Demi Lovato Reveals She Almost ‘Gave Up’ And Relapsed Upon Reading Article That Called Her ‘Morbidly Obese’ After Rehab



During a new interview, the star opened up about the reason why she found herself wanting to go back to drugs right after her rehab stint back in 2018. As it turns out, Demi Lovato lost all her determination when she read a headline that went as far as to call her ‘morbidly obese.’

As fans know, Demi was in rehab for months after the drug overdose that nearly killed her and kept her in the hospital for two weeks.

RELATED: Demi Lovato Wears Christian Siriano With Zana Bayne Belt To Grammy Awards

But even after such a scary and worrisome experience, Demi admits that she still wanted to use the harmful substances and it was all because of the public’s judgment.

During an interview for PAPER Magazine, Demi recalled that ‘I think it was right after I got out of rehab in 2018. I saw an article that said I was morbidly obese. And that is the most triggering thing that you could possibly write about somebody with an eating disorder. That sucked, and I wanted to quit, I wanted to use, wanted to give up.’

This came into discussion while Demi was explaining the reason why she no longer reads any news articles about her.

RELATED: Demi Lovato Was Reportedly Upset Nick Jonas Didn’t Invite Her To His Lavish Wedding To Priyanka Chopra

‘And then I just realized that if I do not look at those things then they can’t affect me. So, I stopped looking and I just really try not to look at anything negative. I think the positives outweigh the negatives. I think that if they did not, I would not be doing this.’

It makes sense that the artist was so affected by that article criticizing her weight.

After all, she has been pretty open about struggling with an eating disorder.

While she has come a long way and recovered, Demi has admitted, for the same news outlet before, that she struggled with body image issues and extreme dieting.

You can view the original article HERE.

Short Films in Focus: Trapped (with Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
Short Films in Focus: Trapped (with Sam Cutler-Kreutz)
Hulu’s “The Testaments” Returns to Gilead For Another Timely Tale About Privilege and Complicity 
Hulu’s “The Testaments” Returns to Gilead For Another Timely Tale About Privilege and Complicity 
Sundance 2026: Extra Geography, Filipiñana, The Huntress | Festivals & Awards
Sundance 2026: Extra Geography, Filipiñana, The Huntress | Festivals & Awards
Jonathan Glazer’s “Birth” is Resurrected in a Haunting Criterion 4K Release | DVD/Blu-Ray
Jonathan Glazer’s “Birth” is Resurrected in a Haunting Criterion 4K Release | DVD/Blu-Ray
Mystery Jets share deeply personal single ‘Soul River’
Mystery Jets share deeply personal single ‘Soul River’
Singer, Social Media Star Was 32
Singer, Social Media Star Was 32
Alice Cooper thanks man who found his lost credit card with signed copy of his latest album
Alice Cooper thanks man who found his lost credit card with signed copy of his latest album
Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named on King’s Birthday Honours list
Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named on King’s Birthday Honours list
The Vampire Lestat Season 1 Episode 2 Review: Lestat’s Past Comes Alive
The Vampire Lestat Season 1 Episode 2 Review: Lestat’s Past Comes Alive
Days of Our Lives Spoilers For The Week of 6-15-26 Promise Danger Ahead For Holly and Tate And More Cruelty in the Lexie Storyline
Days of Our Lives Spoilers For The Week of 6-15-26 Promise Danger Ahead For Holly and Tate And More Cruelty in the Lexie Storyline
Texas Two-Step Dances Into Our Hearts With Sweet Heat, Charm & Wholesomeness
Texas Two-Step Dances Into Our Hearts With Sweet Heat, Charm & Wholesomeness
Grace, Growth & Evolution: Cape Fear, Brilliant & Criminal Minds Impress
Grace, Growth & Evolution: Cape Fear, Brilliant & Criminal Minds Impress
Knicks complete record 29-point comeback, beat Spurs for 3-1 Finals lead
Knicks complete record 29-point comeback, beat Spurs for 3-1 Finals lead
Pulisic plays down injury concerns, calls early sub ‘precaution’
Pulisic plays down injury concerns, calls early sub ‘precaution’
Topuria shoves Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 faceoff
Topuria shoves Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 faceoff
Online Slot Gaming Through the Lens of Micro-Moments
Online Slot Gaming Through the Lens of Micro-Moments
Lizzo Celebrates Pride 2026 with the Kind of Greeting Only She Could Deliver
Lizzo Celebrates Pride 2026 with the Kind of Greeting Only She Could Deliver
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Honor a Visit That Reshaped Tribal Education in America
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Honor a Visit That Reshaped Tribal Education in America
Janet Jackson Takes Yokohama by Storm for a Second Unforgettable Night
Janet Jackson Takes Yokohama by Storm for a Second Unforgettable Night
Hillary Clinton Honors Jesse Jackson’s Legacy With a Call for Grassroots Organizing
Hillary Clinton Honors Jesse Jackson’s Legacy With a Call for Grassroots Organizing
Photographer Gabriel Perez Silva Behind the Scenes at Cannes
Photographer Gabriel Perez Silva Behind the Scenes at Cannes
The Best New Restaurants in The Hamptons
The Best New Restaurants in The Hamptons
Best New Places to Shop in The Hamptons
Best New Places to Shop in The Hamptons
A Huge New Hire at Chanel, Carven’s New Creative Director
A Huge New Hire at Chanel, Carven’s New Creative Director
Paulino Releases “Don’t Give Up On Me” — A Global Anthem of Resilience Lands Worldwide
Paulino Releases “Don’t Give Up On Me” — A Global Anthem of Resilience Lands Worldwide
The Ultimate Chip By Howard Bloom
The Ultimate Chip By Howard Bloom
Epic, High-Voltage Announcement
Epic, High-Voltage Announcement
Lost Weekend: Turncoat Syndicate’s Energetic Return to Alt. Rock
Lost Weekend: Turncoat Syndicate’s Energetic Return to Alt. Rock