Schizophrenia: The Most Horrifying Mental Illness

[@DJSTRANGLER]

As a schizophrenic, I can say that hallucinations and delusions aren't by themselves terrifying, but over time losing grip on reality is absolutely debilitating.

[@May-or-May-not]

I can imagine. I'm bipolar and I tend to have both visual and auditory hallucinations. Although they can be annoying and weird I always know what's going on. Sometimes it's even ridiculous to the point where they make me laugh. But some times when I'm very sick they can be really scary and leave me a terrified blubbering mess. But I'm always aware of what's going on and I can usually eventually talk and reason myself out of the panic, although it feels like I'm teetering at an edge at times. Knowing how much they can mess me up while I still have a hold on reality I can't imagine what it would be like if that hold started to slip....

[@DJSTRANGLER]

@@trustmeimcool it depends on how delusional they are. Delusions can be a powerful thing. If they're delusional enough it doesn't matter how many professionals try to tell them, they will always think they're right and everyone is wrong no matter what in the entire world happens.

[@mcpr5971]

@@trustmeimcool Schizophrenics often split the world into good/bad which correspond to their delusions. So the problem many victims have is that the ones who say "You're crazy, this isn't normal, go get on meds, this behavior is not right" get lumped into the delusion (the devil, the government agents got them, etc). So one of the most effective things you can do when talking to someone who has delusions is to not invalidate them, and they will at least not outright reject you as being part of the conspiracy against them.

[@thomasfholland]

As a former schizophrenic, back in the 70’s & 80’s. Personally I have to disagree with you, my hallucinations were either fantastically beautiful or the worst nightmare you could ever imagine. It’s different for most people. After I went through therapy I decided to get a degree at UCLA and work in the field of psychology. And I did that for 10 years but I finally quit, because half of the people who are working in this care need to go through therapy themselves!

[@Hyrden89]

@@thomasfholland There is no such thing as former when dealing with schizophrenia, it can be managed/treated to a great deal, but you will never be rid of it.

[@adamb3850]

Back in the early 90s I dated a woman that was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. I can honestly say it was the most intense and sometimes terrifying relationship I've ever been in. When she was on her medication she was the most amazing person I'd ever known. Unfortunately, on those occasions when she would stop taking her meds it turned into a frightening roller-coaster of a ride. One day she just up and disappeared. Absolutely nobody had any clue as to what happened to her until a few years later when I was walking in a completely different city and I found her living on the streets. I took her to a restaurant and bought her a meal and we chatted for hours. Then she just got up and left. I never saw her again.

[@hilenesenexant2426]

Damn….that hurt.

[@letsreadtextbook1687]

That's... really sad. Was she still talking in coherent manner? What did she say about the reason of her leaving? What was her plan back then?

[@RavinderSingh-tn7zi]

Crazy

[@joezarela6609]

Not true shutup

[@PositivityIsPower2022]

Crazyyy story

[@Orangeyougladx3]

I had a friend who had schizophrenia and he never told anyone. Anyway, one day he got real quiet in gym class and whispered “do you see him?”
Me and my friends all looked around confused. Apparently, one of his delusions was a man in a black trench coat that followed him around. He held one of my other friend’s hands until it went away.
Till this day I think about him and hope he’s ok. He looked genuinely terrified.

[@SensoryPOV]

Feds thought I was lying about an all black motor cycle driver following me around after doing some investigative journalism on Tesla. I ended up being institutionalized and later that month the guy did donuts in the intersections around my house that everyone in the neighborhood including the police can’t find the perp and I’m currently beating Tesla in court. SOMETIMES you really are a journalist that really is being stalked. Sometimes they use this disease as an excuse to discredit a witness testimony without needing anything but one crooked doctor.

[@jameswatson5807]

The dude is not schizophrenic he is psychic sight, the man in the black trench coat, you have no idea how many people see the exact same thing.
Many see him on during drug taking and sleep paralysis, what ever it is it is not friendly, it gives off negatives vibes. it has been caught on camera.
There has been documentaries about the thing, some psychologist before the internet was a thing, they suss it was real, so many of their patients who not know each other describe in detail the same thing.

[@wishunter9000]

Hallucination, not a delusion.

[@rebelliousfineart8202]

That’s not a schizophrenic hallucination. It could mean he has it but afflicted people do not have the capacity to appear normal when having an episode. Not by any measure. That was more likely from a lack of sleep.

[@jameswatson5807]

@@rebelliousfineart8202 That is not true it dispends if the hallucination feels like a threat. But people are so dismissive they cannot comprehend what is going on.
It is not an hallucination what they are seeing is really there, they are seeing another layer of reality that the average person has no awareness.
The man in the trench coat has been seen by so many, there has been documentaries he has been caught camera and has been seen in many countries.
It is not a man this thing is a life form it is inter-dimensional in nature the people who assumed they are smart and gate keepers.
Don't have the intellect to unpack this so they put it aside and say hallucination.

[@lancemoore7066]

Suddenly I don’t feel much self pity for having bipolar 1, schizophrenia is truly terrifying and my heart goes out to anyone that has to deal with this disorder

[@ashlynrenee4603]

Same here

[@tjwags2512]

Continue taking care of yourself daily friendo ❤ the battle is lifelong for us...

[@Cinque27]

Don't let someone else's misfortune make yours worthless.
Doesn't matter who has it worse, you both have it bad

[@thisisilalang]

I have paranoid schizophrenia. It's been arduous, man.

[@taylorwright1967]

I’ve got temporal lobe epilepsy, and before I was medicated, the terror that it brought on was debilitating. I would see things like they were right in front of me, but there was nothing. I thought my wife and kids were chat, bots and all I could think about was killing myself. Thank God for medication.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

There’s nothing worse in life than being betrayed by your own mind

[@MadScientist267]

Oh there's a lot worse.

[@ramiabdalla2661]

@@MadScientist267 thanks for sharing

[@shebamaree9026]

yes there is!

[@bunsenn5064]

Yep. When someone else betrays you, you can act reactively. But when your mind changes, it alters you perception of reality and by proxy the world around you is turned against you completely.

[@DianaProudmoore]

Not if I betray them first~!

[@honestlyihaventdecidedonay7004]

my mother was schizophrenic, she took her life around 3 years ago- can honestly say all the stigma around people with psychosis and the stereotype that all of them are violent couldn’t be further from the truth. i couldn’t have asked for a more caring mom. miss her everyday :(

[@amineouachao4625]

Hopefully she's in a better place now

[@lu-ls9mn]

my mum is also schizophrenic, she is the most loving and caring person i’ve met however people automatically assume she wouldn’t be when they find out. i really feel for you and i hope you are doing okay.

[@dalkhal]

I’m very sorry for your loss, I know it’s not the same but I lost my brother to suicide last year and he had schizophrenia

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

certain people show a strong affinity towards schizophrenia, i wonder if it's responsible for the showy false altruism they have

[@minimayhem1996]

That sucks brother I'm sorry for your loss I hope she's in a better place where her mind can no longer torment her

[@THECODAKK]

i’m schizophrenic and the hallucinations don’t bother me too much since when i see them i feel so out of it i’m barely able to acknowledge their existence. i get very common delusions that my cats are demons trying to kill me and that’s way more scary than any hallucination i’ve ever had

[@MisterVish]

Probably should stay away from cats then 🤷‍♂️

[@MarieSantini0607]

The fact that some cats are jerks makes it harder. I am sure 😢

[@FreePalestine-mr5pl]

Cats are demons for the most part

[@thesurvivorssanctuary6561]

Do you have any methods to counteract these delusions and maintain your grip on loving your animals?
When I get stuff like this, I say that: "I'd rather die doing what I love than live in fear of what I love." Sometimes, I shiver and feel like the whole world's closing in, but saying: "I'll be okay no matter what happens" as a mantra, over and over again, saves Mme from terrible experiences.
You just cannot let anything get you down, even if your heart and mind are assaulting you. You cannot control what happens, but you can control how you respond.

[@CaptainMcShotgun41]

You probably shouldn't have cats then

[@captainrandomosity5030]

For nearly 3 years I was diagnosed as schizoaffective but last year that all changed when I got a new therapist. She's one of the best I've ever met but last year my diagnosed was changed from schizoaffective to schizophrenia and she even apologized to me because she stated that my case was overlooked and not properly diagnosed. I have good days and bad days, most of the time I hear voices coming through the walls and sometimes I see shadow people coming in through the walls. I'd never wish this on anyone even my worst enemies.

[@Meowloudandproud]

What do the voices tell you? Is there a period where you hear them more often if you are feeling negative?

[@wendywhiteley5759]

Schizoaffective disorder is Schizophrenia with a major mood disorder. Either the depressive type which is what I am or bipolar type.

[@jakey9065]

My granddad was schizophrenic. He developed it in 2008 after he lost his house due to the financial crisis. My nan passed away from cancer in 2021 and didn't get to say goodbye to him as he put himself in hospital due to voices telling him to hurt her. He walked 8 miles to the hospital at 3am by himself whilst hearing voices screaming at him to hurt my grandma. I cannot fathom the strength that took and I'm so proud of him. He commited suicide in December 2022 after trying to submit himself to the hospital. They wouldn't let him into the hospital as they didn't believe he was in a crisis, so he walked 6 miles to a bridge and jumped into the river where he drowned. My heart bleeds for anyone who suffers with these types of illnesses.

[@68M35A2]

wow, just wow. I'm sorry you had to go through this.

[@milkshake3117]

i am so sorry may they both rest in peace

[@Joao-pm8fm]

I am so very sorry for your loss

[@poohbear6002]

they didn’t believe it? wha

[@vladifornication]

fuckin hell mate. terribly sad story and terribly sorry for your losses. may they both rest in eternal bliss

[@silverriffs]

My best friend had a psychotic break, it’s been 3 months and he still hasn’t been the same. He’s been in the psych ward for a month and calls me every few days and he’s always speaking in riddles talking about a new delusion he has. The most devastating part is his sense of humor is completely gone, he used to be the funniest guy I knew now I haven’t heard him laugh in months. I just want my homie back man. I love you Chris and I will always pick up the phone when you call no matter how ill you are or how dead ended the conversations seem.
edit 2 months later: he seems to have pretty much fully recovered from the episode although there’s always the looming possibility of relapse. Thanks for the kind words y’all it means a lot

[@blackmuva]

Idk you or Chris but you’re a good friend! May God Bless you both ❤

[@MrPossumeyes]

Big ups to you and Chris! Struggle on in the battle, both of you. I hope you're always able to let Chris touch level ground with you - he might not be able to land but he will be able to tell how far off the tarmac he is. Mental health is such a thing for us humans. (.... do chimps and gibbons etc have issues of the mind? ... sorry if that seems flippant, but...well.....)

