I initially thought she could not look at the camera because she was also on the spectrum, but Her explanation makes total sense. I'm glad she explained it, because it helps lay people understand.
The improvement is remarkable, she's more relaxed, after the evident struggle of the first video I saw. I have major depression...it's pretty hard... Never give up, you're a beautiful human being
She dressed like someone from a 80s TV show. It's good to see that she has taken the time to take care of her appearance because that is the first step if you are self aware and capable. She seems happier. I think the life/code she was living before wasn't helping and different scenery has help that endeavour to happiness.
I love how this is not a “before” and “after” but rather an overcoming! It’s important that she demonstrates all the hard work put in and that you can OVERCOME and get through!! She still struggles with mental health but yet is showing the positive coping skills and the outcome it has. Great job Cecilia!
I am schizophrenic (schizoaffective, to be precise) and I’ve always loved that interview of Cecilia because she reminded me so much of myself. I’m still in Cecilia “1.0” mode (I hope it’s okay to say that, I don’t mean that in a negative way at all) because I too struggle with addiction and while I have made strides regarding self care, I had a massive relapse the other day that I am recovering from and this video is sort of a “wake up call” for me to really enforce self care in a positive way rather than destroy myself and pick up the pieces afterwards. I’m very proud of Cecilia for working through everything, I’m very proud of every schizophrenic person who is trying (and even those who aren’t). I’m always an advocate of mentally ill people and I am happy with their triumphs as well as supportive during their worst moments. I know she’ll likely never see this, but Cecilia has such an impact on her fellow schizo- population. She is very important and means so much to the world, during these triumphs or her struggles. Thanks for all the work you do, SBSK. You may have an idea about the good you do, but the impact is so powerful that it’s made the world a better place and I’m not sure anyone can fully fathom that. I believe that.
@@user-sv6rk1xp2e raw is more nutrients, higher energy. There is nothing better cooked, which is fine to eat raw. But no one needs to cook everything as I said.
Such a beautiful person. I also live with PTSD. It does make eye contact so hard and people don't understand till you tell them. I'm so happy for you Cecilia.
I have CPTSD and feel the eye contact thing so hard haha - I like to get around it by checking out peoples' noses, mouths, and eyebrows; I'll just keep moving between each one because then I'm still looking at their eyes, but not so directly and it feels way less threatening to me. I hope that you are well and that you have a great week
@@capajensen5689 you are too sweet. Thank you. I will try your technique next time! It's brilliant! I actually have CPTSD too, I just put ptsd because I knew people would be like what the hells CPTSD. Best wishes to you as well!
@@Raev222 Hey! So for me, eye contact feels quite threatening; I got my CPTSD after years of abuse, and you know how people kinda "lock on" to you if they are intent on hurting you? That's how eye contact feels to me. It feels personal, invasive, and threatening... and rationally I know that it shouldn't feel like that, but my brain has conditioned me to think that eye contact = someone is going to hurt me.
@@capajensen5689 You know what, i have cptsd and i dont think i consciously linked it in this way. Eye contact is very personal and with cptsd everything and everyone can be threatening at times.. i just thought i had a real bad attention span and it was my anxiety or something. Now i dont feel so alone in this. Thankyou.
She is an inspiration to all and looks amazing with longer hair. Her ability to finally make eye contact should be applauded, that’s a huge step when coping with a mental disorder. Best wishes.x
I grew up with a mother that had paranoid schizophrenia, the medications she took ranged from things that fully incapacitated her, to things that made her feel so okay that she opted to forgo medication (wrongly) Then there were the scenarios where she got medication that worked beautifully, but eventually was discontinued. Life was an adventure. I don’t think there’s a mental illness I could be more aware of than this. I’ve seen it and lived it. Although the illness itself definitely has different experiences and outcomes.
She is only getting more beautiful as she accepts and loves herself ....she is is accomplishing so much more than so many people who are not struggling with anything. She's a gorgeous person inside and out.
Wow, this is simply amazing. She’s so articulate, intelligent and passionate about helping other people with psychosis. I really admire her work and her strength.
I really enjoy these videos, as a nurse, it is always good to hear from the ambassadors of groups explain how they feel and what they would like to do. It has been very enjoyable to use what I have learned here and take into our community. Thank you for sharing and allowing us an inside look.
Oh my gosh yes - there's only so much that the textbooks can tell us. When it comes to psychiatric nursing, or really... any interpersonal skills, I learn best from talking with my patients or ambassadors of groups that can explain what life is like through their lens. I feel that a lot of "therapeutic communication" is kinda sterile - like, I'm not going to sit there with a stressed patient and say "you seem stressed." Stating the obvious is going to get me the stink-eye or the "are you for reaaaaal?!" face. It's really awesome to listen to the experiences and wishes of others, because as you said, it gives us something to take into our community and gives us the tools to reach people in meaningful ways.
She's awesome! Regarding eye contact comments in the old video, it always shocks me how ignorant so many people are that they still abide by the antiquated pseudo-social science of "no eye contact means they're lying!" So many people love to larp as if they're little CSI agents. They don't understand anxiety to such an extremely out of touch degree that's actually worrying. Good for Cecilia!
Glad to see the comments back on. I was so happy to see this video last year. Cecilia really seems to be in a better place … definitely exudes a light. 🤗.
