What is schizophrenia? - Anees Bahji

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  • Discover what we know- and don’t know- about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of schizophrenia.
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    Schizophrenia was first identified more than a century ago, but we still don’t know its exact causes. It remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. So what do we actually know about its symptoms, causes, and treatments? Anees Bahji investigates.
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  • @eddieandrews3335
    @eddieandrews3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17183

    It saddens me knowing there are people in this world that a fighting for their life to stay sane.

    • @belofostio8494
      @belofostio8494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +562

      Yes, it is damn hard to stay sane. I do not have voices or strong positive symptoms, but i can not feel my/other's emotions, and i cant focus on mental tasks for long... Couple times a year i get almost healthy, and even feel some advantage in my intelligence, coordination, learning skills and memory... not for long tho, now i am slow and tired again.

    • @barritoothy
      @barritoothy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +268

      @@belofostio8494 im literally in the worst year of my life, I want to run away from my family, but I just can’t, I can’t handle the thought of hurting my mom, family and more, but I know I have to, because I don’t believe in my religion anymore, and my family is pro religion, like down to the core, so it’s heart breaking, I just want to have some comforting words from someone

    • @arunsundaram7719
      @arunsundaram7719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      True

    • @destrimble4059
      @destrimble4059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      The fighting is a chore day after day I know what helps me can't tell a doctor or a physician that that's why I'd rather die than live with it cause it gives me insight on people's vibes and I've read to many books to try and change might as well accept myself

    • @jonn519
      @jonn519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thats me

  • @tanya292
    @tanya292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24509

    This is why people get irritated at bad depictions of mental illnesses in media.
    Very informative!

    • @tanya292
      @tanya292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @Mansuba's Counseling User the video linked is for pooping in Bombay slums not schizophrenia in India.
      But yes I know that the current state of these things is not very good in India. The society views and understanding of the mental illnesses is terrible. The laws are vague. And infrastructure is missing. Most people assume its demonic possession or something similar. The solution is generally chaining people in temples or mosques.

    • @tanya292
      @tanya292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @Crazy Pants I hope you're dealing with it as well as you can. I have more manageable things like anxiety depression and ADHD. And like most people don't understand anything related to mental illness. And that leads to horrible treatment. So I can't even fathom how people treat others with these highly demonized issues.

    • @whitneyd6827
      @whitneyd6827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @Crazy Pants Same 🙋🏼‍♀️ and even after educating family and friends about my disorder and getting medicated I still have bad days. They don't seem to get it, they're like shouldn't your meds fix it?
      Me: Well yes... but also no

    • @jasonopoku4139
      @jasonopoku4139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This comment was made 6hrs ago...and has 666 likes.....

    • @nosterbebot
      @nosterbebot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is there a good depiction of being crazy? Hahahah..

  • @logika2613
    @logika2613 ปีที่แล้ว +1596

    Lost my mother to suicide induced by schizophrenia. I was 7 and she was 36. She set herself on fire which I witnessed. Absolutely tragic, for no fault of hers.
    EDIT: To people commenting that they are so appalled that I shared my story so publicly, that it's probably a lie or a joke, and that I just want attention, you are wrong. I am 32 now and I don't go around talking about this with everyone I know in real life. I only felt comfortable sharing this here because I get to maintain my anonymity, I see so many people sharing their experiences as well and I am also not ashamed of it. I am not very active on TH-cam and I don't really have anything to gain by making up sad stories over random videos for attention.

    • @lukecohen9833
      @lukecohen9833 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      oh so sorry for your loss I feel the pain of losing a love to suicide

    • @millychapman
      @millychapman ปีที่แล้ว +117

      It’s such a cruel illness. I am sending you love. You both deserved so much better.

    • @Cloud-lx1ou
      @Cloud-lx1ou ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I pray that you're blessed with all the strength in this world. Stay strong dear

    • @pyromain7811
      @pyromain7811 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jeese

    • @pyromain7811
      @pyromain7811 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My mom has schizophrenia but she just left me and my brother and you WITNESSED her get set on fire

  • @vishnulove
    @vishnulove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +911

    My mother has this disease, We are from lower middle class family in india. In my family most don't know English. My father have took her to hospital and they gave her a medicine which she needs to take everyday. But she is very agressive and doesn't take the medicine daily. My father is strict and he is also agressive. In my home there are fights and arguments almost everyday.
    I knew her disease because I search the medicine on google and after watching this video most of the symptoms match to her. I just want to grow up fast and take to a good hospital in which the doctor can explain her the disease.

    • @JoannaLopez-se2gl
      @JoannaLopez-se2gl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      this broke my heart. i hope all goes well for your mom and your family.

    • @chulkon
      @chulkon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Hey bro, i have exactly the same problem. My mother has it, she doesnt take medicine daily and have fights with my dad because she is mentally ill. You are not alone my brother!

    • @spiritualthings2023
      @spiritualthings2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      All will be okay ...have hope paitence...

    • @marionlomboy8217
      @marionlomboy8217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hope all the best for you and your mom! Be strong for her

    • @kenechiachusiogu
      @kenechiachusiogu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      praying for you and your family 🙏 ❤️

  • @ameen-4527
    @ameen-4527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42086

    Hats off to everyone who simply clicked to learn something new so that you could be a well informed productive citizen!

    • @nishabhatt1576
      @nishabhatt1576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +467

      Thanks for cheering up

    • @deaconmorgan7785
      @deaconmorgan7785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +676

      Me who clicked on it cause I was bored: why thankyou

    • @barni6504
      @barni6504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +389

      +5 social credit

    • @sasa-bv9gu
      @sasa-bv9gu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      heyy that's me :)

    • @archiewilks2868
      @archiewilks2868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@sasa-bv9gu me too:)

  • @zedy09
    @zedy09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5617

    I've been searching about Schizophrenia and I feel like internet is listening to me or watching me, how is this on timing?

    • @meowycat8
      @meowycat8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +274

      Zedric Zabala you probably have TH-cam history, and TH-cam has AI matching to your recent history, which is probably why you watched this! Have a great day!

    • @prabhashchandra9116
      @prabhashchandra9116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

      Say Hi to your FBI agent.

    • @Joso997
      @Joso997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      I think you are developing Schizophrenia.

    • @someoneelse583
      @someoneelse583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Been researching for Schizophrenia for years, and this finally come up. Years later. Thanks a lot though.

    • @rhishikaguragain6117
      @rhishikaguragain6117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME IKR IKR

  • @martiananomaly
    @martiananomaly ปีที่แล้ว +270

    Yikes. This is too scary. The fact that it can be diagnosed when you're into your 20s or 30s is really scary as well. Respect to all people living with Schizophrenia. You're all really strong and respect you for that.

  • @breannaeads5575
    @breannaeads5575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    My boyfriend has well managed bipolar disorder and schizophrenia but I’m still trying to educate myself just in case he ever has an episode later on down the road. I want to be there for him and help any way I can. Thank you for posting this ❤️

    • @robbingyouinbroadday
      @robbingyouinbroadday ปีที่แล้ว +14

      you got this Queen 👏🏻✨

    • @Beatrix-tg9dg
      @Beatrix-tg9dg ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank u

    • @CesarPerez-it8xy
      @CesarPerez-it8xy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're awesome.

    • @marywynne7931
      @marywynne7931 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please, for the love of God, don't have children with him. I have a serious mental illness, and it's awful looking at how much wasted potential I have. Don't waste resources on people who will never be able to use them.

    • @Beatrix-tg9dg
      @Beatrix-tg9dg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marywynne7931 wow pretty dark, hate to see how things are going for u. We can have kids. But u need to take precautions to lower chances of getting it, and start early with doctors. If u start showing signs u can start meds and therapy. If u do that yes we can have a normal life. Apparently u arnt on meds and therapy…

  • @Kenan99_
    @Kenan99_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16214

    imagine having this in 1750. we’re lucky to be living in this era of technology and psychological advances

    • @culdeestudios1725
      @culdeestudios1725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1168

      @@frogmouth2 I rather be able to manage stimulants than get hanged for having a mental problem.

    • @cainhannah4393
      @cainhannah4393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +566

      Luck has nothing to do with it. As ironic as it sounds people had to suffer so we can gain understanding. In 100 years from now they will look back and be horrified that we inject radiation into people to kill cancer. We fall down before we learn to walk and we have to walk before we can run.

    • @schnoz2372
      @schnoz2372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      I don’t feel too lucky

    • @jamesfinch6766
      @jamesfinch6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      They didn't have TV so the village would listen and be entertained by the schizophrenic. By the way I am schizophrenic. No hard feelings.

    • @strawberrybunny649
      @strawberrybunny649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      They be like burn the witch and stuff

  • @tallblonde1976
    @tallblonde1976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7786

    They should say this is one of the scariest illnesses you can ever face. The strange symptoms - voices, hallucinations--make you fearful to tell others. So not only are you facing these strange symptoms but you face them alone because you're scared to share With others.

    • @ikimiyu
      @ikimiyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      :0

    • @kiertres12
      @kiertres12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I’m wondering are you someone who has schizophrenia or no?

