A Portrait of Schizophrenia - Cecilia

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[@jasenkavukelic5047]

Oh I remember Cecilia from another interview, Special books for special kids, I think! Wonderful girl!

[@happyist3719]

Oh! I didn't recognize her!

[@richardcooley6061]

As well as TEDx Talks.

[@eleonora4649]

yeah :D

[@cindyxue]

Yeah I know right! I clicked on this because I saw her on the thumbnail and swore I knew her from somewhere...

[@OrhallaZander]

Fudge, I'm in love with her even more.... Than the kids show and Ted talks..... She looks so together now, even if she admits she has episodes.

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

She looks so good! I didn’t recognize her! 💪 Proof that this is war is winnable!

[@hardlyalone]

Yaaay we can do this!!!

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

Schizopedia ABSOLUTELY!Its a little tricky right now but we are stronger 😊❤️

[@hardlyalone]

@@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780 :)

[@aaymathebest4705]

@@hardlyalone hi,we are happy to see you here that you came in the comments..can you tell the difference between sczophernia and sczoefective disorder?

[@aaymathebest4705]

@@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780 Can you tell a little bit about yourself and about your illness,about your medication,about your treatment.?...what foctor says and ate you suffered from sczophernia?

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

I love how optimistic she is! Also, her eye makeup looks damn good!

[@seektruth24-7]

I am a Nursing Professor and I teach about cultures, religions and Mental Health. I wanted you to know that I use your SBSK interview video in my class because it helps students understand this mental health challenge in a beautiful way. I encourage my students to follow not only TED & SBSK (which I ADORE! Keep up the amazing work, it's needed!) but Cecilia's journey! Thank you Cecilia for being so brave! You go girl!!!

[@Wouldyoujust_]

GIIIIRL!! You look AMAZING! So much happier, and clearer.. just more PRESENT. I saw you on SBSK, and of course, your TED talk. Good for you chick! Keep on pushing! ❤ Much love from California ❤

[@art.of.verser]

I finally have some comfort that the most positive thing for me about living with schizophrenia is using my artistic intentions and activism as a merged force to tell others who are completely unaware of this disorder. Cecilia is a champion! Thank you for your courage, Cecilia! ✊💜

[@carolbrock5798]

Hello, I too have experienced voices in my ears and thoughts that are not mine. But I learned in the Christian Holy Bible that there is an invisible war on Earth involving very evil demonic spirits who can speak into our ears all manner of thoughts. The Lord Jesus Christ helped me in this battle against the schemes and strategies of the enemy and He can Help and deliver anyone else who will believe God. Please listen to my story on KZbin at Hearing Voices: Real Help and Understanding kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaCqmatjhNeZosk Praying for you, with compassion, Carol

[@DougFortier]

WOW. Well spoken, so very real. Cecilia is another good representative for our illness. On another note-very well recorded, the videography. A ten all around.

[@KatieM786]

Go Cecelia! You're looking great! I'm glad you are living well 🥰

[@JacobDreemurr]

Finally all my favorite people with schizophrenia. I hope I can one day be as great as all of you.

[@ThomasJr]

I was so impressed with how smart she is when I saw her first interview. No wonder why, she's an astronomer. Keep going Cecilia, you rock!

[@kylac4407]

It warms my heart and brings happy tears to my eyes to see how well Cecilia is doing now. (-:

[@lipskittles]

I remember her from her TedTalk! Nice to see her again!

[@OMundoParaIniciantes]

What a beautiful smart woman! ❤️ I love her makeup! Stay strong, Cecília! You are amazing!

[@springskyllark]

Cecelia is such a gift to the world! I love the way she takes a moment after each question to really think then delivers the most thoughtful, empowering answers. Thank you for this ☺️

[@olivermakower973]

Cecilia is fast becoming my inspiration. She is a remarkable lady.

[@walle226]

The difference is better... After almost a decade of social research, I've seen that those who are goodhearted and who struggle almost in every case is a better human than those who haven't. We are humans and we aren't made to fit a molde.

[@jasenkavukelic5047]

Could you write a bit more about it?

[@Gaibreel]

Her skin and her nose is legit perfection. Actually her lips and jawline too. Ok she's just so beautiful. Hope she has an amazing life

[@masch4]

creep

[@Kelmire1]

It's make up, dipshit

[@valb9963]

She is stunning 😍

[@dirt1376]

Classic Gabe .

