STATE OF MIND with MAURICE BENARD: TRUE FRIENDSHIP

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  • This is State of Mind about something I just went through which made me realize how important friendship is.
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  • @j.r.r.4
    @j.r.r.4 8 днів тому +87

    Steve and Jonathan aren’t the only ones praying for you, Mr B. Just never forget, with Christ all things are possible.

    • @j.r.r.4
      @j.r.r.4 8 днів тому +25

      And you’re irreplaceable on the show. Never think some temporary fill-in could take your permanent spot. It just ain’t gonna happen.

    • @stephy5496
      @stephy5496 8 днів тому +3

      God bless you🙏🏾

    • @carriegood3145
      @carriegood3145 7 днів тому +2

      God bless you

    • @MBStateOfMind
      @MBStateOfMind  7 днів тому +4

      Thank you

    • @MBStateOfMind
      @MBStateOfMind  7 днів тому +4

      @@j.r.r.4❤

  • @hollyvanwye9294
    @hollyvanwye9294 8 днів тому +67

    By speaking openly about your struggles you are helping to heal not only yourself but untold other people. "Sonny Corinthos" may be the best role you ever played, but the brave and compassionate Maurice Benard who performs this service is you at your finest! 💖💖💖

  • @timothyburnside3229
    @timothyburnside3229 8 днів тому +53

    It takes a real man with strong convictions to seek help and wonderful selfless people to be there morning, noon or night to help! You are helping people every day with mental health, drug and alcohol addictions, all things are curable with proper help and spiritual intervention! Never give up, stay strong, God will never leave you and your family and fans will be there with support 24 hours a day , 7 days a week!

  • @rinavarley954
    @rinavarley954 8 днів тому +35

    I can exhale. I'm so thankful that every Sunday I know there is one person who shares the hell that is mental illness. I use these episodes to help me forgive myself, remind myself that I can move forward. I can make a difference. God Bless you, Maurice❤

  • @mariebeckett3751
    @mariebeckett3751 7 днів тому +14

    Nobody can ever replace you as Sonny Corinthos on GH even if the show had to recast for a while. 🙏🏽

  • @vanessafink13
    @vanessafink13 8 днів тому +58

    I am glad you’re feeling better. True friends are such a blessing. To have friends like this I know you have been a true friend to others.

  • @Pfhoney50
    @Pfhoney50 8 днів тому +45

    Hi, Maurice…Thanks for being so transparent .. anxiety is so crippling at times. I appreciate all that you do. Praying for your continued good health!❤

  • @lauratraceytherapy
    @lauratraceytherapy 8 днів тому +12

    It takes huge courage to be this vulnerable. As a therapist and a person constantly working on healing, I appreciate you and your honest raw sharing.

  • @AndreaWitkin723
    @AndreaWitkin723 8 днів тому +42

    I’m sobbing. 😢😢😢 God Bless your friends. I don’t know if I have a friend like that. Compassion is the key to life. 🙏🏻. Anxiety and depression can be so lonely.

  • @kathiebaggerman6197
    @kathiebaggerman6197 8 днів тому +28

    So grateful you found the support you needed. Also grateful that Frank Valentini and GH stood behind you-- it's one of the many reasons I've watched GH for so many years. May The Lord Bless you and strengthen you❤

  • @jbf3953
    @jbf3953 8 днів тому +15

    Having friends praying for you is very powerful medicine. I have anxiety also and when I have panic attacks, I say to myself over and over how many times I have to this verse from the Bible, "What time I am afraid I will trust in thee." It helps me. I just said a prayer for you and will continue to remember you in my prayers.

  • @leemcdaniel5072
    @leemcdaniel5072 8 днів тому +15

    You'll never know how many people you are helping Maurice. It takes so much strength and courage to share your most vulnerable moments with us. As someone who struggles with mental health issues I felt as if you were reading my mind. But like you said when you're in that deep pit and you feel there's no way you can carry on you have to put one foot in front of the other. We're all stronger than we know.

  • @julied6292
    @julied6292 7 днів тому +8

    My son is bipolar It’s so hard. He’s 35 and struggles every day. I love watching state of mind, it helps me understand more. God bless

  • @EllenPulice
    @EllenPulice 8 днів тому +9

    I don’t know of anyone else that has gone through so many amazing and tough seasons in their life. You are meant to share your message to help others. I can feel it. I love you Maurice and wish you nothing but the best. ❤️

  • @IRENEVILLACCI
    @IRENEVILLACCI 8 днів тому +18

    I’m so glad you’re sharing this. Anxiety is crippling. Thank you.

