Michael Scott... DIAGNOSED | the office

[@charityluvselvis]

I loved this!! That was awesome. I'm a huge Office fan! Thanks for doing this!

[@Novelblue]

Would be interesting to see the Psychoanalysis of Dwight.

[@aleezak18]

Yes!!!!

[@kodak3619]

Yeah

[@nickoncomputer9081]

I’d guess Aspergers or possibly autism spectrum. Source: I watch lots of KZbin videos.

[@Sara-ws6hs]

KELLY TOO !!!

[@Jimbo386000]

NickOnComputer As an autistic person I would definitely agree.

[@MusicIsARainbow]

Can you psychoanalyze Creed? 🤣 I think Ryan is the most narcissistic. Why does Michael have such hatred towards Toby?

[@cristobal2012]

Because Toby follows rules and Michael is his antithesis.

[@binayakdutta66]

Creed's schizophrenic. I can bet my fortune.

[@freesuckerMCR]

Michael hated Toby cause he worked directly for corporate and not for him, so he didn't considered him part of his "family". He was essentially a corporate employee who was stuck at Scranton with the rest of them so he kind of "ruined their vibe". Also, Toby being from HR meant he was there to report any inappropriate behavior or misconduct and could pretty much shut down any weird thing Michael wanted to do (he almost never did, but still he could have lol).

[@MrsShirotora]

Toby is who Michael is afraid he really is.

[@maus0liam]

Please do a deep dive on creed. We all know he's crazy but I wanna really analyze it. He's my favorite lol.

[@zcb477]

You missed my favorite Michael Scott quote: “Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked, but it's not like this compulsive need to be liked, like my need to be praised.”

[@MingGongcoolmango71]

Would I rather be loved or feared as a leader? Easy. I want people to fear how much they love ms

[@AnonymousSaiyan]

@@MingGongcoolmango71 Lmao both of those quotes are so good

[@ITILII]

"Would I rather be feared or loved ? That's easy - both. I want people to be afraid, of how much they love me" Michael G. Scott, the World's Best Boss

[@SpoopySpoops]

when Michael gets upset that everyone isn't focusing on him at Phyllis' wedding. that's my favorite. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN I PRESENT TO YOU FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME MR AND MRS VANCE!

[@ahmadfadhil5780]

Nice (by Kevin's voice)

[@Katimorton]

hahah!! love it!! xoxo

[@Partycitybaex]

Ahahahahaha

[@_just_TK]

NOOOOICE

[@hildachesler1845]

"...Shows self-dramatization, thea...theatricality - wow, that's a mouthful." THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

[@Sirkusen]

😂😂😂

[@zain4019]

:(

[@DarrianCorey]

Best comment 😂😂

[@kylieshreves1701]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@colleenv1445]

😂👏

[@AmanVarmaa]

Please make analysis of Dwight and Robert California!!!

[@ahmadfadhil5780]

Analyzing Robert California ! That would be awesome ! But I really think he is a Freudian

[@ghostie7790]

Yes we all want to know what is wrong with Dwight!! lmaooo

[@tooemptytobereal8035]

I am pretty sure a dwight diagnosis is not discovered yet. Robert california is super interesting

[@alexandrabrown068]

Oml I think the “there’s no way he hasn’t strangled at least one stripper” says everything about Robert 😂😂😂

[@chloeduncan7023]

Season 1 Michael vs season 7 Michael are two completely different people lol. I like how they made him less creepy and more childlike as it went on but he’s funny in all of the seasons!

[@animelvr99]

It's amazing growth

[@cunninghacker89900]

He kinda matured on the way. I believe Holly Flax was a massive influence on him bc he found someone with whom he could actually share his idiosyncrasies and wont get judged. Hence the S07 Michael is quite patient and more adult behaving types.

[@estebangutierrez1458]

Season one was him trying to be Ricky Gervais' character, and later on he laid on the Steve Carell-ness

[@danielroy8232]

This video shows why professionals need to exist. the average person would never think of that diagnosis, but it fits so PERFECTLY

[@locke_xp]

I'd like to see a psychoanalysis of any Arrested Development character!

[@anikaprins3494]

Could you imagine analyzing Buster and his relationship with Lucille and Lucille 2. 🙈

[@alainawitzke160]

What about an analysis of Tobias! 😂

[@bloodSCARSandMCR]

Yesss!!! George Michael or Maeby.

