Lauren, I've been subbed for a looking time. I'm very happy for your progress, but what about your followers who can't afford keto? I'm in a really scary place where I'm about to be homeless and loose my mess. What advice do you have for us who have nothing? You have TH-cam money, and live in Canada. A lot of people who watch you don't. Tbh I haven't been able to make it to the end of your recent videos. I fear your content is becoming irrelevant to a lot of your viewers. You made your channel to help and share, and you have helped me educate my family about my illness by sharing your videos. And I will always be grateful. But I am struggling bad. I don't have any money to go keto. Please take this into consideration. Please help us again. Not to be rude, but these videos come off as almost bragging. Maybe your next video can be directed to your audience that is still struggling and has no money. What do we do? Sorry if I came off rude. But I just simply can no longer relate to your content.
You're going to make me cry. I don't know what to say! As a critic, I'm more than proud. No one knows how hard you've stressed and struggled over the years like they should. I would love to see more of you in the CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR!! Bless you with a beautiful horizon! Bless Rob!
Just be careful as you go off meds. My son has had schizoaffective disorder for 30 years. His doctors have titrated him off all meds in between episodes. He has had 2 years to 5 years in between episodes, having no symptoms and has avoided too much weight gain from the meds that way. But as he has gotten older, he has been unable to get off meds without a rebound episode. So his doctor put him on a continuous low dose in the hopes he can avoid another episode. We enjoy your videos, my son is trying Keto with his doctor, but since he has no symptoms it is hard to tell it's effect. We really hope your success is permanent, but be aware there are some people who have long periods of remission, symptom free and then rebound. Good luck we will pray for you.
Keep in mind some people may have to be on meds for the rest of their lives for these conditions. Everyone's demons are different, even if their diagnosis is the same. But there are those who can "conquer" their illness, however it never goes away, if and when a person makes it to this point, it becomes a gift rather than a curse. Meaning to embrace it as something not to fear, and respect it.
I have a question for you. I know you have your family but, do you ever feel lonely without the voices. I know I struggle with that when I take my meds as prescribed. That is sometimes a barrier to taking my meds.
I just read a comment about someone saying "Not Again". Well you can't talk about this enough. Mental illness is a huge obstacle and deserves support and encouragement. Lauren's breakthrough is huge and paves the way for others to do the Same. It is life altering! It deserves to be shouted out and applauded!! If you don't agree take your negative opinions and look at yourself in the mirror because Lauren has done the footwork. She's put her own life under a microscope which can't be easy! I applaud her and stand by her in every little bit of excitement she displays. Keep talking Lauren! Your communication is healing for yourself and others! ❤😊❤
I am delighted that this Ketogenic medical program worked so well for you. I’m amazed at the things the human body can do and this is exactly what I hoped would happen for you. This makes me so happy. 💖💖
You are a shining beacon of HOPE! And, a HERO for millions of people. Truly will be the greatest achievement not only for your journey but millions of others who are battling this and other mental health illnesses. You were supposed to be the instrument to heal, bring peace, presence of mind and connection not only to Self but to other people as well. My head a bowed down to you. ❤️❤️
I think one of the best things happening due to your channel is us learning that people w severe mental illness are not bad or scary or selfish, etc. They are human, they are challenged to the utmost, and they have to be disciplined and honest to survive and stay well. You are a wonderful person and I wish you all the best of luck. Keep posting. And to everyone else; End Stigma. Stigma hurts.
If you don't realize that people with severe mental illness are human, I think you have deeper issues than a channel like this can address. I've always appreciated Lauren sharing the ins and outs of living with her condition and have learned a lot about various coping skills, daily management, and how to best support someone struggling with her particular illness, but never did I once think she was "bad, scary, selfish," etc. just because she had it. Not seeing those with mental illness as human isn't "stigma." It's just plain evil.
You know, I wasn’t sure that this experiment would yield any results, let alone be this effective for you. I’m so excited that it’s been working for you and giving you a vastly improved quality of life :)
Do you think different people need different treatments? That maybe schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder can have different causes and some are treatable with dietary changes while some are not? I have bipolar disorder and when I was severely ill in anorexia my metabolism was VERY different from now, I was still just as ill in my disorder then as now. I'm actually better now because of more meds. Maybe different people need different treatments, despite having the same diagnosis?
@@SamirCCat Oh 100%. I tell my clients all the time that mental health is unique and different for each person and what works for one might not work for someone else.
I think that, even if we are not all affected by schizoaffective disorder, we can at least relate to how it feels to reconnect with who we really are after a moment of feeling "lost". When i see and hear you, that's what brings me the more joy. it is trully a pleasure to discover you ! Thank you for sharing with us :)
I am so happy and excited for you, Lauren! I cannot believe the difference between in your past videos and these most recent ones. Your affect is so much better now, and you seem to be able to think so much more clearly and keep train of thought, etc. If anyone doubts what you are saying about how you have improved, all they have to do is go back to older videos and they will notice a huge difference! I am trying to switch to this medical ketogenic diet myself as I have been on antidepressants for almost 30 years for severe depression, with so many side effects. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are a gift to everyone struggling with severe mental illness. I am also following Metabolic Mind and am thankful for the Baczucki family, Dr. Palmer and Dr. Eade too.
She's definitely massively improved! I also have lifelong severe depression and been in lots of different meds but I'm going to keep taking them, I don't think keto would work with my IBS unfortunately.
This is just my personal experience, but keto is the only thing that truly put my IBS-D into remission. I have tried medication as well as the low FODMAP diet.
I have schizophrenia and am on the ketogenic diet. I'm currently taking olanzapine. It has helped in the past, but right now I'm hearing voices. It is great to hear your story about how your symptoms have faded. I hope my symptoms fade one day, too.
maybe try a heavy metal detox (if you don’t have amalgam fillings) & reduce the consumption of heavy metal laden treats like cocoa/chocolate, cassava (often found in grain free or gluten free treats), & seaweed snacks (heavily contaminated.) no candy! more organic so that ur stomach/gi tract heals since it’s connected to our brain chemistry.
@@gmooremusings Keto diets don't include any of those foods except seaweed due to the carbohydrate content anyways, though unsweetened chocolate can be used. I don't think focusing on heavy metals in specific will have any effect.
Nothing ıs embarrassıng...l understand you talk about the stigma that mental health sufferers face however,we can see stıgma in every aspect of life depending on people's level of education,perceptıon and most importantly empathy whıch they lack😢😢
Whether Lauren is one-in-a-million or whether others will benefit from the medical ketogenic diet, this is amazing progress for her ❤ I know the medical ketogenic diet is far more strict than the dietary, and its amazing that Lauren managed to heal so much of her symptoms through her hard work while recieving therapy and medication, while sticking to a difficult excercise and sleep schedule, and while sticking to a restrictive diet. Keep up the wonderful work ❤🎉
It's not one in million. I've done similar diets. It really does work. I also lose my train of thought. But if I eat keto. I'm a different version of myself. A really sharp one.
Thank you for posting. You are a true inspiration! I am very grateful that brave people like you exist. Thank you a lot for all the work you are doing!♥
Lauren, I've been following your channel for some years. I had a friend with schizophrenia who sadly disappeared out of my life and may have either returned home abroad and/or died. She was in a really bad way, and I had no way of learning what became of her. I found your channel while looking for insight into the condition so that I might be a better friend to her. I felt a lot of empathy for you--and respect for your bravery and resourcefulness in presenting your situation in a realistic yet positive way. I felt I could detect a subtle quiver in your voice and sense the weight of what you were dealing with. I found your situation so moving, heroic and compelling. This sense I had of a burdened, struggling person has been replaced with an impression of relative lightness and ease. It's amazing to see. Your whole vibe has changed. I hope that what has worked for you can also work for many others who might be inspired to try this.
