Maria Bamford on living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Mental Health Public Speaker Rudy Caseres interviews comedian/actress Maria Bamford for The Mighty. Topics discussed include Maria's battles with bipolar disorder, OCD, intrusive thoughts, suicidal thoughts, psychiatric hospitalization, and the mental healthcare system. We also discuss her family, friends, thoughts on religion, marriage, and why Maria likes to create voices in her stand-up act.
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[@travisbashore]

The fact that she is so frank and honest about these deeply personal issues is extremely respectable. What an awesome person.

[@jimgravesus]

Maria is the greatest!

[@RudyCaseres]

Jaime Tumbas agree

[@kittywhiskers996]

Maria Bamford is the BEST. I have learned so much from watching her shows and videos. Her brand/style of funny is so layered... I watch more than once because I can't get all the references the first time around. Anything with Maria Bamford in it is an instant anti-depressant and anti-anxiety treatment for me! She is very good, strong medicine indeed! ❤️

[@RudyCaseres]

Kitty Whiskers glad you’re as big of a fan as myself.

[@TwentyThreeRiddles]

​@@RudyCaseres Rudy... pass it onto Maria that the intrusive thoughts arent hers ... they Do come from the outside and she CAN get off the meds. Sharing a video -in it a Dr of psychology explains how he learned there really are entities creating the hellish mental worlds so many of us suffer in. Its obvious to me why Maria is not better yet.. she's still an athiest. We are souls..we live in a brain/body ,oblivious to the evil spirits who want to harm us. knowing solves so much. :) They feed on the fear... the reaction to the thought.

[@TwentyThreeRiddles]

@@RudyCaseres Here's the link- starts about 17:30 with the Dr. ;) Amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ66o3SlgrFlnqc

[@robertbeger4275]

Maria is a great spokesperson for people with metal health issues and those who need to love and live with them. Good support for everyone.

[@RudyCaseres]

Agreed. Thanks for watching.

[@GrowWildOutdoors]

Talking about ineffective therapy is incredibly important for us to continue improving services. Thank you both for your authenticity, humanity & generosity with your own experiences.

[@RudyCaseres]

Thanks. Appreciate your feedback.

[@elkidsandiego]

I have been a Maria fan for so many years and her honesty makes me cry just like her comedy makes me laugh….every time. I feel your pain sister.

[@RudyCaseres]

Thanks for watching.

[@jimvim3497]

Maria Bamford is funny intelligent and a brilliant example that when a person decides to obtain help (The only shame is not obtaining HELP) I can relate to depression anxiety. Got stuck with a bad doctor who prescribed the wrong medicine. Life goes on but you have to deal with the best way you can. Good diet is an important factor. Meditation relaxation techniques-music going for walks. We all have our struggles. I can honestly say that the power of God did save my life. I was at a Very LOW ebb in the hospital and had a very dangerous drug reaction. I decided there and then That I Wanted to live No Matter What! I hope my story helps anyone going through ANY mental health issues. You are loved. No matter how Bad you are feeling bear in mind YOU can learn to deal with ANY issues. My prayers Blessings to ALL!

[@RudyCaseres]

Thanks for sharing. Hope you continue doing well.

[@asym52]

God DAMN she is pretty. And so funny and marvelous.

[@kmduarte2005]

Her candor and efforts to create awareness about mental health issues and resources is much appreciated.

[@RudyCaseres]

I agree

[@sequoyahwright]

Ah, Maria. What a treasure! Thank you for this.

[@RudyCaseres]

Thanks for watching!

[@JimCim]

Comedic genius.

[@RudyCaseres]

I agree. Thanks for watching.

[@tintinsnowyful]

I think it's so awesome that we get to see and hear someone as special as Maria talk frankly about the several conditions that she deals with. When I was growing up in the 50's and 60's, stuff like this would have been hidden from any public view. I was especially interested in her thoughts on how performing actually helps her. I've long suspected that certain types of people are attracted to the performing arts because they discover a kind of healing dynamic (or at least a counteracting effect) that takes place that maybe gives them peace or comfort or a temporary respite from the pain. Thank you, Maria!