    • @aihoshinoirl
      @aihoshinoirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @#howtodestroytheinternet shut

    • @Axxxel_in_Harlem
      @Axxxel_in_Harlem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @#howtodestroytheinternet *Shut.*

    • @Mobus_
      @Mobus_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I don't get it. Hearing voices is normal. It's just you talking to yourself, thinking aloud, in your mind. Hallucinations are caused by dead cells floating in your eyes, also normal. I'm thinking this is just something people say that have just to gain attention.

  • @openmindead1610
    @openmindead1610 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    My schizophrenia isn’t active at the moment so I am capable of living a normal life thanks to medication. Schizophrenia doesn’t have to be a constant struggle (contrary to belief).
    The only downside right now for me is loneliness.

    • @arvindkadam6709
      @arvindkadam6709 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hello there friend. You ok?😊

    • @priyamgujjar2422
      @priyamgujjar2422 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You could talk to me if you'd like a friend?

    • @sakura-lr6rn
      @sakura-lr6rn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      HEY can you tell me something that you do that helped you with schizophrenia?

    • @yammivarshi8009
      @yammivarshi8009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How long it does take to cure ......how many days did u take medication...plss it's important for me please reply....my frnd was suffering from it😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭......will it be cured permanently...there is no need of taking medicine for whole life??

    • @openmindead1610
      @openmindead1610 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@sakura-lr6rn going out on walks daily, taking medication, eating three meals, exercise, rest.

  • @Beef_Cooker
    @Beef_Cooker ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I was diagnosed with schizophrenia last week. I’m just glad there are people out there that understand. I came here to find out more about it because I’m so curious.

    • @AyushSharma-zr9ve
      @AyushSharma-zr9ve 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope you are doing well mate

  • @NitemareMoon
    @NitemareMoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6358

    "reduced motivation, expression of emotion, speech, difficulty concentrating, remembering information, and making decisions"
    Hold on now.

    • @iseetrolledpeople
      @iseetrolledpeople 4 ปีที่แล้ว +891

      They might call it schizz, I call it long-time mindless internet browsing effect.

    • @potatowarrior747
      @potatowarrior747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +238

      @@iseetrolledpeople yes, ADHD probably..

    • @raz0rcarich99
      @raz0rcarich99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +538

      The negative symptoms of schizophrenia are in many ways indistinguishable from depression.

    • @PlaceholderDoe123
      @PlaceholderDoe123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +285

      Those are the symptoms that are most commonly found in other mental disorders. They do not mean you have it, but schizophrenia and psychosis have different feelings of these symptoms than say depression. There’s still a fine line however. It’s all hard to explain.

    • @cmbaz1140
      @cmbaz1140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      This sounds like me

  • @emmalola7223
    @emmalola7223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6532

    My mom has schizophrenia and I lived alone with her. It is really difficult for kids to watch their parents suffer like this and to feel helpless towards this situation.

    • @jasmineg.5186
      @jasmineg.5186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +215

      Sometimes it hurts me when my siblings say “you didn’t even pay attention to her” when my mom was showing symptoms. I just thought she was being weird and just kept on coexisting with her until one of my siblings explained to me what was going on yknow. I was young at the time but they act as if I disinterested care what was happening to her :/ sucks

    • @amazona8257
      @amazona8257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      @@jasmineg.5186 it's not easy as a child to really understand what is going on. As a child it's all "normal" to you because you have always lived like this and your parents are your reference point. You shouldn't feel guilty about anything because at the end of it you were there for here and looked at her with the loving eyes of a loving kid ❤️

    • @jasmineg.5186
      @jasmineg.5186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@amazona8257 thank you man, God bless you 🤍😔

    • @JN-co3lw
      @JN-co3lw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      My mother had schizophrenia and so does my sister. My mother was paranoid all the time, always telling us scary things. My sister hears voices and hallucinates.

    • @vanshikanagar7602
      @vanshikanagar7602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same with my mom

  • @sweetfighter2592
    @sweetfighter2592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Had a friend growing up that I was really close to. He always kind of seemed a little off but I didnt really think anything was wrong with him. Fast forward 6 years, we lost touch but I ran into his parents and they told me that he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was shocked but it made sense. Hes doing good now and he even has a newborn baby and girlfriend.

    • @Dao67
      @Dao67 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "OFF" like that's bad

  • @astha_yadav
    @astha_yadav 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The animation was so scary to watch with the shadow demons
    I can't even try to imagine how scary it must be to experience this for real and live with it
    You all are very brave ! 💐

  • @scarper632
    @scarper632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20115

    Met a girl on school i really like that has schizophrenia, I’m trying to learn as much as possible before i ask her out. This was super helpful

    • @kiranabayaratna749
      @kiranabayaratna749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3188

      You could change her life bro!

    • @cats-a-lot3609
      @cats-a-lot3609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +930

      Yes do it!!!,

    • @adalortiz981
      @adalortiz981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1556

      It is great for you to learn about her condition and make her feel better knowing there is someone who is interested in her no matter what. I wish you the best.

    • @genericcube
      @genericcube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1238

      You will soon realize that it’s not her illness that defines her but rather her personality and humanity :) I’m saying this as someone with Schizophrenia. Wish you the best of luck my friend.

    • @-oliamsi-6715
      @-oliamsi-6715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +405

      give us the update bro what happened ??

  • @creedin7120
    @creedin7120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7645

    i met a guy in the mental hospital with schiz and he was honestly the funniest guy i've ever met

    • @EyeoftheTiger1031
      @EyeoftheTiger1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      Me too! lol

    • @joshuastoaac9572
      @joshuastoaac9572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +346

      Wait...

    • @idunnodo1142
      @idunnodo1142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +354

      @@SM-ut2mf So the guy who threw himself off a building due to seeing spirits. Was there "nothing wrong with you mind"?

    • @robloxmanface1
      @robloxmanface1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +295

      @@SM-ut2mf what kind of crack are you on to think that it’s man-made lmao

    • @SM-ut2mf
      @SM-ut2mf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@idunnodo1142 yea all he was seeing was his past memories which was under amnesia , while remembering his suppressed memories he thought he was actually in fire

  • @wetpunani4784
    @wetpunani4784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The fact that my mom has it and I have almost every symptoms mentioned in this video really scares me. To anyone dealing with this take care

  • @Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z
    @Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    My symptoms became noticeable at the early to mid 2015, but peaked around the early months of 2016. Because of how vivid my hallucinations were, I ended up so paranoid I tried to end myself on two occasions. Subsequently, I started hearing voices from different people on campus in my head and it tormented me so much I heard a guys voice on campus and decided to act out on it, I just wanted to make it stop, and ended up being stupidly violent (and paying the consequences). These days I get annoyingly playful but I keep negative emotions far away, and I've turned to exercise and meditation because I didn't necessarily like the medications I was on. I don't want to sound naïve, but I'd like to see how far a positive attitude and my mental strength can take me, however, I won't advise anyone to stop their medications like I have. I wish us all strength and good vibes, schizophrenic or not.

    • @Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z
      @Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z ปีที่แล้ว

      @Someone they might be paralysis demons. However, an active mind shouldn't be a detriment. It's just an innate point of creativity yearning to be used in my opinion.

    • @AngelaLovesJesus-qr4ig
      @AngelaLovesJesus-qr4ig 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I want to encourage you as someone who’s not taking medicine just counseling and a de stressful life I feel like I’ve regained myself as much as one could ever hope for

    • @Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z
      @Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AngelaLovesJesus-qr4ig beautiful.

  • @MsCookieClaire
    @MsCookieClaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3737

    My aunt has schizophrenia, and I want to understand her better. Thank you for this, ted ed.

    • @mynotificationsareoff.400
      @mynotificationsareoff.400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I recomend looking up “I’m not sick, i dont need help” its a two part lecture, i think he did another one thats shorter but I’m not sure its as in-depth because i havent watched it.

    • @mynotificationsareoff.400
      @mynotificationsareoff.400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The videos show you how to talk to people affected in a safe manner and how to encourage them into seek medication and help when psychosis happens.

    • @raydressel3741
      @raydressel3741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Valerie Brand ty my father has this desease and this helps me to understand him better

    • @MsCookieClaire
      @MsCookieClaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mynotificationsareoff.400 will do! thank you!

    • @juancena1117
      @juancena1117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      So does my mom. Its a very interesting topic as the Brain is the most important part of the body.

  • @atxjazz1282
    @atxjazz1282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6581

    My brother has the condition. He's a good person, but his illness causes him to have extreme behavior. I want to understand more about this illness so I can help him in anyway I can.

    • @emirboncu2282
      @emirboncu2282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

      He is lucky to have you king

    • @shaqmalakhy9428
      @shaqmalakhy9428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      What if you're not real, you're just your brother's imagination

    • @rajatkohli8252
      @rajatkohli8252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Try switching to a vegetarian diet and breathing exercises which are a part of meditation!

    • @JimmyMcGillsg
      @JimmyMcGillsg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      What does it mean when im high from weed ready to go to sleep and suddenly I hear like real conversations between people sometimes I notice them after they been talking for like 2 3 minutes than I'm like wtf did just what were they talking about

    • @saranox7319
      @saranox7319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I am visiting my twin brother (he moved away, he broke off contact to all relatives besides me, not seen him in over a year) I am pretty sure by what he told me he has schizophrenia, he was schizoid before but now he has paranoid dellusional thoughts. (He was pressured into smoking weed several times. Maybe his psychosis was triggered by it.)
      He is wearing noise cancelling headphones sleeping on the floor right now. I am not sure what to do. I feel he is not thinking clearly but am afraid to disrespect him. 💔

  • @FByrde
    @FByrde ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My boyfriend has schizophrenia. It's a rough ride, especially after years of taking the meds. Thank you for helping to un-Hollywood the facts, because the general public's perception of this and other mental illnesses are so ludicrously dramatic, it's almost impossible to have a civil conversation about it sometimes.

