Trending on Billboard. Demi Lovato covers a lot of ground in her new documentary, Simply Complicated, which was released Tuesday ( Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated - Rotten Tomatoes

The documentary Simply Complicated (2017) tells the story of Demi Lovato's journey from a childhood star to a pop powerhouse, focusing on their battles with , eating disorders , and mental health .

Watch the official documentary here to see Demi's raw and honest journey firsthand: Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated - Official Documentary Demi Lovato YouTube• Oct 17, 2017 The "Simply Complicated" Story The Breaking Point

They discuss a strained relationship with their biological father, who also struggled with substance abuse.

Demi reveals that their eating disorder was sparked at age 8 after classmates started a "suicide petition" against them.

The story highlights the moment they punched a backup dancer, which led to their first rehab stint and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Recovery and New Foundations

The narrative shifts to how Demi reclaimed their life through: Demi Lovato's 'Simply Complicated' Documentary - Billboard

The film opens with a startling confession: during their previous documentary, Stay Strong (2012), Demi was actually high on cocaine while being interviewed about their sobriety. This set the stage for a story about the "fall and rise" of a star who was living two lives—one as a squeaky-clean Disney idol and another defined by daily drug use and severe depression. Confronting the Past