I met Kin many years ago in Florida. Great guy. I also live with OCD. It is exactly what Kin explains and mine too can be traced to a traumatic experience going back to when I was a teenager. Be well guys.
I never saw Kin in real life, I saw him in character, I didn’t care for him in the story I didn’t realize he was struggling so much in real life. Good for him for him for coming forward.
Kin, it’s so nice to see you. I miss seeing you on GH. They need to give you a good story line. You are too great of an actor to just be on here and there.
Hello gentlemen, I have 3 sons on the Autism Spectrum, my oldest nearly 28, was diagnosed with OCD at 6 yrs old, then high anxiety and Asperger's at 8. OCD is such a hard disorder, can be dibilitating at times. Thank you Kin for sharing your OCD, both of you are awesome!
My friend had ocd's and anxiety from it she would scream sometimes she would get so bad that she would scream the top of her lungs from 10:00 in the morning till 10:00 at night in the emergency room. She would sit in front of her mirror for hours hours trying to fix her hair and there was nothing wrong with her hair. Thank you for bringing this to light.
sounds like a former neighbor i had who never used her medicine so she would have her screaming matches with herself even mention the other persons name she was " arguing " with what worried me was she was allowed to have her children so she could pass on the abuse to them .if she had a aunt or husband taking care of them it was like the " birds were chirping " then she would go back to being abusive when they left .she moved to another apartment i was so relieved .
Great interview! I have Generalized Anxiety disorder With that comes panic attacks, I do take medication. I do well, but there are times I have what I call break through where the meds just don’t cut it, your description of that moment where if I can stay at 1,2, I can get it under control, but if it gets to 3,4,5 , once it’s 5 it’s so bad and getting back under control is a nightmare. That’s how I try to explain it, I don’t know if people in my life truly get it or not, but one day at a time., Kim’s sharing was great! It gave me some insight to OCD I never knew. Thanks!
I wanted to say I have same diagnosis and when I suffer a breakthrough I immediately go work outside or walk. I didn't use to, I would just pace and sometimes I still do. Do you have any tools?
I've suffered from OCD ever since I was 15. I just turned 28. Until this, I've rarely stumbled across anything so transparent and honest. Thank you for talking about this and using your platform to address mental health! It shouldn't be taboo. I spent years avoiding my OCD and my anxiety was so driven by keeping anyone from seeing it. It became too hard as I felt like I was leading two lives. I think anyone dealing with any mental health issues understands this. I had many moments like you did on set, where people see that side of you, get you through the moment, and brush it under a rug like it never happened. You end up adjusting yourself to protect the people you love, because if they can't see it, maybe you can convince yourself that you're fine. Much like you Maurice, I went to 5th gear. I got help after hitting my rock bottom and found a support system to help with that change. So glad you found that as well! It's so important to remember that you are more than your illness and that you have the power to not let it define you. Much love and respect! 🙏❤️✨ Also, big GH fan for years! Thank you guys for doing what you do! 😊
I can empathize with Kin because I too suffer from OCD, & have since I was very young. Since OCD is generally caused by trauma, I know that my having an abusive father was the ultimate cause of my OCD. Ever since I was a child I’ve always been anxious, I always have to have things arranged a certain way, I have to repeatedly check the locks on my house or my car before walking away, I repeatedly check the stove before leaving my home, etc. It’s a very stressful way to live & it doesn’t just stress out the one who suffers from OCD, it also stresses out the sufferer’s family & friends too. So I know exactly what Kin is talking about. Stay strong, Kin. And Maurice, thank you for once again shedding light on an issue that is rarely addressed, especially on social media. I love you!!! @MauriceBenard @kinshriner
I really can feel Kin's pain and stress from his OCD. I feel and pray that he'll find peace/shalom. Maurice,what an awesome thing that you're doing to help others like Kin. May your life be truly blessed.
Thank you Maurice for your guest, Kin Shriner. This is such an important condition and I am so glad that you are bringing it out in the open. My son has it and it is very difficult to understand but you talking about it and others talking about it makes it more understandable. I commend you two for your bravery and compassion and openness.
I was so stoked to see Kin! He has a natural humor I've always liked. Thanks for sharing but I wish it was longer! I've never fully understood OCD but do have PTSD, depression and GAD. I'm agnostic but I still pray for people suffering with OCD. It must be exhausting.
Maurice is spot on! Mental disorders of any kind are invisible and unlike the cut he referred to, which can be seen, most people struggle alone~ The dangerous part of this attitude is that depression can cause death as surely as other diseases. Medication helps a lot, therapy helps a lot, but there is also a profound stigma that comes with admitting to one or both. I have loved these two stars for over 40 years but never more than after watching this. It takes courage to lift the lid on depression, OCD and the many other parts that stop people from living their best lives. Thank you, both of you, for being so excellent at your craft and for caring enough to make this video! Maurice, you are one amazing human being
So glad to find your channel talking with these mental health type issues, I know my mind has been a real mess as of late, duo to BI-Polar, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Paanic Attacks to just name a few issues. I am having a hard way with almost to the point of being suicidal, with no one to talk to. SO nice to be able to hear you talks here. Thanks so much..... no one understands. I have watched you two on General Hospital and enjoy seeing the real person talking to us here about real issues haven't accepted treatment for yrs and now I am at my end..............
