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Demi Lovato Opens Up About Childhood Depression

                 

        

Matt Jones

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With a radiant smile and an angelic voice, Demi Lovato became friends with television’s favorite purple dinosaur on "Barney and Friends" at age 7 -- but the twinkle in the starlet’s eyes went out when the lights on set did.
Lovato, 21, is Cosmopolitan For Latinas’s “Fun, Fearless Latina of the Year” and the face of their summer issue, on newsstands May 6. In the interview with the magazine, the singer opened up about her childhood depression and why she now feels the need to inspire young girls.
The star spent hours singing and dancing on the set with Barney for thousands of viewers at home but the reality, says Lovato, was quite different behind the scenes.
“It was that loneliness you get when you’re sad and it’s the middle of the night, and even though you have family and friends to call, it’s hard to pick up the phone,” Lovato told Cosmo for Latinas.
Years of struggle with drug abuse, bulimia and self-harm ended with a stint in rehab in 2010 and a break from the spotlight that marked a new beginning for the singer. Since then, Demi not only returned to acting and released two albums but has made it a point to be honest about her past.
“When I was younger, I needed someone in the spotlight to idolize, who stood for positivity and light and happiness, and wanted to change the world,” Lovato told the magazine. “And because I didn’t have that, I realized I want to do that, if only for my 12-year-old little sister.”
The singer is currently on the second leg of her Neon Lights tour, promoting her fourth studio album DEMI with concerts in Latin America. While on the road she stays connected with fans via Twitter, posting no make-up selfies and words of inspiration.
In fact, not covering up her face is essential to feeling sexy for the Dallas native.
“I feel sexiest when I’m comfortable — this means when I’m in my element onstage, and also when I’m wearing a T-shirt, jeans, my leather jacket, and no makeup!” the “Neon Lights” singer said.
When it comes to her career, the star has no intentions of slowing down. Demi not only aims to make a name for herself in music history but hopes to dip her feet in Hollywood.
“I’m very proud of how far I’ve come, but I definitely want to win a Grammy one day, and I dream of winning an Oscar,” Lovato told Cosmo for Latinas. “I want to continue to tour and build my fan base and make music that will last for decades.”

Pets may prevent self-harm urges

Pets May Help Prevent Urges to Self-Harm

When you feel the need to self-injure, it takes a lot of self-control to push away the emotions and temptations connected to those urges. When you’re angry or upset and you turn to cutting or burning, your mind focuses on that mark and it is difficult to see anything else clearly.
We know these situations all too well. We also know that sometimes it can be the smallest thing that brings a hint of happiness to your day. It can be hearing the laugh of someone you care about. Maybe you spot a photograph on the other side of your room that brings some positive memories to the surface.
Sometimes, all you need to prevent self-harm urges is a few minutes with a pet.

Spending Time With Pets Can be Therapeutic

During the years I struggled with cutting, I had a family dog who was probably eleven or twelve years old at the time. She was getting older, but luckily didn’t leave us until she was sixteen years old. In the mornings before I left for school, she would always be lying in the same spot. Mornings were never easy for me and sometimes just waking up led to making a mark. After some time, I started sitting on the floor with our dog to rub her stomach before walking out the door.
This became a morning routine and instead of turning to a paper clip or a pen cap before leaving, I would spend a few minutes with the dog.
This may sound too easy and sometimes, it wasn’t enough to stop me from hurting myself. However, it did help begin my day with a little extra happiness. Simply sitting or playing with your pet can be therapeutic.
When I worked at a residence for youth struggling with mental illness, a co-worker talked about how her dog was a therapy dog and how she wanted to bring him in. The clients loved hearing about her dog and once I finally got a puppy of my own, they would ask about him too.
Just by talking about our pets, the clients redirected themselves from negative behaviors to positive discussions. Even if the positivity only lasted for a little while before turning back to self-injurious behaviors – it was worth it.

Plan Pet Time to Help Prevent Urges to Self-Harm

Like I’ve stated numerous times in my blogs, it’s easier said than done when it comes to pushing through self-harm urges. However, it’s always good to have another possible coping skill to add to your list. You never know what may work for you and maybe pet therapy is what you need.
We’ve all had days when all we want is a sharp object to lessen the pain. However, sometimes all you need is a wet nose, fur and a couple extra legs to bring a spark of happiness to your day.

Disney Secrets!

Disney And Pixar Are Hiding This One Big Secret From Us. And I Bet You Never Noticed...

                    

Even if you're a Disney/Pixar addict, you may have overlooked some Easter eggs that appear in the movies. And trust me, there are a lot to find! First, let's take a look at a mysterious code that appears in not just one, but nearly every Pixar movie ever made. What is this mysterious code, A113, and what does it mean? And does it really pop up THAT often?