So happy for you, Lauren. Unfortunately my schizoaffective daughter cannot do the keto diet due to an underlying metabolic condition and a weak liver. I’ll continue to follow your progress and I’m very happy that you’re doing well.
So happy, so proud, so moved and motivated by you. My ex wife has schozoaffective disorder and left me in psychosis. I've been following your channel for years and I'm so grateful for what you share and your bravery
I was just saying to my wife after your last video how much more animated and natural you are on camera recently and how much less blinking you're doing. Its great to see 👍
Im beyond excited for you. 🎆🎇Ive been a big advocate of the healing power of food. And to see you document it so thoughly gives this under researched subject the long needed attention it deserves. Congratulations Lauren. Im so happy you get to see the world in a more clear minded way. Rooting for you!!!
I'm ADHD/Autistic and I've been struggling with significantly worse migraines for the past 4 or 5 years... I also hadn't had my eyes checked in that time besides at the optometrist that told me my eyes had gotten significantly worse. I recently went to a new eye doctor and my prescription is Lower than it has been for the afformentioned period. The new glasses allow me to read again and watch videos without as much eye strain. Having a proper eye glass prescription has been life changing!!!
I am reading/searching about mental illnesses and cure. At university in the social work course they said just recovering not cure. However, I believe cases such as yours it is cure. I hope there is more people talking about their cure and that way we can take as a example.
Thank you, Lauren! You are such a wonderful and inspiring women. Almost like a soul sister. I can learn from your experience and this message gives hope to me and to the collective. Thats a big thing. My best and heartfelt wishes and a big hug from Germany!
I have suffered from the same kind of delusional thinking that you described when taking the eye exam. After informing my doctor why I decided to stop a certain medication (beecause I started having auditory hallucinations after taking it) she had me talk to two guys, and I was convinced they were gonna lock me up and do testing on me or something, so I told them that I never actually heard anything, I was probably just sleep deprived, etc. So in the end I didn't get to the bottom of why I was hearing things (long after stopping the medication, years later, I still have auditory hallucinations btw) and I wasn't able to get the help I probably need. Also, antipsychotics scare me because they make you gain weight and I'm already extremely self conscious of my weight and have moderation/control issues when eating. If only I could give up alcohol, I would be willing to try medical keto but as it is, I'm an addict. Thank you for the inspiration, the informative content, and keep up the good work!
Hey, just wanted to throw this out there - the Sinclair Method using Naltrexone helped me a lot. It didn’t get me all the way to full abstinence, but it helped me cut waaay down on the drinking. It was worth it for the harm reduction alone, but also I was able to work on other things like therapy and diet, and that’s helped me get further along in sobriety. It’s worth looking into, it might help. Best of luck to you ❤️
❤ I’m so proud of you. You look like a different person. I watched a video of yours from about a year ago. When you were hospitalized, or I guess just after the hospitalization. You were still you but lost. I’m so glad that you found yourself ❤. And in so doing, you showed everyone the way.
So I spoke with my personal psychiatrist today and also took part in a webinar put on by the University of Toledo and someone came up with a question about the ketogenic diet. The US psychiatrist said that it had been used effectively for very young patients who had seizures, and that the diet helps deal with neuro plasticity issues. He also said that schizophrenia has a metabolic component and that the keto diet targets that. He even said that when the young patients were taken off the diet, many of them didn't go back to having symptoms. This is really interesting news to me and it is also something that I feel i have to strongly apologize for because up until today I only saw a great deal of risk involved with keto because my mom (who had a severe mental illness) tried many diets to no avail. I hope this diet does end up working for Lauren, but I still have some information that I feel should be considered. I still think people need to be aware of how difficult it can be to stick to the keto diet and that you have to be really dedicated to it. As mentioned, it just may help people with schizophrenia even after it is stopped, but when you stop it there is a risk of severe weight gain. One of my other arguments against the keto diet is that there have been no completed randomized control studies to support the claims many have made, but there are some now in progress, so the jury is still out. I also wanted to mention that I spoke to my psychiatrist about keto today and she said without a doubt, absolutely, definitely keto is not a cure for schizophrenia. But the doctor from Toledo seemed hopeful. In the end, Lauren is a pretty brave person to risk all she has done to support something that may or may not be 100% ideal for her health and could so easily lead to liability. As a closing note, the US doctor from Toledo also said that just about everyone with schizophrenia who live to a ripe old age will experience non-alzheimer's dementia. I recently saw my Dad decline and then pass away due to dementia and it is a cruel bitch of a way to go. Although I am not at that point yet, if I could avoid ending my life with dementia I'm just about willing to try keto--but I'm not there yet. I would like to reiterate that I am very sorry I have been so skeptical and critical of Lauren,, but I do still hope that Lauren and those who follow her channel can find solace in the ketogenic diet. And I do want to reiterate also that I hope Lauren sees the value in writing a book about her experience. I will certainly read it. I'm cheap though so I'm going to wait until it gets to the library.
I have no personal stake in this debate myself, as a schizophrenic who’s been taking abilify for over a decade now, and who has improved a lot during that period of time. But to get to your points about the overall safety, or cost/benefit analysis everyone has to consider before jumping into the medical keto: My gut feeling is if it works for you long term, that’s great. Personally, as long as I have been living with my mental illnesses, I have been incapable of losing weight. Ever since I was about 22 (I am 35 now), I’ve been carrying an extra 35-40 pounds of belly fat. I think it’s a very crucial, and important detail that you wrote in your comment above, that if someone who has schizophrenia attempts the ketogenic diet, but then goes off of it, then they will most likely gain, or regain their weight…even additional weight! Obviously, not everyone is able to handle such a diet long term, or for the rest of their life. I think a lot of our struggles as schizophrenics have to do with the long standing social stigma that we still face…case in point: I have had to learn the hard way that I can’t always be 100% honest with others and let them know that I have this disease. In conclusion: like I said at the beginning, new approaches like this medical keto and the ketogenic diet are definitely worth a try. As I learn more about them, I may even consider asking my own doctor to give me the green light on experimenting with them… Abilify isn’t for every schizophrenic; just as what Lauren has tried aren’t for every schizophrenic, either. Thanks for the thought provoking discussion.
@@DyarContreras unfortunately this really isn't a debate, I posted a reply to you and it was deleted. I had a look at youtube guidelines and I didn't violate any so I really don't know what to say. I don't even disagree with the content on this channel and my posts have been deleted a few times with no reason given. To me that is enough reason to not direct anyone to this channel, it simply shows one viewpoint and censors all others. Its surprising because one of the reasons this channel is so popular is that Lauren comes across as caring and helpful. Having my posts deleted kind of irks me. I also wonder just how much money is made from videos. When I met Lauren at my work years ago she was making minimum wage and getting disability as I was, now she has a house, two new cars and kids to feed. I am the first to admit her success is well deserved and I don't fault her or her husband for providing for their family but I'm pretty wary about donating or supporting someone who doesn't allow free and fair debate. The channel hasn't really been about schizophrenia for some time. It is really important to try keto and document the results. It seems to be working, but my opinion is that what people with schizophrenia need is survival skills and people to advocate for them and for stigma to be reduced and awareness to be increased. With one in ten people with schizophrenia dying by suicide, it seems a bit cold to use their vulnerability for gain.