People do understand, I PROMISE YOU!! U are not alone, it just feels that way right now & I hope you seek treatment for yourself. It will change your life in some amazing ways. 💔🙏🥰
This was such a fascinating conversation I’ve been watching General Hospital since the late 70s I never knew Kin had OCD. I knew what it was but I never really understood what it meant to have it this is fascinating and fantastic
OCD is like having a lifetime sentence in prison without a possibility for parole.Sometimes I think it's even worse..To anyone with OCD like myself you know this already..Meds don't do much for it as anti depressants just affect your mood not the high anxiety which is what controls an OCD mind..I have had this since age 7 and at this point it has taken on a life of its own now. As Kin says there are many facets and spectrums to this disorder that can be truly debilitating at its worse. Maurice is right nobody seems to care because they can't relate to it they can't see it.. Although it shows itself through actions people often trivialize your suffering. Its a very lonely way to live when you feel no one cares or even tries to understand.. Thank you both for this and I pray that all.of us facing mental deseases all find peace of mind someday. 🙏 💫❤
Thank you for this! OCD is my constant companion. It's exhausting. You make a very good point that people get tired of dealing with it, and dismiss it. No one knows what goes on in your head.
I am so happy that these great actors use their platform to educate people about mental health disorders. I was born with OCD but it got excruciatingly bad when I became a teenager. I am 34 now and I can't work anymore because of it. I also suffer from an eating disorder. Usually I'm pretty comfortable telling people about this because ED's are in the media a lot and they sort of understand. But I never tell them about my OCD, because they just don't get it and would just think I'm crazy or anything like that.
I love kin , he cracks me up on the show , i love the story line with him and obreck i hope they keep that going and please give them both more air time.
Maurice I look forward to these every Sunday. Wonderful with you and Kin. I have watched GH since grade school. I’m now 51. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I so understand when you say people don’t understand. It’s like I have an anxious thought which can paralyze me when I was really bad and then loved ones saying your not thinking rationally. They say I “don’t understand why you can’t think rationally” I try to say because I have a disorder. I’m a social worker now worked with many populations with various mental illness. I work for hospice now and your storyline with Mike hits me as it is not an easy job. So I come home to watch GH to escape 😊. I so admire you. Thanks
This really hit home, when he talked about driving and thinking that you hit someone happens to me all the time. I’m 36 and I didn’t get my license until a few years ago. I suffer from anxiety and depression and my anxiety about diving was to bad to get my license. Maurice when you talk about the movie in your head I really get that! I have visions of me getting into a car crash almost every time I get behind the wheel. I have to work though so I push thru. This video was very in lighting. Gave me some new things to think about. Thank you!
I've just recently found your channel and I'm hooked. Mad respect to you for being so open about your illness. I've battled clinical depression for over two thirds of my life. And I can honestly say the worst part of the illness is feeling so incredibly alone. Just telling people you're not alone is more important than anyone could possibly know.
Thank you guys, I am a General Hospital fan for 50 years! Started with my grandmother. I really appreciate “State of Mind”. Your testimonials give hope to many. Bless you all♥️
Thank you Kin Shriner for getting up and speaking about OCD and thank you Maurice Bernard it was an excellent shell I look forward to listening to these shows I have the anxiety I have the depression have a little OCD so these are very helpful for me and again I just praise you beyond words for showing up doing these being inspiring and laying the cards out on the table I admire you beyond words
Oh my goodness, hugs and tons of gratitude to both of you beautiful men! How wonderful to be in a work environment where you are with people that “get” you, and love and support you, too. Much love to you, both. Blessings 🕊💕🕯😇🙏🏻💚
Thank you, Kin, for talking about this! Great description and thanks for modeling this long battle and the ability to find a way. Thanks Maurice - these videos are great.
This is great that you’re addressing such topics! My son has OCS, anxiety and Tourette’s. It’s a lot to process and sometimes people don’t even believe me so awareness is key! Thank you!
So nice to see the two of you together talking about your lives. Very helpful to those of us who have issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD here. I would never have known you were like us if you hadn't told us.
Thank you for bringing this pubic. People do not understand about mental illness. Thanks for bringing Kin on that was very interesting also. Maybe more to come?