[@DuaLeaD]

This breaks my heart, I am so sorry about you and your friend silverriffs but he is lucky to have you till the end 💞

[@stoneydaniels0017]

Same happened to my cousin, he was always a better athlete, smarter than me and i def looked up to him… came bac from college and jus wasnt the same, worst feeling in yhe world man and this was 10 years ago now and it hurts that we jus grew further apart… i try not to blame myself but his phone is off 99% of the time and he never picks up… hell give me a call or txt twice a year nowadays and its jus this overwhelming feeling of guilt that i left my best friend in the past… not to mention his fam seems to barely care to get him diagnosed 💔 jus keep him in your prayers man and hopefully he gets better

[@carmenbelk9024]

I'm so sorry. I remember seeing my brother get it when I was 12. The hardest part was the first few months. It was really horrific to watch what he did as a result of the delusions. I couldn't say his name without absolutely breaking down for 2 years after the fact. The happy bubbly person he was disappeared and was replaced by someone overwhelmed with distrust and delusion. I tell people my brother is gone, he's not in there anymore, and people tell me I'm being cruel, that he's still my brother. Yeah genetically he is, but I haven't looked into his eyes and seen my brother for 12 years now.

[@margot947]

I am diagnosis with schizophrenia. I have my first episodes for a month. I really thought it was real until recently i began to recall everything. I keep hearing voice of people who hurt me day and night. I can't turn it off. My thought become so foggy that i was no longer in control. I am afraid of talking medicine but i am training my mind to experience the pain and embarrassment again and again by recalling every details. I really am recalling everything again and again to recognize my triggers. I pray for those who is going through this. It's difficult.

[@Nautlius01]

you’re afraid of taking medicine why?

[@noahgettings6986]

@@Nautlius01I would say this individual is experiencing a delusion which causes them to believe that the medication can be more harmful than beneficial to them.

[@rex1800]

i should not have watched this when I’m this high

[@aamyushh]

ong bruh same

[@SchizoetryOfficial]

I was diagnosed Schizophrenia in 2012. I can happily say that after all these years, trying different medications and other things, I am about 95% symptom free and on a medication that works really well. I'm working part time and also learning game development. I'm doing really great.
Edit: Thank you all for the kind words. As for what medication I'm on, I've been on Risperdal 1mg for the last few years and it works great for me. However, schizophrenia is on a spectrum just like Autism. What works for me might not work for you, you just have to find a good doctor and experiment until you get it right. It's a combination of medication and many other things, such as a good support system (family and friends), a good sleep schedule, and eating right. I also self medicated with nicotine and alcohol, and sort of have a schedule for when I drink (never 2 days in a row, and I don't buy more when I run out). Alcohol is kind of a tightrope in that if I drink too much, my symptoms come back, but if I drink just the right amount it gets me out of my head and I can just be happy with no voices or delusions. I don't recommend trying to manage the disorder unmedicated. I've never seen anyone come out good who wasn't on meds. I'm in a support group on Facebook called Schizophrenia Unlimited, and the admin has been an absolute gem of a person. If you need people to talk to who know what you are going through, I recommend checking out that group.

[@ifuckedyourmom]

thats great to hear josh, I'm proud of you.

[@sirsamiboi]

I'm really glad to hear that 😄

[@freebird69]

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with schizophrenia and is really having a hard time finding the right medicine. 😢 May I ask what eventually worked for you?

[@malterasmussen446]

Hell yeahhhhh brother

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

It's all about making a choice, but also, not becoming so dependent on medication.

[@Johnmanbob]

My dad was Schizophrenic, he committed suicide in '07. He was the most kind and caring person I've ever met in my life, and I miss him all the time.

[@bjornragnarsson8692]

I’m so sorry to hear that.😞
Hang in there!

[@colemanwalsh7477]

I'm sorry I hope life has been well to you since then, just know you are not alone.

[@abrakadabra9033]

I'm sorry dude. Yeah I can be hard. Schizophrenia makes you question reality and god. God exist and so does heaven. Your dad is waiting for you to cross over. Peace and love.

[@joelitos2000]

My ex wife also committed accident?

[@sameshitdifferentsmell1305]

Sorry about your dad friend

[@troyshrader3949]

My wife was diagnosed with paranoid schizopfreddie over 10 years ago and it's literally tearing our family apart and I really wanted to divorce her. I know people say its the disease not the person, but when all of the disruptions coming from 1 person it's hard. On top of that I have one son that's autistic not really bad, but he has a lot of social issues. And our youngest son is intellectually delayed. It's a really heavy load and my plate is full and my wife is not willing to take any medication.

[@oxoxid]

Am so sorry for this❤

[@khuetran434]

I’m so sorry for what you’ve gone through. You seem to be a good husband and father. I wish you all the best.

[@NotaGabeItch]

You have to do what’s best for you and your kids. Don’t let anyone drag you down with them. It’s hard to be with someone who doesn’t want to better themselves and stay mentally healthy.

[@yasinparti4385]

You gotta put yourself first man. You know that she would have most likely left you if the roles were reversed and everyone would tell her to find someone better. It’s YOUR life, not hers. You can find someone who is a good addition to your life instead of solely being a burden.

[@RandomName-my2uo]

Divorce her. If they're refusing to take their medication they just get worse and worse. If they're the violent type, especially you need to get out of there.

[@Maddasounds]

I experienced this when abusing psychedelics, was hell on earth… wouldn’t wish it upon my worst enemy. There’s one thing losing control of your body but when it’s your mind it’s torment

[@user-js4gy3wn2c]

My ex is a psychedelic addict and he's got severe schizophrenia symptoms. It was like dating that crazy clown from them horror movies. So grateful it's over (for me... Probably not for him)

[@OlyChickenGuy]

As a schizophrenic, I appreciate your coverage of this disorder.
A bit of trivia I read years ago that I found very investing: People in highly developed societies with auditory hallucinations tend to report more often that their voices are negative or malicious, while people in less developed societies tend to report that their voices are positive, helpful, and benevolent.

[@mikasablackerman6776]

Oop

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

Isn't it odd that someone who claims to be schizophrenic, has the least replies, yet those that claim friends/family have schizophrenia, likely abused drugs, yet got the most comments. Goes to show that the internet doesn't care about the truth, just emotional relations.

[@Rovolloth]

@@thewaywardgrape3838 Aye. They don't really care about us. The delusions of grandeur, the paranoia, what are they supposed to argue against them? If arguing against a demon in oneself is all they have to do for survival, what ammunition do they have when the demon can say truthfully "they're all against you and they don't care"?
It really is like another person in your head. Feeding it new information, then it feeds you new information that there's no possibility you could have come across. It's an inspiring source for horror writing, I can say that much.
Edit: Though, don't try to help someone if you aren't equipped to. It's just a fact of life, I suppose. Sometimes good people get scared and do bad things, it's so commonplace and emotions are difficult.

[@testificles240]

@@thewaywardgrape3838 i feel called out

[@_thisisbeatrice]

Interesting

[@steveowens7006]

My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia 6 years ago . Takes olanzapine daily without fail. Last year he graduated from Brighton university with a first in psychology and is thinking of doing a masters . His goal is to work and help people with MH issues.

[@BigGreen77]

If you love humanity you should stop him from mental health work

[@86_Nix]

@@BigGreen77 omg YES! WTH is wrong with people. That is terrible for him and terrible for his future patients.

[@steveowens7006]

@@86_Nix why?

[@86_Nix]

@@steveowens7006 because the mental healthcare system is extremely broken. We don't have a mental health crisis in the 1st world, we have created a society that makes people crazy.

[@86_Nix]

@@christiandam6803 my ex-wife has half her brain; she got hit by a car. She can barely leave the house... My mother was a guinea pig for all sorts of pills in the 1990's she wasn't that unstable, after years of them shoving concoctions of new and experimental drugs down her throat she could barely leave the house. When my son's mother decided to weaponize a "green warrant", by telling a magistrate a bunch of lies to get me committed since I informed her that I would be filing custody paperwork the following day... They tried to do the same to me, when the FBI wanted to know about my dad's criminal activity he got scared and took a page from her book, they tried even longer and harder to get me to take the meds. The system is doesn't see it's flaws, it just sees problems that it's science and money need to fix. If you show up in the clutches of their claws you are broken and their system is the only thing to fix you. You cannot condemn the pharmaceutical industrial complex and praise it simultaneously. Sure there will be casualties in ironing out what is altruistic and getting away from the greed, but the casualties will be immensely greater to society if the so called justice system is bought in part by the industry. Industrial complexes are very dangerous to society, they are the parasitic worm that cannot live without the host it is killing.

[@foxxoholic1913]

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia about two years ago, only recently taking medication for it.one thing most people dont realize is the inner turmoil some go through, myself included. The painful acceptance of your incurable condition, and the demoralizing feeling of when you think youre getting better. And it all comes back. Not to mention people have avoided me because of that stigma that "schizophenics are dangerous". It honestly means a lot to me personally when people make informative videos about the finer details. And i assume others with schizophrenia feel more understood as well.

[@maygrantz4426]

hi, fox and I'm sorry of what you went through
when people are making an assume and avoid you,
anyway most people with mental illness are victim and
vulnerable and I suggest that every day say a good affirmation
of yourself that you are a good person and you are confident that
you can manage this condition with right medication and teraphy.
There is hope and don't give up! Please update me..

[@organicjoe6568]

I was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder (Bipolar + Schizophrenia) in 2021. Several years leading up to 2021 I had symptoms of sever depression, isolation and delusional thoughts. I didnt understand why I all of a sudden lost interest in every single thing that once mattered to me. I was only 22 when I started hearing and seeing things that werent there. I had a constant radio static sound in my ears that would be mixed with people talking/whispering and birds chirping. I had psychosis for 2 years straight. I would not sleep for 3+ days on end. I would just pace in the middle of my room for hours until the sun rose. I thought i was being followed by a shadow figure and often heard the hallucination of a knife being scraped across the door, indicatong that someone was waiting to kill me on the other side. I had to drop out of college from my dream school and 3+ years later im still trying to recover. These mental illnesses can easily lead to someone taking their own life. The dangerous stigmas that exist around these psychotic illnesses made me feel like I was evil whenever i heard voices telling me to stab my own mother in the back with a kitchen knife. I am a lot more stable now at 25 but im still unemployed as I can barely take care of myself throughout the day. Please, if someone is showing symptoms or is asking for help, listen to them.

[@maygrantz4426]

Seek a good support group you can rely on.
Maintain a right medication and visit your teraphy
at least once month.Anyway , you can train your brain or
switch your focus when the you experience symptom.
Keep a journal and avoid stress because it can trigger.
Remind yourself that you are good person. Interupt the voice
of your head and be confidence that you are strong not to follow
that voice specially that lead a bad consequences. Most of the disorder
are chemical imbalance and lack of vitamin D. You can check to primary doctor
if you have a vitamin D defficiency.

