message on Instagram about being in recovery for an eating disorder and how it’s been the “most challenging journey” of her life. Click through to read her heartfelt message.

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So, I’m insecure about my legs in this picture but I’m posting it because I look so happy and this year I’ve decided I’m letting go of my perfectionism and embracing freedom from self criticism. Learning to love my body the way it is is challenging but life changing. Giving up my eating disorder has been the most challenging journey of my life but I work every day towards solid recovery even if I mess up sometimes. Today I’m feeling strong. You all can do it too. It IS possible. Thank you God for this new chapter in my life. #EDrecovery #happyAF

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Jan 4, 2018 at 5:16am PST

"So, I’m insecure about my legs in this picture but I’m posting it because I look so happy and this year I’ve decided I’m letting go of my perfectionism and embracing freedom from self criticism," Demi wrote. "Learning to love my body the way it is is challenging but life changing."

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Happy New Year!!! #2018

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Dec 31, 2017 at 7:15pm PST

Demi has opened up about her battle with bulimia in the past. At one point, she made herself throw up six times a day, she said.

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In ❤️ with this bathing suit... 😌🍒💋

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Dec 27, 2017 at 5:27pm PST

"Giving up my eating disorder has been the most challenging journey of my life but I work every day towards solid recovery even if I mess up sometimes," Demi continued in her post. "Today I’m feeling strong. You all can do it too. It IS possible. Thank you God for this new chapter in my life. #EDrecovery #happyAF"

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😊

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Dec 12, 2017 at 12:28pm PST

Fans showed the pop star an outpouring of support after Demi posted the letter. "You are so inspiring," someone wrote. "Thank you for being so honest with yourself and with us."

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💕

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Nov 9, 2017 at 1:43pm PST

Demi told American Way magazine in 2016 that she began binge-eating and purging when she was just nine. She said her grandmother and mother both battled eating disorders, too.

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Music video shoot ☺️

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Oct 21, 2017 at 4:26pm PDT

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