[@RudyCaseres]

Great feedback. Thanks for watching. Maria has gone in depth about these issues in many interviews and performances. I highly recommend checking them all out.

[@MissMoon666]

Girl was giving Jennifer Coolidge when she was saying about “you gotta see this guy“

[@sweetpeanmolly]

Maria is a brilliant and beautiful SOUL! Sucks sometimes that the human body has various neurological and psychological problems. Great interview!

[@RudyCaseres]

Thanks for watching.

[@ifferl8781]

This information is great. I need to help my dad find people to talk to on the cheap(financially).

[@Draxtor]

Great work Rudy thank you!

[@RudyCaseres]

Appreciate your support

[@rushfan1970]

​@@RudyCaseres👏🏼👏🏼💯💖👍🏼🤟🏼✌🏼

[@indydude3367]

Maria is such an intense and emphatic person.

[@RudyCaseres]

She’s pretty awesome.

[@jooliagoolia9959]

Real art in many forms often comes from pain being expressed 🎨

[@BMG19FUNNYDIE]

Most does. A big reason why today's comedy is laim. It's being created by woke trust fund d bags.

[@RudyCaseres]

True

[@damienwright7960]

I want to see a Geoffrey Asmus Maria Bamford collaboration.

[@RudyCaseres]

Someday

[@moonmarie281]

❤️🌟

[@herewegokids7]

The tales of Jeezus...which can kind of be...restful . Lmao

[@charlottearena]

My GP thinks I have ADD, (and so do I) and because I am over 60 I can't get diagnosed by a psychiatrist anywhere where I live.

[@RudyCaseres]

That’s unfortunate but all too common still. I hope you are able to eventually find the support you need. There’s lots of great resources online. Just make sure you do some research beforehand because there’s plenty of grifters on here as well. Best wishes!

[@charlottearena]

​@@RudyCaseres Thank you for your advice, very much appreciated 👍.

[@wildvideo4]

👍

[@MAHOSHTRAHOSH]

Ma-Hosh!

[@jbholmes99]

I love her comedy. Sad to know her art was accompanied by so much pain.

[@RudyCaseres]

Agreed. Thank you for watching.

[@hollydaugherty2620]

All great art come from pain and suffering.

[@georgespiese7388]

I need therapy FROM her! Sheesh!

[@DanJackson1977]

Joke courtesy of ChatGPT

[@8rodrdy]

Hi Maria! Be mine please! With love and laughs I want meet I'm 59

[@blanchdubois398]

It seems like life is uncomfortable for her

[@dcole6328]

You would uncomfortable, too, if you had OCD about whether or not you are a good person. That is what she is explaining.

[@hollydaugherty2620]

Life is “uncomfortable” sometimes to anyone who can think for themselves.

[@indiosveritas]

OCD ? ...So she's a Woketard Democrat ?

[@FUNKEYGAINS]

No, it's worse than that! She's an Organic Farmer

[@indiosveritas]

@@FUNKEYGAINS Try again. Will wait .

[@FUNKEYGAINS]

@@indiosveritas Nah! You can continue waiting in your fields of organic shite behind your cowardly anonymity.

[@rushfan1970]

🤡take off, troll🤡🤡

[@sophiafaith]

Maria, I understand you, I too love being on stage. And I need to get loud and lit! I’m a performance artist, usually silent tho… Your experiences. …. I hang in your every word. I need to do stand up comedy, and I wonder if you have been in touch with Hannah Gadsby- I consider you both future colleagues.

[@RudyCaseres]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your support.

[@rushfan1970]

Yes!! Agreed, love Hannah, & Maria is just on a level beyond what many can understand but she's an unspeakable gift to so many more💖💯👏🏼🤟🏼✌🏼