@@LeifGregersen-we6ls sorry to hear that your comment was deleted. I have experienced that myself in the past….‘twas a major reason why I left Facebook two years ago.
As someone who has worn glasses their entire life, that eye exam really is triggering. When they ask, "which one is worse" this one, or this one" always makes me feel overwhelmed after a while, and I tend to just give up after a while.
Im very glad I started following your channel. And from a random viewer who you dont know, Im very happy for you. It sounds like you journal quite a bit so thats pretty awesome. On the off chance that you experience any of these negative things, you should remember one thing: do NOT shame yourself, you might FEEL a negative emotion, but do not perpuate a negative story about your journey, you are doing so great, but this only works if you BELIEVE it. Thank you very much, Laura
Wow, the optometrist appts! Thank you for your honesty. That explained so well how this aspect of mental illness hurt you and does others. Life must feel so peaceful now, no wonder you’re beaming. 🎉🎉🎉
thank u so much for sharing with an open heart. ❤I believe it really inspires a lot of ppl, and i hope those who have mental illness dun give themselves self-stigma and believe they will get better sooner or later❤❤❤
I'm very jealous, to be honest. I thought I was doing better, but 3 years off meds and I'm struggling with headaches again, dizziness, constant fatigue, occasional depression and voices and I hate it. Hygiene's been slipping as well, and I've been isolating a lot. I'm almost tempted to try medical keto as well now, but I don't know if my careteam will let me since they think it will trigger my anorexia again. So I'm genuinely happy for you, Lauren...but also kind of angry at the world and Fate in general tbh.
@@shaynaformity1384 Thank you. I apologize for the comment; I wrote it when I wasn't feeling so well just now. I ended up falling asleep for a bit afterwards and that helped; it's been a frequently repeating cycle lately that I randomly fall asleep a bit and then feel a lot better once I wake up. I'd love to get a sleep study, but my careteam keeps repeating vitamin blood tests (which keep coming out fine) and infection checks...and then demand retakes every month of the same damn test. But, I shouldn't have rained on Lauren's parade and I feel bad about that. So Lauren, if you see this, my apologies. And thank you for your kind comment. God bless.
@@marraine7299 if you can get plenty sleep, do. You'll know yourself the difference between a dull 'too much sleep' headache, and the other symptoms you get. I think many of us get less sleep than we need. Addressing any allergies such as dust mites on your pillow and keeping your sinuses clear by inhaling steam each day, might also improve your quality of sleep, if you think that's an issue.
Lauren, I am so proud of you and your tenacity, your openness throughout the last years, and your ability to persevere when many people here were extremely critical. I think in the next year you may have a very important and extremely interesting story to tell, ie: a book! 🎉🎉🎉
Hi Lauren! I am so happy and rejoicing for you! I also have been taking medication for a decade,but since I’ve eaten healthy and taking vitamins,I am way better! I give all glory to God,God bless Lauren!
oh my, this is just so epic, it has been an honour to witness you making this journey. This video REEeeaaally brings home the extent of what you were - and many others are - dealing with on a daily basis. Also, it is very sobering to hear you talk in retrospect about just how much symptoms affected you, even whilst taking medications. I have a different illness, but i still feel i can relate, and feel a sense of hope towards change being possible, and also there is some evidence that ketogenic diet may help my diet so I am really keen to give it a go. Well done Lauren, and well done Rob too. So happy for you :)
Next step is scientists tracing the different phenotypes of schizophrenia and find the best way to treat each one specifically. Your type is probably not exclusively yours.
Your content is amazing and this journey you’re currently on is literally life changing and such a beacon of hope for so many people ! For someone with adhd, this way of eating is most likely going to yield positive results and reduce those positive-like symptoms you reported to have since those with adhd also struggle with motivation, low dopamine and even functional cognitive abilities - I can’t believe your content is free, it’s so groundbreaking!😅😅 (also very grateful as it allows everyone the opportunity to obtain this knowledge). Thank you for sharing your journey with the world ❤️🙂
You definitely have now in your more recent videos what I suppose I'd call, a "renewed vibrancy"! It is wonderful, to see alone, and I can only image as to what it must feel like personally to be goin' through and living out day to day. I also must say, certainly, greatly appreciate, witnessin' (you and) your excited joyfullness when you started talking about Spiderman, and Marvel movies, and, bein' able to enjoy them with your partner, and your kids, now, for all of the reasons...it was a lovely, and a beautiful thing to behold! Keep up the good work...and keep fighting the good fight, girlie! It's inspirin', and important for others, struggling in, or with, mental health issues (including, myself!) to see, and take in...a model of sorts, at least, proving a possiblity of an avenue towards replenishment (potentially) exists to or for us/them! So THANK YOU, and I commend you, for all your hard work (which shows!) and, many accomplishments!!! :o) 🥳
This is quite random, but following your journey, I've been praying for you. I know you said once you don't believe in God, but I'm sitting here watching your very own miracle😊 I'm so happy for you Lauren. I can't imagine what a relief it must be. Additionally, I was watching your channel thinking I'm doing this to prepare just in case my mdd develops into schizoaffective. Now, Im realizing the reason was quite different. You've started me on the keto journey as well🙌
Thank you so much for sharing these insights. Your story of healing contributes to that huge missing piece of a puzzle left unfinished for far too long by lazy and fundamentally uncaring mental health staff.
Proud of you. Thank you for taking a chance on the ketogenic diet and, as always, thank you for posting. This has given all of us hope. THANK YOU!! Do you provide have a support group for people who are struggling with mental health? A place where someone can learn from others, a platform where people share their experiences with psychiatric meds, diet, and taper?
Thanks for sharing your eye test experience, Lauren. I think that's a really fascinating story. It would be cool to create an anthology that pulls together all of our lesser known symptoms and expressions so that we can compare and discuss. My weird symptom when I am experiencing psychosis is the feeling of having a hole, or a sense of "openness" at the top of my head and needing to duck and cover to protect this "openness" when outdoors.
sososo glad to see people find their own way out of this. i think having healthy people who've gotten to view reality from different perspectives could lead to something really great. from paranoid about everything to only fearing one thing; god. personally, since reality was stripped from me against my will and i had fight to get it back. i've been very invested in the truth, deceivers clocked without effort. it's like we gain an immunity to gaslighting after all is said and done.
hypomania triggered by diet can look like ”sudden better health” the most obvious symptom to me was: Inner shift and change in ”my personality” and my thinking was clear, ”self-aware”, present and focused and not ”typical hypomania” or mania due to keto… so keep in mind that the bipolar on keto can come out different than you are used to ❤ episodes can last forever aswell, it becomes the ”new normal”…. It took 2 years for my psychiatrists to understand i was in a long episode and not symptom free and healthier than ever 😱 Nowadays i can manage this better but i need to focus on ”underactive and boring life” compared to when i have meds aswell, cannot even take a powerwalk every day, it’s way too triggering/stimulating… please be careful and question every ”inner change/shift” you might notice ❤️🙏🏻
if you feel comfortable, could you day more about the negative effect on your life through experiencing the hypomania for 2 years? since it took that long for your psychiatrist to notice?