I love how open she is about her struggle. She is incredibly strong and seems to be feeling much better all together. Thank you Chris for bringing these videos out to the public. 🥰
I just came from watching the video from 3 years ago, and I just want to say how much I relate to not being able to maintain eye contact. I have dissociative symptoms and this causes me to feel like things around me are not real or do not fit the reality that is in my mind. It is hard to keep eye contact with people who I suddenly think should be someone else because the last time I, or one of my headmates was out front we were in a different conversation with a different person, so it takes time to reconcile who I am really with and decide if they exist in the outside world or if I'm still on the inside. I'm so glad you shared your experience, and highlighted how our progress can be non linear but still progress.
would you say you have more severe symptoms? i found out about dissociation a while ago and it resonates with what i experience quite a lot of the time but i dont think i have major 'memory loss' in such moments like that unless i'm feeling kind of depressed etc?
@@lisbette1731 I have dissociative identity disorder (DID), and CPTSD. These are conditions that form out of trauma, from ongoing childhood abuse and or neglect.
Hey Chris! I've been binge watching SBSK, and this video is honestly exactly what I needed. Life has been a bit rough these past few months and it's taken a toll on my depression. I'm diagnosed with chronic depression with anxious symptoms, and although I had made great progress these past two years, recent events have pushed me back a bit. I've been struggling to regain the strength to reach out to my doctor and retake control of my medication, routine and just everyday life, and this video is exactly what I needed to remember that I can still make progress. If my past self could do it, my present self can do it again. Thank you so, so, so much for everything you've done for me and so many others, and a huge thanks to every single person who's shared their story.
Oh my gosh, I am SO happy that I saw this video! Ever since I watched Cecilia's TED talk a few years back, I was touched by her words and her earnest plea for society to stop judging her, and others, by their diagnosis. I have a few mental health disorders and have experienced some stigmatization (surprisingly, the worst was from those in the mental health field), but I cannot say that I have experienced the same thing that Cecilia, or others with psychosis have. When I saw the SBSK vid, my heart broke for Cecilia - I could see that she was in a rough place and was doing well holding it together as best as she could - but then when I saw Cecilia's update tonight, my heart burst with joy. Seeing you smile and just how much more relaxed you seemed compared to your last video made me really happy. Chris is right - recovery isn't linear; it's normal for us to have ups and downs. If today is bad, that doesn't mean that tomorrow, next week, next month etc. is going to be bad too. Everyone has bad days and good days; this doesn't mean that your condition is getting worse. I'm a total dork and I am a fan of the Animal Crossing series of games; there's a character called Katrina, the fortune-teller, and one of her pearls of wisdom is really fitting for today: Remember, bad times are just times that are bad. Whatever happens, it doesn't mean that we/you are bad, that life is bad, etc. Bad times are not a reflection of you as a person - they're just bad times - and you are so amazing and strong for making it through the bad times so you can experience the good times too. From one adult to another, I am SO proud of you; I have some serious happytears goin' on. I'm so glad that you are using your platform and your expertise to help others that have psychosis. I wish you the very best - you're such an amazing person and the world is infinitely richer for having you in it.
What a blessing this channel is ,. Thank you Chris , for bringing all these lovely people to us in our human community , to meet amazing minds , attitudes , and friends. The conversations bring a clearer understanding of other people's life challenges , and how positivity and education can make a wonderful difference for all of us.
I tend to ask twice, the second time letting them know that if they want to talk about something, anything, it's cool. Because we all say, "I'm Fine", even when we're not.
I’m glad you’ve done this follow up, as someone who struggles with psychosis everyone expects us to look and act like the initial video. When we aren’t experiencing hallucinations and aren’t heavily medicated it’s a lot easier to be calm and relaxed like everyone else
It's funny seeing both videos, the before and after, because the light that Cecilia emanates, shines through in both interviews. The human will to shine astounds me.
Wow! She looks so expressive, the eye contact has improved incredibly, she's more smiley and sunny. All that plus the new haircut make her a lot younger and brilliant!
I am a Nursing Professor and I teach about cultures, religions and Mental Health. I wanted you to know that I use your SBSK interview video in my class because it helps students understand this mental health challenge in a beautiful way. I encourage my students to follow not only SBSK (which I ADORE! Keep up the amazing work, it's needed!) but Cecilia's journey! Thank you Cecilia for being so brave! You go girl!!!
Thats where I know her from ...TED TALK! She was fantastic! I know she says she was going thru alot at that time... which was evident while watching the TED TALK, but this is the WHOLE POINT! Being upfront and honest despite what you're going thru. If not for those past moments with her, we wouldn't be able to see the progress. Which is evident...Cecilia if you read these...DONT EVER CHANGE BEING YOU! ABSOLUTE ROLE MODEL. I know its not easy, but of we stay strong and open in the bad moments...we win. I am also vocal about my addiction and my past. I feel the same thing with bot wanting to always be identified as "the addict" . We have nothing to prove to others...(that other parts of us exist) , but we DO need to educate people about our issues. Keep on keepin' on!
This is a great video. I'm glad Cecilia is doing better now. I learned a lot and thank you both for sharing. And I've always said, telling someone that you're proud of them, can be amazing for them to hear.
This video made me happy. First to see Cecilia. What a beautiful human being and glad to see she is doing so well. Plus I have people I am close to who have mental issues, so she gives us hope. She has started this organization to help others. What an Angel! Keep moving ahead!