[@ASMinor]

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZbin channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

[@hardlyalone]

What's your channel?

[@erikstevens1028]

Thank you for your courage. Thank you to all of the individuals that you are interviewing for their courage.

[@peternolan814]

Hello Lauren, Wonderful. The only symptom I had was delusions of grandeur when I had schizophrenia stress induced psychosis three times from 1987 to 2007 and I was so blessed not to have paranoia or hearing voices. I only met one man over the years in a day hospital I used to be able to go to for socialising who hears voices and that must be very painful indeed. Cecelia was talking about hallucinations in her head and I'm just guessing that she is actually talking about hearing voices. Keep up the great work you are doing and just keep making your real classy great videos. Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.

[@mb-wh6fm]

look so beautiful..new style. of course her beauty comes also from her strength. i love that

[@parvezakhter1153]

I think what helps me most is having a routine. Getting up and starting work on time and putting in a good shift. You can always have a bad day but sticking to a healthy routine is great for dealing with the daily struggles.

[@dawa3033]

I don´t suffer from any ilness but a close friend suffers from your same condition and you look two COMPLETELY different people. You are so smart and bright in all senses. You´re my hero. Wish you the best!

[@clandeszipp4564]

She is so charismatic!❤

[@BOHEMIANMEX]

She is so beautiful inside and outside, her eyes are two big shappires

[@reemanb7872]

You are such a beautiful person inside and out. People like you are a gift to this world. Your strength and perseverance will help so many.

[@DarlikaDor]

She's my namesake and very similar to me physically and I also suffer from some mental health conditions. Every time I see her struggling and being open about it, it gives me some hope. Thank you, Cecilia!

[@jaamaljackson9757]

Cecilia, I hope this message finds you. You are night and day different from your first public appearance. You are killing it. Keep the treatment up. 👏👏👏. Good on you. And you’re doing a lot of good by discussing it publicly

[@m...1045]

Thank you for sharing this video. Much respect to Cecilia for her openness. 🙏

[@tallblonde1976]

Thanks for being so open and honest about your illness. You are sure to help others struggling with the same situation.

[@davedogge2280]

Interesting woman and looks amazing to boot. I wish her every success in life.

[@devilsemissary4650]

I Love you Cecilia! You are a voice for a generation. You are also the epitome of elegance and beauty. There is nothing easy about your life. I would do anything for you. You deserve all the Love and support

[@Laaaaaaaaaura]

Loved her! Gret job raising awareness ❤️

[@j.s.3414]

I first "met" Cicilia from SBSK, and she truly is one of my favorite people. The mission to de-stigmatize mental health still has a long way to go, but it's incredible to see those living with struggles everyday, bringing these illnesses to the forefront and giving their communities a voice.

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Thank you for sharing your story with us dear Cecelia You are an inspiration Best of luck.

[@jordanvargas6860]

I'm so glad to see she is doing better

[@choibeomgyu9618]

What I can’t understand is how she said that questioning reality is her strength. It’s what’s been one of the hardest things for me and can’t ever see how it can be a positive thing.

[@BeFunnyButKind]

Thank you Cecilia. Your courage and message have been very uplifting for me=

[@jacquecaeser9078]

You are so honest and I appreciate that.

[@krystinamckiernan3192]

She's amazing, beautiful, and I want to know where she got those pants! They're awesome and I want them! I'm grateful for her sharing her story.

[@NttainMe]

Wow. You guys met. So glad. You are both profound speakers.

[@maryj4876]

I've seen a lot of Cecilia's videos. She's beautiful, smart and intelligent young woman.

[@javierr.castillo1101]

Very relatable answers. Thank you. Thumbs up

[@jmk1962]

Great series of interviews.

[@bobikk97]

Glad to have you Cecilia :)

[@germaine734]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your life and for starting this support system. Prayerful hugs

[@scottcarder9543]

I find Cecilia really pretty. I feel sorry for her but not a pity. It seems she has been through a lot. Thank you heaps for your video Cecilia. You look like a beautiful fun loving lady with very good knowledge of your condition. You go girlfriend your a legend

[@Blueskybuffalo]

Thank you for sharing your story. It takes a lot of courage to allow yourself to be so vulnerable.