@@TheRosemaryWest being in the episode was fine, I thought I lived my best life, I sounded like some sort of highly aware guru, people was so impressed and inspired by my change 😱🤷🏻♀️ it was when it escalated to mania and then mixed and then down into depression and I could not relate at all to my two ”awesome” years and had to mourn that I had been ill and not myself I really struggled, I really thought I finally was healthy and happy and could function well… it took 3,5 years to really recover and I lost grey brain matter during my ”up”… my executive and cognitive functions are worse now… the keto/carnivore diet is awesome but the persons mental illnesses need to be extra observed because it is so hard to tell if the positive changes are only better health or a combo of better health + hypomania (full blown mania is way easier for psychiatrists to notice). I am more used to manic episodes so hypomanias are like something else to me… manias are always negative and I lose functions (and have psychotic symptoms), so I never thought my ”awesome” highly functioning (compared to what I am used to) period could be my bipolar…
@@TheRosemaryWestYeah it kinda sounds to me like Sara was genuinely doing much better, but then after a couple years something triggered a manic episode. I’m not understanding the justification for why she’s considering the 2 years to be an abnormally long and unrecognizable hypomanic episode that evolved into mania, instead of 2 years of happiness and remission before a relapse..
I'm happy for your recovery, you're explaining your self very clearly, which shows cognition and purpose. I've 2 questions for you: 1. Have you tried fermented foods of all kinds? And how about fermented butter which has dark yellow color? 2. In primitive societies, a person with such condition would train his mind and spirit with a master. In few years would recover and be able to develop mentally and spiritually. What's your opinion on this. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I hope you continue recovering.
Thank you for sharing what symptoms are like. I thought of you when my "eustachian tube dysfunction" improved without the ENT specialist, and she doesn't even want to know what I did!
I hate schizophrenia and all mental health problems. I will be following your progress with keto, and i really hope it is one solution. My daughter is 12 now but her symptoms started at very very early age. Her suffering is huge (mine too). So i really hope this keto diet works... if so, ill look for doctors that are willing to help her in to keto diet. Her psychiatrist doesn't know anything about it, and shows no interest in trying it.
Incredible!!!! How quickly you felt better! The first thing keto did was make the world feel real again, no more derealization/feeling everyday was virtual. That didn't happen until 2 months into keto and it just clicked one day that this reality is real. First I hated it but now I grieve the years I lived life believing it was virtual. I realize now how that impacted my choices. This video explains and answers questions super well. What an interesting eye exam theory!!! Happy you have new awakenings in addition to capacities. That Latuda didn't seem to help you much 😢You must be so EXCITED to stop it!!! I'm exhausted with my slow taper of olanzapine where I still experience strong withdrawal. Psychiatrist isn't helpful but she doesn't look into keto/anything I send her. I don't like her approach to my issues but maybe she'll be more helpful at some point. Meanwhlie, I miss the better days on keto, not yet 100% confident until I understand this withdrawal.
Love love love all of your videos ❤ Just thought I’d share that I too have “cheated” in eye exams! 😂 although for a different reason (my parents had terrified me into thinking that being prescribed glasses was the worst thing ever…so as a child I would memorise the order of all the letters when they were presented to my right eye which had good vision, so I could recite them when they tested my left eye which is severely myopic) 😅
Also, do you have any plans to write a book, detailing chronologically how it started, what you went through, and where you are now. Including your keto diet: how you started, what you ate, exercise, etc. I think the keto is great, but I would imagine there is more you’ve done during this time in your life that has also helped. Spirituality? Socializing? Music changes? Movie changes? What you read?
Caffeine intake? Any nicotine? Completely sober? Any AA meetings? How often is therapy? A regular therapist or a psychologist? Volunteer work? Causes supporting?
I think that's something important to keep in mind, especially for the folks that want to go on about "but you might experience symptoms again in the future if you get off psych meds"....... she was experiencing symptoms WHILE on the psych drugs, maybe it was more dampened or controlled in some ways but the fact is, psych meds did not eliminate her symptoms anyways. So even if things change in the future, it's still worth it now for the genuine freedom and peace it brings, right? And you can readjust for your needs down the line if need be
I have been schizophrenic my whole life and I am med free at 42 and can't do keto I have bad kidneys I have found other things that I can focus on when I'm "overwhelmed" but I have always heard voices most meds didn't take them away I feel crazier without them
This is amazing! I'm so happy for you. do you think you'll feel prepared if for any reason things change and you experience full symptoms again? I have health issues that get better and worse and everytime I crash again it feels worse than the last time, as I felt like it had stopped and then am reminded it'll always come back
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Lauren, I've been subbed for a looking time. I'm very happy for your progress, but what about your followers who can't afford keto? I'm in a really scary place where I'm about to be homeless and loose my mess. What advice do you have for us who have nothing? You have TH-cam money, and live in Canada. A lot of people who watch you don't. Tbh I haven't been able to make it to the end of your recent videos. I fear your content is becoming irrelevant to a lot of your viewers. You made your channel to help and share, and you have helped me educate my family about my illness by sharing your videos. And I will always be grateful. But I am struggling bad. I don't have any money to go keto. Please take this into consideration. Please help us again. Not to be rude, but these videos come off as almost bragging. Maybe your next video can be directed to your audience that is still struggling and has no money. What do we do? Sorry if I came off rude. But I just simply can no longer relate to your content.
@@TYPHON2713 Bragging for sure. Not everyone can do keto, I agree.
You're going to make me cry. I don't know what to say! As a critic, I'm more than proud. No one knows how hard you've stressed and struggled over the years like they should. I would love to see more of you in the CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR!! Bless you with a beautiful horizon!
Bless Rob!
th-cam.com/play/PLvO8lC2b4DiXYXOt1Uw0XUhdciFhclHbA.html&si=RCoXz_ah-KBd-9Le. A playlist of why you are not and no one ever will be schizophrenic.
th-cam.com/play/PLvO8lC2b4DiXYXOt1Uw0XUhdciFhclHbA.html&si=RCoXz_ah-KBd-9Le. A playlist of why you are not and no one ever will be schizophrenic.
Just be careful as you go off meds. My son has had schizoaffective disorder for 30 years. His doctors have titrated him off all meds in between episodes. He has had 2 years to 5 years in between episodes, having no symptoms and has avoided too much weight gain from the meds that way. But as he has gotten older, he has been unable to get off meds without a rebound episode. So his doctor put him on a continuous low dose in the hopes he can avoid another episode. We enjoy your videos, my son is trying Keto with his doctor, but since he has no symptoms it is hard to tell it's effect. We really hope your success is permanent, but be aware there are some people who have long periods of remission, symptom free and then rebound. Good luck we will pray for you.
The problem IS the medical system pushing big pharma on us all.
Exactly.! You don’t always want to take meds or higher dose but schizophrenia is periodic and refeactory
I see videos of schizophrenic and healthy people. Healthy people look like their hands are Coordinated together and schizos hands are not.
Keep in mind some people may have to be on meds for the rest of their lives for these conditions. Everyone's demons are different, even if their diagnosis is the same. But there are those who can "conquer" their illness, however it never goes away, if and when a person makes it to this point, it becomes a gift rather than a curse. Meaning to embrace it as something not to fear, and respect it.
I have a question for you. I know you have your family but, do you ever feel lonely without the voices. I know I struggle with that when I take my meds as prescribed. That is sometimes a barrier to taking my meds.
