AceShowbiz - Stassi Schroeder, well-known for her role on "Vanderpump Rules", has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life: her experience with self-harm. The reality TV star and podcaster shares this revelation in her upcoming memoir, "You Can't Have It All."

Schroeder, 36, felt compelled to bring this part of her past into the open, explaining in an exclusive interview with Bustle, "It just feels like it's been a secret, and I don't like secrets." That's why she chose to join Bravo's reality show. "There is this feeling of, 'I'm free. Everyone knows my s**t. I don't have to hide anything,' " she explained.

Her decision to share is deeply intertwined with her role as a mother. Schroeder recounts how her 3-year-old daughter, Hartford, noticed her scars, prompting complex emotions and questions. "When I look at myself naked, Hartford will see a little line, and she'll be like, 'Mommy, ouchie.' I'm like, 'Oh, God, that feels dirty. How will I ever explain to her that this was something that I chose?' " she shared.

Beyond self-harm, Schroeder's memoir delves into her past struggle with Adderall addiction, a topic she has addressed publicly before. During the Season 7 reunion of "Vanderpump Rules" in 2019, she disclosed that she had given up the drug due to its adverse effects on her behavior and relationships. Schroeder refers to a series of incidents, calling them "dark passenger" outbursts, which prompted her to confront her addiction.

"I want to figure out what it is that's making me like this. I hurt my friends, I hurt [Clark], I hurt myself, and that was a moment where I was like - and I didn't want to like full-on come out and say this, but I'm not gonna take Adderall again. Like, I'm not gonna do that," she confessed.

Her husband, Beau Clark, commended her decision, noting that she was not her true self while on the medication. This turning point was crucial for Schroeder as she worked to rebuild her life and relationships.

By sharing her experiences, Stassi Schroeder aims to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. Her story is a powerful testament to the importance of openness and vulnerability in the face of personal struggles, particularly for young people navigating similar challenges.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP for support and resources.