  • @sf78310
    @sf78310 8 днів тому +17

    Maurice, the love of family and friends is critical for all of us. I still believe you are stronger than you think. God’s hand is on your shoulder ALWAYS! Continued prayers for you everyday 🙏
    You ARE so loved by so many people!

  • @rebeccaburns426
    @rebeccaburns426 8 днів тому +15

    When I first started watching today's State of Mind...."777" people had tuned in! Many more have now! Beautiful! I needed your story today💗

  • @joannezig
    @joannezig 7 днів тому +6

    Maurice, I could tell that you were not feeling well. I am so happy that you are doing better it breaks my heart to see you have to go through this. i’m glad that these people were there for you I know Maj has always been good for you, and I’m glad that everyone else was there for you and you have great friends. So glad this is behind you right now, and I will pray for you because you have done so much for us… Sending love and prayers♥️

  • @katluann
    @katluann 8 днів тому +27

    Praise Jesus for you Maurice Benard! My son is very much bipolar and he hates the meds and he goes through periods of not taking it! He goes to praise and worship! He’s dancing the hardest and singing the loudest and just in the spirit! He has controlled his bipolar with praise and worship! It’s not for everyone so I’m not promoting anyone else laying down their medication but for my son the holyspirit fills him up and he’s good. When he has what we call runaways he usually targets me! He picks arguments with me and so I can see it coming on. We had fewer of those periods as well. God inhabits the praise of his children! Psalms 22.3 it’s true! When you feel like bad husband, bad father etc…it’s the Devil! It’s demons playing with their favorite toy, your brain! It’s not you. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you! Steve and Jonathan are wonderful men of God and they will run the Devil off! I’m going to be praying for you! You are wonderful and not just because your Sonny. Sonny was an open door for you to use to give your testimony for millions and you are a role model for bipolar people my son being one of them. Even the bad stuff! My son says yeah I’ve been there when he hears you talk about the bad and hard times. Don’t be ashamed of the bad stuff because millions of people relate to what you go through. We love you!

    • @stephy5496
      @stephy5496 8 днів тому +3

      God bless you and your son🙏🏾

    • @MBStateOfMind
      @MBStateOfMind  7 днів тому +3

      ❤❤❤❤love

    • @LibraLady59
      @LibraLady59 7 днів тому +2

      That's a classic bipolar 'symptom': the vicious circle of having an episode-->seeing someone (Dr, police, or both)-->taking meds (do ok)-->"I feel better; I don't need meds anymore" so stops meds-->eventually has another episode-->repeat
      I guess it could be like a false sense of security so they stop taking meds.
      I don't know if all psychiatrists are the same in that when they prescribe the type of medication needed for bipolar, the patient is required to see a psychiatrist and or psychotherapist once a month at least to make sure the patient is staying on their meds. I know that a person can see a psychotherapist on a weekly basis but when you're talking about psychiatrists it depends on the diagnosis and or meds.
      I'm glad that your son has found his own way if it truly keeps him stable. My sister was not only diagnosed with bipolar (mostly manic) but also paranoid schizophrenia, when she was 14! So I learned a lot. 🙏🙏