I just read a comment about someone saying "Not Again". Well you can't talk about this enough. Mental illness is a huge obstacle and deserves support and encouragement. Lauren's breakthrough is huge and paves the way for others to do the Same. It is life altering!
It deserves to be shouted out and applauded!! If you don't agree take your negative opinions and look at yourself in the mirror because Lauren has done the footwork. She's put her own life under a microscope which can't be easy!
I applaud her and stand by her in every little bit of excitement she displays.
Keep talking Lauren!
Your communication is healing for yourself and others! ❤😊❤
I have a mental illness and I totally agree with you. Mental illness needs to be discussed more.
@@esthermuroff8532 yes. it's sources and treatments that stand up to rigorous not for greed research and delivery
hallo
I am delighted that this Ketogenic medical program worked so well for you. I’m amazed at the things the human body can do and this is exactly what I hoped would happen for you. This makes me so happy. 💖💖
You are a shining beacon of HOPE! And, a HERO for millions of people. Truly will be the greatest achievement not only for your journey but millions of others who are battling this and other mental health illnesses. You were supposed to be the instrument to heal, bring peace, presence of mind and connection not only to Self but to other people as well. My head a bowed down to you. ❤️❤️
I think one of the best things happening due to your channel is us learning that people w severe mental illness are not bad or scary or selfish, etc. They are human, they are challenged to the utmost, and they have to be disciplined and honest to survive and stay well. You are a wonderful person and I wish you all the best of luck. Keep posting. And to everyone else; End Stigma. Stigma hurts.
Yes🙌
If you don't realize that people with severe mental illness are human, I think you have deeper issues than a channel like this can address. I've always appreciated Lauren sharing the ins and outs of living with her condition and have learned a lot about various coping skills, daily management, and how to best support someone struggling with her particular illness, but never did I once think she was "bad, scary, selfish," etc. just because she had it. Not seeing those with mental illness as human isn't "stigma." It's just plain evil.
You know, I wasn’t sure that this experiment would yield any results, let alone be this effective for you. I’m so excited that it’s been working for you and giving you a vastly improved quality of life :)
I was nervous for her too! Her results are incredible, it’s wonderful to see
The proof will be of it works permanent for just a few months .
Do you think different people need different treatments? That maybe schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder can have different causes and some are treatable with dietary changes while some are not? I have bipolar disorder and when I was severely ill in anorexia my metabolism was VERY different from now, I was still just as ill in my disorder then as now. I'm actually better now because of more meds. Maybe different people need different treatments, despite having the same diagnosis?
@@SamirCCat Oh 100%. I tell my clients all the time that mental health is unique and different for each person and what works for one might not work for someone else.
Good for you Lauren! You are a shining beacon for how this diet works in people! 🤗
I think that, even if we are not all affected by schizoaffective disorder, we can at least relate to how it feels to reconnect with who we really are after a moment of feeling "lost". When i see and hear you, that's what brings me the more joy.
it is trully a pleasure to discover you ! Thank you for sharing with us :)
I am so happy and excited for you, Lauren! I cannot believe the difference between in your past videos and these most recent ones. Your affect is so much better now, and you seem to be able to think so much more clearly and keep train of thought, etc. If anyone doubts what you are saying about how you have improved, all they have to do is go back to older videos and they will notice a huge difference! I am trying to switch to this medical ketogenic diet myself as I have been on antidepressants for almost 30 years for severe depression, with so many side effects. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are a gift to everyone struggling with severe mental illness. I am also following Metabolic Mind and am thankful for the Baczucki family, Dr. Palmer and Dr. Eade too.
She's definitely massively improved! I also have lifelong severe depression and been in lots of different meds but I'm going to keep taking them, I don't think keto would work with my IBS unfortunately.
This is just my personal experience, but keto is the only thing that truly put my IBS-D into remission. I have tried medication as well as the low FODMAP diet.
How truly joyful and complex this must be. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, I experienced your affect as flattened when we first met! It has been a pleasure experience you fully as you have recovered. ❤
Nicole, you had such a big role in this being possible - thank you for all your support along the way!! ❤️
I have schizophrenia and am on the ketogenic diet. I'm currently taking olanzapine. It has helped in the past, but right now I'm hearing voices. It is great to hear your story about how your symptoms have faded. I hope my symptoms fade one day, too.
I hope the do for you as well. Are you measuring ketones to make sure your diet is working?
maybe try a heavy metal detox (if you don’t have amalgam fillings) & reduce the consumption of heavy metal laden treats like cocoa/chocolate, cassava (often found in grain free or gluten free treats), & seaweed snacks (heavily contaminated.) no candy! more organic so that ur stomach/gi tract heals since it’s connected to our brain chemistry.
@@gmooremusings Keto diets don't include any of those foods except seaweed due to the carbohydrate content anyways, though unsweetened chocolate can be used. I don't think focusing on heavy metals in specific will have any effect.
th-cam.com/play/PLvO8lC2b4DiXYXOt1Uw0XUhdciFhclHbA.html&si=RCoXz_ah-KBd-9Le. A playlist of why you are not and no one ever will be schizophrenic..
V2K voice to skull technology and military industrial complex targeting. 5G microwave/radiowave, laser microphones. Remote neural monitoring (magentic resonance/near infrared spectroscopy) mund reading technologies. Microchips, nano particles. Bathe in epsom bath salts.
This is incredible. I'm so glad you've found something that works for you, Lauren. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Thank you for being vulnerable. It’s very insightful to hear how paranoia can be present even as the symptoms are being managed.
So happy for you that you are experiencing so much more joy in your days ❤
Good for you. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing even the embarrassing aspects of your life. Your experience as of late is very encouraging.
Nothing ıs embarrassıng...l understand you talk about the stigma that mental health sufferers face however,we can see stıgma in every aspect of life depending on people's level of education,perceptıon and most importantly empathy whıch they lack😢😢
I’m so happy to hear this!
Whether Lauren is one-in-a-million or whether others will benefit from the medical ketogenic diet, this is amazing progress for her ❤ I know the medical ketogenic diet is far more strict than the dietary, and its amazing that Lauren managed to heal so much of her symptoms through her hard work while recieving therapy and medication, while sticking to a difficult excercise and sleep schedule, and while sticking to a restrictive diet. Keep up the wonderful work ❤🎉
It's not one in million. I've done similar diets. It really does work. I also lose my train of thought. But if I eat keto. I'm a different version of myself. A really sharp one.
Thank you for posting. You are a true inspiration! I am very grateful that brave people like you exist. Thank you a lot for all the work you are doing!♥
This is wonderful and gives hope to many.
Lauren, I've been following your channel for some years. I had a friend with schizophrenia who sadly disappeared out of my life and may have either returned home abroad and/or died. She was in a really bad way, and I had no way of learning what became of her. I found your channel while looking for insight into the condition so that I might be a better friend to her.
I felt a lot of empathy for you--and respect for your bravery and resourcefulness in presenting your situation in a realistic yet positive way. I felt I could detect a subtle quiver in your voice and sense the weight of what you were dealing with. I found your situation so moving, heroic and compelling.
This sense I had of a burdened, struggling person has been replaced with an impression of relative lightness and ease. It's amazing to see. Your whole vibe has changed. I hope that what has worked for you can also work for many others who might be inspired to try this.
So happy for you, Lauren. Unfortunately my schizoaffective daughter cannot do the keto diet due to an underlying metabolic condition and a weak liver. I’ll continue to follow your progress and I’m very happy that you’re doing well.
