Demi Lovato credits boyfriend with averting eating disorder relapse

Demi Lovato says her boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama has helped her avoid eating disorder relapses.

The singer has previously entered rehab for emotional and mental issues, with the US star candid about her struggles with eating problems.

Speaking to Fitness magazine, the 'Skyscraper' lady said that she would have relapsed last year if it wasn't for the help of her partner.

Lovato said: "I almost went back to rehab for my eating disorder last summer. I was obsessing over food and terrified of it at the same time. Wilmer noticed and called me out on it, which was a relief.

"I was done being afraid of food and so tired of overeating and not knowing why I did it. Now I'm on a structured meal plan. I eat four small meals and two snacks a day. It's teaching me portion control...

"I don't have a lot of yes-people around me, and most people in this business do. It's good to surround myself with those who aren't afraid to tell it like it is, because sometimes they see things before I do. It also creates an environment where I'm not ashamed to ask for help."

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