Kesha says people need to learn to "accept their beautiful imperfections" in order to be happy.

The singer spent time in rehab earlier this year to battle an eating disorder and she has reflected on her journey to the facility in a new interview with Teen Vogue.

The US star said that she decided to go to the clinic because she was starting to "unlove" herself.

Kesha said: "My whole message is to love who you are and accept all your beautiful imperfections. When I felt I was slipping into unloving territory with myself, I knew I had to listen to my own advice and correct it.

"I felt I needed to get help, not only for myself but also for my fans. My worst fear in life is to be fake."

Speaking meanwhile about fame and how being in the spotlight increased her insecurities, the singer said:

"It really messed with my head, and I realised I couldn't do it by myself. The decision to take control of it is the scariest thing I've ever done, and this is coming from someone who dives with sharks and jumps out of airplanes for fun."

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