Thank you for being so open about your experiences. You are really helping people
So happy, so proud, so moved and motivated by you. My ex wife has schozoaffective disorder and left me in psychosis. I've been following your channel for years and I'm so grateful for what you share and your bravery
Your recovery is so beautiful to me 🥹🥲
I was just saying to my wife after your last video how much more animated and natural you are on camera recently and how much less blinking you're doing. Its great to see 👍
Im beyond excited for you. 🎆🎇Ive been a big advocate of the healing power of food. And to see you document it so thoughly gives this under researched subject the long needed attention it deserves. Congratulations Lauren. Im so happy you get to see the world in a more clear minded way. Rooting for you!!!
I'm ADHD/Autistic and I've been struggling with significantly worse migraines for the past 4 or 5 years... I also hadn't had my eyes checked in that time besides at the optometrist that told me my eyes had gotten significantly worse. I recently went to a new eye doctor and my prescription is Lower than it has been for the afformentioned period. The new glasses allow me to read again and watch videos without as much eye strain. Having a proper eye glass prescription has been life changing!!!
I am really happy for you and I think that you already helped and will help or even rescue tons of people with your work. Thank you.
I'm so incredibly amazed and happy for you! You are so good at verbalizing and explaining things. I hope you stay in remission forever
I am reading/searching about mental illnesses and cure. At university in the social work course they said just recovering not cure. However, I believe cases such as yours it is cure. I hope there is more people talking about their cure and that way we can take as a example.
I am so happy to hear you are doing much better. Wonderful. I hope greatly that it lasts and you never experience psychosis again
Thank you, Lauren! You are such a wonderful and inspiring women. Almost like a soul sister. I can learn from your experience and this message gives hope to me and to the collective. Thats a big thing. My best and heartfelt wishes and a big hug from Germany!
You are a literal pioneer! Thank you so much for your hard work!
Wow, that optometry story is so valuable. As always, thanks for sharing your experience with everybody.
I have suffered from the same kind of delusional thinking that you described when taking the eye exam. After informing my doctor why I decided to stop a certain medication (beecause I started having auditory hallucinations after taking it) she had me talk to two guys, and I was convinced they were gonna lock me up and do testing on me or something, so I told them that I never actually heard anything, I was probably just sleep deprived, etc. So in the end I didn't get to the bottom of why I was hearing things (long after stopping the medication, years later, I still have auditory hallucinations btw) and I wasn't able to get the help I probably need. Also, antipsychotics scare me because they make you gain weight and I'm already extremely self conscious of my weight and have moderation/control issues when eating. If only I could give up alcohol, I would be willing to try medical keto but as it is, I'm an addict. Thank you for the inspiration, the informative content, and keep up the good work!
Hey, just wanted to throw this out there - the Sinclair Method using Naltrexone helped me a lot. It didn’t get me all the way to full abstinence, but it helped me cut waaay down on the drinking. It was worth it for the harm reduction alone, but also I was able to work on other things like therapy and diet, and that’s helped me get further along in sobriety. It’s worth looking into, it might help. Best of luck to you ❤️
❤ I’m so proud of you. You look like a different person. I watched a video of yours from about a year ago. When you were hospitalized, or I guess just after the hospitalization. You were still you but lost. I’m so glad that you found yourself ❤. And in so doing, you showed everyone the way.
So I spoke with my personal psychiatrist today and also took part in a webinar put on by the University of Toledo and someone came up with a question about the ketogenic diet. The US psychiatrist said that it had been used effectively for very young patients who had seizures, and that the diet helps deal with neuro plasticity issues. He also said that schizophrenia has a metabolic component and that the keto diet targets that. He even said that when the young patients were taken off the diet, many of them didn't go back to having symptoms. This is really interesting news to me and it is also something that I feel i have to strongly apologize for because up until today I only saw a great deal of risk involved with keto because my mom (who had a severe mental illness) tried many diets to no avail. I hope this diet does end up working for Lauren, but I still have some information that I feel should be considered. I still think people need to be aware of how difficult it can be to stick to the keto diet and that you have to be really dedicated to it. As mentioned, it just may help people with schizophrenia even after it is stopped, but when you stop it there is a risk of severe weight gain. One of my other arguments against the keto diet is that there have been no completed randomized control studies to support the claims many have made, but there are some now in progress, so the jury is still out. I also wanted to mention that I spoke to my psychiatrist about keto today and she said without a doubt, absolutely, definitely keto is not a cure for schizophrenia. But the doctor from Toledo seemed hopeful. In the end, Lauren is a pretty brave person to risk all she has done to support something that may or may not be 100% ideal for her health and could so easily lead to liability. As a closing note, the US doctor from Toledo also said that just about everyone with schizophrenia who live to a ripe old age will experience non-alzheimer's dementia. I recently saw my Dad decline and then pass away due to dementia and it is a cruel bitch of a way to go. Although I am not at that point yet, if I could avoid ending my life with dementia I'm just about willing to try keto--but I'm not there yet. I would like to reiterate that I am very sorry I have been so skeptical and critical of Lauren,, but I do still hope that Lauren and those who follow her channel can find solace in the ketogenic diet. And I do want to reiterate also that I hope Lauren sees the value in writing a book about her experience. I will certainly read it. I'm cheap though so I'm going to wait until it gets to the library.
I have no personal stake in this debate myself, as a schizophrenic who’s been taking abilify for over a decade now, and who has improved a lot during that period of time.
But to get to your points about the overall safety, or cost/benefit analysis everyone has to consider before jumping into the medical keto:
My gut feeling is if it works for you long term, that’s great.
Personally, as long as I have been living with my mental illnesses, I have been incapable of losing weight.
Ever since I was about 22 (I am 35 now), I’ve been carrying an extra 35-40 pounds of belly fat.
I think it’s a very crucial, and important detail that you wrote in your comment above, that if someone who has schizophrenia attempts the ketogenic diet, but then goes off of it, then they will most likely gain, or regain their weight…even additional weight!
Obviously, not everyone is able to handle such a diet long term, or for the rest of their life.
I think a lot of our struggles as schizophrenics have to do with the long standing social stigma that we still face…case in point: I have had to learn the hard way that I can’t always be 100% honest with others and let them know that I have this disease.
In conclusion: like I said at the beginning, new approaches like this medical keto and the ketogenic diet are definitely worth a try.
As I learn more about them, I may even consider asking my own doctor to give me the green light on experimenting with them…
Abilify isn’t for every schizophrenic; just as what Lauren has tried aren’t for every schizophrenic, either.
Thanks for the thought provoking discussion.
@@DyarContreras unfortunately this really isn't a debate, I posted a reply to you and it was deleted. I had a look at youtube guidelines and I didn't violate any so I really don't know what to say. I don't even disagree with the content on this channel and my posts have been deleted a few times with no reason given. To me that is enough reason to not direct anyone to this channel, it simply shows one viewpoint and censors all others. Its surprising because one of the reasons this channel is so popular is that Lauren comes across as caring and helpful. Having my posts deleted kind of irks me. I also wonder just how much money is made from videos. When I met Lauren at my work years ago she was making minimum wage and getting disability as I was, now she has a house, two new cars and kids to feed. I am the first to admit her success is well deserved and I don't fault her or her husband for providing for their family but I'm pretty wary about donating or supporting someone who doesn't allow free and fair debate. The channel hasn't really been about schizophrenia for some time. It is really important to try keto and document the results. It seems to be working, but my opinion is that what people with schizophrenia need is survival skills and people to advocate for them and for stigma to be reduced and awareness to be increased. With one in ten people with schizophrenia dying by suicide, it seems a bit cold to use their vulnerability for gain.