Cecilia, you have made exceptional progress since the first video in 2017. I’m so happy to see and hear you in such a positive state of mind. You have demonstrated strength and resilience in not allowing your illness to define you. Thank you for having the courage to share your story. It’s certainly educated me about the struggles and issues others like you face on a constant basis. I’m a better person now knowing what I didn’t prior to watching your videos. Be well and God bless you.
2020 was extremely difficult and unsettling, to say the least, especially for people with mental illness diagnoses. I myself have diagnosed CPTSD and severe chronic depression and 2020 triggered me so much, my mental health was has never been as bad as it was in 2020. It's getting better and I am glad to see Cecelia is also doing better and is helping others with psychosis. We all need to help each other raise awareness, acceptance and give kindness and love
Best of luck and good energy to you!!!! Cecelia is a beautiful, brilliant, compassionate individual who is bringing SO MUCH to thee world. I hope she is giving you hope! you are worthy and you deserve relief from symptoms and joy in your life! ♥️
Wow seeing this change from what i interpreted as fearful to now joyous just teaches me SO much about the world and the individual people in it. From one adult to another I’m also proud of Cecelia, you’ve change the world one person at a time
I am amazed by Cecilia. I have told my kids when they were growing up about the importance of doing something positive with the transgressions in their life. She is an embodiment of that concept. Her bravery to step forward through such difficulty is inspirational and not only a reminder for me but a lesson for the two of my five children who struggle with their own mental issues. I too was born with a severe mental illness (OCD) but didn't get the help I needed until much later in life. I could only imagine that if I had been exposed to this inspiration during my difficult times in my 20's and 30's that I would not have suffered unnecessarily as much. Thanks for interviewing this amazing person again and thanks to Cecilia for sharing her story with us!
My name happens to be Cecilia too :) You are amazing, Cecilia! Beautiful inside and out. I learned so much from you and I’m proud of you for everything you do to make our world better!
What a great update.Lovely to see Cecilia doing so well and helping others,with similar issues.Sarah was a great addition as well.Educating people is the best way to take off the stigma of mental health issues.Thank you,for helping me to understand.
Ceceila's transparency has helped me understand my Bipolar 1 more. The stigma I get in my own family needs to be educated by me so I'm working on ALL of it and isolation. Ceceila is a true inspiration for the mental health community.
SBSK has been really helpful to me. I'm all the way here in Brazil but watching these people made me feel confident enough to tell my psychiatrist about some psychotic symptoms I've been experiencing. Up to this day I only mentioned my anxiety attacks and there were so many days where I felt I was crazy, ashamed of those hallucinations or feeling like I was making this up to feel taken care of. I started writing down the bad days and bad symptoms so I can read them in the near future and see that I'm not crazy and also tell them to my psychiatrist. I hope my quality of life improves from now on. So thank you!
I am so happy she seems to be doing a lot better and at the same time I think the old video was extremely beneficial for ignorants like me to understand what schizophrenia looks like and sounds like on a bad day. There is nothing to be ashamed of, in fact I think she was incredibly brave and kind to accept the first interview and that's what I remember the most about it.
As someone with psychotic symptoms, this helps me a lot, thank you. She articulates very well the experience of living with these symptoms, and it helps me feel that I'm not alone (as well as reassuring me, and also giving me insight into how to manage them). I love Cecilia!
I followed her on instagram and it's always making me smile how she thriving now but yeah people have to understand progress isn't linear even us people have ups and downs
I wouldn't even recognize her if I didn't watch her first interview. It's beyond amazing. The best thing is that she looks so much healthier and happier, and younger too!
You're a beautiful person, Cecelia, inside and out! Your life and work is such an encouragement. So glad you're in the world. You definitely make this planet a better place.
I have been symptom free for over 35 years. I retired from a high security job at an airport that I held for 30 years. I basically cured myself without even knowing what the diagnosis was. They told me that I had to be medicated or go home back to New Jersey. I choose the latter and I learned how to get the hallucinations to "lose interest" and they went away. I went from 24/7 symptomatic to being symptom free. It seems to me no one cares about you "while you are alive” so to speak. They only care when they can lord it over you.
Brilliant follow up. I have tears in my eyes. I will share this with some of my patients who feel hopeless or struggle with accepting treatment. Cecilia, I am pleased your recovery is going well and that your insight and lived experience is helping other people. Keep it up girl.
I saw your earlier interview and TED talk, you definitely look a lot happier and healthier. I hope you continue to have good health and fight the good fight. No doubt your story gives hope to many people.
세실리아의 변화가 참 놀랍네요. 시간과 노력을 들여 자신을 가꾼다는게 쉽지 않은데 그걸 이루어내어 자신을 더욱 기쁘고 행복한 사람으로 만들었다는게 정말 멋져요. 거기에서 더 나아가 자신이 처했었던 상황과 같은 상황에 처한 사람들을 도우려고 마음 먹은게 정말 대단한 것 같아요.
Its crazy to have 0 psychosis for the past 2 years. Except for 2 weeks in march. Im kinda flabbergasted. I still feel traumatized but I think like how I thought like before I was 18. Im 35 now so it sucks but you know it was just my 20s. Im going to school. I take my meds. Im really good about that and I pray in a certain way my friend taught me. Im talking to this extremely positive person on twitch. She a psych nurse. I think being around positivity is really important. People sometimes can give the love if your willing to accept as it is. Be like water and flow. Forget your worry and get out of the cage in your head. I went from peek psychosis to none with friends. Don't be alone.