The first time we saw it was in "Toy Story" on the license plate of the Pizza Planet truck.

It popped up again on a box in "A Bug's Life," but perhaps it was just a strange coincidence.

In "Finding Nemo," it was on the diver's camera. Something fishy was going on here.

It was also the coordinates for Mr. Incredible's cell in "The Incredibles."

It showed up twice in "Cars": once on a train...

...and again on Mater's license plate.

It was on a tag on one of the rats in "Ratatouille."

And in "Wall-E," it was the code signaling everyone to evacuate planet Earth.

You might have missed it as the courtroom number in "Up!" if you were too busy crying.

But don't worry, you could spot it on a plane...

...on a screen...

...and again on Mater's license plate in "Cars 2."

Only the sharpest of eyes could see it in Roman numerals above a doorway in "Brave."

It was on a door in "Monsters University."

But strangely, it also showed up in non-Pixar movies, such as "Lilo and Stitch."

Here it is in "The Iron Giant."

It's coming right for you in "The Princess and the Frog."

It's easy to find in "The Brave Little Toaster."

You can even see it in "The Avengers."

TWICE!

It's not just movies---it also makes appearances in TV shows such as "American Dad."

It's come up in "The Simpsons" more than once.

So what exactly is A113? A conspiracy? A secret alliance? A message to aliens?

Nah, it's just the room number at the California Institute of Arts, where many animators (including plenty who now work for Disney and Pixar) got their start.

Putting A113 in their animations is kind of like a fist-bump to their classmates and to anyone who has ever and will ever learn about animation in that magical classroom where it all begins.

But that's not the only sneaky thing that Pixar hides in their movies... the studio has a history of sneaking in inside jokes most people aren't meant to see.

For example, did you ever notice that Wall-E's statue of Eve has the famous Pixar lamp as a right arm?

The lamp was also a subtle constellation in "Toy Story 2" when Buzz Lightyear flies back down to Earth.

Would you be willing to believe that "Toy Story's" Andy knows Carl and Ellie from "UP!"? He had a postcard from them on his dresser.

An easier one can be found in "Toy Story 2," when Mrs. Potato Head is clearly seen reading "A Bug's Life" to the little block people.

Sully from "Monster's Inc." can be seen in a wood carving in the witch's shack in "Brave" if you know where to look.

Old, dusty Rex from "Toy Story" can be seen amongst Wall-E's treasures if you look closely enough.

I wonder if Dug from "Up!" developed his obsession with squirrels before or after his experience with rats in "Ratatouille?"

If you're quick, you can spot an obvious reference to "Cars'" Lightning McQueen on the shirt of one of the rambunctious daycare kids in "Toy Story 3."

As the toys try to break out of that very daycare, you can see a toy version of Flik from "A Bug's Life" if you have eagle eyes.

The same company that owns the gas station in "Toy Story" is also the sponsor for the Piston Cup in "Cars."

And finally, if you need something a bit easier to spot, just watch "Monster's Inc." and wait for Boo to try to give Sully her Nemo toy.

I can't wait to spot these moments next time I watch Toy Story. Share this with the Disney and Pixar fanatics in your life!

"Atheists are Irrational"

great video

Depression and Emotions

From the hot tears of anguish to the cold, unfeeling stare of indifference, depression and emotions go hand-in-hand.
And, make no mistake – indifference is a very powerful emotion. I’ve lost whole days to indifference wherein I cared about nothing, including my husband and children. I wish I could say I felt nothing during those days of indifference, but the truth is, the only thing I did feel was pain. I simply had no tears left.
It always cycled back though. Days of indifference followed by days of burning hot tears. Sobs that wracked my body until my ribs hurt and it felt as though my heart was being torn into tiny pieces of nothing. Because that’s what I thought of myself, as nothing. Useless. Worthless. Stupid. Foolish.  A waste of breath. A waste of space.
And then the days of indifference would begin again.
It’s an insane part of the insane world of a person suffering from a major depressive episode.

Emotions from Depression are Real

By Stuart Miles, courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net

Regardless of what stage of emotion you’re in, know that your emotion is real. It is a symptom of your depression. What you are feeling is not imagined. It is not fake. It is physical and tangible and exhausting. The emotion associated with your depression can be the catalyst between depression and desperation – where you feel there is no hope.
Please know that there is hope.
I am living proof of that hope. It is a wonder – a blessing, really – that I was able to break the vicious cycle of emotion, and the myriad other symptoms associated with depression. But I did, and you can too.
In the U.S., contact the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255. In Canada, contact CMHA (the Canadian Mental Health Association) http://www.cmha.ca/. Visit any number of blogs on HealthyPlace.com.
We’ve been where you are. We’re here to help.