[@inkmime]

I have an uncle who's about the hardest working man I can ever think of who sadly still finds himself chronically homeless or incarcerated because of the lack of options for treatment for someone like him. He's a talented sailor, the man can *captain a shrimping boat*, but the symptoms are debilitating for him whenever they begin manifesting once again. Man deserves better, deserves to be understood more. The paranoia is crippling, I wish more people would understand that.

[@RepubsWannaMarryKids]

Unless you come from wealth and have a family that actually cares, any disability will render you struggling. In the US for some reason they give disableds WAY less money than min wage and expect us to pay normal bills AND medical bills and somehow not be chronically homeless? lol

[@inkmime]

@Godsabitch Why would you say that? what's wrong with you?

[@adamhutchinson5820]

Why don't you help him?

[@retrospecative2454]

My brother is currently getting over psychosis the looks people give my family is disheartening because they really dont understand what we deal with daily

[@inkmime]

@@adamhutchinson5820 He lives way down south from here and the amount of help I could provide is heavily outweighed by the sheer amount he needs, I could not do so sustainably. As of right now we're not even completely sure where he is.
What he needs is rigorous psychological help, full course medication and therapy, and that's simply not something we or him can afford without government assistance which is an appalling truth to be living right now.
I apologize if this reality appears as laziness to you but it simply cannot be helped that I live in America and if you can't afford the healthcare, you just can't afford it no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

[@empressmarowynn]

I had a friend in high school who was an incredible artist. His schizophrenia would cause him to see the wildest things ripped straight from a horror movie and so he would paint what he saw. The problem was when he took his meds he wouldn't have the hallucinations and therefore didn't have anything to paint. So he eventually worked out a schedule where he would set aside specific days to paint and on those days he wouldn't take his meds, but he would have someone nearby in case he had any problems and to make sure he took his meds when his allotted time was up. This system worked for him for a few years but I haven't seen him in decades so I hope he's still doing well.

[@luckyy3691]

Damn. That man is a genius. I'm hoping he's doing well too.

[@egbertsouse8487]

Very clever, he found inspiration in his affliction.

[@DeV4kk]

That is very dangerous and despite what the ppl in the comments r saying he is not smart for that, when I was diagnosed my artistic abilities died out and I even tried not taking my meds, it was a horror show and brought a lot of pain, I hope he realized that and stopped doing it

[@musabfahad4073]

lol

[@BlackLungz]

And then everybody clapped

[@headsicknation1365]

I'm a diagnosed schizophrenic and look at my psychosis as entertainment. I'm harmless and I never get bored. Understanding the disease and having a positive perspective helps. I look at society being insane and I'm sane because I don't deny that I'm insane. Does that make sense to any other schizophrenics?

[@unknownuser6757]

You say that, it’s fun, until you see bad things

[@headsicknation1365]

@@unknownuser6757 Sounds like you got issues with me. Do you want me to see bad things? Maybe wish the worst on me. BTW, I have schizo affected disorder. My case I don't hear or see things, I have paranoid delusional thoughts and believe I'm telepathic. I'm just making the best of it. Thanks for the response.

[@jakemurphy3359]

I trained my voices to be extremely positive. I get compliments, suggestions, advice, and ideas from them. It feels like a super power.

[@PancakeTheKat]

My bf has schizophrenia. It’s debilitating for him. He has this hallucination in his mind he calls Francis, and for a bit he used to think he had DID, he didn’t. Francis is a violent voice, having a completely different personality from my bf. Despite how sometimes he’s violent, he can also be fatherly. I don’t really know how he works. He’s told me about it, and he’s told me about how he sometimes keeps waking up to hallucinations of Francis and another voice, screaming and arguing at eachother and telling him to hurt himself and other people. It’s already hard having to help him during his breakdowns, I can’t imagine how bad it is for him. I love him so much and I hate seeing him like this.

[@rhov-anion]

After a childhood of being diagnosed with various mental health issues like depression and plain "laziness," my sister finally was honest with her therapist and admitted to hearing voices. These voices whispered that she was a failure, ugly, unloved, and some screamed at her to kill herself. She had been fighting against those voices her whole life. Just surviving to the end of the day was a battle. She's never tried to harm anyone, though. She's funny, intelligent, a published writer, she holds multiple degrees, including microbiology, Medieval English Literature, and she studied abroad twice for a Masters degree in Spanish Literature, becoming fluent in Spanish. She's now a high school teacher, which seems far below her potential, but just managing to live such a productive life with her constant battle with mental health is impressive.

[@rvanhees89]

I had those voices too, but with me it was a result of trauma and symptom of borderline: 'The external critique-caster'
After a lot of therapy those voices went away, thankfully

[@LunaticByNature]

Sounds like her true potential is molding young minds. a Career and profession I believe is one of the most successful and important roles in our modern society. I respect your sister for her struggles and for her decision for choosing to pass on her impressive and apparently quite vast pool of knowledge to our next generation.

[@mnkwazi]

@Rhov Anion she is very strong.

[@wimsylogic65]

I heard those voices too but I put them down as being my voices. Or my imagination when it sounds like I'm hearing something from outside of myself. At these moments I tried to take some time and think through it. I'll close my eyes and try to open my ears up more to take in as much information as I can.
It's weird it's like I have a first person and 3rd person's point of view of everything I do and think.
I loved the movie. Inside out. I thought it was a good perspective I could on some levels relate to and understand.

[@thethirdtime9168]

Glad to know she's doing well and getting help, tho that 'diagnosis' of laziness always frustrates me. Most all of us want to accomplish something, and when we can't more often than not it's associated with some mental blockages.
Your sis sounds like one to be proud of, tho, and honestly teaching is among the most important jobs one can have.

[@mullcrumthesage6303]

I would not wish schizophrenia upon my worst enemy. For those of you reading this comment that have it...stay positive and stay strong. We love you.

[@Katwarfield]

Thank you so much..often threads are where we get the most support. I've gone years without a single hug and finally received one from.a stranger. It can be just what makes us try and keep putting one foot in front of the other

[@LiquidAnomaly]

thanks dawg

[@alexthehopeless3778]

An actual schizophrenic dude reading this probably thinking stuff like "they're all mocking me, again..."

[@Katwarfield]

@alexthehopeless37 The gruesome examples he shares at the open of the video are the most extreme, Like he finally stated at the END where fewer people where fewer people.were engaged, he stated fact which is that we are.more likely to be victimized violently than to be perpetrators.
Actually for me the message I heard as a person w schizoaffective was a clear "hear ye hear ye grab your torches and pitchforks . Hide the women and children before these monsters eat them."
This came accross as a conversation about psychopathy. Let's have a separate conversation about the various things that may cause someone to go into psychosis. A symptom of schizophrenia but not of schizophrenia alone. These descriptions used in this video don't represent most of us. What do you see when you see one of us homeless? That's right we talk to ourselves not attacking and murdering. We barely function to take a showet even with our meds. What do you sadly hear from so many people right here in this thread? Suicide, repeatedly they lost loved ones w schizophrenia to suicide. Ive.never dreamed of hurting another person and literally get choked up if I accidentally kill an insect. On the other hand I fight suicidal ideation most every day,partially because of the stigma related to the disorder.
So although the video had a lot of good information weaved in with the horror show, I feel it ultimately to be a setback and not an evolution in the world.view of the disorder

[@mullcrumthesage6303]

@@Katwarfield You're very smart. Love and Light to you.

[@moderatelycoolkid5747]

Ive had a very hard battle watching my father lose himself and having to say goodbye to the man I once knew, it took over 2 decades for him to receive proper help and that’s not through a lack of trying. I wish I could help him regain his sanity but there’s only so much that can be done. Thankyou for making this video and spreading awareness

[@Di-sg6mv]

I have a person very close to me and stayed at a hotel with me one night (we live in different states).
That night, she stayed in the bathroom, door closed, light on, talking to herself. Honestly, it scared me. A lot.
She’s also said, she takes showers w/her clothes on, because ppl are watching her through cameras in the lighting and shower head.
Another time, she said that planes were talking to her and told her to fly to Florida. She finally did what the voices said and lived in Florida for approx 6 months. Homeless.
One time, she (or I thought she did) told me she has schizophrenia. Years later, she denied it.
When trying to talk about it, she shuts down or gets angry. She will NOT talk to ANYONE about it.
I remember she said that she was getting injections every 6 months and seemed “normal” (whatever normal is).
A year or two ago, things changed. She’s been in and out of hospitals, claiming her neighbor is spying on her and wants to kill her. She’s said that the neighbor is watching and spying on our phone conversation, numerous times.
I believe these things are very real to her. I sympathize, but nothing I say helps.
I can’t imagine the torture she’s going through, either.😢
I just don’t know what to say or do to help her. I know she’ll get angry and shut me out.
She’s extremely smart and can see through ppl (figuratively speaking), whether your intentions are well or not. Thing is, I feel she then believes, “I’m the enemy”. Which I’m not. My heart truly breaks for her and idk what to do?!

[@celestejacintheesau4705]

Uhm ... so I'm hiding the fact that I have this thing. It started Dec 2023... its my neighbour and his gf in my head as well...uhm I don't know what to say to help you with her but I know for a fact that the voices are lying. Real or not is not the point here (for me) they are wrong about me and want me dead. No I don't trust anyone because this thing is so crazy that people will not be able to understand which hurts a lot and living in this hell alone hurts too. I've been suffering since my earliest memory, I've accepted to live is to suffer, I've normalised being verbally abused and hearing what no one else can hear. I do my best to remain quiet and not talk back to them knowing that they are talking nonsense but I do cry a lot to let off the pressure of the realisation of this thing is my reality.
The only way she will trust you is if she can overcome those lying voices and tell herself that you can be trusted. You already know that nothing you say or do will ever be able to reach her, only she can do it.
No I don't take meds...I just pray and read God's Word...thats how I'm able to overlook the lies and handle this thing alone.
Oh and I have 2 sons, I'm a single mom, I have a job ...I'm doing fine for now but when I go home and I am alone in my room I break down like crazy , I sob and sob because this thing is beyond hard and devastating...God keeps me strong though, seriously. He tells me how much He loves me all the time...