[@zeli1500]

Yes!!!!

[@Pinokiopie]

Buster and Lucille

[@dianan4256]

As a psych major I LOVED this. I was trying to diagnose him along with you! (My guess was histrionic personality disorder from early on) Love all your content but this was especially 😚👌 there’s not a lot of psych related channels. I need more of this content! 😂

[@taytayqueen7024]

Go see Ana psychology’s video. She did the video first and Kati didn’t even give her credit for the idea.

[@kingjuanimal]

To be fair, quite a few people have diagnosed him already; before Ana Psychology.

[@ginachaplin]

The entire first Christmas party episode with the iPod is a really good example

[@spooniefullofsugar172]

Can you do an entire series of all the characters from the office?! 😃

[@milfsfilms]

psychoanalysis of literally any character in arrested development would be so entertaining

[@bribri8042]

Am I the only one who thought Trisha Paytas at the end, when Kati went through the diagnoses and traits.

[@foxyshazaam3310]

Yes. This.

[@francisrivas9497]

No but this is her

[@analee3299]

trish is a narcissit

[@carlamitce443]

When you said “of Vance refrigeration” I knew you were the real deal

[@andyalatorre6623]

I love this psychoanalysis of characters, Fleabag is a very interesting character you should do one video about her.

[@lukem118]

Fleabag, yes! Also the Killing Eve characters.

[@lilfern6062]

I love when Michael is sitting at the park feeding birds. To get perspective on things he imagines someone on another planet looking through a "microscope" (😂😂 instead of telescope, kills me) and they only see Michael and they care about him!

[@78breeze]

That's an interesting assessment. I had thought that possibly his lack of friends during his childhood and lack of a supportive family system as a child also played a part (dismissive mother, no identified father figure or siblings). When you look to the episode "Take you Daughter to Work Day", the clip of young Micheal is so heartbreaking. He says he wants to grow up to have a wife and lots of kids so he can have friends and no one can refuse to be his friend. I think this moment says a lot about how badly Michael wants to be liked and accepted. Also, he wants to identify with Ryan, the cool and attractive guy in the office, because that was never Michael. He was never the popular kid in school. He acts like a child because he is stuck in this stage in life. Anyways, just another MFT's perspective. Very cool analysis, though! Got me thinking deeper about my favorite TV show. Thanks :)

[@crimsonkiten5882]

I love watching your videos because they're always interesting (at least to me) you're part of the reason I started seeing a psychologist! Thank you for all you do!

[@Katimorton]

Awe yay! I am so happy that my videos have helped!! xoxo

[@Nckj2349]

3:56 he said in an interview in the conference room once that “ I don’t need to be liked. I have to be liked but, it’s not a compulsive need to be liked like my need to be praised”

[@AmanVarmaa]

Can't believe I requested this topic to you a few days back on insta dm and you made a video!!

[@Katimorton]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@emmahooper7510]

That’s awesome! Thanks for such a cool idea. I love The Office!

[@Yakkymania]

As a teen with ADHD and anxiety, i gotta say i love how they made Micheal childlike because it helped me think about myself in a better light because i’m a lot like him and how everybody loves him. Every section of this is something i related to, despite your diagnosis being different to what i’m diagnosed with.

[@mr-birdy]

It’s very usual that grown ups with ADHD get a wrong diagnosis, in positive this is what happened here. I explained it in an other comment on this video.

[@winfreyc2010]

Love the jacket!

[@truthmagpie]

I second this! 😍

[@hodamawlawi512]

Me too😍

[@iamclassicforlife]

OMG, please diagnose more fictional characters!! Please, please, please!!

[@Shortkonner]

Please this is fun!!!

[@kesther11]

I am so proud of myself, literally said Histrionic PD like 2 minutes in. This channel is really educational considering I used to know nothing outside of my own experiences. Might start watching the office now!

[@kiwuwuwu]

Wasn’t there a scene where he explicitly says he likes to be liked and he has to be liked and tried to explain that it wasn’t this compulsive need to be liked?

[@elisecode2212]

exactly--no self-awareness.

[@aimeehopee]

"Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like this compulsive need to be liked, like my need to be praised."