  • @narendrapanchal782
    @narendrapanchal782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    It's been more than 10 years and my mother also has schizophrenia but the way it affects her is a bit different. She didn't tell my father for 2-3 years which led to delay of treatment and affected her even more. When my father finally started noticing that yes there's something wrong, she was taken to the doctor but untill then she lost the control over her mind. I was only 4 or 5 and I don't have many memories of us being happy together since at the time she was just not there anymore, she was just completely lost and I couldn't help her. We struggled a lot with everyday work and my older sister from a young age had to look after me. I don't have any memories of her (my mother) where she actually was okay. We are still struggling but we are just taking care of each other. My mother is always talking to someone by herself, tells me how some people visited her when no one came home. She sometimes asks me which year is it and then says it's 2003 or 1999. She sometimes even forgets that I exist. It's been so hard but seeing her struggling knowing what she's going through hurts even more. We know we can't be of much help except loving her and helping her as much as we can.
    I hope the discrimination against people who are suffering mentally can stop. I have seen people look at us in a weird whenever they see my mother outside. It's infuriating and sometimes makes me feel like crying.
    I hope everyone's safe and if anyone's suffering from this or and other problem can be happy.
    Please look after yourself and your loved ones.
    I just wanted to share after reading so many stories.
    ✌️😄

    • @LewisGirls
      @LewisGirls ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is soo sad and sounds like our story but it gets better. 🥺💔

    • @esmireldalugo5442
      @esmireldalugo5442 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for commenting.. I can literally relate to everything you wrote, my mom has schizophrenia too and I get it. You’re not alone

    • @Lynn.-_-.
      @Lynn.-_-. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

  • @deskslam4232
    @deskslam4232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11861

    Schizophrenia is certainly a very distressing illness. I’m glad I have been able to manage mine well enough, but sadly my mother is permanently in a mental health facility. I believe in us schizophrenics, we’re capable of so much more than most think!
    Edit: For anyone who randomly checks back and sees this, thanks for all of your support and even taking the time to read this, you go babes!

    • @dannydan5665
      @dannydan5665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Tell what will you see

    • @kayy9321
      @kayy9321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      You are loved ! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @MB-ff1id
      @MB-ff1id 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      If you get reading into religion, it might help.

    • @lonelynights5393
      @lonelynights5393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      @@MB-ff1id why???

    • @whatdadogdoin6178
      @whatdadogdoin6178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@kayy9321 that means nothing
      It's a useless comment

  • @jakeshumway9487
    @jakeshumway9487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6106

    Everyone is self diagnosing themselves and thinks they are schizophrenic now

    • @mariamimi11297
      @mariamimi11297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

      As a diagnosed schizophrenic (paranoid) I can tell, that I don't even wish my worst enemy this kind of disease. But I also don't mind people who think they have it, let them think what they want. If they're really having it, they would soon find out (but as I said, I don't wish them that).

    • @seamushawks2190
      @seamushawks2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      I actually am diagnosed so the jokes on.. them? Me? I can’t tell. Probably me.

    • @seamushawks2190
      @seamushawks2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      wild one since we have the same diagnosis, we can probably agree that trendy isn’t the word. They may want their view to carry more weight in this comment section, but I lost everything when I came out about my diagnosis.
      Even those who knew something was off about me but were still my friends left when they knew WHAT was off about me, even though nothing had changed but the lable. If you’re open about it I bet you can relate

    • @mariamimi11297
      @mariamimi11297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@seamushawks2190 I'm really sorry for you. All of my friends left me as I stayed the first time in a medical hospital, I was only 16 at this time. Only one stayed by my side. I wish you all the best and that you find people who know that you're not your diagnosis, that you are yourself. Blessings to all of you, stay safe and healthy!

    • @Jonathan-gj6mh
      @Jonathan-gj6mh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was gonna do that but I don’t have it after replaying it 3 times

  • @bonegoths
    @bonegoths 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Schizophrenia is so tricky… I didn’t show many symptoms when i was young, but as i turned 20 it was painfully obvious. I was terrified to get diagnosed with it because of the stigma and the completely false stereotypes of people with schizophrenia. They prescribed me with an anti-psychotic called Invega, and it works, but it made me feel absolutely nothing. Any spark I had before was completely gone. My mom made me keep getting it because it “leveled me out” but really it turned me into a husk of a human. I can’t remember most of it other than what I wrote down in a journal. I really hope they get better treatment someday. Great video… pretty accurate

  • @Dukennstmichdoch
    @Dukennstmichdoch ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this important video! I’m so bad right now! Before I went to the university, I worked 1 year at the hospital as a volunteer and I met there a lot of people with schizophrenia. All the nurses told me every time I met a patient with schizophrenia, that I would have to care of myself. And this people was the nices I met there. It’s so sad when people stigmatise others for something they can’t do anything about.

  • @bobdobsmogmog
    @bobdobsmogmog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3542

    My mom had paranoid schizophrenia, I had an interesting childhood to say the least... When I grew to adulthood I took legal guardianship of her and got her on antipsychotics (risperidone), it was amazing, like meeting her for the first time. I got a good decade of time with her in this better state of mind and it was great, I was so happy to see her live so well and so stable under my guardianship... She passed away due to complications with strokes a few years ago. I love my Mom, even though she made a lot of crazy decisions for us throughout my childhood, she still showed me unconditional love and taught me how to be a good man.

    • @ehtx
      @ehtx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

      I am very sorry she passed away
      Your story is inspiring
      I sank in tears to hear some one take care of his mom like this
      Brave boy

    • @cooperscreditconsultingint6792
      @cooperscreditconsultingint6792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️

    • @umwhat1470
      @umwhat1470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      So proud of you for taking care of her, some people behave harshly with people having mental disorders.

    • @HasanABader
      @HasanABader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Sorry for your lose bro you and your mom are one of a kind.

    • @circe9981
      @circe9981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@umwhat1470 yeah, exactly

  • @farhankamil9358
    @farhankamil9358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10716

    The animation is creeping me out.
    I love it

    • @ea7535
      @ea7535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Same! 😂

    • @dcardigan13
      @dcardigan13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      And they drew knees too

    • @mightypurplelicious1625
      @mightypurplelicious1625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      The way they draw open teeth smiles is horrifying

    • @e.sstudios1015
      @e.sstudios1015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Dude after 2 seconds thinking the same thing, your comment popped out!

    • @anon_ninja
      @anon_ninja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hate it

  • @reannelopez3186
    @reannelopez3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My aunt has schizophrenia and my mom suffered from bipolar disorder, so mental illness runs through my family. Growing up I never understood what they were going through but this video gave me a better insight.

    • @zawaliki6208
      @zawaliki6208 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you can avoid the disease❤

  • @coinerb
    @coinerb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the visuals in this video are so disturbing, but thoroughly describe what is being talked about and what these diagnosed people go through. bravo

  • @TwineCheeks
    @TwineCheeks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13084

    I’m schizophrenic, it makes me sad because i can’t think straight sometimes I get lost in my mind and thinking. 😞

    • @Laffy-ix5xy
      @Laffy-ix5xy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +908

      Sorry to hear you are struggling. I have a friend who suffers from schizophrenia. She does lack motivation, like this video says. But one of the things that helps her is having a hobby. She enrolled in an art course. It gives her something to think about. I don't know if you have any hobbies, but it's a good way of focussing your mind. Of course, only you can decide if you're up to doing something like that. Either way, I hope you have more good days than bad days. And please take care.

    • @aalianwished
      @aalianwished 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      Bro ly

    • @itsayuhere
      @itsayuhere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +222

      You're saying that you've schizophrenia so does it mean that the patient know that he is suffering from it? Because my aunt has schizophrenia(as all the symptoms are same as her weird behavior) but if i tell her this then she'll not believe me & will surely kick me out.
      I'm so confused. Plz help

    • @tuasonbeast8144
      @tuasonbeast8144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Irritated

    • @kashghotra7869
      @kashghotra7869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

      @@itsayuhere Many schizophrenic patients have a "lack of insight" and others don't.

  • @NoneRain_
    @NoneRain_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2599

    this animation using "shadows" and "entities" was on point to talk about schizophrenia.
    I don't have it myself, but I do live and take care of a loved one with it.

    • @ikimiyu
      @ikimiyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    • @eliasmarbina2279
      @eliasmarbina2279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it look like bob from fnf!1!1!!1!!!