[@Di-sg6mv]

@@celestejacintheesau4705 Thank you for sharing SO VERY MUCH and I have some issues of my own (as many do), from of the mental and physical abuse endured throughout childhood n adulthood. With that said, I DO understand what she’s (and you) are going through. To an extent, that is.
It hurts my heart that the mind is so powerful that it can actually CONTROL your thoughts to a degree that makes ppl suffer horribly, like a prisoner.
I am sorry for all the pain you are and have been through and happy that God is there to help you through. It takes a lot of strength to deal with these demons, and courage! It’s ok to cry and sob. Acknowledge the hurt and pain that you’re going through (at least, that’s what I’ve read). “They say”, it’s good to acknowledge the feelings and thoughts you are experiencing. I’m sure you’ve heard this before.
I also can see that you’re doing the best you can with what you’ve been dealt. Of course, with the help of God and the Bible, makes you even stronger. You deserve A LOT of credit.
The person I was speaking about earlier is certain of her neighbor spying and wanting to harm/kill her. I believe she truly believes that.
The torture she goes through in unfathomable to me.
One time I said, “I don’t think she has the “means” to spy through your phone. If she wanted to hurt you, she would have done by now.” Idk if those were the right words to tell her, but I do know that the lady isn’t spying nor wants to cause bodily harm.
This was about a year ago. To this day, she’s still convinced. To me, it seems that the power of the mind takes over bd will not stop torturing her with those thoughts.
But, what do I know. I’m FAR from being an expert! But, this is what MY MIND is telling me.
Alls I can do is pray 🙏🏼
Godspeed to you and I appreciate your input, more than you know.🥰

[@Di-sg6mv]

@@celestejacintheesau4705 I apologize if I seem to be prying or nosy. Not my intention. I give EVERYBODY here great applause talking about, and sharing their experiences and thoughts on schizophrenia.
Genuinely, I want to learn and possibly help my dear friend.

[@PigeonLord]

I went to college with a woman who was schizophrenic. You’d never know unless she told you (as she’d told me). She was one of the nicest people I’ve met and she was super outgoing and friendly to pretty much everyone. She was the kind of person who tried to include you and helped break you out of your shell. I hope she’s still doing well wherever she is now.

[@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395]

Yeah everyones nice on the surface

[@mr.makedonija2627]

@@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 lmaoooo
WRONG

[@chrisjarmain]

Some people who are the most outwardly caring are so because of the damaging and horror show like life they have in their own minds. Understanding such pain/misery can cause (some not all) to be sympathetic and have a deep gratitude to just being able to genuinely smile. So help others as they understand the importance of just that fact.

[@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395]

@@mr.makedonija2627 when it rains it poors

[@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395]

@@chrisjarmain everything has an opposite but equal force working against them

[@lovefromwonderland]

Schizophrenia honestly seems like a really debilitating, terrifying mental illness. Props to those who suffer from it, you guys are true warriors :(

[@Broad_88]

Nice try fed

[@godnyx117]

It's UNBEARABLE from what I UNDERSTAND. That's as, it seems that so many of them end up commit suicide.

[@mrdanker6756]

@@Broad_88 xD

[@Virjunior01]

Doesn't feel like it.

[@LiquidAnomaly]

thanks dawg

[@thetreblerebel]

I was recently diagnosed, have been dealing with symptoms for over 3 years. It's been an absolute train wreck, and it's ruined everything. Voices, and extreme visual hallucinations. It's debilitating and I've lost a marriage, my kids and many jobs. This is by far true, and dangerous.

[@maygrantz4426]

I'm sorry of what you went through
and don't give up, seek for help and teraphy..

[@jessicab7059]

When I was in the mental hospital a few years ago the two women with schizophrenia were two of the sweetest women I've ever met. I felt so bad for them and made sure to talk to them when they were okay with it, because nobody else would hang out with them. The one girl had hallucinations of demons and a sister who looked exactly like her who would constantly yell horrible things at her. The other one couldn't carry on a conversation but she was happy to answer questions like what movies do you like. Her husband had to have her committed to get her meds adjusted. She was sad because the new meds weren't helping enough to go home and she didn't feel like herself anymore.

[@jixxytrix1705]

I met a schizophrenic guy who told me that one day a whole gang of little kids
came into his living room and begged him to play with them.
When he was put on medication they went away. He told me he misses his kids.
That was the most wholesome case I've ever heard of...

[@you_tubeslonelyheartsclubband]

At least they were nice kids.

[@freeeggs3811]

Maybe he was a paedophile

[@dethkon]

Sometimes hallucinated children grow up and leave the house. Difficult for any parent, I’m sure..

[@jixxytrix1705]

@@dethkon Haha, spot on!

[@dougr8646]

Pedophrenia

[@NightmierSan]

My younger sister has schizophrenia. Her own mind traumatized her once while showering, she saw something so terribly horrifying, something that HER mind manifested, and now she refuses to take a shower or a bath without somebody being in the bathroom with her. This was over a year ago now, my mom, my other younger sister, and myself often have to go in there with her and talk to her while she bathes because it makes her feel less scared. It's messed up man. :(

[@k.d.kelley2830]

It's good that you help her, I'm sure you love each other very much. Best wishes.

[@wallyskeet]

I would help her shower

[@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer]

Did she say what it was or describe it?

[@GuinWeaver]

I had a hallucination very much like this once, I have complex post traumatic stress disorder which can also have hallucinations. I was very scared to shower due to traumatic events in my past and then this happened. It took years to be okay again but it did work out for me. I had to figure out how to adjust the water temperature and such so I could feel better. The steam was frightening me. It might be something triggering her to be afraid. It might be helpful to her to ask what in the room is effecting her the most and see if you can adjust things so she feels better. Eventually she might not need anyone else in the room. Hope all goes well for you guys

[@whyarewealwaysyelling]

Dear Penthouse you'll never guess what happened to me

[@whythoidk]

Honestly I just watched this whole documentary, whilst I felt like this was a very informative and honest overview of the condition, I also can't help but feel like parts of this video could be guilty of verging on glamourizing or sensationalizing schizophrenia. I don't have it but the phrase that should generally be applied to every mental health condition, is "if you ever feel embarrassed/ashamed/marginalized/judged for having a friend, family member or colleague with a mental illness, whilst taking care not to trivilise your own uncomfortable emotions as a result of being in close connection with that person with the mental illness, imagine how shit it must feel for the person who actuàlly has the mental health condition"

[@wittykittywoes]

good point!!!

[@marleysmommy]

As someone diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder (schizophrenia + bipolar), I hate when people dismiss me as just having psychosis when I'm not. My upstairs neighbor was harassing me, following me and had a pinhole camera in my apartment. No one believed me and I was ignored everything I asked for help or told someone what was happening. In the end, I was able to obtain evidence and the guy was arrested and convicted and now I'm traumatized. Just because one of us is claiming that something is happening to us that you may dismiss as psychosis, the person could be completely in reality. Bad things happen to us too.

[@trevorsmith4053]

I developed schizophrenia about 5 years ago and it tore my life apart. The scariest part about it is that no matter how much you tell yourself it's not real, when you hear the voices it seems as real as anything else you experience through your senses. I met other schizophrenics when I was in the hospital who wouldn't even consider the possibility that they weren't real, so I'm pretty lucky that I can at least compartmentalize my hallucinations and therefore not act on them, but it took alot of time and I still don't do it perfectly. I'm a really big fan of all of your videos Simon. They've really helped me get through when I'm struggling and need something to look forward too.

[@counterproductivity]

The process of life is continuous. Keep the fight alive. Upkeep. You got this.

[@thedarkdragon1437]

It is good that you can compartmentalize them. But I do hope you still have regular check ups. This can reduce the flare ups, when you have a safe place.

[@thatfuzzypotato1877]

I had a friend with this, she would sometimes pause and look over, and ask us "is there a person there?" Or "is someone else talking?" To help herself know which was real and which was a hallucination. I'm glad she trusted our little group enough to feel fully comfortable with us like this. Ive lost contact with her just through time, I hope she's still managing well

[@MiaThorsteinsson]

This! I don't have voices, but I do have strong delusions, and even though I *know* they are delusions, I can't shake their grip in me.

[@MargoNo232]

@@counterproductivity seems like we have the same mechanic to dealing with the creepies. It helps me but yeah sometimes it's too real

[@criticalmaz1609]

I watched the only person I've ever loved disappear into his own head. It was confusing, terrifying and heartbreaking. I ended up homeless, suffering a complete mental breakdown, after he turned on me. That's partly why I went back to college to study psychology -- my way of coping is to learn and hopefully understand.

[@fizzy_buzz]

I really hope you're doing better. My best of wishes to you, stay strong

[@h.n.r_funi3324]

So sorry for you

[@jjones9822]

I have a theory.
I had a schizophrenic break where I was hearing auditory hallucinations and experiencing some visuals. My theory is that people who experience this have unwittingly unlocked a part of their brain which allows communication with the unseen world. People are going to think that’s crazy because most don’t believe in spiritual entities, angels, demons, ghosts, etc.
My experience: Besides the auditory there was a conversation which took place. I was speaking to another mind through what seemed like a psychic connection.
What was unique about it was the feeling of magnetic energy while having this exchange.
Remember: Nikola Tesla said if you want to find the secrets of the universe think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.
This was my experience. I felt the vibration, the magnetic energy, the different frequencies as if being tuned to different channels.
This is no joke. It’s hard to explain it this way because people automatically dismiss you as crazy. Most are afraid of the unknown and wish only to hear the easy explanation.
I don’t consider myself a hardcore follower of Christianity or religion but you cannot dismiss the idea of the fallen angels and people who are schizophrenic hearing evil voices telling them to hurt themselves and others. The story is that the fallen ones hate humanity. If you hate something you try to corrupt or destroy it.
Just something to keep in mind.
We should never dismiss the unseen, the spiritual.

[@rizzwan-42069]

@@jjones9822 just don’t trust whatever you’re hearing bc the one speaking is the devil and never a good spirit

[@98leight]

goodluck!

[@lyno7873]

I am in a new relationship with a schizophrenic, she held it from me until we were 3 months into the relationship, im trying my best to educate myself to help her the best way i can 🙏

[@user-pj7hf4gm8x]

Im in a new relationship with a man that has schizophrenia. We have been together for about 3 months and we're now living together. I've never known anyone with schizophrenia before so it's all new to me. Like you im trying to educate myself on it. My boyfriend only recently got diagnosed so im trying to help educate him as well. We recently had some problems because he thought I had cameras hidden in our house and he thought I was talking to someone else. Honestly I did not know how to deal with that so im trying to find us some counseling to help. This man means so much to me and I do not want to lose him so im willing to do whatever it takes to save this relationship. If anyone has any suggestions or advice I'd really appreciate it. He isn't even on any medication yet and doesn't really want to take any so does anyone know of any natural remedies? @lyno7873 I wish you guys the very best of luck. Are you guys in any sort of support groups or anything? Have you found anything that helps

[@imjollypup]

how's it going?

[@LexBoo99]

Bro, suggest you to let it go, before it affects you adversely

[@imjollypup]

@@LexBoo99 bros Scottish, he can handle himself

[@XeonIsWeird]

word of advice; it’s best if you leave her bro, for your own health.

[@amylever1997]

I feel so sorry for anyone that has this disorder. Such bad luck. I feel very grateful to be well. It must be so frightening for them!