This is such a great idea to check in and it’s so awesome to see her doing so well! Nice to have someone else remind me that progress isn’t always linear too. Thanks Chris!
Cecilia, you are my hero. My step dad is schizophrenic and I think he feels very misunderstood. I love him a lot but don't have a way to tell him, unfortunately. I think that as a result of his schizophrenia, he felt like he had to move away when I was young. Even though we kept in touch (more so at first, then not so much, then more when he moved back, until he disappeared to Mexico, and when he reappeared I found him wandering around my mom's house and brought him home and he lived with me for a year or two...) I ended up with Borderline Personality Disorder due to the physical abandonment. It's strange how mental illness can be kind of transmitted, and the power of knowledge and caring can be so incredible and enlightening. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing so much with so many people - you are making a huge, HUGE difference with your advocacy!
Aww! She’s beautiful and seems so incredibly healthy! I did see her TED talk and didn’t realize it was the same person. Very happy that life has improved! ❤️
Cecilia, thank you for putting yourself out there for us. I learned so much. I wish I were much younger, I’d love to have a cup of coffee! Much love young lady, you rock.
Love your long hair.. I'm 62.. and still love my long hair.. you do look more comfortable with your self in this video... But you were still adorable in your 2017 video.. I don't have a mental diagnosis.. but I do understand the eye contact difficulty.. because I have to try very hard to relax and remind myself to make eye contact so the other person doesn't feel discounted or disregarded... You're very personable and fun to listen and watch on video.. thank you 🤗
Cecília, I hope you can read my message. I think you're such a strong and beautiful person. You're my hero 💚 I wish you the best! A big hug from Portugal
How come she looks younger like in her early 20s comparing to 3 years ago. Eventhough she sounded normal while communicating her eyes looked empty then. But now her eyes are brighter and sparkling.
Getting clean makes it sound like she's no longer taking her medication which isn't the case. It's not like she had an illicit drug addiction, she was misusing/abusing medication. She talked about "taking your medicine as prescribed".
She looks entirely different wow! Glad shes doing so well :)
i was so shocked i was like where is she for a moment. Shes so pretty now.
@@Wonglharke She was still pretty in 2017
@@soilmanted how exactly?
shes HOT... and yes, im a SIMP= sniper monkey :D
@@lavieja7938 ooga booga
She’s actually looking at the camera this time just that alone is mind boggling
Wait why didn’t she look at the camera last time??
@@ixoxou some people with schizo can have a hard time looking at cameras and other things alike
True
@@ixoxou she talks about it at 2:37
I initially thought she could not look at the camera because she was also on the spectrum, but Her explanation makes total sense. I'm glad she explained it, because it helps lay people understand.
The improvement is remarkable, she's more relaxed, after the evident struggle of the first video I saw. I have major depression...it's pretty hard... Never give up, you're a beautiful human being
Despite your own struggles you give such wonderful advice - you are a GREAT human being, thank you
You have major depression and read Beserk? Are you mad lad?
@@Jack_804 😂
Bruh, this comment+your name/pfp quite literally makes sense with ch 364 of berserk
@@boblybob74 It wasn't on purpose 😅
Ohhhh she had a glow up glow up
She dressed like someone from a 80s TV show. It's good to see that she has taken the time to take care of her appearance because that is the first step if you are self aware and capable. She seems happier. I think the life/code she was living before wasn't helping and different scenery has help that endeavour to happiness.
@@Blackfeet why would she dress like that in the past? 🤔 I wonder about it
She looked like princess Diana before ngl
@@mariguanaiguana thank god someone else saw that.
@@mariguanaiguana bro fr
I love how this is not a “before” and “after” but rather an overcoming! It’s important that she demonstrates all the hard work put in and that you can OVERCOME and get through!! She still struggles with mental health but yet is showing the positive coping skills and the outcome it has. Great job Cecilia!
Yessss
What an intelligent, articulate, successful and caring person Cecilia is!
I wish I was that articulate. I thought that already during her first video, even though she appeared troubled there.
This video gave me a lot of hope.
me too
Same!
Me too. ❤️
Me too!
@Handra Corjna Levstean hey, Thanks, wish you long, happy, healthy lovely life with many many good people close to your heart and location :)
I’m so happy for her she really looks so much healthier and happier
She shines so bright... I'm glad that she is doing better now and hope that after 11 months from this video she is doing even better.
I'm right on time!
What a fabulously self aware person. She should be congratulated for how she manages her illness!
She works SO HARD for herself and to be a voice and a resource for others struggling.. Brilliant, beautiful, strong, compassionate, BRAVE woman!!!!!
I am schizophrenic (schizoaffective, to be precise) and I’ve always loved that interview of Cecilia because she reminded me so much of myself. I’m still in Cecilia “1.0” mode (I hope it’s okay to say that, I don’t mean that in a negative way at all) because I too struggle with addiction and while I have made strides regarding self care, I had a massive relapse the other day that I am recovering from and this video is sort of a “wake up call” for me to really enforce self care in a positive way rather than destroy myself and pick up the pieces afterwards.
I’m very proud of Cecilia for working through everything, I’m very proud of every schizophrenic person who is trying (and even those who aren’t). I’m always an advocate of mentally ill people and I am happy with their triumphs as well as supportive during their worst moments.
I know she’ll likely never see this, but Cecilia has such an impact on her fellow schizo- population. She is very important and means so much to the world, during these triumphs or her struggles.