@@LeifGregersen-we6ls sorry to hear that your comment was deleted.
I have experienced that myself in the past….‘twas a major reason why I left Facebook two years ago.
Oh my goodness. Thank you for sarin the story about the eye exam! It was so profound. Youre so real. Tank you.
You are so precious. Thank you, Lauren.
As someone who has worn glasses their entire life, that eye exam really is triggering. When they ask, "which one is worse" this one, or this one" always makes me feel overwhelmed after a while, and I tend to just give up after a while.
I only learned recently that "there's no difference" is fine, the optometrist knows what they're doing, just answer honestly
Thank you so much for sharing this journey. As a clinical psychologist, this information is invaluable in my practice.
That is incredible! I'm really happy for you! ❤
This is so good to hear. Rob must also be so joyful.
Im very glad I started following your channel. And from a random viewer who you dont know, Im very happy for you. It sounds like you journal quite a bit so thats pretty awesome. On the off chance that you experience any of these negative things, you should remember one thing: do NOT shame yourself, you might FEEL a negative emotion, but do not perpuate a negative story about your journey, you are doing so great, but this only works if you BELIEVE it.
Thank you very much, Laura
Thank you for sharing your experience and witnessing your resilience and fighting for yourself and life experience is inspiring
Wow, the optometrist appts! Thank you for your honesty. That explained so well how this aspect of mental illness hurt you and does others.
Life must feel so peaceful now, no wonder you’re beaming. 🎉🎉🎉
I’m so happy for you. Continue to be well. ❤
Amazing story - thank you for having the courage to share it.
I’m so happy for you Lauren!!
thank u so much for sharing with an open heart. ❤I believe it really inspires a lot of ppl, and i hope those who have mental illness dun give themselves self-stigma and believe they will get better sooner or later❤❤❤
It is thrilling to see how well you are doing, and how these changes have opened up possibilities. Thank you for sharing your journey, Lauren!
I am so glad this has happened for you, Lauren! And that you are willing to share your experience. It is wondeful to hear.
I'm very jealous, to be honest. I thought I was doing better, but 3 years off meds and I'm struggling with headaches again, dizziness, constant fatigue, occasional depression and voices and I hate it. Hygiene's been slipping as well, and I've been isolating a lot.
I'm almost tempted to try medical keto as well now, but I don't know if my careteam will let me since they think it will trigger my anorexia again. So I'm genuinely happy for you, Lauren...but also kind of angry at the world and Fate in general tbh.
I feel for you! I hope you find your way back to feeling better.
@@shaynaformity1384 Thank you. I apologize for the comment; I wrote it when I wasn't feeling so well just now. I ended up falling asleep for a bit afterwards and that helped; it's been a frequently repeating cycle lately that I randomly fall asleep a bit and then feel a lot better once I wake up.
I'd love to get a sleep study, but my careteam keeps repeating vitamin blood tests (which keep coming out fine) and infection checks...and then demand retakes every month of the same damn test.
But, I shouldn't have rained on Lauren's parade and I feel bad about that. So Lauren, if you see this, my apologies.
And thank you for your kind comment. God bless.
@@marraine7299 if you can get plenty sleep, do. You'll know yourself the difference between a dull 'too much sleep' headache, and the other symptoms you get. I think many of us get less sleep than we need. Addressing any allergies such as dust mites on your pillow and keeping your sinuses clear by inhaling steam each day, might also improve your quality of sleep, if you think that's an issue.
@@marraine7299 no need to apologize. We all need to express our truth to get support. We're in this together.
This could happen to her too …
So happy for you!!
Wow, that’s so amazing ❤ that’s so hopeful. Keto is amazing for mental health.
Lauren, I am so proud of you and your tenacity, your openness throughout the last years, and your ability to persevere when many people here were extremely critical. I think in the next year you may have a very important and extremely interesting story to tell, ie: a book! 🎉🎉🎉
Wow, this is so mega-fantastic! Your story is SO encouraging!
Sending love and best wishes to you and Rob!! Great that you feel so much better!!!
You are so clear thinking! I love the glasses metaphor. Makes so much sense. ❤❤
Hi Lauren! I am so happy and rejoicing for you! I also have been taking medication for a decade,but since I’ve eaten healthy and taking vitamins,I am way better! I give all glory to God,God bless Lauren!
So happy for you.
oh my, this is just so epic, it has been an honour to witness you making this journey. This video REEeeaaally brings home the extent of what you were - and many others are - dealing with on a daily basis. Also, it is very sobering to hear you talk in retrospect about just how much symptoms affected you, even whilst taking medications.
I have a different illness, but i still feel i can relate, and feel a sense of hope towards change being possible, and also there is some evidence that ketogenic diet may help my diet so I am really keen to give it a go. Well done Lauren, and well done Rob too. So happy for you :)
Next step is scientists tracing the different phenotypes of schizophrenia and find the best way to treat each one specifically. Your type is probably not exclusively yours.
Your content is amazing and this journey you’re currently on is literally life changing and such a beacon of hope for so many people ! For someone with adhd, this way of eating is most likely going to yield positive results and reduce those positive-like symptoms you reported to have since those with adhd also struggle with motivation, low dopamine and even functional cognitive abilities - I can’t believe your content is free, it’s so groundbreaking!😅😅 (also very grateful as it allows everyone the opportunity to obtain this knowledge).
Thank you for sharing your journey with the world ❤️🙂
You definitely have now in your more recent videos what I suppose I'd call, a "renewed vibrancy"! It is wonderful, to see alone, and I can only image as to what it must feel like personally to be goin' through and living out day to day. I also must say, certainly, greatly appreciate, witnessin' (you and) your excited joyfullness when you started talking about Spiderman, and Marvel movies, and, bein' able to enjoy them with your partner, and your kids, now, for all of the reasons...it was a lovely, and a beautiful thing to behold! Keep up the good work...and keep fighting the good fight, girlie! It's inspirin', and important for others, struggling in, or with, mental health issues (including, myself!) to see, and take in...a model of sorts, at least, proving a possiblity of an avenue towards replenishment (potentially) exists to or for us/them! So THANK YOU, and I commend you, for all your hard work (which shows!) and, many accomplishments!!! :o) 🥳
I’m so happy for you! Keto works for epilepsy, too! I wish there was more research on this
You look so much happier! Good for you! 🥰
This is quite random, but following your journey, I've been praying for you. I know you said once you don't believe in God, but I'm sitting here watching your very own miracle😊 I'm so happy for you Lauren. I can't imagine what a relief it must be. Additionally, I was watching your channel thinking I'm doing this to prepare just in case my mdd develops into schizoaffective. Now, Im realizing the reason was quite different. You've started me on the keto journey as well🙌
Thank you so much for sharing these insights. Your story of healing contributes to that huge missing piece of a puzzle left unfinished for far too long by lazy and fundamentally uncaring mental health staff.
You helped heal me and I can never thank you enough
Proud of you. Thank you for taking a chance on the ketogenic diet and, as always, thank you for posting. This has given all of us hope. THANK YOU!!
Do you provide have a support group for people who are struggling with mental health? A place where someone can learn from others, a platform where people share their experiences with psychiatric meds, diet, and taper?