[@rad_iguana64]

My brother not only has schizophrenia, but is also bipolar. When he's on his meds he's so fun, cool, & also wise in a sort of sly, mysterious way. He has a heart of gold, & he buys so many things for the family, which I suppose is to make up for his condition. I was always very fascinated by him. But off his meds, he becomes non-talkative, antisocial, dismissive, & can even be plain scary to be around. There were even a few occasions where he said he wanted to disappear off the face of the Earth. It's scary & so heartbreaking because i know deep down there's somebody amazing underneath it all. I've seen him walk around without a shirt on at 3am repeating gibberish & laughing at literally nothing. He knows how to cook some damn good meals, too. He actually won an award for best cook while he was in high school from what my mom told me, too. It is indeed a very strange rollercoaster ride, but I'll always love him

[@johnwolfe1356]

I hope you tell him how much you appreciate him, I’m currently crying right now idk why but I really appreciate you and your appreciation for him. Thank you for your positivity

[@rad_iguana64]

@@johnwolfe1356 thank you so much, your appreciation means the world to me ❤️ I did tell him that one night a while ago that I loved him and I believed in him, he's been on and off since. It's been quite a ride with him, I hope he'll be able to come around someday

[@shafir2]

My brother also has schizophrenia and bipolar😔

[@johnwolfe1356]

@@rad_iguana64 much love and appreciation to the both of you. I apologize for the late response, I am thankful I had seen this.

[@SussurroDiMezzanotte]

My older brother developed schizophrenia when he was around 18 years old. It was like the old him died and something new took its place. It was fucking terrifying. He would say disturbing things to us, and was so mean to my parents. I wanted my old brother back, but he refused to take his meds cuz he was paranoid that they were draining his passions from him. Maybe they were. He was committed to a mental hospital at one point, and that had an adverse affect on him as well. Nothing helped, it just seemed to hurt him more. He said he heard voices, and they were constant, telling him mean things and ruining his perception of himself. He never recovered and he killed himself when he was 22. Weird thinking I’m the same age as he was when he did it. I remember he used to tell me he’d always be smarter and more experienced than me because he would always be older. It pissed me off at the time. But it’s sad to now know that he was wrong.
I regret not seeing him one more time before he died. No matter what happened between us, he was still one of my biggest inspirations, and he gifted me a love for punk and the macabre. I just hope he found what he was looking for in death.

[@Ssm19494]

I’m calling cap 🧢 🧢 🧢

[@richard-qd3kn]

​@@Ssm19494 bro

[@kaihart8275]

I don’t know why but I’m wanting to tear up reading this comment. I have a similar disorder (schizoaffective) and I’ve been struggling recently. It’s crashes and highs and lows and lots of pits of deep despair and weirdly accompanied loneliness… I’m also 22. Rest In Peace to your brother, and here’s to living for him 🥂

[@hirofumi3123]

@@kaihart8275is it possible to cure it?

[@Exarvi]

@@kaihart8275 you can lessen the effects it has on you by somewhat confronting your fears, be it by looking for ways to differentiate illusions from reality or finding absolute concrete explanation for things. Self acceptance plays a major role there. Overall its effect depend a lot of said person mindset, it doesn't have to be a curse if you do not wish for it to be such. Simply don't get overly obsessive with things as nothing good ever comes of that.

[@these_handles_are_stupid]

I had a single episode of this, formally diagnosed, and will most likely never have one again, and lord. Worst thing I’ve ever dealt with and I didn’t even get delusions. I got cognitive symptoms like brain fog and negative symptoms. But I did get awful, horrifying hallucinations and paranoia. I would not wish it on the worst person. Alongside the symptoms everyone knows, it also affects you in a lot of really insidious ways. It can make you act very strange in other ways. Kills your social skills. I embarrassed myself so much. Diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the episode I had. It is incredibly traumatizing.

[@jsanchez941Yabutwhy1thoughEMS]

Great job getting the information out there in a compassionate view point.

[@Anubisdream1]

This describes my late wife in every way. She was diagnosed with bipolar early on and they changed it to schizoaffective mood disorder later in life as the schizo symptoms became very prominent and persistent. Sadly she took her own life because of how tortured and debilitated she was from it. I’m still honestly not ok from having to witness that for years. And will probably remain alone for the rest of my life. My heart goes out to anyone experiencing this or who cares for family members with it.

[@lucifer_333_bones7]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending virtual hugs.

[@Omegared_o]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FEVERDREAM1983]

Im sorry for what you've been through and my heart goes out to you. Mental illness is a monster period and i pray you find peace in this life.

[@undeadpandaproductions]

Sorry to hear of your loss.
I recently dated someone who had bipolar, and like with your wife, hers grew into schizoaffective mood disorder. We’re no longer together, and she’s back in the care of her family. The things she would accuse others of, even if literally impossible, were nuts. (In this case severe accusations)
For me, it was a massive struggle, but I couldn’t take the relationship any further, I fled and refused to return to my home when she got violent. Only after some time did her and I communicate, only to later be accused of sex trafficking, sexual assault and general abuse.
I am hoping you’ve got people that love you around you. Losing someone is always hard. I’ve really got no words I can offer. But I hope for the best for you going forward.

[@Anubisdream1]

@@lucifer_333_bones7 thank you

[@fbbWaddell]

My mother had a panel of doctors in her head that blew her stomach up with gas everyday, woke her up at 2am to piss her off, and laughed at me when I said something they thought was stupid. She also became convinced that I was the bad seed and my sister was an angel. She said she saw demons hanging out in my bedroom....It was a tough childhood.

[@thegermantomoeser]

That sounds really bloody awful! I don't even want to imagine what your childhood was like. I hope you and your mother are better now.

[@OPHANIM98]

Fuckin hell mate... ;___;

[@SwarfCrawler]

She didn't want to be that way

[@PM4K]

Not defending your mother, but it is possible you could've had demons in your room, but it doesn't mean you're bad. Demons target angels. Js. It's also possible to be spiritual without being schizophrenic, in my own defense.

[@andreixrt9866]

@@PM4K A kid is a kid, you don't tell kids they have demons in their room even if it's true, no sane person would do that, kids are already scared of the boogy man as it is, he didn't deserve that treatment, no one does, and it is not your fault, remember that

[@JiriDrkula]

You are doing really good job of explaining subjects, difficult to understand. And that is art. Thank you for that.

[@zioncore]

I am working in soical work helping clients with schizophrenia & you did a good & fair job here. Thank you for that!

[@septicember]

my older brother's first psychotic episode happened when he was 14. He had to be hospitalized, and thats how we found out. I was 7 at the time. Apparently he had been hallucinating for *months* and didn't say anything because he was scared. I don't remember why he was scared, I was having my own issues. It's truly a sad disease. It hit him so young. He wanted to be a pilot when he grew up :(

[@noahtalbott6243]

How is his life now?

[@garretth8224]

Far too many people think its a sign of weakness to bring up mental issues.

[@gunsmokegaloreyt6840]

I’m sorry to hear that love :(

[@123shotas]

@@garretth8224 Well stupid people and social media condemned metal illness so it's understandable actually

[@bumblebee623]

Many schizos are pilots... apparently he just wasn't intelligent enough

[@mattfleming86]

When my wife was finishing up her veterinary doctorate, I got a gig managing a convenience store in the area.
It was a small town place about 20 minutes out of the city.
A few houses down we had a gentleman with Schizophrenia. He was an extremely kind man. Amazingly intelligent. He was a talented guitar player and had jammed with a few popular bands from the 60s and 70s (this story was corroborated by numerous people) this was before and early into the onset of his symptoms. His family suspected that the obscene amount of drug use might have spurred the disease into high gear. After he started struggling with his condition, he spent the next 10-20 years playing music alone by himself. Hours and hours a day. He developed arthritis because of this.. and that took his music away. His hands were... something else.
He was polite, tried to be well mannered, and always wanted to do something nice for others.
He INSISTED on buying whoever was working the register a candy bar or a snack. Or pick them a flower from outside. We tried to talk him out of the gifting, as im sure his income was an issue.. but on the other hand it made him happy. He would get kind of upset if he couldnt. I only got him to stop trying to gift me by telling him that I wanted him to bring joy to someone else, i'm already happy. Others would keep a candy bar up front to show him "I still have mine from yesterday, but thanks for asking!" or something of the like.
His speech patterns were extremely memorable. He would often quote songs, bible verses, text from other religions, famous speeches, poetry, etc. and had a very particular cadence when doing so. When he would mess up his words (usually in ways that simon mentioned in the video) he would start over and make sure he did it right. Those words all meant something to him. Often I could see why they did. Powerful words.
The ONLY instance of violence I recall him having was when he bit one of the patrons of the local church. She was a rude and obnoxious lady.. total hypocrite.. so I can only imagine what he had going through his head about her. Whatever voices he was hearing, they were telling him to make the world a better place. Somehow that fell into that genre.
I was there about two years, and he visisted most days. He would often stick around when nobody else was there just to talk. He lived on his sister's property, but in a fixed up shed behind her house. While he knew most of the people in that neighborhood, I still think he was very lonely. His meds certainly helped. I could tell when he had missed some..
He died just before we moved.
I know that was a long ramble, but he was one of the most memorable people I met during that part of my life. I had not been around someone with this disease in any quantity until then.. and I really got to know him. I saw him under varying degrees of sickness.. from pretty much neurotypical to.. episodic.
He was a good soul. May you rest in peace, Mr. Paul.

[@paulkaveli]

still Alive…. not schizo
Texas v New Jersey

[@nothanks9503]

There was a brilliant chemist who invented a new psychedelic but once he made it wrong and it left him with Parkinson’s which is a lack of dopamine receptors they think schizophrenia is the opposite too many dopamine receptors so maybe the problem is he took something new made wrong there was a lot going around back in the 60s and 70s the sweeping psychedelic act didn’t take place until 73 and the CIA was drugging people with LSD around that time

[@svilenkondakov4997]

Thank you for sharing his story! He lives on in the story you told 😊

[@nlholla]

Thank you for sharing and keeping this memory alive. Giving voice to the voiceless so to speak

[@merteazy]

i support biting karens, honestly. thanks for telling us about such a character. im happy he had ways to improve his surroundings, even if others wanted to stop him haha!

[@DanielWillson-rk2gc]

I was diagnosed in 2022. Most of my auditory hallucinations sounded like people speaking backwards. My visuals included shadow figures, distortion of faces on people. I believed strongly that people were placed on earth specifically to kill me. I’m on meds now and every so often I hallucinate but I’m being put on stronger meds soon. It’s definitely scary to deal with but have hope. There is help for you.

[@cody66696]

My uncle had schizophrenia. My entire life I've known and felt him as the most wholesome, loving and genuinely caring person I'll ever meet in life. And I still belive and feel that to this day.
He looked EXACTLY like young Tom hanks (like in "big" kinda acted like the character too)
He had sever schizophrenia, turned to hard drugs to make the voices and hallucinations go away, destroyed his life. Then got clean, found religion, and focused his life on it.
He never talked about what he was expierenceing. But you could see him going through it.
And because of the time he grew up in, and the little was known about his condition, he was definitely shamed, ostriches, and treated like he was crazy (by family as well as strangers)
And despite all of the mistreatment, he was never violent or even mean. He would genuinely give you the shirt off his back no hesitateion.
He did end up passing from cancer. A few years ago
I realize this comment may be put of place
But I'm leaving it for him. He deserves to be known and remembered.