[@admirbarucija2018]

I’m excited to hear what you think of Michael Scott, he’s an interesting character to say the least!! I’m also looking forward to the livestream later ❤️❤️

[@Katimorton]

He really is!! See you at 1pm!! yay!! xoxo

[@admirbarucija2018]

Kati Morton Truly an icon!! See you then!! 😇😇

[@akifumiinoue3809]

I missed this live. I watch it from now.

[@SusieQ78]

If you do this with The Golden Girls, I already know which one is me... SOPHIA ALL THE WAY!!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@hannahlacy8538]

Summary of Michael's Maturity Level: "Tan everywhere. Jan everywhere. TEE HEE!"

[@RickWeasel]

This is amazing! I hope you make more Office diagnosis videos. Like the “friendship” 🤷‍♂️ between Jim and Dwight.

[@stevenmiller279]

Love the video! Please do more of these!

[@cunninghacker89900]

Well his antics did showed overcompensation to the moments of his unfulfilled childhood. The episode where he shows Ryan a children TV episode he took part in was a glaring example of how restrictive and subjugative his childhood was. Even Phyllis has commented on Michael's eccentricities while he was in college. Well he did was one the saddest personality in the whole show hidden behind narcissism and textbook office blabbers.

[@doperagu8471]

@@Yezliz yes him and Phyllis went to high school together - which is why he always brings up how she USED to be hot back in high school.

[@doperagu8471]

Also he didn't just show that children's television show to Ryan, he showed it to the whole office and a bunch of their kids on take your child to work day. He did, however, have Ryan go to his apartment to retrieve the video during the episode.

[@jgon85]

@@doperagu8471 I just watched the ep, it’s actually at his mom’s house in Dixon something He tells Ryan to scale the fence and that the back door is not locked

[@changeurfuturewithvaughan]

Please do a psychoanalysis of Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory.

[@cristobal2012]

Narcissistic... BUT!!! You gotta take into account his ASD first.

[@cheeriohos]

I was just thinking about that the other day ! ... i was thinking if he would be considered like a sociopath or something

[@ginamisramusic]

Yeah that one would be ASD, OCD, and NPD

[@elisecode2212]

partly they just make his asexuality seem like a problem or weird quirk, which sucks. but yes, asd and ocd for sure. i like when they take it seriously, like when he shows amy his storage unit of stuff he couldn't throw out and she's supportive.

[@analee3299]

@@ginamisramusic ocd if im thinking of the right guy

[@BlindZubat]

I can’t watch the offic becaus of this character. He reminds me so much of my narcissistic mom that i feel exhausted mentally and emotionally after a single episode.

[@Shortkonner]

That's too bad, this show is amazing

[@BlindZubat]

That's what I keep hearing and I'm sad I can't watch it. I tried and got through around five videos but it triggers my PTSD way to much.

[@Shortkonner]

@@BlindZubat bless your heart

[@BlindZubat]

Thanks! That's very sweet of you to say.

[@danielroy8232]

Kati, can you explain to us why characters who are terrible people end up so popular? michael, Sheldon cooper from Big bang theory, House from House M.D., Dexter the serial killer, walter white from Breaking Bad. all terrible people that for some reason, people love.

[@michelleelias6073]

Hi Kati, I just wanted to say that as a counselling/therapy student, your videos have been so valuable to supplement my learning. So thank you!

[@laurenmack2422]

My sister and I were talking about what Michael Scott could be diagnosed with just yesterday! Love seeing a psychologist’s interpretation!

[@MJ-nv7fw]

I absolutely loved how you provided your own clinical impression on a character from a show. You should do it more often!!

[@pmbluemoon]

*AWESOME!!!!!* Definitely a treat for us!!! 😄😁🌞✨👍💯 I needed this so much! Thank you Kati! 🥰🌟👏 I think you should do more of these ✌ I love your jacket by the way, I think the two colors on each side are intriguing... 😀

[@ultraviolentmakeup3817]

omg u know what i just realized ... Kati kind of reminds me of Pam! physically and the way she carries herself !!! (which is a good thing- Pam is so pretty)

[@breea4424]

You HAVE to do another video like this on dwight!!!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@stephknoll8006]

Omg what! So excited 😀

[@d_9294]

I've been rewatching this show so this video is so relevant, thanks!

[@mimi-cm9qw]

Please continue doing these videos! I loved this so so much! :)

[@SusieQ78]

Got to know... Did you buy that jacket? Or did you make it? Or is it 2 (one on each arm)? Lol

[@Katimorton]

I bought it like that!! haha!! Loved how different it was :) xoxo

[@SusieQ78]

@@Katimorton I'm am def a fan of different!!!