    • @katluann
      @katluann 7 днів тому +1

      @@LibraLady59 My husbands cousin who is like a sister to him and I love her too. She has embarrassed me good at times. She has multiple personalities in her. She is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia plus bipolar mania and I don’t know quite a few other things that her doctors have tried to explain to me. We went to dinner I think at Olive Garden and a family sat at a table close to us and she begins accusing this man we don’t even know of talking about us! I was trying to soothe her which was not helping anything! Needless to say we had to leave but I was apologizing to everyone and trying to explain and I was always truthful with her so I said from now on you have to tell me when you have episodes going on. She said you’re right. I’m sorry. This woman is a genius like my husband who also is a genius. God must be teaching me about people with mental illness because my husband who trained troops and was a totally disabled veteran, but mentally he was fine but then …in the blink of an eye
      He had an aortic dissection and no one survives that! Doctors chased me down daily to sign a DNR and I said Jesus says NO! If you don’t like it take it up with him! Well after seven months on life support and surviving three bouts of septic shock! Each one of those they said he can’t survive this, but he did! God didn’t get the memo! Then one morning I walked in and my husband was all there and demanding to know why he wasn’t at Duke! The doctors were scared to death and whispering this is not possible! They sent for a psychiatrist who after her evaluation said he is all there! But…he has frontal lobe damage. That won’t go away. There’s no pill to take, no operation. You will have to learn to deal with him and he lives in a different reality that the rest of us do. If you talk to him he’s fine and just as smart as always but then he starts talking about religion and it gets weird because he mixes it up with Star Wars. Thats where you see it come out. It’s gets old quick and most my days are putting out fires! I mean the problems he creates. Frontal lobe means they can’t make decisions. It’s all day going behind him and fixing things he does.

  • @karynlein1543
    @karynlein1543 8 днів тому +23

    A very, very candid State of Mind Maurice. I suffer from Anxiety, and always appreciate your brave, courage and honesty that you bring to the table. I had figured it was Steve. I too would have utilized the same verbal connotations toward that Doctor. Much love and blessings!

  • @Putapota21
    @Putapota21 8 днів тому +19

    Wow, sorry you went through this without your wife, your son giving you support, but I'm glad that you have amazing friends that show love, compassion, and patience to help you and did not give up on you.
    I think they know the fans would be really pissed at G.H. and probably would boycott the show for a while until you came back.
    You got millions of people, love you, you know that will support you!
    May GOD KEEP BLESSING YOU!
    🤍🙏🏼🤍🙏🏼
    I hope you reported that doctor for being rude and unprofessional towards you when you need professional help!😢

  • @GratefulBethJoy
    @GratefulBethJoy 8 днів тому +21

    So many people care and believe in you. Just have a fraction of their faith each day, and you will survive - until you learn again to thrive. God bless.

  • @MarisolSalazar-th6dv
    @MarisolSalazar-th6dv 8 днів тому +21

    Praises to the Lord that He’s getting you through this situation and that He loves you very much, Maurice, He’s going through this with you and He will never forsake you, many blessings upon you 🤗

  • @user-gb1it8vf8z
    @user-gb1it8vf8z 8 днів тому +7

    God bless u Always Maurice Your truly Great🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗❤

    • @MBStateOfMind
      @MBStateOfMind  7 днів тому +3

      You too

    • @user-gb1it8vf8z
      @user-gb1it8vf8z 7 днів тому +2

      @@MBStateOfMind Thank u n takecare n seeya tomorrow Sonny on gh Cant wait 4 Sonny 2get Ava please call Carly2 help u get your meds checked want 2see Ava Go 2 Jail Not Sonny tell Frank leave Sonny Alone n get full custody of Avery Ava Has 2 pay take her 4 A Car Ride n Scare her dont kill dont want 2see Sonny go 2jail only Ava n Valentin n dr. Laters Stay Strong loveya here in NY❤🤗🙏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟STAY GREAT U GREAT ACTOR

  • @Diamond.girl79
    @Diamond.girl79 7 днів тому +6

    This message was so powerful. You had me crying. I wish I had friendships in my life that would sustain me during difficulties. I think if you are lucky enough to have such a wonderful support system you are truly blessed. These people are called EARTH ANGELS. Maurice you are the strongest man I know. Much love & strenght your way! 😇💝💝💝💝💝

  • @BethBear-vp1ob
    @BethBear-vp1ob 8 днів тому +14

    Maurice so glad you are feeling better! Good friends are a blessing 💜Sounds like they all helped👍🏻💜💜💜

  • @bodeansmith8173
    @bodeansmith8173 8 днів тому +12

    Thank you Maurice our “Sonny” my gramps told me when I was a little girl afraid of everything & fight today & remebering saying I can’t I can’t he said babe can’t will have you king on the outside so remember you can🥰😇💛💚🙏Blessings to you & your wonderful family & friends Gh is so blessed to have you🥰I still see you in character with Maura our Ava 😇

  • @MargieDalton
    @MargieDalton 8 днів тому +7

    Praying dear God was with you. He sent your best family friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Frank.❤😢

