E112: Living With The "As If" Personality Diagnosis: Guest: Stacy Blemaster

In this episode, we sit down with Stacy Blemaster, a licensed professional counselor, who shares her deeply personal story of mental health struggles and recovery. Stacy opens up about her crash into depression during her first year at Brown University, where she was eventually diagnosed with As-if Personality Disorder—a condition in which one lives a life of pretense, without a feeling of true authenticity. She connects this aspect of her disorder to her upbringing in a wealthy family that prioritized maintaining a perfect public image while hiding many dark secrets.Stacy grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by expectations to uphold this flawless exterior. Her journey from feeling disconnected and lost to embracing her true self is both inspiring and eye-opening.In this episode, we explore:The impact of growing up in an image-driven family – How the pressure to appear perfect and the secrets hidden by her extended family influenced her mental health.As-if Personality Bipolar Disorder – Understanding this lesser-known disorder, and how it affected Stacy’s ability to connect with her authentic self.Breaking free from the cycle of pretense – How Stacy found her way toward authenticity and healing through counseling, self-reflection, and personal growth.Stacy, who holds a BA in Theater Arts from Brown University and an MA in Counseling and Human Services from John Carroll University, now lives in Placida, Florida, with her second husband and two golden retrievers. She also has three grown children from a previous marriage. With a wealth of personal and professional experience, Stacy’s story offers hope for anyone struggling with issues of self-identity, mental health, and authenticity.Join us as we delve into her journey from perfection to authenticity, and learn how she turned her life around.To find out more visit Stacy at StacyBlemasterAuthor- instagram www.stacyblemaster.com Resources: Grab My Signature Course "Trials To Triumph: An Adult Childs Emotional Freedom Blueprint" for just $24 (a $173 Savings) Grab it here: https://www.tammyvincent.com/course USe code "HEALFOR24" to grab the savings.Do you have a question you want answered on the next episode of "Adult Child of Dysfunction": Visit https://www.speakpipe.com/Tammyvincentcoaching and ask the question. Make sure you tell me who you are so that I can let you know when the answer goes live!Book a FREE calL: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/30-minute-discovery-call Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1087928608822377Learn How Essential Oils Can Help You Fix What Ails You Naturallyhttps://calendly.com/tammyvincent/head-to-toe-wellness-consultationInterested in Booking Tammy for a speaking engagement? Reach out now and let's see if I would be a great fit for your next event...https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/speakers-event-chatWant to watch this instead of listen? Most Episodes are Copies Onto My YouTube Channel. Check it...