[@ancientmingyu0604]

When my younger sister was around 11 or 12 she was diagnosed with schizophrenia because she told the psychiatrist that she heard voices in her head. Little did anyone know that she did not suffer from schizophrenia but from borderline personality disorder type 1 and the "voices" she heard in her head were just her own emotions that she couldn't identify and describe as such.

[@halibutrzeczny72]

This comment is so wrong oh god
There's no such thing as borderline personality disorder type 1
There's bipolar disorder type 1 and 2. 1 is with mania which often escalated to psychosis. Borderline's don't have psychotic features, it's a personality disorder. Your personality doesn't make you sensorically delusional. It's a brain-illness thing.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

😢

[@shaneekabatty-cross]

Lmao

[@blizzart9191]

I think this misdiagnosis happens often, especially with younger girls... they're way more likely to suffer from bpd than schizophrenia, but bad therapists will catch up on that phrase" hearing voices" and assume sth. else. Had a gf once that told me she got diagnosed with schizophrenia as teenager, but after a 1,5 years of rs with on and off times, I'm pretty sure she had bpd early on( after factoring in her behaviours and "family background"), because she also never took medication, went to therapy or had super strange behaviors. But bpd behaviours showed up a lot( attention seeking, emotional self harm aso.)... glad that I'm out of that, after lots of pain, even though I loved her.

[@ancientmingyu0604]

@@blizzart9191 Yeah, it can be incredibly taxing and emotionally exhaustive for the loved ones when living with someone who suffers from mental illness untreated. I'm glad you're in a better place now 🥰

[@MothraMissWorld]

I’m schizophrenic, largely symptom free due to meds. But one of my more funny & less frightening delusions use to be that the Simpsons writers were reading my mind. Not to steal my jokes or ideas but just to put easter eggs for me personally in each episode. A lot of my other fears/paranoias are less fun but the simpsons one is my go to example about how some schizophrenic delusions are sometimes weirdly almost mundane in comparison to others

[@Idolikethis]

Even that frightens me. 😢

[@animationfreak1673]

I'm schizophrenic too. I talk to cartoon characters, even building personal relationships/friendships with them. They call this a "delusion" but it's very much real to me. Some of the characters I especially love and talk too often are from Sonic the hedgehog :)

[@PlatypusMusiq]

seems worryingly close to some experiences I've had on LSD trips o.0

[@kw2519]

My friend and housemate experienced sleep deprivation induced psychosis but we also suspect he is bipolar. He refused seeing a therapist for years and then he descended into psychosis over the course of a few days of no rem sleep.
He went and moved in with his dad and has been getting biofeedback at a ptsd clinic meant for veterans of war. The biofeedback seems to have erased any more of shame he had around his ego and is now bordering on what I’d call narcissistic.
We’re convinced hes gaslighted his dad into thinking he has ptsd. In reality, he’s not getting the correct kind of treatment. He’s not even doing any talk therapy.

[@tfuenke]

I used to think streetlights were blinking messages to me

[@erised-san]

I have a neighbor who is schizophrenic. She’s the most nicest person I know but she’s just terribly effected by this disease… there are times when she talks to herself or argues with people that aren’t there. She says that the mailman steals her money that she makes from her songs(she says she used to be a world known singer) it’s so sad because whenever we talk she always so nice.

[@HEATHERMAEE55]

World known song writer. Duh

[@blake_dexter]

I’m schizoaffective which just means I have schizophrenia and major depression at the same time. They both affect each other and can get quite bad, but I’m one of the lucky ones that can typically function quite well, minus the anxiety and paranoia. We’re typically only dangerous when in a psychotic break, and even then we’re more of a threat to ourselves rather than others. There are fringe cases in the extremes, but most of us are just dealing with our demons in silent. Some delusions come and go, others are seemingly permanent and unshakable. If you meet someone with schizophrenia, just try and understand that we only want to exist without our thoughts tormenting us constantly; we just want to be normal like everyone else.

[@TheMistakeOnTheLake1]

Best buddie when I was a kid. He went down hill pretty fast. Started off wearing headphones and listening to music over peoples houses and not talking to anyone. This continued, and he started singing the lyrics very loudly regardless of the situation. Then one day I noticed he had the headphones on and was singing again….but they were not plugged into anything. We hung out basically everyday before this. He had a tough childhood and did use some recreational drugs, but was normal as could be just seemed to come out of nowhere.…He came down with it around 18 years old or so. I tried to maintain a friendship with him because I just had a feeling he wouldn’t hurt me, but he started showing up to friends houses unannounced late at night. He also was becoming very manic and would have vivid hallucinations, telling me about an old man in a tree watching us, or the TV was telling him to walk downtown. We became more distant and him and his family ended up moving away. I will always love my buddie and learned so much from that experience. I know he may have scared some people in the Neighborhood, but i knew he was also scared and tried to be a friend, as he did too……Thanks for reading my little story.

[@christieng5166]

Thanks for telling it!

[@PoeLemic]

All of us need a good friend like you, Poirier's. I've forgotten what it feels like to have "True Friends". As you get older, those good and true people aren't in your life anymore.

[@equilibrum999]

laoren watching from the three and farsight teling him to go somewhere? i think this is kinda a branch of surrealism

[@janosmarta8258]

Yes, almost no one looking behind the disease of schizophenia to see the human, outside they just see the symptoms, the abnormal behaviour.But so many valuable and loving person living with this disease, people just have to understand them.

[@asabovesobelow5683]

I have Schizophrenia edit: I am in no way violent and I hate having it. I take a shot each month to suppress it. It seems to help except if I go out in public a lot or get stressed and anxiety or depressed it seems to bring on the episodes. I have been in the hospital numerous times and have been treated very bad even by the police. I understand that they have to do their job and I am 6 ft 4 inch and 287 pounds so they just grabbed me and slammed me down on the ground to take me to the hospital. I didnt even know what was going on. The hospital did it also because I refused to take a shot. I didnt fight back. I dont go so much out in public and have really no friends. It seems to just make things worse when I do.

[@JatPhenshllem]

Well, I'd like to be your friend

[@loganlittle3889]

I hear your struggles friend, i hope you know you yourself are not a problem, you are as much a person as anyone :)

[@tracym8952]

Stay strong and try to stay busy. Always remember to love yourself

[@victoria859]

Awww Stay Strong Sweetie. Xo ❤❤

[@argotty2255]

I'm in your walls

[@mouserat374]

thank you for this video! i just did a research project on schizophrenia for my psychology class and used this video as one of my sources. thank you for covering so much information and making sure to emphasize that not everyone who has schizophrenia is violent and dangerous

[@lauraturner7048]

I have Schizoaffective Disorder (Schizophrenia and a Mood Disorder). I was diagnosed in December of 2013. I finally got stabilized on Medication with in a year. I have been stable for 10 years. I take my medication every day because I am terrified of losing my mind, again. I put my meds together weekly ( I used to be an RN), with my husband’s help. I hope to God that I never experience psychosis, again.

[@madison8101]

My father and I were diagnosed with Schizophrenia when we were young. Unlike my dad, my diagnosis was described as mild. That doesn’t make life any less difficult, working, episodes, relationships and even basic skills can be so hard. I’m thankful that more people are trying to understand the disease and realize that not everyone with schizophrenia is an awful human beings.

[@fizzy_buzz]

thank you for sharing! Im so glad you're ok. My heart goes out to you and your father, best of wishes :)

[@connectedconcsciousness7293]

It’s a conditioning by western society. More traditional cultures believe schizophrenia is a gift if dealt with in the right care.

[@macadelic2492]

You sound like a nice normal person. Who says there’s anything wrong w you 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

@@connectedconcsciousness7293 please explain! Please I think I'm not OK

[@hmm7458]

@@SOLIDSNAKE. why you think that?

[@bbruggma]

I work in healthcare. It's absolutely heartbreaking to watch the way that the American Healthcare system treats people with mental illness, particularly people with schizophrenia. The symptoms are treated as behaviors that the person is choosing to do. Nurses and doctors alike often treat pts with schizophrenia as "difficult" and "obstinate." Rarely are pts with symptoms of schizophrenia treated with compassion or even human decency.

[@kja9881]

Well coming from the evil people who profit off saying everyone died from COVID when they didn't.

[@keneilwemohlabane1288]

May the Lord shake them a little bit😢😢

[@willydilly9020]

@@kja9881 Sounds like something a schizophrenic would say.

[@nuudelz3711]

Not enough money to be made off them sadly..

[@gamingbako5549]

I can verify this. Being put in basically solitary for like I think 14 hours? It's hard to know exact time you lose track of it after awhile. Yeah it was misery. Jus me in a bright white room rubber walls, rubber chair, and a towel to be my "blanket." I was losing my head rapidly in there. Speedrunning madness one might say.

[@genericfriend2568]

I appreciate your respectful take and helping me understand what went so wrong. I got the diagnosis right before they changed my ADHD diagnosis to autism and honestly? I've never been so lost in life, this gives me an understanding of the strange ways things work for me and could even help explain my worst traits in my teenage years.

[@glenngeeful]

As someone with schizophrenia for well over 3 decades, I've learned stress is the number one enemy and it isn't always a "monster ",..just a part of who you are

[@Gingeries17]

My uncle has schizophrenia. Medication works well for him, but a few times he's stopped taking it, and it's horrible to see all the delusions come rushing back. He's truly one of the strongest people I know. I can't imagine the struggles he faces every day.

[@RepubsWannaMarryKids]

My uncle is this story... Except his big issues off meds are that he violently attacks people and he has been a large man since his early teens.

[@noahtalbott6243]

I don't have schizophrenia, but I do have a pretty bad case of bipolar and I've had to be on anti-psychotics half of my life. Those medications suck the soul out of you, and cause countless awful side effects. It's awful that they are forced to choose between being zombified on one hand and living with schizophrenia on the other. It's all so sad.

[@jbird4478]

@@noahtalbott6243 A lot of them don't get that choice and are forced to take the medication. I haven't had them for years, but it was a struggle to get that choice. I had to convince a judge to go against the advice of the psychiatrist, which is very unusual for a judge to do. They typically trust the expert. That meant I had to delve into studies myself, into the law, combine that with my own history, and make a persuasive argument. The judge ultimately ruled in my favor, but only because the psychiatrist wasn't really prepared to be debated on his expertise. In particular he was unable to explain how I had stayed psychotic for two years while being on antipsychotics all that time. The judge agreed it was extremely unlikely medicine would only start to work after two years, so the psychosis subsided naturally and the meds didn't work on me.