Thanks for all the work you do, SBSK. You may have an idea about the good you do, but the impact is so powerful that it’s made the world a better place and I’m not sure anyone can fully fathom that. I believe that.
Hey, I just read this, and it meant something to me coming out of mental health struggles myself. I hope you’re doing well :)
Thank you for sharing your story. Keeping you in my thoughts, you've got this. 🙂
Eating as much raw fruits and vegetables as you can helps tremendously. ;) Also certain supplements if you want.
@@user-sv6rk1xp2e raw is more nutrients, higher energy. There is nothing better cooked, which is fine to eat raw. But no one needs to cook everything as I said.
@@benchamin9891 cooking food actually makes it easier to digest, meaning your food can provide more of the nutrients present.
dude she's doing so well! I wish her happiness for the rest of her life
She is INCREDIBLE
@@missygordon5418 and Beautifull.
@@epicjourney7879 Absofreakinglutely!!!!
Almost like an entirely new person. I've never seen anyone improve that much in 3 years. That's incredibly impressive.
Such a beautiful person. I also live with PTSD. It does make eye contact so hard and people don't understand till you tell them. I'm so happy for you Cecilia.
I have CPTSD and feel the eye contact thing so hard haha - I like to get around it by checking out peoples' noses, mouths, and eyebrows; I'll just keep moving between each one because then I'm still looking at their eyes, but not so directly and it feels way less threatening to me.
I hope that you are well and that you have a great week
@@capajensen5689 you are too sweet. Thank you. I will try your technique next time! It's brilliant! I actually have CPTSD too, I just put ptsd because I knew people would be like what the hells CPTSD. Best wishes to you as well!
May I ask what about PTSD makes it difficult?
@@Raev222 Hey! So for me, eye contact feels quite threatening; I got my CPTSD after years of abuse, and you know how people kinda "lock on" to you if they are intent on hurting you? That's how eye contact feels to me. It feels personal, invasive, and threatening... and rationally I know that it shouldn't feel like that, but my brain has conditioned me to think that eye contact = someone is going to hurt me.
@@capajensen5689 You know what, i have cptsd and i dont think i consciously linked it in this way. Eye contact is very personal and with cptsd everything and everyone can be threatening at times.. i just thought i had a real bad attention span and it was my anxiety or something. Now i dont feel so alone in this. Thankyou.
Lovely to see an update on Cecilia! She’s a memorable guest with a beautiful soul. 💜
She is an inspiration to all and looks amazing with longer hair. Her ability to finally make eye contact should be applauded, that’s a huge step when coping with a mental disorder. Best wishes.x
I grew up with a mother that had paranoid schizophrenia, the medications she took ranged from things that fully incapacitated her, to things that made her feel so okay that she opted to forgo medication (wrongly)
Then there were the scenarios where she got medication that worked beautifully, but eventually was discontinued.
Life was an adventure.
I don’t think there’s a mental illness I could be more aware of than this. I’ve seen it and lived it.
Although the illness itself definitely has different experiences and outcomes.
did you get any mental disorder from your mother?
most of those disorders are hereditary
God she's so beautiful
She looks so much younger?
In the other video, I thought she was a dude.
@@clintonlied me too, before she spoke
She is only getting more beautiful as she accepts and loves herself ....she is is accomplishing so much more than so many people who are not struggling with anything. She's a gorgeous person inside and out.
Wow, this is simply amazing. She’s so articulate, intelligent and passionate about helping other people with psychosis. I really admire her work and her strength.
I really enjoy these videos, as a nurse, it is always good to hear from the ambassadors of groups explain how they feel and what they would like to do. It has been very enjoyable to use what I have learned here and take into our community. Thank you for sharing and allowing us an inside look.
Thank you for being a nurse. Utmost respect. Peace
Oh my gosh yes - there's only so much that the textbooks can tell us. When it comes to psychiatric nursing, or really... any interpersonal skills, I learn best from talking with my patients or ambassadors of groups that can explain what life is like through their lens. I feel that a lot of "therapeutic communication" is kinda sterile - like, I'm not going to sit there with a stressed patient and say "you seem stressed." Stating the obvious is going to get me the stink-eye or the "are you for reaaaaal?!" face.
It's really awesome to listen to the experiences and wishes of others, because as you said, it gives us something to take into our community and gives us the tools to reach people in meaningful ways.
She's awesome! Regarding eye contact comments in the old video, it always shocks me how ignorant so many people are that they still abide by the antiquated pseudo-social science of "no eye contact means they're lying!" So many people love to larp as if they're little CSI agents. They don't understand anxiety to such an extremely out of touch degree that's actually worrying. Good for Cecilia!
Glad to see the comments back on.
I was so happy to see this video last year. Cecilia really seems to be in a better place … definitely exudes a light. 🤗.
Comments are back on!!!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗
I love how open she is about her struggle. She is incredibly strong and seems to be feeling much better all together. Thank you Chris for bringing these videos out to the public. 🥰
I just came from watching the video from 3 years ago, and I just want to say how much I relate to not being able to maintain eye contact. I have dissociative symptoms and this causes me to feel like things around me are not real or do not fit the reality that is in my mind. It is hard to keep eye contact with people who I suddenly think should be someone else because the last time I, or one of my headmates was out front we were in a different conversation with a different person, so it takes time to reconcile who I am really with and decide if they exist in the outside world or if I'm still on the inside. I'm so glad you shared your experience, and highlighted how our progress can be non linear but still progress.