  • @user-bs2zs2dk9o
    @user-bs2zs2dk9o 8 днів тому +10

    Thank you so very much Benard for talking about your struggles that you are dealing with. I am so proud of you on how you worked your way through this recent mental health episode reaching out to wonderful friends and family to help you through it, and you did get through it ! When I was listening to you today I want you to know that you have helped me alot. I have depression, anxiety and and fears, and struggle everyday with trying to push through the "I cannot do this anymore". You have given me an approach to get through and believe in myself that even with all of the mental issues I can, and will get through. God bless you. Bonnie

    • @user-bs2zs2dk9o
      @user-bs2zs2dk9o 8 днів тому +3

      I meant to call you by your first name, not your last name, so sorry Maurice

  • @ZIGGYBALLS13
    @ZIGGYBALLS13 8 днів тому +7

    maurice i'm so glad you got through it i'm so glad your feeling better through friendship is priceless and rare

  • @LULC0759
    @LULC0759 8 днів тому +10

    First I’m so sorry you’re going through so much. I am happy they (GH) didn’t have to recast….no one can replace you. You are a champ….hang in there.

  • @louisedasilva6046
    @louisedasilva6046 8 днів тому +14

    I’m so sorry that you had to go through this. It’s wonderful that you have such good friends and support and that you will accept help from them. So many people will not accept when they really need. Thank you for State of Mind. This channel helps more people than you will ever know. I have struggled this year. My son died last August. He was 43.

  • @annacaleca5344
    @annacaleca5344 7 днів тому +5

    Maurice I am glad you are feeling better and you are right no one can replace you on General Hospital as Sonny. The show would end if you leave and you are recast as Sonny.The only person that can play Sonny on General Hospital is you Maurice Bernard. Everytime I don’t see you on General Hospital it’s not the same without you on the show.

  • @jazzjournal
    @jazzjournal 8 днів тому +9

    Thank you so much for being upfront with your mental health struggles. I am so sorry for what you went through over the past month. The fact that you are blessed with so many friends, family, and your employer says a lot not only about them, but about you and the kind of person you are. Your wife was right when she said that you are stronger than you know. I believe that is true. I am praying for you.

  • @kimbowers4559
    @kimbowers4559 8 днів тому +5

    I find this to be true…you never know how strong you are until you get to the other side of the hell you’re going through. Just hang on and get through the tough things. YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH IT TO GET THROUGH IT! Much love and strength to you, Maurice!

  • @nansako8214
    @nansako8214 8 днів тому +8

    Maurice.....thanks for sharing. Yes, I believe if I could scream...yell....cry maybe I would also feel better.Lost my husband 8 yrs ago and haven't healed yet.

  • @dianalee8967
    @dianalee8967 8 днів тому +9

    I try to keep my brain fresh at 90 years old sometimes it's hard but I do look forward every day to watch General Hospital as I have done in the past seems like more than 30 years I was in my thirties at the time never missed a show that's why I record it in case I met the doctor then I can't wait to get home to watch it. And you are so casual and nonchalant playing that gangster part that's why I said you should be Corleone you're him and Steve Burton is one of your sons in the movie.😍😍

  • @ritagreenlaw8923
    @ritagreenlaw8923 8 днів тому +5

    Praying for your healing

  • @susanthomas0
    @susanthomas0 8 днів тому +4

    God is so good to us!!!

  • @sherribaker9135
    @sherribaker9135 8 днів тому +11

    God bless you Maurice. I have been through this as well but no friends to get me through it. Stay strong brother.

    • @summacumsoap8983
      @summacumsoap8983 8 днів тому +1

      Yes Sherri, he seems on a certain level to know that he has a team to back him up even w/o Paula and Joshua. Not all of us can say that or feel that. We would tough it out alone with dire consequences. In the depths of despair, the devil tugging at his back, still he reached out at 3 am AND friends supported him. Such a blessing. Sounds like he has come to some level of awareness about this.
      Best to you on your own journey. God bless 🙏💜🕊️🌹

  • @brendag173
    @brendag173 8 днів тому +13

    I admire you so much for sharing your struggles and showing your vulnerability. You are an inspiration to so many that are suffering from mental illness.
    I’ve been worried that playing Sonny in a manic state was hard on you personally. I’m glad you’re doing better and have so many friends that support you. ❤❤❤