Thanks for sharing your eye test experience, Lauren. I think that's a really fascinating story. It would be cool to create an anthology that pulls together all of our lesser known symptoms and expressions so that we can compare and discuss.
My weird symptom when I am experiencing psychosis is the feeling of having a hole, or a sense of "openness" at the top of my head and needing to duck and cover to protect this "openness" when outdoors.
That's Great news!!! My son has schizoaffective disorder so this is so Inspirational for us. We have hope!!
I also have a son with schizophrenia, Lauren’s helping us all!
This is so great to hear.
sososo glad to see people find their own way out of this. i think having healthy people who've gotten to view reality from different perspectives could lead to something really great. from paranoid about everything to only fearing one thing; god.
personally, since reality was stripped from me against my will and i had fight to get it back. i've been very invested in the truth, deceivers clocked without effort. it's like we gain an immunity to gaslighting after all is said and done.
Very exciting, thank you for sharing!
hypomania triggered by diet can look like ”sudden better health” the most obvious symptom to me was: Inner shift and change in ”my personality” and my thinking was clear, ”self-aware”, present and focused and not ”typical hypomania” or mania due to keto… so keep in mind that the bipolar on keto can come out different than you are used to ❤ episodes can last forever aswell, it becomes the ”new normal”…. It took 2 years for my psychiatrists to understand i was in a long episode and not symptom free and healthier than ever 😱 Nowadays i can manage this better but i need to focus on ”underactive and boring life” compared to when i have meds aswell, cannot even take a powerwalk every day, it’s way too triggering/stimulating… please be careful and question every ”inner change/shift” you might notice ❤️🙏🏻
if you feel comfortable, could you day more about the negative effect on your life through experiencing the hypomania for 2 years? since it took that long for your psychiatrist to notice?
@@TheRosemaryWest being in the episode was fine, I thought I lived my best life, I sounded like some sort of highly aware guru, people was so impressed and inspired by my change 😱🤷🏻♀️ it was when it escalated to mania and then mixed and then down into depression and I could not relate at all to my two ”awesome” years and had to mourn that I had been ill and not myself I really struggled, I really thought I finally was healthy and happy and could function well… it took 3,5 years to really recover and I lost grey brain matter during my ”up”… my executive and cognitive functions are worse now… the keto/carnivore diet is awesome but the persons mental illnesses need to be extra observed because it is so hard to tell if the positive changes are only better health or a combo of better health + hypomania (full blown mania is way easier for psychiatrists to notice). I am more used to manic episodes so hypomanias are like something else to me… manias are always negative and I lose functions (and have psychotic symptoms), so I never thought my ”awesome” highly functioning (compared to what I am used to) period could be my bipolar…
Does "sudden better health" look and feel different to you each time you describe it?
@@TheRosemaryWestYeah it kinda sounds to me like Sara was genuinely doing much better, but then after a couple years something triggered a manic episode.
I’m not understanding the justification for why she’s considering the 2 years to be an abnormally long and unrecognizable hypomanic episode that evolved into mania, instead of 2 years of happiness and remission before a relapse..
I'm happy for your recovery, you're explaining your self very clearly, which shows cognition and purpose.
I've 2 questions for you:
1. Have you tried fermented foods of all kinds? And how about fermented butter which has dark yellow color?
2. In primitive societies, a person with such condition would train his mind and spirit with a master. In few years would recover and be able to develop mentally and spiritually. What's your opinion on this.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I hope you continue recovering.
Thank you for sharing what symptoms are like. I thought of you when my "eustachian tube dysfunction" improved without the ENT specialist, and she doesn't even want to know what I did!
Good for you, blue eyes! You are finally on the right track! Congratulations!
I hate schizophrenia and all mental health problems.
I will be following your progress with keto, and i really hope it is one solution.
My daughter is 12 now but her symptoms started at very very early age. Her suffering is huge (mine too). So i really hope this keto diet works... if so, ill look for doctors that are willing to help her in to keto diet. Her psychiatrist doesn't know anything about it, and shows no interest in trying it.
might not be tool late. hope it works. I got it at later age. I know what it is. stay positive
Im really glad for you that you can have such positive results from your new route of treatment
I just want to wish you the best possible outcome as you go off your meds. I think you are doing great. Good luck!🍀
Incredible!!!! How quickly you felt better! The first thing keto did was make the world feel real again, no more derealization/feeling everyday was virtual. That didn't happen until 2 months into keto and it just clicked one day that this reality is real. First I hated it but now I grieve the years I lived life believing it was virtual. I realize now how that impacted my choices. This video explains and answers questions super well. What an interesting eye exam theory!!! Happy you have new awakenings in addition to capacities. That Latuda didn't seem to help you much 😢You must be so EXCITED to stop it!!! I'm exhausted with my slow taper of olanzapine where I still experience strong withdrawal. Psychiatrist isn't helpful but she doesn't look into keto/anything I send her. I don't like her approach to my issues but maybe she'll be more helpful at some point. Meanwhlie, I miss the better days on keto, not yet 100% confident until I understand this withdrawal.
I had no idea that paranoia would effect the results of an eye test. But the way you explain it makes sense.
Eye doctors should be made aware of this.
I can relate to the eye exam delusions! Glad you shared even though it's embarrassing.
Thank you for inspiring me to start keto❤
Love love love all of your videos ❤
Just thought I’d share that I too have “cheated” in eye exams! 😂 although for a different reason (my parents had terrified me into thinking that being prescribed glasses was the worst thing ever…so as a child I would memorise the order of all the letters when they were presented to my right eye which had good vision, so I could recite them when they tested my left eye which is severely myopic) 😅
Also, do you have any plans to write a book, detailing chronologically how it started, what you went through, and where you are now. Including your keto diet: how you started, what you ate, exercise, etc.
I think the keto is great, but I would imagine there is more you’ve done during this time in your life that has also helped. Spirituality? Socializing? Music changes? Movie changes? What you read?
Caffeine intake? Any nicotine? Completely sober? Any AA meetings? How often is therapy? A regular therapist or a psychologist? Volunteer work? Causes supporting?
I am loving seeing you becoming yourself.
🎉 Thank you Lauren. Definitely motivating to reduce the sugar in my diet!
I am happy for you Lauren!❤😊
The glass is story is amazing and incredibly enlightening lol
I see bravery. Thank you for sharing.
I’m sooooo happy for you! How did you get your doctor to agree to start you on the medical ketogenic diet?
I think that's something important to keep in mind, especially for the folks that want to go on about "but you might experience symptoms again in the future if you get off psych meds"....... she was experiencing symptoms WHILE on the psych drugs, maybe it was more dampened or controlled in some ways but the fact is, psych meds did not eliminate her symptoms anyways.
So even if things change in the future, it's still worth it now for the genuine freedom and peace it brings, right? And you can readjust for your needs down the line if need be
I have been schizophrenic my whole life and I am med free at 42 and can't do keto I have bad kidneys I have found other things that I can focus on when I'm "overwhelmed" but I have always heard voices most meds didn't take them away I feel crazier without them
Lauren, how to go keto having schizophrenia on my own? In my country there are no specialist in such cases. Any advices?
This is amazing! I'm so happy for you. do you think you'll feel prepared if for any reason things change and you experience full symptoms again? I have health issues that get better and worse and everytime I crash again it feels worse than the last time, as I felt like it had stopped and then am reminded it'll always come back