    • @ailhou2802
      @ailhou2802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I have schizophrenia and I thought it was totally on point too

    • @trek7985
      @trek7985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Not shadows demons

    • @shanellerosado63
      @shanellerosado63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What symptoms does ur loved ones show.. i think i might have it

  • @Poppy-333
    @Poppy-333 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This animation was absolutely beautifully done. So many subtle creative nuances. 💛

  • @jupiter1050
    @jupiter1050 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my brother was just diagnosed with schizophrenia, and right now it’s hard for me because he lives so far away, but i’m going to learn to cope with it because i don’t know what he will do or what he was capable of, but this videos definitely helped me to understand better what schizophrenia was, thank you

  • @SamVikings
    @SamVikings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3118

    My brother is schizophrenic and it breaks my heart to see him and my parents suffer because of this disease. He was a very talented and joyful child, but this disease has transformed him into a completely different human being. He often gets violent and starts beating me and my parents. He is 22 and my parents are old. He then cries and gets sad about his condition. We've been giving him treatment since past 6-7 years but his condition doesn't improve. I wish there was some proper treatment to this disease, or things could get better in any way 😞😞😞

    • @michaeluzumaki1762
      @michaeluzumaki1762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +307

      Horrible horrible situation. I could never imagine having this disease or living with someone with this disease. Hope that your brother gets better as soon as possible. Family members are the biggest source of motivation for people suffering from any mental illness,you being there is really helpful for him

    • @chifu26
      @chifu26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Xene Dvalin what

    • @waynelu8863
      @waynelu8863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Xene Dvalin how did you know that

    • @iamgreatness6649
      @iamgreatness6649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Meditation tell him

    • @jaycob9228
      @jaycob9228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This things are caused by demons Ephesians 6;12

  • @tyronerequif4653
    @tyronerequif4653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4352

    As someone who genuinely has schizophrenia, thank you for spreading awareness. It’s extremely difficult to go each day trying to figure out if anything i see is even real. It makes life almost unbearable, I just try my best to keep going

    • @Jackgritty28
      @Jackgritty28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Deluded by life,claim a mental illness, who caused it, a disorder of the mind, do you blame your environment, or care about it, do you seek treatment, or is prevention the cure🆘⛔🈵🚩💊✅

    • @tyronerequif4653
      @tyronerequif4653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +276

      @@Jackgritty28 i do take medication actually, i care about my environment. What I don’t care about is the people who make up things about people like me based on disabilities and disorders. Not sure what you’re trying to get at, can’t tell if it’s an insult or not because I just woke up, but if it isn’t then I’m not sure what you’re saying. Regardless i get medication, therapy and all that to prevent it from controlling my life or emotions.

    • @thenightmarewizardcat
      @thenightmarewizardcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      I understand what you mean. For me it is difficult to find words to express myself properly, or as well as I would like to, but thank you for speaking up and sharing your words. I do also feel identified in that, trying to figure out what it is real and what it isn't.

    • @tyronerequif4653
      @tyronerequif4653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@thenightmarewizardcat i aprecciate your perspective and feelings , definitely valid regardless of disabilities or not. Everything in general is just a perspective, yet no one really seems to understand that. People see things differently, but stereotypes is where everyone went wrong. It started wars, hate, and famine. Not sure why we can’t all just help each other out and just accept each other as we are.

    • @Kosmid
      @Kosmid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Damn, I didn't know Rayquaza had schizophrenia. You can never really be to sure about anything...(lol I'm sorry)

  • @silver360moon3
    @silver360moon3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was very informative. I have a lot of similar things going on and have ever since I had a bad mental break caused by painkillers a doctor put me on at 17. I was so paranoid that I couldn't touch my phone without having panic attacks and I was having hallucinations where I would hear someone say something extremely rude or yell my name from another room. It wasn't just in my head, I could physically hear things which I never experienced before. After being hospitalized, I was put on a psychiatric drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and a range of other things. I've never been diagnosed with anything officially but I have my first visit with a counselor tomorrow. I'm hopeful that whatever it is I'm going through is real and not just me overreacting or being delusional

  • @charusahu5961
    @charusahu5961 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It is incredible how a five-minute video can have so much information!

  • @ssgbobbarnes
    @ssgbobbarnes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2124

    I remember finding out my older brother was suffering from this disease. I couldn’t comprehend it. Then over the next 10 years or so I watched him deteriorate. This is my hero who I looked up to and grew up playing videogames and wrestling with. To me, mental illness is the worse disease because there’s no empathy for it and these people struggle alone in many cases. They’re left behind and forgotten about by their families.

    • @tildev6865
      @tildev6865 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Sending love to your brother ❤️

    • @jesipohl6717
      @jesipohl6717 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      it's a personality until the erson experiences traumatic stress, then it is a disease. those who hear voices and have not had traumatic experiences often hear friendly voices and are mostly more aware that they are aspects of their own consciousness. additional visual experiences are interpreted with less anxiety and often considered sources of inspiration. in many societies those with these traits are recognised from a young age and trained (cf. "therapy") too hone their special abilities in a way that they can manage and contribute with special talents to others. our society throws people away and drugs them into "normal" instead of changing to create barrier freedoms.

    • @Cc-kn2sm
      @Cc-kn2sm ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I felt this, I know I don’t know you but your not alone.

    • @Yournansaman
      @Yournansaman ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My father has it, don’t worry, he is not forgotten by me at least

    • @marinetter.8423
      @marinetter.8423 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh definitely. Instead of making these poor folk snort pills we need to be looking into the very core of what it is and why it happens.

  • @pianobyadii
    @pianobyadii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3079

    My mom has schizophrenia and is in the hospital right now, I really hope she feels better

    • @fattouma23444
      @fattouma23444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      I hope so stay strong and be there for her ❤️

    • @Mellie
      @Mellie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      My Mom has it too, or should I say she has schizoaffective disorder. It's really hard growing up with a Mom who has this. I'm sorry that you both are going through this.

    • @SM-ut2mf
      @SM-ut2mf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Schizophrenia was invented by a scientist in a lab , to ends uknown , it is blatant human rights abuse , dont get scared there is nothing wrong with you mind , you are fine , keep hope and work towards your dream

    • @mayamaurin5033
      @mayamaurin5033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @@SM-ut2mf Schizophrenia is NOT made up, it is a real disorder with which many people struggle. Whether this was meant to be comforting or not, it shows that you do NOT understand this disorder. I am sorry if I am mis-interpreting, but it was not 'invented' by ANYONE.

    • @SM-ut2mf
      @SM-ut2mf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mayamaurin5033 thats what they want you to think , its a drug , like the LSD , but much more sophisticated , given to them secretly , remember no one can violate The Universal declaration of human rights

  • @monolithsound
    @monolithsound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely fascinating and necessary for understanding this often crippling mental illness. Thank you, Ted-Ed.

  • @jgheysenj
    @jgheysenj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My older brother was schizophrenic, I wish I understood more and was patient. Growing up and learning more about this this syndrome may have changed alot. I was not patient with him, it was never easy. I hope education like this will help the next family.

  • @spaceydragonmanga686
    @spaceydragonmanga686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2731

    I've been living with schizophrenia for 3 years because of trauma when I was a kid, it sucks, pisses me off, and I want nothing to do with it...
    And then there's instances where I feel at loss, idk. Nobody will read this, but never wish this on anyone, I have 6 voices and it sucks.
    (Edit) so this comment got some likes, wasn't expecting it but hey looks like people don't really understand the turmoil of the illness on clear fronts. If you want to dis what I say do research or find some schizophrenic on the street. Seriously.

  • @lynxaway
    @lynxaway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2390

    Something about schizophrenia that I think a lot of people aren’t aware of is how susceptible people with the disorder are to abuse, especially intimate partner abuse. Abusers can seek out people with schizophrenia because they find them easier to control-by manipulating their reality, by convincing them that only they [the abuser] can be trusted to tell apart what’s real from what’s not. That kind of forced dependence is really frightening and difficult to break out of...it’s a whole different breed of awful.

    • @grantsky5641
      @grantsky5641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I wish I had a partner. Not one that abuses me tho.

    • @lumeme9352
      @lumeme9352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Daniella Pawl How would you having Schizophrenia make the abuse better?

    • @tinymccupcake3308
      @tinymccupcake3308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Yeah, it’s really bad when someone with schizophrenia shares what they see and people take advantage of them.

    • @xoxovalerie6225
      @xoxovalerie6225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      TinyMcCupcake :3 Yes my mom husband did that too , and she didn’t believe me when i was abused too . It’s really sad to have a mother with this illness

    • @glassyoongi
      @glassyoongi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kind of like my parents

  • @YourPalNko
    @YourPalNko ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of my best friends sent me this today saying he watched it and that it helped him understand my diagnosis a lot more. :) I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia since I was in my late teens and am turning 24 in a week. I have never had someone do outside research into my diagnosis so they can best understand. I felt so loved in that moment.

  • @itsmeharperjacksons6633
    @itsmeharperjacksons6633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2064

    Ted-Ed teaches me so much, it's wild. I respect that.
    My friend has a cousin who has this sickness, didn't know it was like this.

    • @readyintrovertone5808
      @readyintrovertone5808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My great grandmother had this. It was tough on my grandma when she was young, to have her mother freeze for a few hours at a time and see ghosts. It's not easy. I hope your friend's family is doing well

    • @itsmeharperjacksons6633
      @itsmeharperjacksons6633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@readyintrovertone5808 oh dear that's awful, my friends tells me stories all the time about what his cousin goes through and I honestly wouldn't wish that on anyone.

    • @joaopedropeixoto8558
      @joaopedropeixoto8558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@goldmanstaxxx6408 pretty sure it's a mental disorder.