  • @xeniagoddess9107
    @xeniagoddess9107 9 днів тому +16

    Good Afternoon Blessings ❤️🙏🏽☕️

  • @joyceparker3412
    @joyceparker3412 7 днів тому +2

    Thank God for you. For years, speaking about mental illness was taboo. Because of your platform, and using it for God's will, you have helped THOUSANDS/MILLIONS of people thst suffer in silence. I've always loved you as an actor, but as a person. I love you even more. May God bless you and may heaven smile upon you. May yoi be successful in all you do.❤❤

  • @user-vm5id4sh6z
    @user-vm5id4sh6z 8 днів тому +20

    Thank you for sharing your struggles. I watch you every day and I am so proud of how you present mental illness and the importance of getting help. I am so glad General Hospital has the courage to let you bring this topic to the fore front. You are a fabulous actor and one of the strongest people I am privileged to watch. Thank you for being who you are. Paula is correct! Blessings to you Sandy from Florida❤❤❤

  • @PatzConstantine
    @PatzConstantine 8 днів тому +4

    This just breaks my heart. 💔

  • @AndreaWitkin723
    @AndreaWitkin723 8 днів тому +12

    I need more State of Mind shirts - they mean alot to me
    Thank you for sharing Maurice - much love ♥️

  • @khandravanholten2514
    @khandravanholten2514 8 днів тому +6

    Thanks Maurice for being so honest and open!!!

  • @Hiddentravel
    @Hiddentravel 8 днів тому +6

    It might be an odd thing to say, but this video makes me happy. It is good to know you feel a sense of calmness come back into your life. Know that all your friends, even if they didn't have direct contact with you at that time, were sending a giant ripple o hope your way. We will never know the impact we make people's lives. When you are at your lowest points, always try to remember they positive impact you have made on people just by being you. Sending positive thoughts your way.

  • @AndreaWitkin723
    @AndreaWitkin723 8 днів тому +8

    Feeling heard is everything

  • @chenoamoten5296
    @chenoamoten5296 8 днів тому +10

    Much love and respect for you Maurice. Stay strong and never give up 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

  • @kathythomas4839
    @kathythomas4839 8 днів тому +6

    So sorry you had to go thru that rough patch! This too shall pass!

  • @jenniferjubilee6855
    @jenniferjubilee6855 8 днів тому +9

    Thank GOD for you, your prominent role on GH and work of mental health awareness especially in regards to Bipolar Disorder! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @103lorig
    @103lorig 8 днів тому +6

    I'm glad those friends came forward for you!

  • @ckaufman5524
    @ckaufman5524 8 днів тому +4

    He’s so genuine and he’s always there for us

  • @lisabeth479
    @lisabeth479 8 днів тому +10

    Well, since you brought up "prayer" I will tell you that I was presently praying for you. I have been praying for you and will continue to keep you in prayer for healing. It's not about me, please don't get me wrong, no kudos here. It's all about the healing power of our Great Physician.

  • @patricialoveyouguysongener7410
    @patricialoveyouguysongener7410 8 днів тому +7

    I happy you feel better thank God for your wife and family and friends help you just remember you very strong person so many people love you so much even me love and care about you hang in . 🤗💙

  • @justinjuerakhan7934
    @justinjuerakhan7934 7 днів тому +4

    I was crying so bad. It’s hard to move forward when there’s a lot on your mind. Also, I’ve been in situations where I thought some people were my friends but they never texted me back or never really spoke of me again!

  • @jennylopes8061
    @jennylopes8061 8 днів тому +9

    iM SO GLAD YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY REAL FRIENDS
    "A REAL friend loves you at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity"
    ~PROVERBS 17:17~ THANK GOD FOR YOUR FRIENDS! STAY PRAYERFUL!

  • @everydayisbrandnewdayihave6709
    @everydayisbrandnewdayihave6709 8 днів тому +3

    Your The Best Maurice Love Yah!

  • @AndreBarnettJohnson
    @AndreBarnettJohnson 7 днів тому +2

    I remember my doctor being my best friend, Maurice. He asked me, "Are you lonely? ....are you alone?" This was back in 2004, when I was in really bad shape with alcohol and anorexia. I was so shocked that a doctor asked me that question---this is when I took his advice, and, started seeing people, making friends (I avoided my family...I saw them more, too). I thank him for saving my life.

