The actor opened up about his struggles to focus and so much more.
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Maurice Benard & Tajh Bellow: Getting His Attention
Shining a light on mental health concerns to spread awareness is Benard’s (Sonny Corinthos) passion. literally altering lives by asking guests to share their own experiences. And what better way to learn more about his fellow General Hospital cast member Bellow than to ask him about his experience with ADHD?
Bellow outlined the early signs that were apparent at school and alerted his family to the issue. “I would grit my teeth. Because I was constantly bored, I started breaking the rules in class. The teacher initially believed that I had jaw problems, but in reality, it was simply stimulation—I just needed something to happen—and while some could argue it’s a compulsion, it’s not. Are you aware of what I mean? The young actor said it best when he said, “I can focus; it’s just that my body can’t control what I should be focusing on.”
He provided a more up-to-date example of how it impacts him in his daily life. “Say I have to go in 30 minutes; all I have time for is to do the dishes; after that, I’ll be on my way, so I’m doing the dishes, right? This is executive dysfunction, a behavioral ailment that impairs one’s capacity to regulate one’s own feelings, thoughts, and behavior.
Then I notice something else like all the way over there, and I should do that as well as I’m doing this, but I had to complete the dishes. That is one symptom. Finally, I found this item that I had lost two weeks earlier. It is here, it could have been here, but it is there, and then it is, ‘Oh my God!’ he said. I am five minutes late. The only items are the side quests and this deceptive confidence in the amount of time you have to finish certain tasks.
Adderall and other stimulant medications assisted Bellow in keeping his discipline, focus, and attention. To be really honest with you, I just feel normal.
Seek medical advice if you suspect ADHD and need treatment.
Tajh Bellow: His Inspiration For Not Making Excuses
Everyone may think of someone from their past who motivated them to advance and improve. Bellow’s younger sister, Maya, is responsible. “My sister is a constant source of light and serves as a constant reminder of my blessings. Legally, my sister is blind. She cannot operate machinery since she has very poor vision in one eye and no vision at all in the other, which makes it difficult to define. She is not a driver. She is quite perceptive, but she fractured her arm last year when she literally stumbled over something she was blind to. The line is thin.
Because she is a writer, she inspires me. She makes drawings. She just demonstrates to me that every action she does requires me to complete three or more steps. It makes me consider whatever justifications I might be giving myself today. I have to remind myself to stand up. You don’t have to strain to comprehend something that is right in front of you, therefore you need to be efficient and take care of what needs to be done. Just mentioning her influence set him off. “My little sister… both spiritually and physically, her other senses are insane. She is incredible.
Benard was moved by his co-story star’s and decided to omit more of his background, including his upbringing in Texas, his decision to become an actor at a young age, his decision to forgo a career as a professional tennis player, and how getting early roles in movies like Role Models with Sean William Scott and Paul Rudd and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story with Cuba Gooding Jr. helped him develop as an actor.
The actor talked about competing with singer/actress Zendaya for a job in Drumline, including her unexpected audition, and working on Girl Meets World with Ben Savage before landing K.C. Undercover with her. Naturally, the two guys talked about TJ’s current General Hospital plot in significant depth. Discover more about ADHD and the impact of his sister by watching the complete State Of Mind episode.
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