What it's like Living with Schizophrenia

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  • In this video, I share my experience living with schizoaffective disorder. Everyone will have a little bit of a different experience, but this is what it's like for me living with schizophrenia.
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  • @LivingWellwithSchizophrenia
    @LivingWellwithSchizophrenia  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @mollybell1640
    @mollybell1640 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Lauren,
    Your online presence is a priceless GIFT to so many people. Your voice is clear, vulnerable, and authentic. My mom lived with schizoaffective disorder for most of her life and as her only child, I witnessed her suffering throughout my life. My mom died in 2017 but your videos feel like a way for me to reconnect with and understand her better and also to heal so much of my own trauma. I so wish that she could’ve had somebody like you to help her feel less isolated and stigmatized and LONELY. I weep grateful tears when I think of all the people you’re helping with your openness and education. Thank you!!

    • @hazeljeffery5653
      @hazeljeffery5653 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely agree. I admire anybody who lives through this, it sound so frightening. Anyone experiencing these kind of symptoms deserves praise and the ut out support. Thank you for your honesty, it's quite wonderful.

    • @nuiwai5402
      @nuiwai5402 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Molly that's beautiful that you are being helped in your grief with reflecting and learning about what your mum lived through x

    • @loetje
      @loetje 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      WHAT a lovely and clear and beautiful comment.❤

  • @Natalie-ym8pj
    @Natalie-ym8pj 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I lived with a man who has this. He is still truly the love of my life, and i will never be over him. But he wouldn't take his meds, and unfortunately, it got a little too scary. Even though he would have never hurt a hair on my head, when he went off meds, im not so sure. This makes me happy that you are so in touch with yourself. You are a joy and pleasure to listen to. Thank you. You are beautiful.

  • @ghostcoven8600
    @ghostcoven8600 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Hi Lauren, I discovered your channel a little over a year ago when I first started treatment for my schizoeffective disorder. Hearing you talk about it has really helped me process my own experience, and I just wanted to thank you (and Rob too!). It has been so great to send your videos to my support system!

  • @redred222
    @redred222 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i hear voices and kind see almost like shadows that others can not see, also when i have a bad day sometimes i think everyone is watching and talking about me, i think one the worst part of the disorder is not being able to think, i mean by being able to make decisions, even trying to read a book can be very difficult i cant work because of my condition

    • @gigahorse1475
      @gigahorse1475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What you’re saying makes sense. Scientists actually used to think schizophrenia was primarily based on cognitive difficulties like the ones you describe, and hallucinations and delusions were secondary issues. Pop culture thinks of schizophrenia only in terms of positive symptoms, but that is inaccurate as pop culture often is.

  • @Pneuma77
    @Pneuma77 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Been dealing with schizophrenia for 3 years and its starting to hit me this year. That my life is gonna be harder because of it.

  • @redred222
    @redred222 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    you describe everything so good, its hard for people that dont have this mental illness, people think we are dangerous or just faking or whatever

    • @Hughes17
      @Hughes17 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Agreed, the discrimination can be intense

    • @redred222
      @redred222 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Hughes17 its always good to inform people on mental illness

  • @satielsie
    @satielsie ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I have bipolar 2 disorder. I carry so much shame and embarrassment from suffering 😭 Thank you for sharing and being brave❤️Love from 🇰🇪

    • @Teenywing
      @Teenywing ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know your comment is super old but I can’t tell you how heartbreaking I found it. I wish I could make you feel better. Please try your hardest to not feel shame or embarrassment. It’s not your fault and you didn’t do anything wrong. You deserve to feel confident and proud for getting through everyday in spite if your illness. Biggest hugs and you aren’t alone❤❤❤❤

    • @satielsie
      @satielsie ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Teenywing awwww thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

  • @OG-Capo---
    @OG-Capo--- ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My wife is having a hard time taking medications cuz you can't find the right one.. She just got off the medications You've been actually doing good but I'm always afraid that it could hit her again. The last time she had an episode it lasted almost 2 months and I didn't think she would actually come back. You know as a man I cried because what she was going through I really didn't understand it. So I've been looking into videos and I actually like your videos So I definitely subbed. And I send you videos to her too. She just started looking into it what schizophrenia is All these years she didn't want to look into it because she didn't want to face it. But also the men she was with were very abusive and it is true and they say schizophrenia are very vulnerable people. I'm glad you found me and I found her because I would never hurt that woman at all if anything I'll be there for her. After 5 years I married her because I know she's the one I want to be with She doesn't lie to me she's honest she's faithful. I would never trade her up for anyone!