  • @wendylovegrove8597
    @wendylovegrove8597 8 днів тому +3

    we love you, maurice!
    🙏Hugs!😍

  • @amandahanson9327
    @amandahanson9327 7 днів тому +3

    Sending prayers to you. Sometimes if you’re overthinking can cause anxiety or just working too much can be mentally draining. I hope that you’ve found some comfort in talking to your family and friends.

  • @juliemullaly1053
    @juliemullaly1053 8 днів тому +3

    God Bless You Mr Bernard.

  • @ReneeG-
    @ReneeG- 8 днів тому +9

    Thank God for every name you mention!! And thank God for you Mo!! You are always so vulnerable and honest and that’s why us fans…..love you so much!!! You just saved someone life in those 19 minutes!! You’re stronger than you know & your belief in God will get you through anything ❤

  • @judithrobertson6134
    @judithrobertson6134 8 днів тому +8

    MGood afternoon, listening to you was so touching. You are so fortunate to have good friends to be there for you when you need them. I know you mean so much to them like they mean so much to you. You and your show means so much to so many people, which shows them that you have love and compassion for people. So I hope you get comfort in knowing that you are doing what you do best as an acror and the host of your show. Everytime you share your story and guests on your show shares their stories, its giving your listeners hope and positive perspectives on life. Maurice you are one of my favorite actors. May God richly bless you and your show! ❤❤

  • @mariannaosinski4297
    @mariannaosinski4297 8 днів тому +8

    Maurice - Thank you for sharing what happen to you. I'm so very sorry you had to go through that. 😢I have severe anxiety and depression, watching your show helps me get through it when it happens. I'd be relaxed after one episode, then it starts up again. That's when I gotta get up and do something. I walk around my house. My nieghborhood, visit a diner I go to often to talk to people I know there. It helps alot! I've got alot going on. I know I can get through it. I'm not a Christian, I'll just tell you I send you love, light, and healing prayers from the Goddess. Blessed be. Thank you for helping us . I adore you sir and watch you every day.were all hear with you. Kudos to Frank Valintine for his compassion and understanding. ❤🙏🌹

  • @kimspaige
    @kimspaige 8 днів тому +5

    Much love to you. Thank you for sharing your story. It hits home for a lot of us and I appreciate your honesty.

  • @MuadiDibinga
    @MuadiDibinga 8 днів тому +4

    This was incredibly powerful. Thank you for your transparency vulnerability and authenticity. You are helping so many. Add me to the list of people who is praying for and with you. ❤️🙏🏾

  • @MarisolSalazar-th6dv
    @MarisolSalazar-th6dv 8 днів тому +10

    Good afternoon everyone, yes when you’re going through anxiety and depression, you have to be compassionate, loving and very patient, and I agree that some doctors aren’t. It’s so special to have a friend/friends that are trust worthy and compassionate ❤️🙏🏼

  • @debdefla
    @debdefla 8 днів тому +7

    So glad you’re feeling better! Always know not only do you have your friends and family but all of your fans are behind you 100% as well! We thank you for sharing this!

  • @deborahmccarthy8000
    @deborahmccarthy8000 8 днів тому +9

    Profound, Wisdom and Knowledge You've BESTOWED UPON My Spirit Today Beloved Maurice 🙏🕊️🙌✨💯 Grateful For You My 😇 Brother 💋🤗 I'm Here For You, Always 👍💯 GOD BLESS YOU and Yours💖🌟🐦

  • @terristigler6643
    @terristigler6643 7 днів тому +1

    You could never be replaced on GH !!
    God will carry you through the hard times . He will never leave you . Awesome you have such great friends and family !
    ✝️🙏🏼

  • @alliekaufman5210
    @alliekaufman5210 8 днів тому +4

    Thank u so much for sharing your journey with us. State of Mind always reminds us that we are not alone. Wishing you continued peace in the days ahead.

  • @AndreaWitkin723
    @AndreaWitkin723 8 днів тому +8

    Good morning Mo! I am riddled with anxiety today so I’m ready for your story

  • @rebeccaburns426
    @rebeccaburns426 8 днів тому +6

    🤬 that Dr!!! Sometimes that is the only word that fits the point! You are loved Maurice, by so many, on and off the screen. I do wish for a friend...like me 🥲 I am the one everyone calls. I'm grateful to be their place. Sometimes it gets real heavy...my shoulders. I don't have any other choice. I carry it all. Hope and so many prayers. 💗

  • @jillsollitt1430
    @jillsollitt1430 6 днів тому +1

    We love you Maurice and much appreciation for keeping this conversation ongoing. You have helped so many people and so glad you have so many loved ones in your corner.