[@bdarecords_]

@@jbird4478 If that's true, all the respect and power to you. What a great story of success. Really awesome that you managed to outsmart and outdebate them.

[@jbird4478]

@@bdarecords_ Thanks, but it's really a shame that it was needed. I'm not completely against forced medication, but patients should have their rights better protected. It should have been my lawyer. I was lucky enough that I had that court hearing in a time when I was doing very well, but in most cases patients aren't very capable of sticking up for themselves at such a moment. These types of cases are usually pretty much hammer pieces, as it was with me the first time I went through that.

[@L00t00wii]

I’m glad I finally have a video that actually tells the negative effects. It’s hard to explain to my friends why I suddenly freeze and why I struggle with emotions.

[@chrislong3938]

When I was a kid, pretty much thought I was in a Truman's World situation. The feeling would come and go and eventually stopped after about 19 or so.
There have to be tons of people like that, especially since they made a movie about it!

[@discomallard69]

2:00 It's important to note that people suffering from mental illness, including schizophrenia are far more likely to be victims of crime or abuse than to commit it

[@whohan779]

I'm assuming you didn't watch 24:12 where he mentions it

[@stephencroft1612]

he did say that

[@sandrathompson1277]

So very very right…my son has this illness

[@Lena-vm1gc]

Don't lie to yourself. As if you don't know that under delusions they would do anything they're convinced will make it go away. I'm constantly one bad day away from just giving in. Schizophrenics are absolutely capable of being dangerous

[@tarzankom]

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2013. Since then, I've had nothing but social problems and have even gotten in trouble legally. It's a horrible condition, and I've been watching myself deteriorate year after year. I've had problems and symptoms of it since the early 1990s. It's horrible.

[@Pushing_Pixels]

Hang in there mate. Work with your doctors to find something that helps. Be kind to yourself.

[@KKing55]

I've seen that Methylated B vitamins Help Greatly. They can be life changing to some.

[@bensonwachira1279]

I am currently under remission, that is, symptom free at the moment. I am no longer naive, a relapse is due soon, since I am kind of stressed out.

[@LilHex20]

That’s a really sad story “Tarzan king of mats” 🫡

[@joelitos2000]

My ex wife was schizophrenic

[@sherrymiller2302]

MY brother developed Schizophrenia in his late 30's. He died at 51 several decades ago. I watched it as it took it's destructive toll on him AND the family. One night I went to his room to check on him and he was asleep. As I looked at his face, I noticed a small tear drop at the corner of his eye. I had to leave to room quickly before my sobbing would wake him..... I loved him so....

[@jfranks1295]

I took a course on homelessness many years back and was astonished to find that 70% of schizophrenia sufferers are homeless. This was 20 years ago, I wonder if things are any different…

[@lordartos8222]

I have a friend that i knew since high school with schizophrenia. At first you couldnt tell that he was schizo when we were kids. I watched him descend into madness over the last 20 years. I didnt see him for a while, then suddenly i started seeing him in boxers on the side of the road talking to no one. I tried talking to him and it was crazy. He acted like we just spoke the day before even though its been 10 years since i last saw him. I called the police so they can take him home. I then saw him again a few years later at a gas station. He was again half naked with Jesus written in marker on a tattered shirt. He was talking crazy to the attendants saying he was Jesus himself. I intervened i told the attendants that i knew him. Again, he acted like we talked just the day before. He told me that he was Jesus and that the devil was trying to kill him. It almost seemed like he saw me as the same kid he knew in high school. Like no time has passed. I saw him one more time like a year ago on the side of the road screaming at traffic. Again in boxers with a shirt that he wrote Jesus on. Everytime he seemed happy to see me. Like we were hanging out at school again. I hope hes ok

[@somerandomguy5507]

Damn, I can't imagine that. At least at the end of the day he still seemed to care about you, and remembered you after so long.

[@roybenitez8894]

This is me lol

[@gamingbako5549]

From a sufferer myself some things even madness can't take away from you or memories. I have a close knit friend group I always am happy to see or know are friends. You resonant something deep in him and I find it actually kinda sweet he think so nicely of you. You must've been a really good person to him.

[@ACryin_Shame]

My mom is schizophrenic and thinks she's jesus or the lord. Actually most recently, she's lord universe. I know it sounds like I'm joking but I am not. 😑

[@natalienelson8681]

He probably didn’t have it as a child. It usually appears I’m your late teens.😢

[@Flutterbyby]

The Catatonic state is not one I would wish on anyone. Mild anxiety, depression and small doses of Psychosis has flirted with me over the past 10 years but last year I was under a lot of stress at work, when suddenly started to experience persecutory delusions. Add that to being crippled with anxiety, got so bad I was in a catatonic state for a few days - I’ve never been so scared of not coming back to reality in my whole life. Luckily mum was there for me.

[@donkeyhobo34]

I love you

[@rosebudliness]

I’m bipolar and I’ve experienced that, it’s terrifying. I felt like I was made of glass and I would shatter if I moved, depression sent me into that state and I’m so so scared of it happening again. I’m happy you’re doing better. Keep on keeping on as best you can x

[@knightjacob80]

Im pretty sure i have bpd and it makes me even more scared when i see some symptoms in myself of the early stage and im 27 and and an introvert. Im glad your mom was there for you.

[@Interdacted]

It happened one time as sleep paralysis. Idk but a dream of my basement walking to my room I felt something follow me. It was eerie, dreadful feeling. I had to force myself to wake up and was left staring with my eyes open.

[@marymckinney4472]

Dr. Palmer can be found on youtube, has tried the keto diet on his patients and found many of their symptoms have gone away.

[@erickbenjaminperez3131]

Loved this vid, out of all your vids I think this was my favorite.

[@jonaslarsen4002]

One of my best friends is schizophrenic and hes one of the most amazing people i know. Ive talked with him about it a lot. He's a very very logical thinker and anything not scientifically possible he just slurs off as impossible. He has auditory and visual hallucinations and he don't really mind them that much, cause he know that they arent real.
Sometimes tho he has moments where he would just stare blankly into space for a few minutes or just look around the room when im talking to him as if hes looking at something, before snapping into reality.
Hes very intelligent, great at math and has photographic memory! I can always rely on him and ive never once been frightened by his actions.
He does however have a general lack of empathy and have issues expressing himself emotionally. Once he said "if my parents died, i dont even know if i would be sad." Afterwards he giggled a little bit. I told him that he shouldnt say something like that and he agreed, and didnt quite know why he said that or why he giggled.
Schizophrenics arent dangerous, you just need to get under their skin and understand how their brain is wired to communicate at a higher understanding

[@reneewagner9808]

My brother is diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic (now just schizophrenic). His diagnosis was actually very helpful in understanding my childhood growing up with him. He is treated and lives a mostly normal life. He doesnt work but he understands his diagnosis and takes his medication religiously. Which he hadn't always done and resulted in several suicide attempts. I love my brother and I am proud of him. He has battled this mental illness most of his life.

[@donkeyhobo34]

I love you

[@tkoborny]

As a parent it feels like you are in a constant state of mourning. The child you knew slowly disappears along with the hopes and dreams of a life he will never have. My son has suffered for 10 years he is considered treatment resistant as they haven’t found a medication that takes away the delusions and hallucinations. As I write this he is currently hospitalized because of the command voices telling him to harm himself. He has enough insight to know when he needs to seek help. He has maintained his concern and empathy for others I am thankful for that.

[@nikicarrie4071]

❤

[@SalmPalm-no8pg]

Jesus can help,

[@SalmPalm-no8pg]

Its spiritual warfare

[@KKing55]

Research Methylated B vitamins.

[@ponponpatapon9670]

@@SalmPalm-no8pg evangelicals try not to convert people at their lowest and perform scummy religious colonization challenge (instant fail)

[@i.j.dragonfly3123]

I had a friend in high school who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. She used to have vivid hallucinations and confided to me that she was terrified of hurting her family. In my junior year, she just... disappeared. Our teacher told the entire class that she was getting help, but never explained anything else.
Despite it all, she was one of the kindest people I've ever met. There's this pop culture stereotype of schizophrenics being violent and dangerous, but in reality, the people who suffer most from schizophrenia are the people who have it.
I just hope my friend is doing alright now.

[@maivaiva1412]

My first schizophrenic patient was hands down the nicest patient in the hospital. He wasn't there because of his schizophrenia, he was just receiving treatment for an unrelated issue (though he did live in permanent care). First day I saw him I helped him shower and he gave me a clear description of what he could and could not do himself and then chatted about recent events with me. The next day, he was completely silent and would only communicate in hand motions that nobody else could understand. He honestly kind of changed my understanding of the disorder. As far as I know, he didn't hallucinate during the stay (or at least he never indicated that he did) and had no delusions, he only had negative symptoms.

[@PlutonianPisces]

My mother is a schizophrenic with multiple personalities. I remember her having us crouch down under a window because the Russians were invading our trailer. I think I was around four at the time. She married an ex Klansman who was a child predator. Obviously, he took advantage of her sickness. I’m gonna leave it at that as to how my childhood panned out. One personality, King Johavis, an angel sent from heaven with her “son” being the child she wanted. I am an only child… and her daughter. King Johavis hated me, unfortunately, he was the most prominent personality as a child. It’s made me different from my peers… I’m 50. I think my mentality is different from your typical 50-year-old. I’ve struggled with relationships in general to the point where I’m an extroverted loner. Extremely complicated to be this way, and have relationships that can understand the contradiction. Growing up I had to hide everything that was happening to me. And what was even worse, she allowed it. She would disappear for months and leave me with him. I left home at 15. if I would’ve stayed any longer, I don’t think I would’ve lived past 18. I just knew I was going to die. Thankfully, my cousin took me in or else I wouldn’t be here today.
I don’t know where she is. And to be honest, I really don’t want to know where she is. I realize her sickness caused her to be the way she was. But it doesn’t make it easier to reconcile the terrible life I lived. So now I feel nothing for her. And my deadbeat dad, my real biological father, I couldn’t care less where he is either. I’ve tried to be the best person I can be considering the life I lead. And I have succeeded, to some extent in living a life without abuse. But being so different from everyone else, because my life growing up was not healthy, it’s made me a very complicated person to deal with. I don’t wish anyone to have to go through what I went through. Ever. I am a good person, who excepts people for who they are regardless of skin color, sexual orientation and race. And I hope that my stepfather is burning in hell with a bit of extra punishment added because he didn’t turn me into him.
Anyway, this was my life, being raised by a mother with schizophrenia. This is a very dangerous mental illness that can negatively affect families as well as the individual going through the illness. And it’s up to the individual to be responsible enough to stay on treatment, considering there’s no cure. That’s the tricky part.

