Oprah Winfrey talks about tackling mental health struggles in 'What Happened to You?' book

American talk show host and TV producer Oprah Winfrey recently opened up about her past traumas and ir repercussions on her overall mental wellness while encouraging ors to do same. According to People magazine, producer sat down with her co-author, Dr. Bruce Perry, for Mental Health Coalition's '1-2-1' series. In series, two spoke about ir new book, 'What Happened to You?', and how Winfrey continues to work through her own struggles.

Oprah Winfrey talks about her mental health challenges

67-year-old personality shared that she started thinking about what happened to her life to make her who she is today. "I started thinking about what happened to me in my life to make me who I am. Why do I have fears and apprehensions that I carried for a long time? That question is invaluable for anybody who is interested in self-evolvement and self-awareness."

Perry elucidated furr and said that understanding one's past is "essential" when it comes to understanding mental health and Winfrey pointed out that brains of individuals who were unable to meet ir ends at an early age ultimately formed "differently" than those who did. 

She said ir book isn't about placing blame, but rar about helping reers to get a better understanding of ir respective behaviors moves forward. "In my case, why do you have this disease to please. Why do you have a problem in confrontation? Or why are you so confrontational?" Winfrey has been open about her own trauma over years. In 1986, she came forward on her talk show about being abused as a child. At time, Winfrey said she h been molested by her cousin, an uncle, and a family friend as a young girl.

During an appearance on Dr. Oz Show last month, she opened up about a previous domestic violence incident between her grandparents that resulted in her inability to feel safe while sleeping.

Oprah Winfrey has gained wide popularity for having hosted several interviews during her career which have received massive viewership. She h recently interviewed Prince Harry and Megan Markle, who me various revelations about being a part of Royal Family. She h famously hosted  Oprah Winfrey Show, which h come to an end back in 2011. She has also me several cameo appearances in films like Ocean's Thirteen, Throw Momma from Train, and more.

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