  • @kevinwoolcock6881
    @kevinwoolcock6881 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Hey, my name is Kevin and I have been living with Schizoaffective disorder. Even on my medication I still am very disorganized and occasionally I have Paranoid thoughts in that I think people are out to get me. I love this channel. I feel like this combined with therapy has helped me overcome my differences, but I do have more to learn about myself.

    • @yankalu2000
      @yankalu2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Jerry Marzinsky on TH-cam. You might get more insights about your illness.

  • @MrSoldierperson
    @MrSoldierperson ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Peace be with you. My wish for you is that you always have inner peace. You are loved and needed. You are needed by your family, friends and the virtual world.

  • @Quintessentialobserver
    @Quintessentialobserver ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Thank you for sharing awareness on our illness. ❤I’ve been diagnosed with schizophrenia for the last 12 years. I don’t take medications but I see a counselor every month.. Sometimes it’s hard to explain things, thank you for putting it into words. You’re amazing! 🤗

    • @markreamer5113
      @markreamer5113 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Whoa! Do you find you can function on a constant basis? How do you deal with hallucinations and delusions! Did your counselor help you develop skills to deal with the difficulties of anxiety and fear? How do you not take meds? Is your situation not overwhelming, or at least manageable on a day to day basis! Have you honestly progressed on your path so far to the point that you are able to notice and distinguish the difference between reality and the distortion of it! I‘m sorry if I am skeptical about your ability to not take medication for schizophrenia on an ongoing basis! I am dumbfounded! Again, I am very sorry for being skeptical, because I have been dealing with schizoaffective for 27 years and I still need medication.

    • @jassmeep23
      @jassmeep23 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markreamer5113 bro.....your like me, dont cherry pick and rant on the internet to make yourself feel better, i know its hard but your going to be ok

    • @markreamer5113
      @markreamer5113 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jassmeep23 Okay, I wasn’t trying to make myself feel better, but I do feel the need to express my skepticism when it arises! Of course I don’t know you, but regardless if you have found honest and workable methods to deal your schizophrenia and improve the quality of your then that’s great!

    • @dilshadandharia6833
      @dilshadandharia6833 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it possible to live without medicine and only councelling?
      Pl reply
      How long were you on medication

    • @jassmeep23
      @jassmeep23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dilshadandharia6833 im doing it and while its a tough journey its well worth it (i understand im not Living well with scizophrenria but i thought the add support would help)

  • @mz8422
    @mz8422 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My mother in law has schizophrenia, and she's ageing now. She is at a point where the medication has taken a toll on her body. A doctor said 8 years ago that he would be surprised if she lived more than 5 years. She's exceeded that, but she's been the target of scum bags who target vulnerable people. It can be enormously difficult to support her.
    This is a really valuable video for me to understand her better. Thank you

    • @mz8422
      @mz8422 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe it's been talked about by her doctors - we are in Australia, unsure if there are country differences. It isn't right for it to be disregarded by doctors though, so I am sorry if that's been your experience 😔
      And as blunt and horrible as this is, it was either medication or she would have unalived herself long before now.

  • @christiandancini8081
    @christiandancini8081 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    you are so brave for coming out like this about your illness, I truly admire your strenght

    • @truth409
      @truth409 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shes a fake by pharma....crisis actor robby parker etc.....

    • @saardfetner8620
      @saardfetner8620 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sounds like demon possessed.

  • @jayaldridge4444
    @jayaldridge4444 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    its a every day struggle and it can seem like a nightmare.

  • @jordansmith2911
    @jordansmith2911 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I have schizoaffective bipolar also. Thank you for your videos! On meds, most of my symptoms are mild depression. When I was psychotic, ideas of reference were one of my predominant symptoms.

    • @gustavofring366
      @gustavofring366 ปีที่แล้ว

      i also have szhizophrenia and I suffer from reading and understanding subjects. Is there a solution to this?

  • @jrstanley7085
    @jrstanley7085 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hi Lauren,
    It's 20 weeks from a severe episode of relapse with hospitalisation for me after a 17 year period of recovery. And so there wasn't this TH-cam channel or the general information out there for me then. But today your videos have and are making a massive difference for my recovery and self acceptance of how schizophrenia affects my life experiences. And has done from my teenage years. This video really helped me in identifying with and understanding the subtle and gentle nuanced ways I experience schizophrenia in recovery. I just wanted to thank you for the work your doing.