Thank you Kin & Maurice for talking about OCD & Bipolar. I am a nurse & work with people everyday who have these disorders but because of other disabilities are unable to talk about what they have or the symptoms they experience. Knowing that no two people experience these things in the same, exact way, it is nice to listen to your perspectives because now I have a little more insight than I did before.💛
Thank you for bringing these topics to the forefront because people need to understand that these disorders exist and not to prejudge before you know the truth. Bless you and Ken.
I'm listening to this at work and it made me cry. I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 22. For years before that I didn't understand what was wrong with me. Even now sometimes I wonder what's wrong with me. But, the way Kin just described it made some much sense. I experience the same obsessive thoughts that are hard to explain to my friends and family. But it's good to hear someone else talking about it so I know I'm not alone.
Thank you for this it has helped me to under standy my granddaughter and it also helps me with my PTSD you are helping and I just love watching general hospital I have been watching it every since it started from the first show and I record it in case I'm not home now that I'm getting older today I turned 69 and have raised my 6 children and my nephew bless you all at general hospital
Maurice I loved you all those years ago as Nico on all my children but your honestly here on your videos just makes me respect you so much. Thank you for being you. God bless.
I use to do that with my Uncle he would check the locks on the doors and windows 4 or 5 times. Until he went to the doctors then we understood it and dealt with it. Glad the two of you are talking about so others can understand. Love you both❤❤❤
My mom, dad (who died 2 weeks ago), and I have been called paranoid for the same thing by other family members. I never knew OCD was anything other than " everything has to be perfect ". I drive my hubby crazy with it and I thought it was normal because my mom and dad were the same way. The " what if's" are driving me crazy, the checking, recheck, and checking again. The thing that stands out for me that I always thought might be OCD is I count things over and over, silly things like legs on a chair over and over and while I am doing this in my mind I'm like " unless someone runs in here with a chainsaw it's going to stay 4, STOP". Thank ya'll so much, now I know what to look into for help.
Yeah we know Scotty!♥️ So glad you Maurice can speak so candidly and have friends and family who support you in your health journey. Kin is right about OCD the definition.
I love you guys. I have major depression and medications make me Ill. One thing I do that helps is: change one word in my inner dialog, and it gets me feeling better. I had a baby after a violent crime in 1967 when I was 12. My mother took my son at birth, and lied saying he was her son. Every day of my life since then, my mind kept repeating: I wanted may Baby back. Now I tell myself: I Have my baby back. And my cycle of depression halts. God bless, you are helping so many people
Wow!!!! Thank you for doing this. This is beautiful. More people need to talk about this. Would suggest that you have more people on to talk about their own personal experience with mental illness.
We see you gentlemen in tv and assume everything is perfect for you and your lives are perfect. But learning more about what you go through makes us see you both in a much more relatable light Thanks for sharing your not so perfect life’s with your fans. We love and respect You always
You said there is too much pain in the world That is a sad fact. I got bullied in my own home growing up. One much call it child abuse but I see it as bullied too. Lucky I'm fine. But I recently seen a aquiantance of mine her son actually got gashes in his body from a incidence in elementary School. Stitches. Oh my! Love your show. Love your guests!
I've commented that my husband of 33yrs passed away and I'm totally depressed and messed up. Years before I was diagnosed with cancer. I beat it but one thing I know for certain is YOUR MiND IS THE MOST POWERFUL THING IN THE WORLD. For most people that is good. For me and so many others, not so much.
Great hearing you guys talk about these disorders. I have OCD & anxiety since I was a kid. But back in the 80’s, you really never went to drs for stuff like that. I would deal w/it on my own or talk to my mom or brother. Who both have their own mental issues. We all 3 have had a lot of trauma in our lives. But now, as adults, we all go see our drs & take our meds. It helps, but like the guys said, it doesn’t go away. You learn how to deal w/it (the OCD) but it does drive you crazy. But also, like Maurice says, we still have bad days & episodes. Gotta make sure to not stay there, get help, get back to your “normal” everyday life. 💚
I do not have any of the illnesses of which the two of you spoke in this video. I do want to thank you for bringing mental illness forward and letting people know that one can live a full and successful life inflicted with one. So many young people give up and commit suicide. You show them the other side; the knowledge that with understanding the disease one can live a full and happy life. I wish more would understand that mental is a disease and not something one chooses or developes only from illicit drug use. I think a mandatory course should be taught in high schools as so many mental illnesses seems to first show symptoms in late teens or early twenties. Again, thank you for your informative program. Patti Anderson
Hello and thank you for these vlogs. My name is Renee and I am an LMFT and I feel that the more we talk about mental illness the less stigma is attached to it. I wanted to share that OCD is an anxiety disorder. In essence when a person has an intrusive thought the anxiety that is felt compels that person to act in a certain way to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety. The challenge with this is that as soon as we give into anxiety it grows and becomes more powerful, this is what leads to debilitation. The primary way to treat OCD is with exposure therapy. Exposure therapy involves exposing the patient to the source of the anxiety while providing techniques to manage the internal discomfort (anxiety) during exposure which is aimed at building the patients resilience to the compulsion that the person uses to manage these thoughts. I hope this information helps your understanding.