[@noufaziz7584]

@@Katimorton where did you get it from? It's really cool

[@mackenzieartz338]

I literally was just bawling my eyes out and I needed a pick me up, this was the first video I saw! I can’t tell you how much I needed this, I love The Office! Thank you ☺️♥️ Awesome video idea!

[@_just_TK]

❤️

[@seasonalmommy7173]

You're awesome! I wish you were my therapist ❤️❤️

[@meganw8310]

When Michael HAS to be a part of Phyllis’ wedding, and has to try to make a speech at the reception 😂

[@marohadd]

no way omg!! YOU SHOULD DO *JOE* FROM THE SHOW *"YOU"*

[@hermionegrangerwannabe9482]

Another example of Michael's need for attention is in the Bring Your Daughter to Work Day episode when in the video clip of him as a kid he says how he wants everyone to be his friend

[@akifumiinoue3809]

I love this video. It's pretty interesting and fascinating for me. I hope you treat this kind of video again. Thank you, Kati. I support you from Japan.

[@Katimorton]

Thank you for being here! I find it really amazing when people from other parts of the world tune in. Thanks for letting me know where you are! We hope to visit Japan in the coming years🙌🙌

[@akifumiinoue3809]

Wow! I'm excited reading your reply. Thanks, Kati. You are amazing and influencing, like me.

[@akifumiinoue3809]

I mean 'you are influencing people including me'. I'm not influencing... sorry about the bad expression.

[@Lucidbedhead2]

Pleaseee do psychoanalysis of Dwight 🙌

[@ceciliaalvarez3873]

Omg this is awesome! Please do one about Dwight and Angela! Those 2 are really something 🤣

[@jeessssss]

You light up when you talk about the office, this is great! Haha

[@crickendeav]

Do Angela, and Dwight. that was a good thats what she said lol

[@abigailsmith8583]

This is exactly what I needed right now.

[@Rumar11]

That's what SHE said! hehehehee

[@charliaspenson8960]

Have you considered his childhood trauma with abandonment and struggling with peer relationships? That was always an interesting thing to me, especially when it comes out during his sessions with Toby. I can see how those things would play a role in some of his more pronounced behaviors in adulthood

[@katiswan3160]

Thank you Kati for creating this wonderful video and sharing this with us. This was just the boost I need today. Please do more video like this.

[@linjemry8919]

10:10 "Well that's a mouthful" ... THATS WHAT SHE SAID

[@brianforsyth7762]

Thank you so much, Kati! I was smiling so much throughout this video, and then you did the drumroll, and I FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR LAUGHING!

[@will-o-the-kid640]

I hope this becomes a series.

[@azdh85224]

Omg I love the office and Michael is the best ever! Diversity Day, Cafe Disco, Sexual Harassment, Grief Counseling, Gay Witch Hunt, Benihana Christmas, Stress Relief - I watch these over and over! Love your channel. That’s watch she said!

[@Shannonkay2023]

I can’t believe you made this video! I am also a huge Office fan. You made my night! Thanks! ⭐️

[@The-Good-Wolf]

You are spot on!

[@-Katetastrophe-]

You really are a true treasure, I just thought you should know! Keep doing what you're doing 💛

[@ivanafloyde2948]

This was really spot on

[@christopher22859]

Thats interesting I would have guessed narcissism. I'm certainly no expert and I would be willing to take a diagnosis from you, although I diagnosed myself as being bpd based on some of your videos and it turned out I was right. After a short time my therapist agreed and I'm now in a dbt group so thank you Kati.

[@Katimorton]

I actually thought he was a narcissist too.. but after looking at his other traits I had to go with hpd. I am so glad that my videos have been helpful in your own therapy and treatment! :) xoxo

[@LOSTobsession1415]

Michael is able to care for others though

[@cristobal2012]

LOSTobsession1415 - Well, he doesn’t have antisocial personality disorder, so he should care about others. Btw, are you a LOST fan?? 😍😍

[@coles7811]

People misunderstand narcissism as a personality disorder all too often. Michael is self-centered often, which is a bit narcissistic.. we all have narcissistic tendencies to us. It's not to be confused with Narcissistic personality disorder, which Michael Scott definitely does not have. He has a big heart, he's compassionate and able to empathize for others. He's got a lot of love to give, and genuinely wants people to be happy. Spend intimate time with a true narcissist and you will see the stark difference.