  • @potts995
    @potts995 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I hope more people will accept that schizophrenia is not just "hearing voices" as so many people, even some psychologists, seem to think. I find schizophrenia fascinating as it provides insight into how the brain works and highlights the complexities of how each person can experience life so differently, which is always worth keeping in mind.

  • @8corpses
    @8corpses ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for these videos. As someone with Schizoaffective bipolar these videos help me know I’m not alone. Been subscribed for a while now.

  • @faithgaspare6077
    @faithgaspare6077 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have thankful for your channel. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar. You bring awareness about what happens to someone with the illness.

  • @AishaMCoupons
    @AishaMCoupons ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A friend's son has schizophrenia and I want to learn more about it to understand what her son (and she and her husband) goes through. I have bipolar II and it makes it easier for me to empathize with some of the symptoms of schizophrenia. Thank you for this channel and these videos! You're so brave!

  • @karayoung4411
    @karayoung4411 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My daughter is 19 and in a state hospital in Pennsylvania 😢She claims to have 4 children and they charge ages and names and she called 911 the other night from the hospital saying that they were raping her babies, my daughter has no children 😢It is so heartbreaking 💔

    • @starrhall8160
      @starrhall8160 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Prayers...I know how utterly devastating it can be for a mother. I have faith and keep hope.

    • @sararao8429
      @sararao8429 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry, I need to be committed I'm homeless in few days in a motel,

    • @sararao8429
      @sararao8429 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My mom abandoned me she isn't perfect

    • @bellajean6731
      @bellajean6731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry. Prayers

    • @leaweekes-randall991
      @leaweekes-randall991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Being hospitalised was a very good thing for me- they put me on medication that really helped me. I hope that your daughter gets better.

  • @elblah9721
    @elblah9721 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thank you Lauren & friends (that includes you, too, Robb!) You two evoke empathy from me, & are inspirational. I hide my schizophrenia diagnosis from others. I hope to be as brave as Lauren & have a partner as supportive as Robb. Ya'll Canadians sure do export some high quality content to your southern border neighbors. 🖖

  • @chewygal69
    @chewygal69 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have a Masters degree in Psychology and I never heard of smell being associated with hallucinations. Thank you for doing these informative videos.

    • @WolfTalkings
      @WolfTalkings ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is also sensory. Sometimes its like the very needed senses are swapped with something else. Sometimes i hear glass breaking. Sometimes I see shadows. Sometimes i smell blood or my food becomes inedible cuz it transformed in my mind into slugs. Its just outlines sometimes. Not full visuals. At least that is much as i can explain on my end. Smell is awful sometimes

    • @hatesBarney4life
      @hatesBarney4life ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WolfTalkings Thank you for sharing your experience

    • @soniachauhan1674
      @soniachauhan1674 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Often in Psychiatry referred to as an olfactory delusion

  • @DARKINBLADE.
    @DARKINBLADE. ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a huge eye opener for me. For years, I’ve experienced feelings of those tactile hallucinations, like I feel a spider crawling up me even though there’s nothing there, or bugs in my hair even though I definitely do not have that either. The smell too, I’m constantly carrying a bottle of body mist or room spray because I smell things that are gross to me but no one else can smell. I thought these were all just normal things people experience a few times a week, but apparently not? Even then I experience those two types near daily but always thought it was normal.
    But visual hallucinations are something I’ve almost never experienced, maybe 3-4 times in 20 years of life. Audio hallucinations I can’t tell…sometimes it feels like just my thoughts but sometimes I feel like it’s something close to my natural voice telling me to do bad things (jumping out of a window is a common one) or even just straight up laughing at me. But I always just blamed that on my depression that I’m not really well medicated on.
    I tried explaining all this to my boyfriend who started getting concerned about my mental health and even he’s a bit creeped out by some of the things I’ve experienced. I already experience Paranoia as confirmed by a psychiatrist but was never diagnosed with anything else except Autism and Depression. Perhaps this is a sign to look into things once more.

    • @christinak9587
      @christinak9587 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time to go seek out a better psychiatrist, I think. It took my third psychiatrist to actually diagnose me properly and to get on the proper medications. I hope you can find better help.