    • @kenyirsorariba8197
      @kenyirsorariba8197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The likes were exactly 666 so I liked it to chage it into 667

    • @cristinavillarin20
      @cristinavillarin20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Itsmeharper Jacksons now I’m about to do what’s called a pro gamer move

  • @dvb5670
    @dvb5670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +671

    imagine having schizophrenia 200 years ago. that would be especially scary.

    • @adrianaslund8605
      @adrianaslund8605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Not true everywhere. Modern society is Especially harsh to schizophrenics because paranoia breeds easily. That's not true of a collectivist tribal society.
      After the rise of antipsychotics relapse became much more common than before.

    • @AvatarRoku999
      @AvatarRoku999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Schizophrenia wasn't really a thing back then because the air was pure, food was good, and healers had herbs from the earth that treated everything. Read into dr sebi

    • @dvb5670
      @dvb5670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@AvatarRoku999 i doubt that but k

    • @Mohammed-bd7ql
      @Mohammed-bd7ql 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Scary? You'd be a prophet. Live like a king with women all around you.

    • @chrisreyes1611
      @chrisreyes1611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AvatarRoku999 de.sebi a fraud. Stop being FAKE WOKE

  • @5Porygon
    @5Porygon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of the top videos on TH-cam for me. :) I also have paranoid schizophrenia from my 23 year.

  • @mentallychill24
    @mentallychill24 ปีที่แล้ว

    This information is life-saving. Thank you so much!

  • @xavierskylar578
    @xavierskylar578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    As someone with schizophrenia, this video is so heart warming with its message to break the stigma and have people understand it. I actually have to hide my diagnosis from my employer due to an episode not counting as a reasonable use of sick hours.

    • @jasminegrogg8773
      @jasminegrogg8773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      i really hope your employer learns something about the disease one day, an episode can be so draining. i send you the best wishes

    • @oogachaka3447
      @oogachaka3447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hope you’ll find someone to talk to about your troubles.

    • @Real_Lion_of_Judah
      @Real_Lion_of_Judah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The video says that schizophrenia is poorly understood, but really every other mental illness is equally misunderstood. 'Schizophrenia' is just a label, like any other label for mental and emotional difficulties. The root of *all* mental illness (suffering) is the binary activity of the mind (the ego), the separation between left brain and right brain. The 'hallucinations' associated with 'schizophrenia' are merely the expression of repressed thoughts and emotions. The way to truly heal schizophrenia is the same way every mental illness is healed: by bringing the two halves of the mind together by practicing at maintaining a 'meditative' state of mind, keeping your awareness anchored in the feeling of the body, and the sensory experience of the present in general. In that way, you break the subconscious mental habits that manifest as depression, anxiety, hallucination, etc. By the way, the only reason marijuana can be a 'trigger' for schizophrenia is that it calms the mind, causing repressed thoughts and emotions to come to the surface. The 'schizophrenia' happens when one resists (or attaches to) those thoughts and emotions, rather than merely feeling them and allowing them to pass. Ultimately, marijuana is a healer. Schizophrenia and other 'extreme' expressions of the ego are like the final and most painful stage before a butterfly breaks out of its cocoon. You want to break free? Read a book called The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle.

    • @neomileft3409
      @neomileft3409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      May God and the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your family more.

    • @Real_Lion_of_Judah
      @Real_Lion_of_Judah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@neomileft3409 God has already blessed him completely. It's dark inside a chrysalis, but it's the only way to get our wings and fully realize what that label ('God') really means.

  • @someonerandom9731
    @someonerandom9731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1876

    I think I may need a video on what is autism, because for me autism is a harder concept to grasp than schizophrenia

    • @michaelnelson2976
      @michaelnelson2976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Haven't watched it myself, but here's a TED Talk on it. Hope it helps! th-cam.com/video/A1AUdaH-EPM/w-d-xo.html

    • @coolsonic8982
      @coolsonic8982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Why would I be harder ? I agree that autism is a hard condition to understand but there is no need to compare the two in that way...

    • @clarkevander
      @clarkevander 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@coolsonic8982 why not? I think it's good to compare mental illnesses to better understand them

    • @danatrick4868
      @danatrick4868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@clarkevander autism is a mental disability, not a mental illness.

    • @rebecca4680
      @rebecca4680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@danatrick4868 . Ok, sure, not the most appropriate word used, but you know what he's talking about. 'Mental condition' would be more appropriate than 'illness' or 'disability' since many with autism are high-functioning and not any less abled than others.

  • @norah5370
    @norah5370 ปีที่แล้ว

    i’ve lost two family members to schizophrenia that have cut contact off. i’ve been showing signs since i was a young teen and i don’t know if i’ll ever be ready to face this in my 30s or maybe earlier. it’s a blessing to be mentally healthy and many take it for granted.

  • @diarrhea6494
    @diarrhea6494 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the art and style is incredible

  • @belle_nm
    @belle_nm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1245

    It sucks. I can’t imagine having this. Hoping it gets better. Life is already hard. I can’t imagine how difficult this can be.

    • @nativesith730
      @nativesith730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Life with two disorders is hellish as I'm tearing the family apart and I can't even control my emotions half the time but I recognize my mistakes as I try to sort the situation out, I'm doing well atm and yes it's quite hard living with this disorder as sometimes my emotions get the better of me. There's a lot of multiple factors in my childhood that probably kicked of many syndromes as I developed throughout my childhood, I am diagnosed with the syndrome in 2019.

    • @mamudere67
      @mamudere67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yellow girl u seem nice

    • @Desijersey
      @Desijersey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s even harder when you realize it later

    • @Desijersey
      @Desijersey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My husband always had it and I didn’t realize, I just kept holding grudges and now I’m dealing with depression and anxiety

    • @personwithamid-lifecrisis6289
      @personwithamid-lifecrisis6289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mee Acownt There are simply people out there who cannot battle this by "spirit" and will alone and you dare say that the medicines only torment them?

  • @kingsleyikenna7794
    @kingsleyikenna7794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +664

    Never wish this syndrome on anyone; it's disheartening...

    • @cosmaprismo
      @cosmaprismo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have it. And I am not sure how I feel about it.

    • @kingsleyikenna7794
      @kingsleyikenna7794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @JohnnyGotHisGun so sorry pal. Just ensure that he abides by his medications. He'd surely heal with time.

    • @kingsleyikenna7794
      @kingsleyikenna7794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cosmaprismo sorry man.

    • @Swaggely
      @Swaggely 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Who says "I hope you get schizophrenia"

    • @noone6796
      @noone6796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cosmaprismo yes because your mind is in confuse state to understand anything. I got bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder at age of 19.5, I am now 25 year old, this year was most important of my career I was unable to study even for 30 minutes, this year I worked very very hard I am now able to study for 5-6 hours easily and my mental condition too got a lot better , I am near to normal but not fully normal

  • @malliahreyn8429
    @malliahreyn8429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really helpful, thanks!

  • @Captinncook
    @Captinncook ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart. Put these videos on here knowing I’m gonna watch them and try to make me let my guard down so they can get me when I’m weak

  • @jaredrobbins2120
    @jaredrobbins2120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1860

    Thank you. My brother had schizophrenia...we’re 99% sure... about 15 years after he took his own life I’m finally able to watch things like this. Obviously it took a long time. It was too hard before. Videos like this help me understand a little more what he was going thru. I was the first person he came to when he first started having hallucinations and I wasn’t there for him like my older brother and parents were, and it kills me. If anyone has a loved one exhibiting the symptoms, just be there for them if you don’t want to live a life of regret. I dunno why i just ranted there but it was an informative video, thanks.

    • @oreochocolate_lavacake9960
      @oreochocolate_lavacake9960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I'm sorry dude hope you're doing better now.

    • @strangerdanger431
      @strangerdanger431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Hey Jared! I appreciate you putting out something so close to you. I know it'll help out a lot of people. If you ever need to talk feel free to message me. I'm sure your brother loved you and if he could he would tell you that it's okay.

    • @zapper333
      @zapper333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      omg, i feel so sorry dude, hope you're doing well now, may he rest in peace

    • @fritoz7184
      @fritoz7184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @aurxlina thank god im not the only one-

    • @judesliggoo
      @judesliggoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@-suki-9106 Dude, seriously? On a comment about someone letting their heart out about his deceased brother, _that's_ what you want to say? 😐

  • @Ghostly1989
    @Ghostly1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1353

    I actually have a friend who has the condition. She’s honestly one of my best friends going on 6 years. :)

    • @timewalker6654
      @timewalker6654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      🤨

    • @j.s8660
      @j.s8660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Hol up

    • @nandinikhurpa3476
      @nandinikhurpa3476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      What's she like???
      Tell us something about her please

    • @zabintasrik4488
      @zabintasrik4488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Don't take meds then, they might start disappearing

    • @Ghostly1989
      @Ghostly1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Nandi Nikhurpa Irritable at times to the point she can drop talking to me for a while, but when it comes to learning from one another naturally it’s like having a sister and a close friend when we’re chill. Natural chemistry.

  • @nicolec.5352
    @nicolec.5352 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for this video. I have bipolar 2 and BPD but I actually had the schizoaffective disorder diagnose for 5 years until it was ruled out. But I still experience psychosis on a regular bases. It’s the most severe mental health symptom I have ever experienced, sometimes you just want to end things because psychosis is just unbearable. However it’s still possible to live a relatively normal life. The main issue is the stigma though, us people with psychosis are not monsters, in fact, just imagine what is like to go through such horrors every day, and still going to work, take care of your family and have a social life on top of that. We’re are brave people and we need to be proud of ourselves.

