Saved By The Bell ‘: Lark Voorhies says reboot helped with his schizoaffective disorder

Saved By The Bell’s Lark Voorhies says a cameo at the show’s reboot helped his schizoaffective disorder.

Diagnosed with the disease, which is a combination of schizophrenia and a mood disorder, Voorhies was outspoken about the “many competing voices” she had in mind in a February appearance by Dr. Oz.

Returning Thursday to the interview program to talk about her progress, the 46-year-old actress who first rose to fame as Lisa Marie Turtle on SBTB in the 1990s, credited her appearance in Oz to help her get the recovery role.

“I have to thank the wonderful exposure of your program that helped SBTB producers rethink my value for production,” he said.

‘It’s always so good to be understood and be able to come home! Yes, SBTB is my home. ”

Originally dismantled since the reboot, Voorhies spoke of the heartbreaking situation in February.

“I have to admit I felt a little heartbroken and hurt when I wasn’t invited to be part of the Saved by the Bell meeting, as well as other cast member events, but of course I also realized that having this baffling disorder could have played an important role in that decision in fact, ”he said.

After talking about her struggles, Lark revealed Thursday alongside her mother Tricia that there has been “so much progress” in her diagnosis, as she said, “It’s been amazing.”

He said shooting at SBTB was “very exciting,” detailing how it was.

I got a call from Elizabeth Berkley, who plays Jessie. He sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. And we had a great time shooting him. ‘

Speaking of managing her disorder while shooting, she said, “I put her in a bag and leave her in my room and go out to do the lines and do our things,” saying that acting is what she “is meant to do. to do “. ‘

He added: “The show comes together and it’s really amazing. It’s a lovely setting in Saved by the Bell with the cast and crew. Everyone got along really well.

Her mother Tricia said it was a joy to see her daughter get back to work.

“That’s something he’s been wanting to do and he’s destined to do that. That’s what he knows how to do.”

‘Despite her clutter, she is able to outdo herself and act like an actress. We memorize his lines and interpret them very well, which he proved on set.

Thanking Dr. Oz for giving Lark a platform to talk about her mental health battle that prompted her to launch into the restart Tricia said:

“I think his advancement and the open expression of his state made people more aware of his struggle and it was a real revelation of what has happened.”

Earlier, Voorhies opened up about the voices in his head as he said, “Then go on,” as he said, “Right now I feel great, but I’ve struggled a lot. I’ve spent many nights crying and was totally baffled and perplexed. ”.