  • @debdaubert7513
    @debdaubert7513 7 днів тому +2

    You're so loved by all your family but also by your fans. May God Bless you.

  • @lauries5625
    @lauries5625 8 днів тому +6

    Maurice. Thank you for sharing.❤

  • @eleanornatter2784
    @eleanornatter2784 8 днів тому +3

    We all are always praying for you. You are a blessing!!

  • @aatiyahreid3924
    @aatiyahreid3924 7 днів тому +2

    I give God praise for your testimony! Praying for you

  • @toniidowu6428
    @toniidowu6428 8 днів тому +9

    God Bless you, Maurice ♥️♥️♥️♥️Having family and friends to surround you is a blessing. I’m so happy you are feeling better. Please know that I love you not only because of your work with mental health and because you are an awesome human being. Each time my daughter and I have attended your shows, you have acknowledged her and asked about her mental health. That’s you’re caring heart right there. Please take care of yourself. ♥️♥️May God shower his blessings of peace, joy and health on you and your beautiful family ♥️♥️much love

  • @ritagreenlaw8923
    @ritagreenlaw8923 8 днів тому +3

    I am glad you are feeling better.

  • @barbarabartek4963
    @barbarabartek4963 8 днів тому +3

    Maurice I watch this show all the time just to try and understand bi polar my husband was diagnosed with it a year ago and he goes through everything you are talking about the anxiety is the worst part he is always talking about it.
    I wish there was a meeting just for bi polar so he could discuss with others how they feel so Tonight I watched this episode and first thing tomorrow I am turning it on for him I know he will relate to it and I know it will help him. Thank you for your honesty you remind me so much of my husband same thoughts feelings and emotions.
    Everything! I really feel like if he watched this one it would help him. 🙏it works. Thank you for your help.

  • @user-nw9ci9jk9g
    @user-nw9ci9jk9g 8 днів тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your pain. You have helped countless people.♥🙏

  • @user-yd9xt2iv8i
    @user-yd9xt2iv8i 8 днів тому +4

    Omg same exact thing. I so love listening to you. I yelled, cried etc also. Ups and downs just kill me. Sleep issues also suck with chronic pain 😢😢😢 I feel your pain and wish I was strong as you!!! My whole life off and on. No joke

    • @sandratuttle
      @sandratuttle 7 днів тому +1

      I went the the same thing. I finally got help. My husband did not understand my problem because he had problems himself and refused help. He abused alcohol for a long time.

  • @stephy5496
    @stephy5496 8 днів тому +3

    God bless you and all those you hold dear. I love that you started State of Mind. I love that you mostly have on soap opera stars past and present. This is a wonderful show that I know is helping so many people, just to not feel alone. I love seeing the realness from the guests and hearing about their lives. A lot of time I think “this interview needs to be longer!”❤️ You are such a light in this world Maurice Bernard. Thank you for your honesty. I am going to make it a point to pray for you and your loved one’s every day. I am 44 years old and do not ever remember not suffering from depression, but also do not ever remember not being aware of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For those who believe in Him, this is not our home. I learned that despite how much I stay in the Word, pray, and spend time with God/Jesus. My very uncomfortable tormenting bouts of depression may not ever go away unfortunately. There have been many times where I have wanted to end it, as to not be in torment anymore. But I could never do that. God brought me into this world and only God can decide when I go to my true home, heaven. Maurice Bernard, you are always needed here. And I pray that everyday God blesses you with a strong desire to want to seek Him out, love Him more, and know Him better. Life is so hard. Whether you are rich or poor, healthy or unhealthy, life can be really hard. But it’s like a wave you know? It goes up and down. I luckily have never had to see anyone or be on any medication for my depression and anxiety. Praise God! Although I grew up in the church, it wasn’t until about age 40 when God/Jesus really began to slowly peel the blinders from my eyes, my heart, mind, and soul. This is already lengthy so I don’t want to keep on, but I want to say that for me, and I am sure many others, life is very hard. However, it is so much better with Jesus. When I fall He always comforts me and picks me back up. He helps me to start over. I pray that this next year especially Maurice, that God speaks to you like never before. The Bible is the best book to get lost in. The Old Testament prepares you before reading the New Testament and it all fits like a perfect puzzle if you are blessed enough for God to reveal it to you. I give God all the glory! From the pain He allows that makes me stronger, to the pain He takes away that makes me feel lighter. Thank you Jesus🙏🏾