  • @metsfan9298
    @metsfan9298 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My good friend has this bad and he’s been put away. He suddenly at 29-30 years old began having hallucinations and thinking everyone was going to get him and talk about him and he wanted to hurt them. I pray he gets the right help and tries to get better

  • @MM-tm7hm
    @MM-tm7hm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2646

    I’m currently stuck in my house due to the coronavirus and this channel is really keeping me entertained (and educated!)

    • @fatman8191
      @fatman8191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ok

    • @yaomomo3152
      @yaomomo3152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Okay.

    • @j_respect5948
      @j_respect5948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The animation is good making the video entertaining and interesting

    • @MM-tm7hm
      @MM-tm7hm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Abdullah Kamal dude it’s not that deep I’m just appreciative that I have stuff to watch during quarantine 😳

    • @soumyajit7829
      @soumyajit7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You would love VSAUCE, go check it!

  • @happenedbychance3392
    @happenedbychance3392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3614

    My father was schizophrenic and narcissistic. I want to say that while everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves, that even people with mental disorders can do bad things or be bad people, and deserve the same treatment when they are bad people.
    Mental illness is not an excuse to do bad things, and if you have a meltdown or hurt someone's feelings, you need to apologize. Once again I'm not taking away from this videos message about being sensitive to other people's situations and stuff, just adding something I think is important.

    • @randomname8220
      @randomname8220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      Well, some mental illnesses are an excuse though, some can't be treated or are just so serious that the person could get angry over little things and try harming/killing if it's that serious.

    • @happenedbychance3392
      @happenedbychance3392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +259

      @@randomname8220 sometimes, but if you're capable, you still must apologize to those you hurt

    • @Arix0n
      @Arix0n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      My father also had schizophrenia, but he commited suicide..

    • @happenedbychance3392
      @happenedbychance3392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@Arix0n I'm so sorry for your loss. 🙏💜

    • @Arix0n
      @Arix0n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@happenedbychance3392 Well, im okay with it now, it was 7 years ago.

  • @inokesoroverebasaga139
    @inokesoroverebasaga139 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for sharing this. God bless you.

  • @Rihanna_dreams
    @Rihanna_dreams ปีที่แล้ว

    i have to live with this everyday, thankyou for spreading awareness 🤍

  • @tanmitadas9667
    @tanmitadas9667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2265

    I dated someone with this disease.
    It breaks my heart to think that this was the third person in the two of us. I havent met a better human being than him in my whole life. I have loved him when i was with him and after too. But it just wasnt possible to save someone like that. It was like i was trying to cure someones cancer with love. He didnt know better either. He said I felt safe and I just thought if he goes somewhere its the end of us. We only got perfectly along when i developed depression. I was 18 he was 22. There were so many sadness attached to the most beautiful man I have ever known. We had to let go.

    • @DMMeow
      @DMMeow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

      I also had a relationship with someone with schizophrenia, a long term one, we were young enough that I saw it develop until it was full blown. He didn't want to seek help, he was paranoid about psychologists and psychiatrists/medication, and I understand the feeling of trying to cure someone's cancer with love. It's a hard decision to let go, but you have to care for yourself first of all!

    • @Flowmotion1000
      @Flowmotion1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @John Levison You’ve certainly had a lot to contend with. Pleased to hear you’ve found some relief. I’m interested in what the herbs were and what exactly they cured you of ?

    • @s-saad7401
      @s-saad7401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      :(

    • @sabertoothwallaby2937
      @sabertoothwallaby2937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cancer is hella fixable

    • @gettingshotsomeonesgonnapa8635
      @gettingshotsomeonesgonnapa8635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It must have been so sad to leave him/her.

  • @kingmarcusrich
    @kingmarcusrich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +590

    My sister has schizophrenia, and I am diagnosed with bipolar 2/ ADHD
    She has her masters, and I am successful business owner.
    Never give up ❤️
    It doesn’t matter who misunderstands you.

    • @eclipse97526
      @eclipse97526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      my gf has bi polar schizophrenia , So... is it normal for psychosis to last for 3 or 4 weeks and just basically be her other personality that has the schizophrenia ?

    • @kingmarcusrich
      @kingmarcusrich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@eclipse97526 I couldn’t say, what’s normal for my sister..what’s normal for me..is completely different..just treat your gf as she is..there is no comparison..the intent of my comment is to convey that we can still have a successful life even though we are diagnosed with what we have.

    • @johnferrante3247
      @johnferrante3247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What’s your business name?

    • @kingmarcusrich
      @kingmarcusrich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnferrante3247 cosmic solutions llc

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Even that is a tricky part, because you can seem normal and successful on the outside to where people don't even realize what you're dealing with on the inside

  • @mcpuffenstuff6213
    @mcpuffenstuff6213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a 39 year old dude, laid back and live a stress free life but had a manic bipolar psychotic schizophrenic episode last year. I feel like I have a justifiable number of reasons that led me to this happening. Mainly, seeing through all the lies in the media and governments around the world. Anyway, I was hospitalized for 10 days and refused medication except for a few days when it was mandatory. I was let out and it honestly took me the better part of a year to get back to feeling like my normal self. I still have wild thoughts when I think deeply but I know how to differentiate between the rational and irrational ones. Its like my mind has been opened to another dimension of reality that nobody else notices whatsoever and its tough to think ill be alone in my thoughts for the rest of my life.

  • @sherrimandel6983
    @sherrimandel6983 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit

    • @melissacampbell9915
      @melissacampbell9915 ปีที่แล้ว

      Psychedelic is the answer to most severe anxiety and depression...The use of magic mushrooms completely helps one get over depression and makes you feel like yourself...I used antidepressants for some years but it only made me feel like a zombie but with immediate use of mushroom 🍄 in few months I feel like I'm living a whole new Life.

    • @tessymitch
      @tessymitch ปีที่แล้ว

      I made researches and found out that shrooms are very helpful , it has really helped to reduce anxiety and depression and some other mental health issues..i would love to try magic mushrooms but they are hard to source!

    • @dearity33
      @dearity33 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in Michigan….suffering for awhile now but didnt realize how serious I may have it until recently - probably bc of @self medicating” with alcohol

    • @thomasmaxime2340
      @thomasmaxime2340 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress..not until I met Myco_louiis.. he really helped me

    • @hazeemakhan5301
      @hazeemakhan5301 ปีที่แล้ว

      How to get to him?

  • @SunShine-et4by
    @SunShine-et4by 3 ปีที่แล้ว +862

    If you google their hallucinations, it's kinda scary. All these signs, voices, talking eyes even dead people. Non of these symptoms mean they are crazy, we should promote socializing them and shift more positive image.

    • @paicemaster6855
      @paicemaster6855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      I agree, isolation just drives someone further into psychosis. It's a vicious cycle, but we as individuals have the ability to say "I am here for you" instead of ostracizing.

    • @mariageorge4341
      @mariageorge4341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly I agree with you half way. I think each case is different. I don't necessarily agree with the socializing part because it can cause more harm than good sometimes

    • @kinyacat5919
      @kinyacat5919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Btw, is imagining monsters watching you sleeping on the bed part of that syndrome?

    • @alex24809
      @alex24809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kinyacat5919 um I think so. If not it’s related. I think it’s sleep paralysis but I’ve heard people with schizophrenia have seen monsters.

    • @seven7upndown241
      @seven7upndown241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Its demonic. In Mark 9:14-29 there is a perosn whose son had psychosis and Jesus Christ fixed that when the apostles couldnt cast the demon. check the bible is written by God. I had ADHD which is too genetically transmitted i found that it works by demons of fear and lies and i did freed my head from the demons and body only in the name of Jesus Christ. In scitzofrenia the lunatic demon is stronghold and fear and lies are working with that strongman.

  • @LadyVader33
    @LadyVader33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1970

    "Are more likely to be victims of violence themselves."
    Hit the nail on the head!
    And this is regularly witnessed among homeless communities

    • @randombot449
      @randombot449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It can make people agressive. It is sometimes difficult to dissociate who is victim or agressor. Being understanding, patience and communication is important. Fear ans blame adds difficulties.

    • @RexoryByzaboo
      @RexoryByzaboo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes

    • @kamranyusifov7451
      @kamranyusifov7451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sad

    • @AnxiousFly
      @AnxiousFly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Sure, but the producers of this video obviously never had to subdue schizophrenics. The level of violence and aggression they might display is frightening to say the least. While not all are violent, they are potentially highly dangerous.

    • @Laura-sp4td
      @Laura-sp4td 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AnxiousFly thats not true at all,dont spread misinformation

  • @chopotronichappiness8917
    @chopotronichappiness8917 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My aunt was diagnosed with brain tumor 20 years ago. She developed schizophrenia after the operation that took place back then. Her condition has been deteriorating ever since. She is so violent at almost all the time and has caused a lot of physical and mental harm to her family members which includes me, my mother and my grandmother. We live in a 3rd World country and seems like the doctors can't really do anything about it except prescribing more and more meds and shots. Sometimes her violence is so unbearable we have to send her away to mental hospital for months and it sure is expensive. She basically has no life at this point and it breaks my heart to say it out loud, but everyone in the family is waiting for her to die. It's true. As heartbreaking as it sounds, her family members very often wish she were dead so she wouldn’t have to suffer this much and make the whole family suffer along with her. My mom said she was a lovely person when she was healthy. I just feel so sad for her and it also makes me wonder if living and dealing directly with a schizophrenic person all of my life, I might go crazy one day too. Not to mention, other members of my family have hardly ever been happy in their own lives too.
    I'm sorry, there's no happy ending in this comment. Love and hugs to y'all.