My 7 yo autistic grandson has exhibited some OCD tendencies, so I totally understand where you are coming from, Kin. And Maurice just want to say off topic, your performances with the Turning Woods/Mike storyline and especially your 9/16/2020 show was absolutely some of the finest acting I have ever seen on any screen!
Thank you both for being so honest with things most people don't want to talk abt. Maurice I my oldest son suffers from Bipolar disorder and your right most people don't understand. It's hurtful for me as his mother to see how he is treated and looked up. People don't get it.
Thank you both for sharing!! Medication helps me with my anxiety ( stinkin’ thinkin’ )and depression, most of the time. Appreciate you guys so much and GH!
This just goes to show you that Just Because People Like Maurice Bernard and Kin Shriner play the part of Scotty and Sonny on GH And it seems like they don't have problems on TV, they are like You and Me. Like Maurice I deal with Bipolar Episodes and Anexity issues. For me Being cooped up for 3-4 months of the Coronavirus made it worse for me. Just sitting around and doing nothing. These State of Mind episodes on Sunday are very helpful and thanks Maurice for doing this on You Tube for us.
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thank you Kin and Maurice. This has raised awareness. I suggest a followup with some professional perspective on current treatments that patients have found helpful. bless you both.
Something that has helped me is to say the action out loud. For example if I’m worried about if the door is locked, once I lock it I say out loud “the door is locked”.
WOW, this really opened my eyes about something. i have been dealing with my anxiety for years and im pretty open about it but when my psychiatrist also added OCD i didn't really "get" it as i thought it was like the not stepping on cracks and you know the stuff on tv; but how Kin describes it is so me!! I start obsessing about the parking spot before i even leave the house and i always blamed my anxiety for those compulsions, like having to actually touch the top of the stove to make sure its off before i go to bed. but i get those thoughts like he says and yes they circle and circle till you have to give in to it. all this while on my anxiety meds too. oh and yea people dont get it and tell you its fine and get pissy when you cant just move past it. thank you MB for having Kin on here and i understand what you say about the anxiety. it can be crippling.
Great discussion. I had a friend with it and like she has said it’s very hard. She will triple check or more on things. She has lost jobs because of her other compulsions. You are so right Maurice just like our anxiety and depression that you can’t physically see people think she’s crazy and it’s all in her head. Thank you for sharing all these different disorders💯
I met Kin many years ago in Florida. Great guy. I also live with OCD. It is exactly what Kin explains and mine too can be traced to a traumatic experience going back to when I was a teenager. Be well guys.
So happy that Maurice talks about things like this with different people. Much love ❤️ to both of you.
I never saw Kin in real life, I saw him in character, I didn’t care for him in the story I didn’t realize he was struggling so much in real life. Good for him for him for coming forward.
Kin, it’s so nice to see you. I miss seeing you on GH. They need to give you a good story line. You are too great of an actor to just be on here and there.
Kin, have watched you on GL going on 44 years and you never disappoint. I am loving you and Dr. O. It's sweet, loving, romantic and funny.
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Hello gentlemen, I have 3 sons on the Autism Spectrum, my oldest nearly 28, was diagnosed with OCD at 6 yrs old, then high anxiety and Asperger's at 8. OCD is such a hard disorder, can be dibilitating at times. Thank you Kin for sharing your OCD, both of you are awesome!
I have austim as well and ocd and ptsd and learning disabitlies so this i can relate to as well.
Greetings from Washington Pa I GIVE YOU A LOTS OF CREDIT FOR WRITTING. YOUR BOOK AND GOING PUBLIC AND YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND HEART ALWAYS
Thank you both for being so honest. It’s going to help a lot of people ❤️
My friend had ocd's and anxiety from it she would scream sometimes she would get so bad that she would scream the top of her lungs from 10:00 in the morning till 10:00 at night in the emergency room. She would sit in front of her mirror for hours hours trying to fix her hair and there was nothing wrong with her hair. Thank you for bringing this to light.
sounds like a former neighbor i had who never used her medicine so she would have her screaming matches with herself even mention the other persons name she was " arguing " with what worried me was she was allowed to have her children so she could pass on the abuse to them .if she had a aunt or husband taking care of them it was like the " birds were chirping " then she would go back to being abusive when they left .she moved to another apartment i was so relieved .
Great interview! I have Generalized Anxiety disorder With that comes panic attacks, I do take medication. I do well, but there are times I have what I call break through where the meds just don’t cut it, your description of that moment where if I can stay at 1,2, I can get it under control, but if it gets to 3,4,5 , once it’s 5 it’s so bad and getting back under control is a nightmare. That’s how I try to explain it, I don’t know if people in my life truly get it or not, but one day at a time., Kim’s sharing was great! It gave me some insight to OCD I never knew. Thanks!