[@jacobbiegger6692]

sorry to hear this wish you the best

[@BradleyWellington3th]

Dude this aint a diary move on bro

[@user-qf3hx6gr6e]

​@@BradleyWellington3thshut up and be respectful or don't say anything at all

[@somerandomguy5507]

@@BradleyWellington3th 🤡

[@kyliej6489]

@kerryheath8215 you've had a shitty life so far but I hope the rest of your days are long and filled with happiness. i'm proud of you for not letting your horrible upbringing turn you into the creatures who raised you. good luck.

[@CommanderNoob]

I have Schizophrenia, and I would like to personally thank you for spread word on the mostly unknown aspects of Schizophrenia. This video means so much to me.

[@Space.searxh14]

That's good man thanks

[@JEpsteinDidntKillHimself]

Now the government knows you have schizophrenia. Good job.

[@GageDowney]

100% same here

[@ARCPolus]

You still alive?

[@Beer4Breakfast]

You didn’t watch a video

[@RehueHolt]

AS SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD EPISODES.
DO NOT STOP TAKING YOUR MEDS!
YOU AREN'T BETTER! YOU GOTTA KEEP GOING
IF THE THOUGHTS STOP.
YOUR MEDS ARE WORKING!
ALSO DO NOT EVER THINK YOU ARE WEAK FOR TAKING THEM!
That bit of Drama aside.
I've been lucky I've never to have a violent episode before I started getting help.
Go talk to someone.
If You do get to talk to someone.
Like Simon said, Listen to the therapist. They seen this hundreds or thousands of times.
You Have hope and I love everyone who has gone through this.
I got lucky. The majority of Us don't.
If You think You know someone like this.
Talk to Your friends and help them get set up with someone to talk to.
You can help.
It often times takes a friend, to get people like us to a place of therapy.
Helping with paperwork.
Dragging us out the house to even get to the office.
Because usually We feel defeated.
Like nothing matters.
That's when the voices get loud.
And instead of help.
Millions are left with nothing and nobody.

[@tommygrayson9703]

Thank you for putting out this content.

[@yaboy7340]

I remember I met a girl who is schizophrenic and she was crying and speaking very low to the person that was with her "Their talking to me again and I'm scared."
I felt so f'ing bad because she's such a nice person and the way she was shaking in fear trying to hold back tears in fear that the voices would do something is sad.

[@dylanbillion917]

Did she improve

[@harrishromero6447]

​@@dylanbillion9172 months had pass

[@hollymiller8226]

I had a tenant living below me. He was a lovely gentle soul. He played the most beautiful classical guitar I’ve ever heard. He would bring gifts to my husband and children and we would have him in for supper. Then one day he decided he wanted to change his medication. He was never the same again. His delusions were aimed toward me and it was really scary. It broke our hearts but we had to ask him to leave. His mood swings were terrifying. He never found peace again and it still hurts my heart.

[@rodcod1968]

Thank you for this video. You make some really good ones.

[@BelovedDevil]

I was diagnosed with a form of early schizophrenia at 14, and I must say, Thank You to everyone involved in creating this video! It is refreshing to hear someone talk about schizophrenia in such an honest and factual way. I am particularly pleased at you for not demonizing it, or perpetuating myths and stereotypes. It made me very happy to see you dispelling misinformation and explaining everything quite perfectly 😁

[@LeHyperTech]

Im sorry if this is offensive but genuine question, what does it feel like? Like the hallucinations how do they become "real" and possibly persuading?

[@BelovedDevil]

@@LeHyperTech everybody has a little voice inside of there head and intrusive thoughts that pop up but you always know it's you that is thinking these things when you read a sentence it's your own voice or a voice you choose it's a lot like that except totally out of your control it's you but not you and it's indistinguishable from reality I could have a conversation with a hallucination just the same as I would with you and it would be real for me not as if I was a small child playing pretend with imaginary friends more as if I was engaging with actual physically present individuals

[@dylanbillion917]

Does your medication help you

[@BelovedDevil]

@@dylanbillion917 absolutely and it took a lot of trial and error to find the right combination of medications and therapy it doesn't make everything completely go away but it makes things easier

[@dylanbillion917]

@@BelovedDevil thank you...keep in touch

[@daveR0berts]

I was in prison for 7 months and for the majority of my stay I was in a cell next to somebody who suffered from this. It was incredibly eye opening, frustrating, maddening, sad and heartbreaking. I wouldn’t wish the symptoms on anyone.

[@kakyoindonut3213]

you're in prison for what?

[@BlackLungz]

@@kakyoindonut3213 for reasons, mind your business. Bad things can happen to good people.

[@kakyoindonut3213]

@@BlackLungz chill I'm just asking, 7 month doesn't really sound like a bad crime anyway

[@lebowski6264]

@@kakyoindonut3213 they wouldve disclosed it if they wanted to. quit being nosy.

[@kakyoindonut3213]

@@lebowski6264 okay?

[@vilimaki5439]

My dad had a friend who developed schizophrenia after smoking weed in Thailand on a business trip. I don't remember her well but when she was calm she apparently was gentle and a borderline math genius. Their friendship ended after a psychotic break during which my dad (who then worked in an ambulance) had to sedate her and forcefully inject antipsychotics which she never forgave him for.

[@Daniel-qy9mb]

I worked at a “psych ward” for treating those on court ordered treatment. A mother left our facility and drowned 3 of her children while the 4th ran away. The worst part was she had told patients on the unit she was going to do it but never told us. We found out after the incident because none of her peers took her seriously.

[@gergs988]

It’s unbelievable how poor accessibility is for folks with schizophrenia. Society is not designed to accomodate them at any small cost. My uncle has schizophrenia, and though I’ve never met him, I can see how it affects my dad. He isn’t sure where his brother is or how to help him and it makes me really sad to imagine. My brother means the world to me and it must be truly heartbreaking to lose someone like that. I wish support and compassion for these people was common.

[@marymckinney4472]

Dr Palmer can be found on youtube and has tried the keto diet on his patients. Many of their symptoms have gone away.

[@titahibay2362]

“Do you know what I am Bro, I’m a damaged good, a product made to crumble” - my schizophrenic brother. He told me that once and to him it was just a random chat but to me a beautiful analogy.

[@zekulir6419]

Without going into too much detail, I was admitted to a ward for something similar and frankly, helping even people that are looking for help is not that easy it seems. Maybe its just the people that I was given but we still do not know all that much about the brain.

[@IndigoBellyDance]

It’s rough!!!! In a perfect society we would b a true community, live together, work together and have time for each other /to look after and nurture each other.
Unfortunately our individualistic society demands we go to work.
I know a good person who has schizophrenia, I know he needs people to help him. But, alas, as a single working mom I am not his mom & I Need. To work & raise my own child

[@KKing55]

@@IndigoBellyDance I have seen research that Methylated B vitamins can help Greatly. Research.

[@haveaday1812]

I have the gene in my family, but never experienced any symptoms of it. Until once when I was 28 years old. I took too much of a weed edible with my friends and I absolutely had a schizophrenic Episode. So bad in fact, that I was convinced that my friends who I had known for years and lived and trusted, were FBI agents posing as my friends to set me up for a hypothetical crime I committed that never existed. The episode felt so real, I ran from their house, buried my phone in the ground so they couldn’t track me and hid in an alleyway all night completely paranoid. Needless to say, I never ate weed again, and my my friends keep an eye on me if I’m ever tempted to again.

[@HelmetmanTheSwede]

Good friends

[@putin---huilo]

I am not a specialist, but that seems more like a cannabis-induced psychosis and is not necessarily related to the "schizophrenia gene."

[@jordanreynolds5602]

you we're definitely just paranoid from too much weed. relax

[@julezwinfield7732]

Psychosis

[@alexk9185]

@@putin---huilo i love weed. but weed has been proven to kinda speed up the showing of symptoms of schizophrenia if you already have it. Yes there is psychosis from weed but this sounds very extreme compared to a lot of the psychosis ive heard from weed. Could just be psychosis but we dont know

[@bakerbro142]

As somebody with schizophrenia, who’s spent months in combined hospital stays in a behavioral health wing of a local hospital. This video has helped me understand my own disorder more than any health professional ever has.

[@KasenConnor]

My uncle had schizophrenia. I didn’t know too much about about it because my mom and grandma didn’t want us kids involved with that stuff but he was suffering so bad that when I was in forth grade he killed himself.

[@kathiegallagher1992]

I have a son who was diagnosed with childhood onset schizoaffective disorder at the age of 9. This is schizophrenia with the added affects of manic depressive disorder. I want to thank you for your comprehensive and kind coverage of this illness. Although he is 39 years old now and has had good results with his medication (which he has taken from the beginning) he still needs a full-time caretaker (myself) due to his continuing halucinations and depressive episodes. The more people know about this illness, the more likely the medical and political experts will be to able to fund more research into the causes and possible cures for this and all other mental illnesses, or at least better treatments.

[@yamsdev]

I met a girl in a psychiatric ward whose main delusion was believing she'd been switched with another baby as a newborn. Her evidence was that her name didn't sound as she expected based on the spelling.
Another believed she could not eat chocolate with us because witches would use it to track her down.
My heart broke for them.

[@HL-kt3ib]

@VanceGibsonFOREVERYou should get checked, sounds like you’ve got smth yourself

[@nursekenjakuu]

@VanceGibsonFOREVERoh…

[@Athiest3004]

13:59

[@yamsdev]

​@@Athiest3004what?

[@SairanBurghausen]

@VanceGibsonFOREVERLmao svinorussi LARPer

[@rationallyruby]

Another common reason someone would hear voices out of the blue is grief. It’s surprising common to hear voices after losing a loved one.

[@r4h4al]

Had this for over 4 years between 2009 and 2013. Horrible debilitating illness.

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

My mother has schizophrenia. My childhood was very scary to say the least. My mom used to hear DOZENS of voices at once, feel electric shock sensations that weren’t there, became really violent and defensive, and she firmly believed she was being spied on by our neighbors with security cameras and wiretaps. She still doesn’t admit to this day that she is schizophrenic. She doesn’t believe in mental illnesses at all. We lost touch years ago for unrelated reasons that effectively destroyed our relationship. I do wonder how she’s doing from time to time, and even though our relationship ended on a bad note, I do have lots of sympathy for her having this horrifying illness and hope she hasn’t relapsed back into an episode. I would never wish that onto her because I’ve seen the worst of her episodes. It’s scary to witness, but I bet it’s even scarier to experience first hand

[@wildriftyaphets9694]

Just scrolling throu and seeing your comment... Like you are describing my mother... She had the same problem thinking cameras can talk to her, voices, flying heads talking to her bad things and more... I still live with her and my brother, we would always try to calm her down even tho it is hard until she gets out of that "zone" of schizo... We had to take her down to the hospital for 2 weeks and they treated her well, helped her a lot and meds should be taken regularly and checked dosages of those meds. Shes doing better but overall still has same problems sometimes. Life is tough for everyone on its own and hope you do well in your life and stay sharp headed, stay hard

[@Gullible_Ad760]

"reality is a tricky word, because fear makes everything real."