Blessings and best of luck . Peace
would you say you have more severe symptoms? i found out about dissociation a while ago and it resonates with what i experience quite a lot of the time but i dont think i have major 'memory loss' in such moments like that unless i'm feeling kind of depressed etc?
Is your dissociation from schizophrenia or something else?
@@lisbette1731 I have dissociative identity disorder (DID), and CPTSD. These are conditions that form out of trauma, from ongoing childhood abuse and or neglect.
Hey Chris! I've been binge watching SBSK, and this video is honestly exactly what I needed. Life has been a bit rough these past few months and it's taken a toll on my depression. I'm diagnosed with chronic depression with anxious symptoms, and although I had made great progress these past two years, recent events have pushed me back a bit. I've been struggling to regain the strength to reach out to my doctor and retake control of my medication, routine and just everyday life, and this video is exactly what I needed to remember that I can still make progress. If my past self could do it, my present self can do it again. Thank you so, so, so much for everything you've done for me and so many others, and a huge thanks to every single person who's shared their story.
You've got this!! One day at a time
Continue Lily, não desista! :)
I know your comment is 7 months old but i hope you´re doing ok 👍
Oh my gosh, I am SO happy that I saw this video! Ever since I watched Cecilia's TED talk a few years back, I was touched by her words and her earnest plea for society to stop judging her, and others, by their diagnosis. I have a few mental health disorders and have experienced some stigmatization (surprisingly, the worst was from those in the mental health field), but I cannot say that I have experienced the same thing that Cecilia, or others with psychosis have.
When I saw the SBSK vid, my heart broke for Cecilia - I could see that she was in a rough place and was doing well holding it together as best as she could - but then when I saw Cecilia's update tonight, my heart burst with joy. Seeing you smile and just how much more relaxed you seemed compared to your last video made me really happy.
Chris is right - recovery isn't linear; it's normal for us to have ups and downs. If today is bad, that doesn't mean that tomorrow, next week, next month etc. is going to be bad too. Everyone has bad days and good days; this doesn't mean that your condition is getting worse. I'm a total dork and I am a fan of the Animal Crossing series of games; there's a character called Katrina, the fortune-teller, and one of her pearls of wisdom is really fitting for today: Remember, bad times are just times that are bad. Whatever happens, it doesn't mean that we/you are bad, that life is bad, etc. Bad times are not a reflection of you as a person - they're just bad times - and you are so amazing and strong for making it through the bad times so you can experience the good times too.
From one adult to another, I am SO proud of you; I have some serious happytears goin' on. I'm so glad that you are using your platform and your expertise to help others that have psychosis.
I wish you the very best - you're such an amazing person and the world is infinitely richer for having you in it.
What a blessing this channel is ,. Thank you Chris , for bringing all these lovely people to us in our human community , to meet amazing minds , attitudes , and friends. The conversations bring a clearer understanding of other people's life challenges , and how positivity and education can make a wonderful difference for all of us.
She seems like a different person, I'm so glad she's doing a lot better and hope she continues to progress with her mental health as best as possible
Wow she is adorable! I love how she smiles with her eyes
15:17 through 15:40 so important to ask our friends “how are you?”! “Sometimes people are not in the mental space to reach out and ask for help”
I tend to ask twice, the second time letting them know that if they want to talk about something, anything, it's cool. Because we all say, "I'm Fine", even when we're not.
I’m glad you’ve done this follow up, as someone who struggles with psychosis everyone expects us to look and act like the initial video. When we aren’t experiencing hallucinations and aren’t heavily medicated it’s a lot easier to be calm and relaxed like everyone else
I am so inspired by her self awareness and the journey she has been on with her diagnosis. I am so grateful shared her story.
I could rewatch this over and over again. She's a living miracle.
It's funny seeing both videos, the before and after, because the light that Cecilia emanates, shines through in both interviews. The human will to shine astounds me.
Oh my goodness! She looks so much better. Younger than the first video and rejuvenated. I'm so happy 🤗. She is smiling too😊
Way to go Cecelia!! I can feel the positive change in you. Thanks for helping me understand what you are going through.
I'm so happy for Cecilia ! She's come so far! She should be very proud of the hard work she's done.
Wow! She looks so expressive, the eye contact has improved incredibly, she's more smiley and sunny. All that plus the new haircut make her a lot younger and brilliant!
I am a Nursing Professor and I teach about cultures, religions and Mental Health. I wanted you to know that I use your SBSK interview video in my class because it helps students understand this mental health challenge in a beautiful way. I encourage my students to follow not only SBSK (which I ADORE! Keep up the amazing work, it's needed!) but Cecilia's journey! Thank you Cecilia for being so brave! You go girl!!!
Yes!!!!
You go girl!! Cecilia! We are all here for you, beautiful. So proud. You look amazing.
Praying for you rooting for you!!!
Thats where I know her from ...TED TALK!
She was fantastic! I know she says she was going thru alot at that time... which was evident while watching the TED TALK, but this is the WHOLE POINT! Being upfront and honest despite what you're going thru.
If not for those past moments with her, we wouldn't be able to see the progress.
Which is evident...Cecilia if you read these...DONT EVER CHANGE BEING YOU! ABSOLUTE ROLE MODEL. I know its not easy, but of we stay strong and open in the bad moments...we win.
I am also vocal about my addiction and my past. I feel the same thing with bot wanting to always be identified as "the addict" . We have nothing to prove to others...(that other parts of us exist) , but we DO need to educate people about our issues.