  • @auntbetty1735
    @auntbetty1735 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one! of the BEST generalized descriptions of this brain disease! Yet wonderful specifics relayed in basic understanding. EXCELLENT and THANK YOU!!! I'm sure in 200 years, humanity will look back on the current treatments for schizophrenia and say, "What were they thinking????"
    Humanity will also understand at that time what is truly going on with the changing brain of people with schizophrenia.

  • @michiahsievers9062
    @michiahsievers9062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    My beloved uncle has this disorder. He's a sweet kind gentle person. Thanks for putting this information out on TH-cam.

    • @v.s_switch2673
      @v.s_switch2673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oof...same with my dad... Hope your uncle is doing well.

    • @benjaminposer593
      @benjaminposer593 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like I'm in remission after years suffering

    • @user-rp4pj4ts2l
      @user-rp4pj4ts2l 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same. i never understood it until now

    • @sarahkaveh7739
      @sarahkaveh7739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benjaminposer593 what are his symptoms?

    • @andrewr888r
      @andrewr888r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s not a person with schizophrenia

  • @spainspain3398
    @spainspain3398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    that is so true: people with schizophrenia are perceived as dangerous but the truth is that they are more the visctim of violence

    • @jessex5
      @jessex5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/6Wbo6AWDGGE/w-d-xo.html

    • @jessex5
      @jessex5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true

    • @blauwbeer556
      @blauwbeer556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i have never heard of that, the only guy i know that has schizz and is dangerous is also fictional.

    • @TheGrayton2000
      @TheGrayton2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blauwbeer556 ive had it for 10 years

    • @blauwbeer556
      @blauwbeer556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGrayton2000 10 years of schizz or 10 years of people saying that it makes you dangerous? is it both?

  • @Fear_Therapy
    @Fear_Therapy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These kinds of videos are great because it allows non psych or therapists to understand this kind of disorders. ❤

  • @era5081
    @era5081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesterday, i had my psychology exam where we had a question about schizophrenia. I had the opportunity to read about it in college as a minor. Thank you Ted Talk for this video which gave life to the content so beautifully.

  • @aeong_bread
    @aeong_bread 2 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    I met a girl while in a longterm mental facility with schizophrenia. She was so bright, cheerful, and honestly adorable. She was hilarious and was such a beacon of sunshine to everyone around her. I had many personal talks with her and she was so open about her illness; I got such great energy from her those couple months I spent with her, so many honest chats about our lives and illnesses while put in an optimistic point of view. No matter the struggles she faced, she was sweet and kind to everyone despite it. I miss playing rounds of hang man with her where we'd secretly diss other patients with little inside jokes, lots of nuance to that sort of thing in a place like that where everyone is weird and hates each other. Not many people in there were up to speed with me or my humor, but she was. I hope she's doing well, miss her lots, even years after not seeing her.

    • @sandcastle6537
      @sandcastle6537 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      i hope she thinks about you too

    • @mcuetos
      @mcuetos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Even if she forgets about you (due to her illness), deep inside her heart, and yours too, there will be a link between you and her.

    • @peterscott6003
      @peterscott6003 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What a lovely , thoughtful thing to say.@@mcuetos

  • @danoconnor5138
    @danoconnor5138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +712

    My great-uncle grew up in an age where there was no treatment for schizophrenia and his behaviour led him to becoming ostracised by his family, he killed himself at 50 by walking off the harbor. His body wouldn't have been found if his dog had not stood by the pier barking. I watched this to try to understand him as his story is a painful memory for my grandmother and great-aunt, so I don't want to ask too many questions. He was a deeply troubled man according to my mother and would turn to alcohol often, he never married or had any real relationships, but he was very close with his dog and my great-aunt would try to help him sometimes, so he wasn't completely alone. This video just made me kind of emotional about it, I wish he had gotten the care he needed so that he could have had a good life.

    • @schnoz2372
      @schnoz2372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jonnovak6856 oh you definitely know what you’re talking about lol

    • @adeensiddiqi4260
      @adeensiddiqi4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@jonnovak6856 You're calling it a naturally occurring personality trait. Just goes to show that you have never been with a schizophrenic or know anything about the magnitude of the problem these people face. Their delusions can literally make them unliveable. Their train of thought and the resulting actions affects the people around them and they themselves are living in a world of their own and so cannot sustain themselves. You are perhaps confusing disorders like ADHD with schizophrenia. They fall under very different categories. One is a slight deviation of personality, the other is a degenerative brain disease.

    • @adeensiddiqi4260
      @adeensiddiqi4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jonnovak6856 Can you elaborate on how it is a gift?

    • @cashbags
      @cashbags 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same but except he died in 2013 by cancer and he used to be a bad guy in 70s

    • @kobejordan5518
      @kobejordan5518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jonnovak6856 So do you think my brother is lying to us? He went to the military then a day or two before two weeks he days they discharged him for schizophrenia. I asked what happened and he said the voices got too bad and he wasn't answering anybodys questions. I've never known him to act schizo I asked him what do they say and he said they tell him to kill himself and how to do it. Then he got sent to the airport and couldn't get home so he said his voices got bad again and so he told somebody. Now he is in the psych hospital. I don't believe him but I don't want to say it incase it is true.

  • @loistetteh9568
    @loistetteh9568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two years ago I was suffering from schizophrenia. First I just heard people call my name but whenever I ask I’m told there’s no one around, I didn’t understand it then. So it started growing and it gradually started eating me up, all I was hearing was my mum and my neighbors talking bad about me..it was continuous, first I didn’t want to listen but later I started replying to the voices I heard and one thing is that wherever I go it seems like the voices where following me and talking to me. I didn’t understand but I thought it was normal…but thanks be to God it was discovered early by my dad and now I’m much better… it wasn’t easy for me those years and till now I still don’t trust those around me because I still believe it was them that said those bad things about me

  • @eloisaanascovillavicencio3366
    @eloisaanascovillavicencio3366 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this Chanel!!! I'm here to improve my English, and I'm not only doing that but learning a bunch of interesting things. 👏❤❤❤

  • @carlobragagnolo8640
    @carlobragagnolo8640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +783

    ii just love the way that Ted-ed explains subjects like schizophrenia(wich is a thing that i have never fully understood)

    • @Username-lt7lt
      @Username-lt7lt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carlo Bragagnolo wich

    • @SM-ut2mf
      @SM-ut2mf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no one has the right to violate the Universal declaration of human rights , and it is important to work towards your goals
      it is some organizations who study people with hallucinogenic drugs like LSD but much much more sophisticated, for people who seems different than most ,i hope it is for a good humaniatrian purpose but the
      damage to the persons life is big , so does means justify the end ?

  • @britneyborja8566
    @britneyborja8566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +716

    My grandma had schizophrenia, my mom has schizophrenia, and my little sister shows signs of schizophrenia especially when she was much younger but is doing much better now, i definitely have the milder symptoms. Yes i agree it's genetic and environmental.

    • @CarseyDNA
      @CarseyDNA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      STOP BREEDING NOW, THANKS - REST OF THE WORLD

    • @thegoodsamaritan363
      @thegoodsamaritan363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Seek Jesus. Jesus can break those demonic spirits. I rebuke and bind all the spirits around you in the mighty name of Jesus! Call upon the Lord and He will help you!!

    • @baddyaddyah4829
      @baddyaddyah4829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Nasur E I’m all for allowing people what they want to believe but no thing can just take a condition away like that so please don’t get people’s hopes up instead we should learn to accept people with schizophrenia and help them.

    • @oscars5875
      @oscars5875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I used to have schizophrenia, there is hope, call on Jesus, when you have the terrible thoughts. Also read the bible, give your life to Jesus and believe in him only. Ask Jesus to live in your heart. Schizophrenia is a demon. I was delivered from it tru prayer and fasting.

    • @mariatamara1626
      @mariatamara1626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Sometimes I just think science fails us. To whom it may concern, GOD is the answer. If you don't like the idea just do what you think will work best. But give it a try. You won't even know how things will change.
      Like I said. If its not your cup of tea, do you.

  • @tabeabussmann
    @tabeabussmann ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding animation for that topic!

  • @alpacaofthemountain8760
    @alpacaofthemountain8760 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @catnior
    @catnior 4 ปีที่แล้ว +730

    When I was a kid and my mum would explain my uncles schizophrenia she would tell me they were humans blessed with seeing spirits that they couldn’t handle and would make them act out :(

    • @Dynaboy1
      @Dynaboy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Can you give more info please ?

    • @Monicag97
      @Monicag97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Blessed with seeing spirits? That’s like a curse 😞

    • @catnior
      @catnior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      MoniSocal spirits aren’t bad. They’re good that’s a blessing.