  • @debk1650
    @debk1650 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for sharing! Schizophrenia nearly killed me multiple times and I can now say I am in a state of some well being like you call it. I worked pretty damn hard and it is always a balancing act of adjusting my medication right. I'm am now dealing with some horrible side effects of the meds which make me absolutely depressed (which I already was) so sometimes I really think 'what's the point?'. But I just want to say to everyone, don't give up! It can get better! 'Better' is an ongoing process and it takes a lot of time, dedication, work, luck and support but it is possible. Take care everyone

  • @juliejackman2649
    @juliejackman2649 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have Exec Function issues too. So I know what that feels like and I didn't realize how different I really see things than others whose Exec Function is normal until very recently. Reality is hard to distinguish.

  • @user-of5bd9xf4s
    @user-of5bd9xf4s ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I dont have Schizophrenia but i am so impressed with your channel. The work you are doing in informing and destigmatizing is truly amazing. Ive always been compassionate when it comes to mental illness but id simply never found a resource like yours to learn more in such a real and practical way. Keep up the good work, i think you have a very clear purpose with the struggles you are going through to be a positive force and advocate to supporting others with your same illness. And just bg livinv your life, having a partner and kids you are already an example in showing that its possible to live a productive and happy life even if it comes with its periodic difficulties.

  • @Sweatwithinlace
    @Sweatwithinlace ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You're extremely lucky to be supported by others. Even my family doesn't feed me and didn't care if I was homeless.
    I haven't had a well day in 20 years

    • @mariab9707
      @mariab9707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m so sorry to hear, I will pray for you, may Mama Mary be with you 💛

    • @a.mie.533
      @a.mie.533 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that probably multiplies problems a lot and makes the struggle even harder...

    • @Sweatwithinlace
      @Sweatwithinlace ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.mie.533 Yeah the inward voices in hear are similar to an emotional self hatred, forever condemning and judging me in a third person perspective, I wouldn't be surprised if it's now really my anger

    • @tonybeak11
      @tonybeak11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry to hear :( I will also pray. Keep fighting.

    • @Sweatwithinlace
      @Sweatwithinlace ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonybeak11 nowadays it's not so much hearing voices or believing in things,
      It's that my mind has been mentally shattered

  • @richardbrewis436
    @richardbrewis436 ปีที่แล้ว

    So soothing to listen to. Thanks for sharing Lauren. I'm one of your fans. :).

  • @susanne4028
    @susanne4028 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you thank you thank you Lauren. Great work.🧡🧡🧡🧡

  • @JesusSaves77799
    @JesusSaves77799 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God bless you Lauren and your family and viewers in Jesus’s Holy Name, Amen. I love you and your channel!! 🙏💖

  • @jenwoods2352
    @jenwoods2352 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so thankful for brave people like you who are willing to share so openly. My son is autistic and developing signs of schizophrenia, and your videos help me have hope and courage and strength to keep fighting for his treatment and his best life. Thank you and blessings to you.

  • @Fear_Therapy
    @Fear_Therapy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience ❤

  • @danielcarney3487
    @danielcarney3487 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lauren your amazing forgot about your channel but will watch what I have missed . Your a very calming person alot of the stuff you said hit home your a amazing person 🙏🙏🙏

  • @WrenTurner
    @WrenTurner ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Feels very real ! I can relate so much!

  • @iVenge
    @iVenge ปีที่แล้ว

    My goodness… your video about a difficult episode came up in my feed a few days ago, and then this one popped up. I do not have mental illness myself, but I think your willingness to explain and even show your own vulnerability here is very educational and helpful to those who would want to understand what you live with. I wish you the best.

  • @grahamhardie6853
    @grahamhardie6853 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Lauren thanks for sharing. I hope you get an award or medal for all the great work and positivity you are bringing to demystifying this illness which can be crippling at times. Keep up all your good work and best of luck 👍

  • @ValentinaLichman
    @ValentinaLichman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel. Thank you for sharing. Once I was afraid of people knowing I have schizoaffective disorder but now I open more about it to educate people.

  • @sandybramall5508
    @sandybramall5508 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing!!
    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @marianbascunanagarcia7714
    @marianbascunanagarcia7714 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you very much for your videos. This one has been particularly helpful for me in terms of giving me hope. My best friend has schizoafective disorder and sometimes he can be avoidant when it comes to talk about his emotions and symptoms. Hearing about you journey and how you get to talk so openly and sincerely about it helps a lot

  • @user-oi2ps1tn4z
    @user-oi2ps1tn4z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are a source of hope! Thank you for starting this channel! Who knows how many lives you have changed/saved/touched. God Bless you.