I wanted to say I have same diagnosis and when I suffer a breakthrough I immediately go work outside or walk. I didn't use to, I would just pace and sometimes I still do. Do you have any tools?
Thank you Maurice and Kin for opening up about OCD! You never hear much about it. I've been a fan of yours for all of your 44 years! 👍❤️
All I will say is I know the struggle is real. OCD is anxiety inducing. Thank you both for sharing. 💛
I love you both. I've been watching when Scotty and Laura was married. You both are awesome actors.
I've suffered from OCD ever since I was 15. I just turned 28. Until this, I've rarely stumbled across anything so transparent and honest. Thank you for talking about this and using your platform to address mental health! It shouldn't be taboo.
I spent years avoiding my OCD and my anxiety was so driven by keeping anyone from seeing it. It became too hard as I felt like I was leading two lives. I think anyone dealing with any mental health issues understands this. I had many moments like you did on set, where people see that side of you, get you through the moment, and brush it under a rug like it never happened. You end up adjusting yourself to protect the people you love, because if they can't see it, maybe you can convince yourself that you're fine. Much like you Maurice, I went to 5th gear. I got help after hitting my rock bottom and found a support system to help with that change. So glad you found that as well! It's so important to remember that you are more than your illness and that you have the power to not let it define you.
Much love and respect! 🙏❤️✨
Also, big GH fan for years! Thank you guys for doing what you do! 😊
Two wonderful people sharing your struggles, to help others. Thank you! God bless you abundantly.
This will help so many people. Thank you for sharing and trying to help people. God bless you.
I can empathize with Kin because I too suffer from OCD, & have since I was very young. Since OCD is generally caused by trauma, I know that my having an abusive father was the ultimate cause of my OCD. Ever since I was a child I’ve always been anxious, I always have to have things arranged a certain way, I have to repeatedly check the locks on my house or my car before walking away, I repeatedly check the stove before leaving my home, etc. It’s a very stressful way to live & it doesn’t just stress out the one who suffers from OCD, it also stresses out the sufferer’s family & friends too. So I know exactly what Kin is talking about. Stay strong, Kin. And Maurice, thank you for once again shedding light on an issue that is rarely addressed, especially on social media. I love you!!! @MauriceBenard @kinshriner
I really can feel Kin's pain and stress from his OCD. I feel and pray that he'll find peace/shalom. Maurice,what an awesome thing that you're doing to help others like Kin. May your life be truly blessed.
Thank you Maurice for your guest, Kin Shriner. This is such an important condition and I am so glad that you are bringing it out in the open. My son has it and it is very difficult to understand but you talking about it and others talking about it makes it more understandable. I commend you two for your bravery and compassion and openness.
Great discussion gentlemen.Good to hear disorders analyzed by those who have them when not currently fully engulfed in the disorders. Thanks!
I was so stoked to see Kin! He has a natural humor I've always liked. Thanks for sharing but I wish it was longer! I've never fully understood OCD but do have PTSD, depression and GAD.
I'm agnostic but I still pray for people suffering with OCD. It must be exhausting.
You guys are REAL! you’re NORMAL! why does that surprise me? 🤷♀️. 💕💕
"your mind has more time to obsess with itself". That is so try. OCD is horrible. Thankfully medication helped very fast.
Maurice is spot on! Mental disorders of any kind are invisible and unlike the cut he referred to, which can be seen, most people struggle alone~ The dangerous part of this attitude is that depression can cause death as surely as other diseases. Medication helps a lot, therapy helps a lot, but there is also a profound stigma that comes with admitting to one or both. I have loved these two stars for over 40 years but never more than after watching this. It takes courage to lift the lid on depression, OCD and the many other parts that stop people from living their best lives. Thank you, both of you, for being so excellent at your craft and for caring enough to make this video! Maurice, you are one amazing human being
So glad to find your channel talking with these mental health type issues, I know my mind has been a real mess as of late, duo to BI-Polar, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Paanic Attacks to just name a few issues. I am having a hard way with almost to the point of being suicidal, with no one to talk to. SO nice to be able to hear you talks here. Thanks so much..... no one understands. I have watched you two on General Hospital and enjoy seeing the real person talking to us here about real issues haven't accepted treatment for yrs and now I am at my end..............
People do understand, I PROMISE YOU!! U are not alone, it just feels that way right now & I hope you seek treatment for yourself. It will change your life in some amazing ways. 💔🙏🥰
I just read your comment. You are stronger than you think and more courageous than you believe. You can do this! Stay Encouraged 😊💕
Thank you Maurice and Kin Great conversation about OCD I been dealing with it since I was teen it is very debilitating.
Thank you for your openness with us I learned a lot! God bless you both!
