And Rademacher has revealed just how badly his firing affected him.

I apologize for not having posted much in the last year and a half."

I’m a lot better now but the first year was rough."

General Hospital’s Jax looking serious

He also clarified, “This isn’t a boo-hoo me post it’s just honest.

It’s where I’m at.”

The actor found that he’d developed a lack of motivation after being fired, and subsequently gained weight.

Ingo Rademacher smiling in a tub of water

“I weighed in at 222 pounds a few weeks ago and I should be around 190.

Let’s not give a shot to soften the blow.”

I’m more motivated now.

More to come."

Fans applauded Rademacher’s bravery in admitting his mental health issues.

I am a world-class optimist and positive person…but I took a soul-jarring hit."

Hang in there my friend.

Hold on to your family.

A grateful Rademacher responded by writing in part, “Thanks for reaching out.

That alone right there means the world to me.”