  • @Boogieman55117
    @Boogieman55117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. We have a loved one with Schizoaffective disorder and you help us understand him. He doesn’t talk about it at all so your insights are incredibly valuable to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, this information helps us all.

  • @manicantsettleonausername6789
    @manicantsettleonausername6789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful comprehensive video!

  • @spiritualgangsta2178
    @spiritualgangsta2178 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are so brave. Thank you for sharing with us who do not have schizophrenia.

  • @themovingstation2973
    @themovingstation2973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was incredibly informative, I was actually going to reach out to you to ask about your schizophrenia, but this was more then enough. Thank you for helping me understand what is it like living with schizophrenia!

  • @tamzar2440
    @tamzar2440 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Lauren , Bless you ❤

  • @Edmund007013
    @Edmund007013 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your very informative talk. My brother has this illness and this helps me to understand the "Fog" he is in.

  • @marcimarceau357
    @marcimarceau357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing….

  • @ZBooneBeats
    @ZBooneBeats ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

  • @ThePortalTheory
    @ThePortalTheory ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are such a beautiful and brave soul. Thank you for letting us learn more about this disorder. 🙏 People fear what they don't know or understand so you are helping us to know and understand. ❤

  • @massagetherapyforinjuriesf8197
    @massagetherapyforinjuriesf8197 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My son is the mental facility today… thank you Lauren..

  • @SpiritualSchizophrenia
    @SpiritualSchizophrenia ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for another wonderful video! You are really helping the community with your amazing sharing of your story! People really get inspired watching you share so bravely!

  • @kimberlyemery
    @kimberlyemery 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Being able to relate with you has brought me comfort. Many thanks!

  • @amyaguiar6924
    @amyaguiar6924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The content is really meaningful. Thanks for sharing your experience with others and persisting through the ups and downs. ❤️👍

  • @hayleyprice8345
    @hayleyprice8345 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing I experience some of those symptoms to

  • @watchviewer
    @watchviewer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing and bring this out in the open. The more people understand the better. :-)

  • @user-mh5yo2gv9q
    @user-mh5yo2gv9q ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are very brave and strong! I really couldn't image how it is hard to distinguish yourself from this illness. My mom couldn't. Unfortunately she gave in to that voice in her head. Unfortunately, she could not separate herself from the disease, so she perceived the disease as her identity. Your big plus is that you separate the disease from yourself. I think it helps a lot. Thank you a lot for this video. I wish you be strong despite all❤

  • @Funkelbun
    @Funkelbun ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so good at putting words on the topic. You are doing a great work and i feel soothed watching your content. I tired doing content myself but they don''t give the right picture of the struggle. My head is a mess, i forget thing, thoughts are taken away from me. And also disorginised thinking. In my videos i look like a normal person. But i've been though alot. And i don't remember all of it. like the ambulance ride to the hospital after a suicide attempt when i was first diagnosed. The severe depression and mood swings i had to be hospitalized for before the onset of Schizophrenia. I did not know what schizophrenia was. i had heard the word but did not understand. I thought it was the same as PSYCHO. A evil person. I did not know i was going mental beacouse the symptoms started slowly. I became alone and paranoid, i had delusions. i covered my windows, i heard voices. I tried self medicating with illegal drugs. They made me feel so good. But then it got worse. and Worse. I've been on so manyh medications. But i don't think about it. I get a lot of help here in sweden from the psychiatry. I just lost my job, and its hard to find a new one. My family believe in me so much. And its hard. I almost get to have a false identity when i talk to them. When im working i go into a role, which helps but is also stressfull.
    My doctor listens to me. And he believe me. i hope. at least i get injections every month. Still have some symptoms though. I don't drink alchohol.But i did some weeks ago, a whole lote...and i felt so alive so i just drank more.....but i puked and was totaly disorginased and i don't remember anything almost at the end.
    People don't get how wierd it is to be on antipsychotics. I don't feel alive. But i can manage the symptoms.

    • @Funkelbun
      @Funkelbun ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The most severe delusion (im not even sure it is a delusion) is that i have alzhiemers. I Have not tested myself for it. And it gives me so much anxiety

  • @zaidarivas7152
    @zaidarivas7152 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing. Real eye opener. I had no idea.