This was such a fascinating conversation I’ve been watching General Hospital since the late 70s I never knew Kin had OCD. I knew what it was but I never really understood what it meant to have it this is fascinating and fantastic
OCD is like having a lifetime sentence in prison without a possibility for parole.Sometimes I think it's even worse..To anyone with OCD like myself you know this already..Meds don't do much for it as anti depressants just affect your mood not the high anxiety which is what controls an OCD mind..I have had this since age 7 and at this point it has taken on a life of its own now. As Kin says there are many facets and spectrums to this disorder that can be truly debilitating at its worse. Maurice is right nobody seems to care because they can't relate to it they can't see it.. Although it shows itself through actions people often trivialize your suffering. Its a very lonely way to live when you feel no one cares or even tries to understand.. Thank you both for this and I pray that all.of us facing mental deseases all find peace of mind someday. 🙏 💫❤
Thank you for this! OCD is my constant companion. It's exhausting. You make a very good point that people get tired of dealing with it, and dismiss it. No one knows what goes on in your head.
Thank you for sharing These state of mind videos.
I am so happy that these great actors use their platform to educate people about mental health disorders. I was born with OCD but it got excruciatingly bad when I became a teenager. I am 34 now and I can't work anymore because of it. I also suffer from an eating disorder. Usually I'm pretty comfortable telling people about this because ED's are in the media a lot and they sort of understand. But I never tell them about my OCD, because they just don't get it and would just think I'm crazy or anything like that.
I love kin , he cracks me up on the show , i love the story line with him and obreck i hope they keep that going and please give them both more air time.
Maurice I look forward to these every Sunday. Wonderful with you and Kin. I have watched GH since grade school. I’m now 51. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I so understand when you say people don’t understand. It’s like I have an anxious thought which can paralyze me when I was really bad and then loved ones saying your not thinking rationally. They say I “don’t understand why you can’t think rationally” I try to say because I have a disorder. I’m a social worker now worked with many populations with various mental illness. I work for hospice now and your storyline with Mike hits me as it is not an easy job. So I come home to watch GH to escape 😊. I so admire you. Thanks
Great conversation gentlemen. Thanks so much for sharing this!
You guys are awesome. Thank you for hosting state of mind since it does so much to destigmatize various mental illnesses.
This really hit home, when he talked about driving and thinking that you hit someone happens to me all the time. I’m 36 and I didn’t get my license until a few years ago. I suffer from anxiety and depression and my anxiety about diving was to bad to get my license. Maurice when you talk about the movie in your head I really get that! I have visions of me getting into a car crash almost every time I get behind the wheel. I have to work though so I push thru. This video was very in lighting. Gave me some new things to think about. Thank you!
Thank you Maurice! Thanks for all you do to introduce different mental illnesses to us! I love you and Kin! I've watched GH for over 40 years!
I've just recently found your channel and I'm hooked. Mad respect to you for being so open about your illness. I've battled clinical depression for over two thirds of my life. And I can honestly say the worst part of the illness is feeling so incredibly alone. Just telling people you're not alone is more important than anyone could possibly know.
Thank you guys, I am a General Hospital fan for 50 years! Started with my grandmother. I really appreciate “State of Mind”. Your testimonials give hope to many. Bless you all♥️
Thank you for your continued transparency and wisdom for us all. God Bless.
You guys are awesome!! Much love and respect for you both. God bless !!
Thank you Kin Shriner for getting up and speaking about OCD and thank you Maurice Bernard it was an excellent shell I look forward to listening to these shows I have the anxiety I have the depression have a little OCD so these are very helpful for me and again I just praise you beyond words for showing up doing these being inspiring and laying the cards out on the table I admire you beyond words
Great seeing Kin Shriner with you today Mo. Met him at a meet -n - greet in Las Vegas once, very nice man. Kudo's to you both for being real.
Great video. Thanks guys. Glad to see you back on GH Kin
Maurice and Kin that was GREAT. Very informative. Bless you both.
Oh my goodness, hugs and tons of gratitude to both of you beautiful men! How wonderful to be in a work environment where you are with people that “get” you, and love and support you, too. Much love to you, both. Blessings 🕊💕🕯😇🙏🏻💚
Thank you, Kin, for talking about this! Great description and thanks for modeling this long battle and the ability to find a way. Thanks Maurice - these videos are great.
MO so glad that you had Kin on to talk about OCD, you both can help many people.
Great segment as always! Good to hear Kin Shriner shed some light on OCD and how it effects people.
This is great that you’re addressing such topics! My son has OCS, anxiety and Tourette’s. It’s a lot to process and sometimes people don’t even believe me so awareness is key! Thank you!
So nice to see the two of you together talking about your lives. Very helpful to those of us who have issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD here. I would never have known you were like us if you hadn't told us.
Thank you for bringing this pubic. People do not understand about mental illness. Thanks for bringing Kin on that was very interesting also. Maybe more to come?
