Starting today… I’ll be sharing #MentalHealthMonday posts from @MentalHealthAmerica as part of our partnership and my commitment to bringing more awareness to mental health. Look for mental health tips, resources, news, and more. It’s important to me to keep talking about mental health, reduce the stigma, and make sure you know there’s help if you’re struggling. Getting treatment saved my life.
You know… I didn’t get married until I was 42, and trust me when I say I had plenty of years before then that I was single on Valentine’s Day. So, I learned to make the most of the lovefest holiday, and you can too.
Read more10 ways to show yourself some love on Valentine’s Day
It’s been about three-and-a-half years since I first started #IChooseBeauty, and this month, Experience Life magazine shared my journey. I’m honored, and hope it helps someone out there who is struggling.
Read moreFeatured in Experience Life magazine: “Shifting Focus: Sahar Aker’s Success Story”
I was absolutely floored.
You see, while I was busy focusing on healing my mind and cleaning up my diet, I was countering those healthy efforts by slathering poison on my skin. And I had no idea.
Read moreThe beauty industry’s toxic secret (and what you can do about it)
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m proud to be featured in Women’s Health magazine among several “strong, kickass women with mental illness” who share what we wish people understood about us and our condition.
When you have clinical depression, seeing the good doesn’t come naturally. It’s not like you’re trying to see the bad things, but your brain is just prone to go there.
I admit I got off to a slow start this month, but I’m finally revving up for 2017. I’m making this the year to Ditch the Crap, and I’d love it if you join me.
I know. It doesn’t sound like happiness and depression can co-exist. But after years of therapy and days upon days of trial and error, I’ve learned that they really can. The secret? A lot of work.