Keep on keepin' on!
If cecelia ever wanted to start a sidebiz, she should consider audiobook narration or starting a podcast or something, her voice is so soothing
This is a great video. I'm glad Cecilia is doing better now. I learned a lot and thank you both for sharing.
And I've always said, telling someone that you're proud of them, can be amazing for them to hear.
Wow she looks so vibrant here.... a completely different person than what she was before.
Hope she's still doing great
This video made me happy. First to see Cecilia. What a beautiful human being and glad to see she is doing so well. Plus I have people I am close to who have mental issues, so she gives us hope. She has started this organization to help others. What an Angel! Keep moving ahead!
Cecilia, you have made exceptional progress since the first video in 2017. I’m so happy to see and hear you in such a positive state of mind. You have demonstrated strength and resilience in not allowing your illness to define you. Thank you for having the courage to share your story. It’s certainly educated me about the struggles and issues others like you face on a constant basis. I’m a better person now knowing what I didn’t prior to watching your videos. Be well and God bless you.
2020 was extremely difficult and unsettling, to say the least, especially for people with mental illness diagnoses. I myself have diagnosed CPTSD and severe chronic depression and 2020 triggered me so much, my mental health was has never been as bad as it was in 2020. It's getting better and I am glad to see Cecelia is also doing better and is helping others with psychosis. We all need to help each other raise awareness, acceptance and give kindness and love
f from symptoms and joy in your life!♥️
Best of luck and good energy to you!!!! Cecelia is a beautiful, brilliant, compassionate individual who is bringing SO MUCH to thee world. I hope she is giving you hope! you are worthy and you deserve relief from symptoms and joy in your life! ♥️
I hope you are doing better ❤️
This warms my heart. So happy for her!
Wow seeing this change from what i interpreted as fearful to now joyous just teaches me SO much about the world and the individual people in it. From one adult to another I’m also proud of Cecelia, you’ve change the world one person at a time
She is, and will continue to, changing the world. She is a brilliant, beautiful, brave, spectacular individual.
I am amazed by Cecilia. I have told my kids when they were growing up about the importance of doing something positive with the transgressions in their life. She is an embodiment of that concept. Her bravery to step forward through such difficulty is inspirational and not only a reminder for me but a lesson for the two of my five children who struggle with their own mental issues. I too was born with a severe mental illness (OCD) but didn't get the help I needed until much later in life. I could only imagine that if I had been exposed to this inspiration during my difficult times in my 20's and 30's that I would not have suffered unnecessarily as much. Thanks for interviewing this amazing person again and thanks to Cecilia for sharing her story with us!
It´s so great to see Cecilia is doing well! Thank you both for the insights!!!!!!!!!
My name happens to be Cecilia too :)
You are amazing, Cecilia! Beautiful inside and out. I learned so much from you and I’m proud of you for everything you do to make our world better!
What a great update.Lovely to see Cecilia doing so well and helping others,with similar issues.Sarah was a great addition as well.Educating people is the best way to take off the stigma of mental health issues.Thank you,for helping me to understand.
I love when she said “you can be a workaholic and work hard on self care too” soooo true!
I was smiling throughout the whole video. Her vibrant & happiness shown so much and super happy for her 🤍
Ceceila's transparency has helped me understand my Bipolar 1 more. The stigma I get in my own family needs to be educated by me so I'm working on ALL of it and isolation. Ceceila is a true inspiration for the mental health community.
SBSK has been really helpful to me. I'm all the way here in Brazil but watching these people made me feel confident enough to tell my psychiatrist about some psychotic symptoms I've been experiencing. Up to this day I only mentioned my anxiety attacks and there were so many days where I felt I was crazy, ashamed of those hallucinations or feeling like I was making this up to feel taken care of. I started writing down the bad days and bad symptoms so I can read them in the near future and see that I'm not crazy and also tell them to my psychiatrist. I hope my quality of life improves from now on. So thank you!
She has such a kind and gentle presence
I am so happy she seems to be doing a lot better and at the same time I think the old video was extremely beneficial for ignorants like me to understand what schizophrenia looks like and sounds like on a bad day. There is nothing to be ashamed of, in fact I think she was incredibly brave and kind to accept the first interview and that's what I remember the most about it.
She looks so happy! I'm proud of her as a human being. Saludos desde México😊
As someone with psychotic symptoms, this helps me a lot, thank you. She articulates very well the experience of living with these symptoms, and it helps me feel that I'm not alone (as well as reassuring me, and also giving me insight into how to manage them). I love Cecilia!
Every hallucination reported by Cecilia 3 years ago referred to a film that had deeply shocked her.
I followed her on instagram and it's always making me smile how she thriving now but yeah people have to understand progress isn't linear even us people have ups and downs
I wouldn't even recognize her if I didn't watch her first interview.
It's beyond amazing. The best thing is that she looks so much healthier and happier, and younger too!
You're a beautiful person, Cecelia, inside and out! Your life and work is such an encouragement. So glad you're in the world. You definitely make this planet a better place.
She is so beautiful I pray that she will stay healthy.
I have been symptom free for over 35 years. I retired from a high security job at an airport that I held for 30 years. I basically cured myself without even knowing what the diagnosis was. They told me that I had to be medicated or go home back to New Jersey. I choose the latter and I learned how to get the hallucinations to "lose interest" and they went away. I went from 24/7 symptomatic to being symptom free. It seems to me no one cares about you "while you are alive” so to speak. They only care when they can lord it over you.
that is amazing, well done
Happy dancing for you!🥰😇🥰😇🥰
@@H373nBound Absolutely!