Oh this is so relatable. I knew I liked Kin. I have OCD, anxiety and depression. He spoke so accurately. Love to you both.
Thank you Kin & Maurice for talking about OCD & Bipolar. I am a nurse & work with people everyday who have these disorders but because of other disabilities are unable to talk about what they have or the symptoms they experience. Knowing that no two people experience these things in the same, exact way, it is nice to listen to your perspectives because now I have a little more insight than I did before.💛
Thank you for bringing these topics to the forefront because people need to understand that these disorders exist and not to prejudge before you know the truth. Bless you and Ken.
I'm listening to this at work and it made me cry. I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 22. For years before that I didn't understand what was wrong with me. Even now sometimes I wonder what's wrong with me. But, the way Kin just described it made some much sense. I experience the same obsessive thoughts that are hard to explain to my friends and family. But it's good to hear someone else talking about it so I know I'm not alone.
Great talk Kin and Maurice. Really opened my eyes to the struggles of someone with OCD. Fascinating truly!
I loved this interview! It was so candid and honest! I felt like I was listening to two neighbors sharing; Thank you Maurice and Kin!
Thank you for this it has helped me to under standy my granddaughter and it also helps me with my PTSD you are helping and I just love watching general hospital I have been watching it every since it started from the first show and I record it in case I'm not home now that I'm getting older today I turned 69 and have raised my 6 children and my nephew bless you all at general hospital
Thank you guys !!
Maurice I loved you all those years ago as Nico on all my children but your honestly here on your videos just makes me respect you so much. Thank you for being you. God bless.
You guys are such beautiful people God bless you both! 😇💕💜💗
I so appreciate you both sharing with us.
I use to do that with my Uncle he would check the locks on the doors and windows 4 or 5 times. Until he went to the doctors then we understood it and dealt with it. Glad the two of you are talking about so others can understand. Love you both❤❤❤
My mom, dad (who died 2 weeks ago), and I have been called paranoid for the same thing by other family members. I never knew OCD was anything other than " everything has to be perfect ". I drive my hubby crazy with it and I thought it was normal because my mom and dad were the same way. The " what if's" are driving me crazy, the checking, recheck, and checking again. The thing that stands out for me that I always thought might be OCD is I count things over and over, silly things like legs on a chair over and over and while I am doing this in my mind I'm like " unless someone runs in here with a chainsaw it's going to stay 4, STOP". Thank ya'll so much, now I know what to look into for help.
Yeah we know Scotty!♥️ So glad you Maurice can speak so candidly and have friends and family who support you in your health journey. Kin is right about OCD the definition.
I love both of you! Great actors! God bless all who struggle with mental illness of all types🙏💘😘
I love you guys. I have major depression and medications make me Ill. One thing I do that helps is: change one word in my inner dialog, and it gets me feeling better. I had a baby after a violent crime in 1967 when I was 12. My mother took my son at birth, and lied saying he was her son. Every day of my life since then, my mind kept repeating: I wanted may Baby back. Now I tell myself: I Have my baby back. And my cycle of depression halts. God bless, you are helping so many people
Great episode! I’ve watched GH for years, grew up with my Mom watching. You are both rockstars for sharing your experiences. Thank you. 💕
Brother Maurice Benard, your program is so very important. Keep up the great work!!
I love you guys! Been watching you since I was a little girl! Nearly 40 years!
Wow!!!! Thank you for doing this. This is beautiful. More people need to talk about this. Would suggest that you have more people on to talk about their own personal experience with mental illness.
Thank *YOU* gentlemen. So human, real, and we like these, and for sure on the soap! : ) Keep on keeping on !
We see you gentlemen in tv and assume everything is perfect for you and your lives are perfect.
But learning more about what you go through makes us see you both in a much more relatable light
Thanks for sharing your not so perfect life’s with your fans.
We love and respect You always
Great interview Mo. As you got Kin to open up about OCD.
You said there is too much pain in the world
That is a sad fact. I got bullied in my own home growing up. One much call it child abuse but I see it as bullied too. Lucky I'm fine. But I recently seen a aquiantance of mine her son actually got gashes in his body from a incidence in elementary School. Stitches. Oh my! Love your show. Love your guests!
I've commented that my husband of 33yrs passed away and I'm totally depressed and messed up. Years before I was diagnosed with cancer. I beat it but one thing I know for certain is YOUR MiND IS THE MOST POWERFUL THING IN THE WORLD. For most people that is good. For me and so many others, not so much.
