Danielle Stuab Stops Stripping, Seeks Help

Former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub tells PEOPLE she walked away after her stripping appearance and is seeking treatment for psychological problems rooted in childhood sexual abuse.

"I have addictions with love and low self-esteem, and I need help!" Staub, 48, says after photos of her dancing nude at Scores in New York appeared on the Internet.

"My low self-esteem derived from childhood sexual abuse has messed with my mind and self-worth, and over the years I thought about getting help but pushed it deep into the depths of denial," she says. "For years I have had the suicide hotline on my cell phone and would like nothing more than to free myself from this constant pressure.

"Seeing how I have hurt myself and my family this time," she continues, "I can no longer push it behind me."

The reality star, who is currently working on a new show with Heidi Montag and Jake Pavelka, says she has "sought out" Dr. Drew Pinsky for assistance.

Staub says she was "coaxed" into signing the appearance with Scores by her past handlers, but adds, "I have to own my mistakes and can't blame others." She says she has since "walked away" from the deal.

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OC Housewife Alexis Bellino Talks To Dr. Drew

Earlier this week, Real Housewives of Orange County star Alexis Bellino revealed that she has struggled with an eating disorder. Following her admittance of the disorder, she spoke with Dr. Drew in an effort to set the record straight.

Bellino spoke about when the disease began, and sited that it was what was "eating her" not what she was eating that became the problem. At 12 years old her parents divorced and her inability to control the situation was one of the major reasons that she began purging. She also went on to say that gaining a few extra pounds in college only escalated the issue. When she realized that a friend was also doing the same thing, she continued on. She admitted to starving herself, binging, purging and even using laxatives.

It wasn't until she sought out help that she was able to get to the root of the problem. She began seeking the advice of a counselor and after her mother physically brought her to get help. Alexis Bellino admits that the battle was long and took many years to overcome, but that today she is happy to be healthy and in good spirits.

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