    • @catnior
      @catnior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Zen Dissonance I mean kids don’t really understand this kinda stuff that easily

    • @KhmerH20
      @KhmerH20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      i wouldn't say that is too far from the truth. sometimes we are given a responsibility that is too hard to bear.

  • @LethalMila
    @LethalMila 2 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    I’ve been dealing with the psychosis for a while now. Ever since I was a small child I’ve always seen things a little different in my life that didn’t seem normal to the people around me. I was always perceived as a very sweet kid but no one could ever read me or my expressions. For a while I didn’t know what was wrong and I thought I was a monster or something by the way people treated me because I didn’t wear my emotions on my sleeve. Through middle school and high school I started to experience really bad episodes of psychosis. At the time I didn’t know what it was and thought I was just going crazy or was haunted if you believe in that stuff. My environment wasn’t the best at the time and it played a factor. An episode for me would typically look like sitting in my room for hours in the dark practically immobilized by fear thinking demons are surrounding me and doing nothing but staring for hours and hours upon the end at me. Another example that involves the sensory part of the illness would be me sitting in my parked car at target because I wanted to buy some things for myself again immobilized by fear knowing Im alone because I drove there alone yet suddenly hearing all types of low whispers from all around me and suddenly appears four other people in my car sitting with me and I know it’s all in my head but it’s feels so real to me because I can hear them I can see them and I can feel them touching me but I know it’s not real. All I wanted to do was go shop at target but now here I am an hour later still still sitting in my car trying to control an episode. We are average people just like you it’s just hard for us sometimes no we’re not bad people we just have something going on that we try our best to control alone or with a small support system because if we tell somebody they think we’re crazy even some of you reading this might not even believe me and might think I’m crazy but that’s OK. If you have a problem I really hope you go seek help and I want you to know that you are not alone🤍🤍🤍🧸 PS yes I’ve been to multiple psychiatrist and therapist yes I’m doing OK I have a good job at a bakery that I love, I live on my own in my apartment with my pet snake and dog and I’m gonna go get a kitten soon🐈‍⬛ I love to meditate and live a normal loving life I do still have episodes but I have much more control now and yes they are still scary sometimes but I would never hurt a fly and in rl you wouldn’t even know I had a problem if I didn’t tell you bc that’s how good some of us are at hiding it. in-other words, ciao.

    • @JG-jn6zc
      @JG-jn6zc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You can make it

    • @thegamer-tg3io
      @thegamer-tg3io 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      So in the car u could really see and feel the ppl in your head like they were actual ppl??? That sound HORRIFYING.😣 I really can’t imagine this. I’m glad u doing ok now. I’m sure the pets help a good amount too. I wish I knew u n real life so I could talk more about it or just try and get u to forget about it😞

    • @finnkuhl9815
      @finnkuhl9815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ily this calmed me down a lot

    • @44444LUNA
      @44444LUNA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are so strong and loved thank you for sharing

    • @lakshyapatel3842
      @lakshyapatel3842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      im so glad that you're getting better, psychosis and schizophrenia are very horrifying diseases and its good to hear that you have multiple people willing to listen to you

  • @eunosredthk9952
    @eunosredthk9952 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My father has this disorder and I am still in school. It affected my life to an extent that I don’t live with my parents. Being influenced by him took a toll on my mental well being.

  • @sugaloverff1217
    @sugaloverff1217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the knowledge ☺️

  • @miguelrodriguez-qg1cp
    @miguelrodriguez-qg1cp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    I can't believe how many trolls are commenting here! When I was diagnosed I hadn't even heard of schizophrenia and much less conceptualize what it entails. It's really sad that some don't believe in the torment that this mental illness brings upon people

    • @nanali7245
      @nanali7245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I deeply apologize for that. I’m so sorry you have to face dummies like that.
      How are you doing?

    • @mysterygiggles6406
      @mysterygiggles6406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Xene Dvalin stop!!

    • @spencerthegarfieldfanboy
      @spencerthegarfieldfanboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you oka?

    • @strangerdanger431
      @strangerdanger431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Miguel, hope you're doing well.

    • @thomasgamer4000
      @thomasgamer4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i don't see any trollers

  • @sikandarsaeed9162
    @sikandarsaeed9162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +436

    My brother has schizophrenia as well. After seeing everyone's comments, I'm in tears. I really wish I could say there was a way this gets easier for families, but for mine it's gotten harder and harder these past few years. Thanks for making this video, I hope it made everyone here feel a bit less alone.

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sikander, i feel you , wallah , you have stregnth its explaining it to family that is harder

    • @KCRUBYWOO
      @KCRUBYWOO ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Prayers to your brother and family 💜🙏🏽

    • @Jamie-lb7eh
      @Jamie-lb7eh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, Vitamin B12 deficiency has been highly linked to several psychiatric disorders like impaired memory, irritability, depression, dementia, delirium, schizophrenia and psychosis1.

    • @Jamie-lb7eh
      @Jamie-lb7eh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      B12 CURES IT.

    • @topg4209
      @topg4209 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same situation here he sometimes harms himself and we have to take him hospital

  • @kerbear2000
    @kerbear2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My older sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia around the age of 18, my parents were immigrants and were not aware of all options of treatment for this illness. The doctor just kept prescribing her with antipsychotic drugs. It’s been 10 years since she’s been on those drugs with very little change, if anything I think it made her condition worse overtime. As far as I’m aware the GP never referred her for any form of CBT and only when I made a complaint, then he went to refer her to a “psychiatrist” who was no help at all and even told me that my sister will never fully recover and that the sister I once knew will never resurface. I’m thinking of even sueing this medical clinic for medical negligence. This video was very informative, thank you for the video!

    • @bloodspartan300
      @bloodspartan300 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you do you will come down with schizo to... its an orchestrated thing.

  • @snaining2054
    @snaining2054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s this young teen novel called Made You Up by Francesca Zappia, about a schizophrenic teenager and her struggles with hallucinations. I think it’s a pretty good book for the younger audience if you want to teach them about schizophrenia

  • @moonymilkt
    @moonymilkt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2630

    thank you for mentioning marijuana. it’s such a glamorized drug, but people often forget about the downsides of using one. i developed panic attacks and claustrophobia from smoking them

    • @gharlowharlow
      @gharlowharlow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Everything you said is all waffle the fact you said smoking them... lol

    • @gharlowharlow
      @gharlowharlow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      You smoked once n had a bad time i bet

    • @moonymilkt
      @moonymilkt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +307

      @@gharlowharlow nope. smoked a whole year before that, loved it and never had any problems until about 2 years ago when i started reacting badly to them.

    • @aggt9266
      @aggt9266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

      @@moonymilkt same here. Smoked for a decade and now it sometimes gives me huge panic attacks

    • @thebestbuscuit
      @thebestbuscuit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      Any kind of addiction will only harm you in the long run, specially if it's drugs. One may think that consuming it will mitigate stress or anxiety, but in reality it only leads to deterioration.

  • @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364
    @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "The loneliest people are the kindest,
    the saddest people smile the brightest,
    and the most damaged people are the wisest.
    All because they don't wish to see others suffer like they do"
    ~ anonymous ~

    • @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364
      @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've Loved, borrowed and shared these words for several years now.
      Please feel free to borrow and share them as well.
      I appreciate your kind messages.
      Mahalo and Aloha
      From Katrinka,
      San Francisco Bay Area🌺🌴

  • @sesunanasih8281
    @sesunanasih8281 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome! yes I loved this episode.

  • @pressncurl
    @pressncurl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is hard to watch. My husband suffered from it for 12yrs before he passed away. He went in for treatment after having the worse episode ever. That was the last time I saw him. I'm so glad he doesn't have to suffer anymore but I miss him so much. I wish I could've helped him.
    I had no idea it could be deadly.

  • @izzyyy_y9282
    @izzyyy_y9282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    It’s hard hearing kids at school make jokes about schizophrenia thinking it’s nothing. My mom has schizophrenia, and it has a huge affect on my everyday life. I would try and reason with my classmates and tell them why it’s wrong but I know they’ll look at me differently, and of course my mom if they ever saw her. An old friend told me that she was scared of my mom and that “your mom is crazy” She thought she “knew more about my mom’s sickness than me” because her mom “worked with people like her” I’m not so sure about that, I don’t think child support has been called on her mom because she seemed to be on drugs. I don’t think she was ever afraid to hangout with friends at her house because they’d judge her mom.
    So please, please be careful of what jokes or things you say. Because it could really hurt someone.

    • @yettocome8524
      @yettocome8524 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sry you have to go through this...don't know when the world start taking mental health seriously...how you doing now btw ?

    • @LickyTee
      @LickyTee ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sorry about that bro.

    • @Yournansaman
      @Yournansaman ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As another child with a schizophrenic parent, it always sucks when people think they know more about it than you, one time my friend said something like “if our friend group represented disorders (friends name) would be schizophrenia because he’s paranoid”. I literally destroyed her in that argument on a whole different level

    • @GODDOG928
      @GODDOG928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even if I rarely joke about schizophrenia, I am not the type of actual insane and delusional person to think people with schizophrenia are crazy. If someone tells me to stop joking about it when they hear/see it? I stop, but the kids at your school are some little devils God messed up while making, they shouldn't joke about that in front of someone having issues/someone with a loved one having issues, that's too horrible.