Great hearing you guys talk about these disorders. I have OCD & anxiety since I was a kid. But back in the 80’s, you really never went to drs for stuff like that. I would deal w/it on my own or talk to my mom or brother. Who both have their own mental issues. We all 3 have had a lot of trauma in our lives. But now, as adults, we all go see our drs & take our meds. It helps, but like the guys said, it doesn’t go away. You learn how to deal w/it (the OCD) but it does drive you crazy. But also, like Maurice says, we still have bad days & episodes. Gotta make sure to not stay there, get help, get back to your “normal” everyday life. 💚
I do not have any of the illnesses of which the two of you spoke in this video. I do want to thank you for bringing mental illness forward and letting people know that one can live a full and successful life inflicted with one. So many young people give up and commit suicide. You show them the other side; the knowledge that with understanding the disease one can live a full and happy life. I wish more would understand that mental is a disease and not something one chooses or developes only from illicit drug use. I think a mandatory course should be taught in high schools as so many mental illnesses seems to first show symptoms in late teens or early twenties. Again, thank you for your informative program. Patti Anderson
Thank you both for being so candid with your struggles. 💜 So helpful to hear your personal stories. I appreciate your honesty.
Hey Kin, you made it to 45 years. I love your Scotty character & it's nice to see you as you!
So Much Positive Support from Maurice. I'm Loving ❤ This Channel
Hello and thank you for these vlogs. My name is Renee and I am an LMFT and I feel that the more we talk about mental illness the less stigma is attached to it. I wanted to share that OCD is an anxiety disorder. In essence when a person has an intrusive thought the anxiety that is felt compels that person to act in a certain way to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety. The challenge with this is that as soon as we give into anxiety it grows and becomes more powerful, this is what leads to debilitation. The primary way to treat OCD is with exposure therapy. Exposure therapy involves exposing the patient to the source of the anxiety while providing techniques to manage the internal discomfort (anxiety) during exposure which is aimed at building the patients resilience to the compulsion that the person uses to manage these thoughts. I hope this information helps your understanding.
My 7 yo autistic grandson has exhibited some OCD tendencies, so I totally understand where you are coming from, Kin. And Maurice just want to say off topic, your performances with the Turning Woods/Mike storyline and especially your 9/16/2020 show was absolutely some of the finest acting I have ever seen on any screen!
Thank you both for being so honest with things most people don't want to talk abt. Maurice I my oldest son suffers from Bipolar disorder and your right most people don't understand. It's hurtful for me as his mother to see how he is treated and looked up. People don't get it.
Thank you both for sharing!! Medication helps me with my anxiety ( stinkin’ thinkin’ )and depression, most of the time. Appreciate you guys so much and GH!
It makes so much difference to hear that other people go through the same things that I do. Thank you both for today's session. ❤
Kin, DBT therapy (dialectical behavioral therapy) has been very beneficial for my son, and others I know who suffer from severe anxiety and OCD.
This just goes to show you that Just Because People Like Maurice Bernard and Kin Shriner play the part of Scotty and Sonny on GH And it seems like they don't have problems on TV, they are like You and Me. Like Maurice I deal with Bipolar Episodes and Anexity issues. For me Being cooped up for 3-4 months of the Coronavirus made it worse for me. Just sitting around and doing nothing. These State of Mind episodes on Sunday are very helpful and thanks Maurice for doing this on You Tube for us.
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Anthony Bilotta yes I look forward to these videos every Sunday it’s nice of Maurice to be doing this ....
WELL SAID ANTHONY THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Thank you for sharing. It’s your courage to share that is helping to make a difference in someone else life. ❤️
God bless you Kin! My 15 yr. old nephew suffers from OCD.
thank you Kin and Maurice. This has raised awareness. I suggest a followup with some professional perspective on current treatments that patients have found helpful. bless you both.
This is absolutely freaking FASCINATING!
Loved today's episode you are such a good person helping all you can
Something that has helped me is to say the action out loud. For example if I’m worried about if the door is locked, once I lock it I say out loud “the door is locked”.
It's in our family. My son has that and depression and anxiety.
This was so amazing and insightful. Thank you for sharing this with us. Seeing this has helped me to be a better friend.
WOW, this really opened my eyes about something. i have been dealing with my anxiety for years and im pretty open about it but when my psychiatrist also added OCD i didn't really "get" it as i thought it was like the not stepping on cracks and you know the stuff on tv; but how Kin describes it is so me!! I start obsessing about the parking spot before i even leave the house and i always blamed my anxiety for those compulsions, like having to actually touch the top of the stove to make sure its off before i go to bed. but i get those thoughts like he says and yes they circle and circle till you have to give in to it. all this while on my anxiety meds too. oh and yea people dont get it and tell you its fine and get pissy when you cant just move past it. thank you MB for having Kin on here and i understand what you say about the anxiety. it can be crippling.
Great discussion. I had a friend with it and like she has said it’s very hard. She will triple check or more on things. She has lost jobs because of her other compulsions. You are so right Maurice just like our anxiety and depression that you can’t physically see people think she’s crazy and it’s all in her head. Thank you for sharing all these different disorders💯
This series is so freaking good.
Really good episode. 👏Thank you Mr. Benard.