  • @rfernandez1648
    @rfernandez1648 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s amazing how you are able to share and explain your experience with schizophrenia

  • @girllionaire4577
    @girllionaire4577 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing

  • @puck6380
    @puck6380 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I realy admire how you manage your life and I think you're so strong.

  • @MichaelSmith-kb9iu
    @MichaelSmith-kb9iu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was in love with a lady a long time ago that had un medicated schizophrenia and a really bad alcohol problem. I tried my best to “fix” her but unfortunately the kind of help she needed was far beyond anything I could do for her. I’d grown up with a couple of people that had schizophrenia so I understood it to a point. Anyway point is you totally have helped me understand a lot. Great information and has made sense of so many things she did that I couldn’t understand and why she could hurt me so. Greatly appreciated keep up the good work!

  • @glorycalabrese9705
    @glorycalabrese9705 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent… thank you!

  • @marieDg
    @marieDg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Lauren I have schizoaffective disorder, I'm going through a hard time with medications. I have heart failure so trying to find an antipsychotic and mood stabiliser that doesn't affect my heart is challenging. Thank you for your videos, they are really helpful.

  • @mookie34545
    @mookie34545 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video, Lauren! I personally recently resumed my AP because of an increase in many of the symptoms you mentioned, to where my pdoc expressed concern. I've made a habit over the past year in how to manage the 'mild' hallucinations like people in the house that aren't there or (the most annoying) hearing my name called everywhere. I try my best to redirect my attention away from them but of course this has caused friction with others as I often miss things that were going on where my presence would likely have been wanted. I think it's better than hurriedly leaving my room to investigate every 30 minutes. It does get to a point though where I'm unable to tune the voices out and the unintelligible mumbles become radio broadcasts and such. That's when I hit the emergency button and go back on the AP and call my doc.

    • @synchronicitygabi4679
      @synchronicitygabi4679 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im not convinced that those things you’re hearing aren’t there. Maybe you’re tapping into other realms that exist around us. Thats what i feel every time i hear a person with schizophrenia talk about their symptoms.

  • @tamarrabrundage4298
    @tamarrabrundage4298 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for being you and helping us so don't know our understand. Prayers❤❤❤❤

  • @lekat525
    @lekat525 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are such an intelligent person and you articulate so well. ♥️

  • @laceynunnelly4587
    @laceynunnelly4587 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video, because when I go thru my episodes it's so hard to tell the difference

  • @logancolson2782
    @logancolson2782 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These are really great videos and very informative. I have a family member with schizoaffective disorder bipolar type so these videos hold a lot of value to me. I'd like to ask, could you possibly do a video on schizo-obsessive disorder (schizophrenia with co-morbid OCD diagnosis)? I have a very hard time finding resources about this topic but I know someone with this condition that I'd like to help out more...

  • @sararao8429
    @sararao8429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u for sharing

  • @johnlakey4983
    @johnlakey4983 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much! Your explanations educate me. I'm better able to cope. I enjoyed and benefited from learning about executive function. Yea, I start a lot of things and finish few.

  • @ryleehappy8954
    @ryleehappy8954 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your eloquence and candid explanations help me understand my own schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type) more than my psychiatrist even can. Thank you for your honesty and openness.

  • @najumehra1966
    @najumehra1966 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Lauren, I only recently bumped into your channel as my husband has been diagnosed with sychrezoohina (I can’t spell sorry!) really appreciate your help in educating specially for care givers to understand all the moods and behaviours of your loved ones. Would you be able to please do a video on how care givers should communicate with the person diagnosed? I feel that is the struggle and where a care givers cannot establish trust

  • @rosalindwebb7729
    @rosalindwebb7729 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Lauren for supporting people with schizoaffective disorder I have had mental illness since age 19. Paranoia and schizoaffective disorder . So I know it’s not always easy . I like that your explaining these problems that can happen with it sometimes that can become problematic.❤ god bless best wishes.

  • @coryhart4268
    @coryhart4268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is a huge challenge everyday dealing with all the voices and noises. I am right there with you. Great video and informative. Thank you

  • @rosek8393
    @rosek8393 ปีที่แล้ว

    U are so smart and talk with such grace...your brave and beautiful

  • @joeldupuis4182
    @joeldupuis4182 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a nurse in training for my PMHNP degree. I appreciate you helping give us insight into your experience with schizophrenia.