[@christopher22859]

@@cristobal2012 If you are talking to me I have no idea what you're saying. I don't know that term means. I'm a fan but I don't know how I could be lost.

[@santiagomorenopaez2502]

I loved this Kati! I love The office thank you!

[@carolinekonya788]

Love that you did this! I've been binge watching the office lately. Please do more videos like this

[@MissInformationAcademy]

Kati, this is a great idea for a series!!

[@amycarlsen6466]

love this type of video!! I'd love to see you "diagnose" more characters

[@amanday3103]

This is a very fun video style! I would love to see more.

[@lttlod1]

My favorite is when he thinks he's in love with the model in the office chair catalog and stalks her only to find out she died in some crazy car accident like 3 years earlier. Also pretzel day : )

[@alealejaandraaa4112]

Omg I hope this becomes a series!!

[@alisha7179]

This was so cool. What a great idea, thought you would cop out for the actual diagnosis but you actually went with one! Absolutely fantastic example of how a clinical diagnosis could go,having observed the persons actions and explained that only after 6-12 months of observation by a professional

[@tylerbrooks371]

KATI MUCH LOVE FROM COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA! ⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ keep being a PIONEER in the fundamentally flawed “system” ❤️ you ARE appreciated.

[@DepressionTalks1]

Ooo please do more of these! ✌🏾❤️

[@sunnyray4065]

Love this. I wonder if Michael never felt appreciated by his parents. Maybe he was an extroverted kid and his parents shunned it, so to make them proud he wanted to climb up the ranks at a company, yet wanted to be loved and needed a family-like connection and loyalty to others.

[@LauM]

As soon as you mentioned his need for attention I knew where this was going. Maybe because I have HPD myself, and because I always get compared to Michael anyways.

[@cassierobertson6157]

Ahh yes! I'm studying to be a therapist, so I whipped out my DSM 5 before watching this video. That was my provisional diagnosis too! 🙌 I love The Office, so this video was a treat! Definitely sending it to my classmates 😁 Thanks for the bit of fun, Kati!

[@zulyojeda9375]

I’m a psychology student and The Office’s fan. I loved this

[@Leftrightnow1530]

How fun. Do this more often Kati! Thanks.

[@JS-yc8wj]

Michael Scott reminds me of someone who was raised off of TV. So many tv references and the attention span of watching tv with commercials on flipping through tv filtering out the "unimportant". Theatrical was mentioned and what more can you learn from actors acting. Always on as if he's always on stage.

[@browneyedgirl4285]

Psychoanalysis on “the office” characters is absolutely brilliant, I wish I thought of that!!!!! My favorite show on the planet 🌎!!!!!

[@melissa7633]

Kati, this is awesome 👍

[@Miyacarax]

Great content, thanks! BTW it made me think; I will be so interested to see the same kind of diagnosis for Don Draper (Mad Men )

[@Rumar11]

This was AWESOME!! Please consider analyzing Dwight! :D

[@karinerente3623]

Thank for this video, Kati. I am so happy watching a video with you about "The Office". The best part of the series is Michael's non sense.

[@packlynsvlog]

I loved this, thanks for doing something funny and light! ♡

[@CristiBundukamara]

How fun! Thanks for this.

[@RainnRiptide]

This blazer is giving me life and the office content is both needed and appreciated in these times. 12/10 Kati! 😂👏

[@michaelbuckley]

OMG!! THIS IS JUST WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW!!!!! I'M DYING!!!!

[@Brandon-dk9sn]

This was fun. Very cool.

[@Katimorton]

So glad you liked it :) xoxo

[@Brandon-dk9sn]

@@Katimorton gasp! Katie Morton said "xoxo" i think im in love with her. -michael scott. Haha

[@glitchkillgasmx]

I want to become a counseling psychologist, so I’m glad I was able to come to the same diagnosis. :) I’ve been binging your videos ahhhh

[@75sadiegirl]

Omg!!! Yes!!! Love this

[@dididondon555]

Omg i totally knew it was histrionic towards the beginning! I am happy the psych degree payed off hahah. This made my day 😄

[@robinvogt1472]

sound alot like borderline personality disorder because i had to work on my self with alot of issue and what your reading is almost as close to bpd thank you for the post always a pleasure to tune in