  • @danajarden1116
    @danajarden1116 7 днів тому +2

    Your inner strength, your family and friends and the power of prayer! You are so incredibly courageous!!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Those of us that struggle with anxiety NEED your voice. THANK YOU! Continued healing! 🙏

  • @user-jq1lx5pw2y
    @user-jq1lx5pw2y 8 днів тому +6

    This touched my heart. Thank you for being so brave and open about your struggles. I can understand that overwhelming feeling of anxiety. In the Bible 2 Corinthians Chapter 12:verses 8-10 talks about Paul’s thorn in the flesh and how he asked God to take it away and Jesus said my grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. I have felt this verse, and I believe God works through our weakness to rely on him for our strength. You are special and blessed by God to help others. You are reaching people through your honesty and vulnerability. Thank you.

  • @colleenlaffey5397
    @colleenlaffey5397 8 днів тому +3

    I’m sorry you went through this and continue to go through. I am one of the friends that stays by a friend with bipolar and this helps to understand her a little bit more. Thank you for sharing your struggle. ❤️

  • @twils1132
    @twils1132 8 днів тому +4

    @StateofMindwithMauriceBernard Let’s be perfectly clear, there is NO ONE who can replace you. There are some characters that cannot be replaced. Sonny is one of them. I will never accept another person playing Sonny. NEVER! I am always praying for you. I’m so happy you are feeling better. Many blessings to you.

  • @ritagreenlaw8923
    @ritagreenlaw8923 8 днів тому +3

    I thank you for sharing your inspiring story.

  • @michealcastelleno1071
    @michealcastelleno1071 8 днів тому +3

    I get Anxiety to Iam going trew the samething you a good man Maurice please don’t leave general hospital not yet you are a great Actor the best

  • @AmyLMcCorkle
    @AmyLMcCorkle 8 днів тому +3

    Lack of sleep, is a big sign for me but I don't always see the signs before its too late.

  • @michellegreen5944
    @michellegreen5944 8 днів тому +6

    Thank you for your honesty. I know how hard this was to say out loud. I have suffered for many years as well, and I recently had a setback. God bless you.

  • @wendyd.8194
    @wendyd.8194 8 днів тому +7

    Thank you and God bless you, Maurice.

  • @laurahine2703
    @laurahine2703 8 днів тому +6

    God Bless you Maurice ❤ You are such amazing man ! Thank you for being so open wow I have been there so many times over 40 years...I am so proud of you! Wow am I ever crying I love ya !❤

  • @stuartpierce121
    @stuartpierce121 8 днів тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your pain.
    I will pray for you. Take care Jennifer

  • @chloeoakes696
    @chloeoakes696 7 днів тому +3

    Maurice, freaking thank you! Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for being so raw and so real about mental health. I seriously feel that mental health and all that goes with it, is not talked about nearly at all as much as it should be and the fact that you are so open about your struggles is so incredible! When you are in a dark place, yes it’s okay for people to say “you’re okay.” Or “you’re going to be okay.” Or even “it’s going to be okay.” But at the same time it’s just annoying cold comfort and maybe even makes you angry because in that moment of being in that dark place and feeling like hell you don’t feel okay at all or like it will be okay and it can be so hard to see a way out of it and that “light” at the end of the tunnel. Yes, there is a light, but sometimes it can be so hard to find it and people can’t truly understand that unless they have lived through those feelings. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so real and for talking about your experiences.
    I love you!
    Thank you! ❤️

  • @user-gb1it8vf8z
    @user-gb1it8vf8z 8 днів тому +3

    Loveya her e Here In NY❤😊

  • @marymarchal4014
    @marymarchal4014 8 днів тому +6

    So happy you’re feeling better❤I watch State of Mind every chance I get. I always say, “it doesn’t matter how many friends a person have, it’s the one you can count on are truly your real friends"
    Take care, keep on keeping on.