Wow you’re amazing!
Wow. She looks like a totally different person. Im so happy for her. The improvement and changes are absolutely remarkable.
Such a beautiful and strong soul 💜
this is such a great interview and video. i’d like to say thank you to everyone involved!
Brilliant follow up. I have tears in my eyes. I will share this with some of my patients who feel hopeless or struggle with accepting treatment. Cecilia, I am pleased your recovery is going well and that your insight and lived experience is helping other people. Keep it up girl.
She seems so much happier. I'm so proud of her
I saw your earlier interview and TED talk, you definitely look a lot happier and healthier. I hope you continue to have good health and fight the good fight. No doubt your story gives hope to many people.
Thank you for the follow up interview and for Cecilia’s uplifting message.
세실리아의 변화가 참 놀랍네요. 시간과 노력을 들여 자신을 가꾼다는게 쉽지 않은데 그걸 이루어내어 자신을 더욱 기쁘고 행복한 사람으로 만들었다는게 정말 멋져요. 거기에서 더 나아가 자신이 처했었던 상황과 같은 상황에 처한 사람들을 도우려고 마음 먹은게 정말 대단한 것 같아요.
Its crazy to have 0 psychosis for the past 2 years. Except for 2 weeks in march. Im kinda flabbergasted. I still feel traumatized but I think like how I thought like before I was 18. Im 35 now so it sucks but you know it was just my 20s. Im going to school. I take my meds. Im really good about that and I pray in a certain way my friend taught me. Im talking to this extremely positive person on twitch. She a psych nurse. I think being around positivity is really important. People sometimes can give the love if your willing to accept as it is. Be like water and flow. Forget your worry and get out of the cage in your head. I went from peek psychosis to none with friends. Don't be alone.
Cecilia is the best. Just so real and honest. Thanks
Yesterday I watched a movie from 3 years ago, and today I can see incredible progress. I keep my fingers crossed, You are a wonderful person.
She is a beautiful soul. So thankful for people like her who know the importance of helping others....definitely an inspiration to me!!
She is such a beautiful woman, I love her honesty and her courage, so inspirational x
You truly are inspiring Cecilia. Hugs from Sweden🇸🇪💙
Great to see Cecilia again Love from Spain!
I'm glad you're doing well Cecilia! I wish you all the best. Thanks for all the wonderful videos
Progress isn’t always linear. Well said!
Wow... Her affect is completely different in this video! She strikes me as a very bright and insightful young lady. I Pray things go well for her!
I’m so happy that she is doing better. She looks wonderful!
Woohoo comments! Wish I was first. I always loved this vid. Amazing how much progress she made in 2 years.
This is such a great idea to check in and it’s so awesome to see her doing so well! Nice to have someone else remind me that progress isn’t always linear too. Thanks Chris!
Cecilia, you are my hero. My step dad is schizophrenic and I think he feels very misunderstood. I love him a lot but don't have a way to tell him, unfortunately.
I think that as a result of his schizophrenia, he felt like he had to move away when I was young. Even though we kept in touch (more so at first, then not so much, then more when he moved back, until he disappeared to Mexico, and when he reappeared I found him wandering around my mom's house and brought him home and he lived with me for a year or two...) I ended up with Borderline Personality Disorder due to the physical abandonment. It's strange how mental illness can be kind of transmitted, and the power of knowledge and caring can be so incredible and enlightening. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing so much with so many people - you are making a huge, HUGE difference with your advocacy!
Aww! She’s beautiful and seems so incredibly healthy! I did see her TED talk and didn’t realize it was the same person. Very happy that life has improved! ❤️
Glad you’re doing well Cecilia!!
I had to come back to this video with the comments back on. Cecilia you are simply incredible and inspiring.
She looks so different! I’m glad she’s improved and she’s doing well. She’s really inspiring
Cecilia, thank you for putting yourself out there for us. I learned so much. I wish I were much younger, I’d love to have a cup of coffee! Much love young lady, you rock.
Love your long hair.. I'm 62.. and still love my long hair.. you do look more comfortable with your self in this video... But you were still adorable in your 2017 video.. I don't have a mental diagnosis.. but I do understand the eye contact difficulty.. because I have to try very hard to relax and remind myself to make eye contact so the other person doesn't feel discounted or disregarded... You're very personable and fun to listen and watch on video.. thank you 🤗
She looks so Good... Thank you Cecilia! ❤️
man she is beautiful and smart and i am glad she is doing a lot better now
Cecília, I hope you can read my message. I think you're such a strong and beautiful person. You're my hero 💚 I wish you the best! A big hug from Portugal
Everyone in this video is so lovely. Thank you!
How come she looks younger like in her early 20s comparing to 3 years ago. Eventhough she sounded normal while communicating her eyes looked empty then. But now her eyes are brighter and sparkling.
She was battling addiction- drugs age you and getting clean makes you look healthier and younger
Getting clean makes it sound like she's no longer taking her medication which isn't the case. It's not like she had an illicit drug addiction, she was misusing/abusing medication. She talked about "taking your medicine as prescribed".
@@trevordonaldson7634 getting clean from misue, i mean. I have an uncle who misused meds and refers to it as getting clean, so thats the term i use
Because her long hair makes her look younger too. Plus light to no make up.