  • @litojinclanton8733
    @litojinclanton8733 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing I think it's what I'm going through the sickness and symptoms without visiting specialist it's hard and seems like it is unstoppable 24/7 it takes u peacefully if u can control or just ignore but sometimes I can't. I also got advice to do cleansing

  • @alexacalligaro
    @alexacalligaro 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do not suffer from schizophrenia but I want to be a therapist when I’m older. I think it’s amazing that you are spreading awareness for this condition!

  • @redred222
    @redred222 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i was diagnosed in 2013 i was in my 30s when i was diagnosed so it was late for me, but it took 10 hospital stays to get on the right meds its been 6 years since ive been in a hospital

    • @elblah9721
      @elblah9721 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations on your 6 years. I recently reached 4 years without a hospitalization after nearly a decade of at least 1 hospitalization per year.

    • @redred222
      @redred222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elblah9721 thats great news i understand how hard going in and out of hospitals and trying different meds can be

  • @ericgutierrez337
    @ericgutierrez337 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm on your patron now Lauren. I'm the homeless schizophrenia affective like you who has posted comments before. I use weed like it's my main medicine. But I do take ability. I feel like I need to get on bipolar disorder. I so filled 4 potholes in my cousins yard without a shirt on this last week.

  • @whatrtheodds
    @whatrtheodds ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I don't have this illness but my grandma was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 73. Very very late onset. So not sure if it's a genetic thing in this case or environmental. But it helps to learn about the illness. Also just general awareness. Thankyou Lauren.

  • @user-tp7kq5bw5j
    @user-tp7kq5bw5j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia....... Been on a lot of different meds ..... I can feel everything you are saying I was wondering what medications you are on I've been in and out of the psych ward trying to get a perfect balance between antipsychotics and mood..... But I love your videos I can really feel what you are experiencing and it makes me hopeful that I'm not the only one that has the same

  • @DyJUSTO
    @DyJUSTO ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Lauren!

  • @thetoritree7865
    @thetoritree7865 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My partner and I have been together for 14 years. Over the last year he’s shown signs of psychosis. His beliefs are so strong I struggle to cope. He’s trying medication but two nights ago had a bad episode believing I was out to get him. It’s worse than that but it’s very personal. He’s diagnosed with adhd but some of those symptoms are very similar. Thank you for sharing , it helps me understand at least a little bit.

  • @tylerhandsome7344
    @tylerhandsome7344 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great educational video as always, Lauren! Very random but I always forget you’re Canadian until I hear you say certain words. In this video it was “about” 😂

  • @warmbreeze43
    @warmbreeze43 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My 34 yr old son has what you have. He is currently in a crisis hospital. They won’t allow me contact or let him sign a consent for them to talk with me. I’m so frustrated. Thank you

    • @melissabernys229
      @melissabernys229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you are in the us, all he has to do is sign a release form.

    • @warmbreeze43
      @warmbreeze43 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@melissabernys229 we are in the US and no they didn’t let him. Took over two weeks

  • @cherrym4042
    @cherrym4042 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Lauren ❤

  • @lynncornelius3733
    @lynncornelius3733 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you

  • @michelles9897
    @michelles9897 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. ☺

  • @kygal
    @kygal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daughter's dad died during a schizophrenic episode six months ago. These videos help me understand what he may have been goin through. I wish I had known how to help him.

  • @obedan3990
    @obedan3990 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your experience. My eldest sister have not diagnosed with schizophrenia…she having it! She hear voices and her temperament so bad.

  • @hannaberaja3682
    @hannaberaja3682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @mkdutta9428
    @mkdutta9428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for such an informative video
    I had questions I am diagnosed with depression and anxiety and I frequently face 2 symptoms mentioned in the video from childhood
    1) People are always looking at me, seeing what I'm doing ,juding me, talking about me( is it paranoia)
    2) That people hate me for who I am ,etc.(Is it Delusion)

  • @csc8697
    @csc8697 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad was diagnosed in the 1960's. He had hallucinations, & I thought at age 4, he was special.
    I have some problems too. CPTSD
    Now watching this I have some related symptoms......
    I like your haircut btw!

  • @tcort
    @tcort ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @grahamhardie6853
    @grahamhardie6853 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ps you have to have and show great courage to live with this illness and I think you have that in abundance well done 👍

  • @a.o.9594
    @a.o.9594 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really appreciate this video and all of your work. I have been diagnosed with GAD and major depressive disorder. I get the paranoia a lot where the thoughts/voices and hearing your view points helps me understand. It also helps me ask my provider questions.