[@ceciliacosta8148]

I have followed her journey for a long time she looks amazing here. ❤️

[@ericdemilo2497]

I loved this interview. Cecilia you are very smart, beautiful and brave. God bless you! 😘😘😘

[@ferretkitty5349]

Would love more interviews like this!!!!

[@operoverlord]

Can't be more beautiful than real.

[@prabo123]

i live in Greece i have schizophrenia and now we have covid 19 outbreak, i am anxious and a little scared and paranoid. I study environmentalist and i have done microbiology, and i understand the problem....

[@BleedandRise]

same here buddy, it's a difficult situation we have to go through in Europe - especially if you have a mental illness. Talking about it is important.

[@aaymathebest4705]

What people say in Greece about sczophernia?Is treatment free?..Is it cureable?

[@MrsTonySoprano]

What a beautiful soul.

[@sandrakoenig5772]

I know her from her speech i am not a monster", she has a very nice personaity. Happy to see her so beautiful. Wish her all the best en hope that the psychosis went away from her life.

[@annas8043]

My heart is melted when I see this smile😍 I wish C many many many moments with this beauty smile and this confidence in eyes. You are so strong Girl! You have this power to fight and win. I wish You luck, be happy💜💜💜

[@trishannbell5508]

I've seen her in on another channel. She looks GREAT!!! you are beautiful, great job! - Trish.

[@trishannbell5508]

I am so happy to see you look so well!!! Keep going forward, you have support even though you don't know us..I've lost two cousins to this disease.

[@TheNatscrat]

Her eyes look more normal than her other interviews where they were wide and shocked looking

[@stagehand9002]

Was this a different interview with the questions voiced over afterwards or is this an exclusive 'Living Well...' interview? Her story is amazing. Thank You for helping her. Ive read on one of her pages thatshe's struggling to find a roomate in nyc. She doesnt do well alone. So maybe you could look her up. Thanks again

[@katieblue6053]

I love this, thank you

[@sillkthashocker]

She is always switching her style up :)

[@grimlund]

She was so cute when she had that 80:s style. Now she has a more mature look. She is pretty.

[@michaeldeluca5082]

Strong Woman! I live with this also.

[@jenniferwhite9133]

Hello Cecilia nice to meet you I struggle with mental illnesses and seizures disorders I've had heard voices in my head ever since I was a kid and through my teens and through adulthood even now I'm still hearing voices and I'm still having hallucinations and I'm scared to tell my family and I'm scared to go back to the hospital

[@MEME-gr3op]

So beautiful! She is remarkable! Very inspiring

[@walle226]

What an awesome human

[@peterelivewire]

This was really positive thanks for this

[@Punna2393]

This person is awesome!

[@An_Cor_psy]

Thank you!

[@toddm6999]

Wishing you the best

[@SaRiLoKa]

Wow, she's doing great!!!!

[@ricardosanta1162]

She's beautiful

[@JonathanLopez-sk7ty]

You are a beautiful person, inside and out.

[@familylifetoo9541]

LOVE THE LONG HAIR! SO PRETTY 🌻🌼🌻

[@joselinema]

Do not define yourself as ill. That's what society which is crooked tells you. ❤

[@hardlyalone]

She's so much more!!!!

[@Enoughyoufool]

Does anyone know the name of the background music?

[@jcarlom]

she is so pretty and brave

[@CMLee81]

I have a friend I believe to be schizophrenic but is undiagnosed. She has never harmed herself or anyone else so she can't be forced to a hospital to be evaluated. However she will soon be homeless due to unemployment and all other things that go along with mental illness. (Very Poor hygiene, voices, lack of focus, bad health, etc) How can I convince her to seek out help from a mental health professional when she can't see she is sick? Am I supposed to bring these concerns up? Am I supposed to confront her about them? She thinks she still has a career but hasn't seen a client in over 2 years. I'm not sure if it is psychosis or just her not willing to accept that her career is over. I'm really lost as to how I can help when she can't help herself anymore.

[@Eli-Family]

hello im new great video and i live with chronic pain and i also have a chronic pain channel and i love helping people and inspire them not to give up and keep going

[@cathy7382]

I can relate to much of what she shared

[@-kronoeme.2809]

I love her face and her personality too much

[@boblevey]

God Bless her!!!

[@johnnylambert5843]

When they call me crazy I fuck yea I am

[@lyleliliwort8489]

Cecilia M is a trooper!

[@avicohen3035]

Its not voices you hear, right? It doesn't have a sound quality to it. It has no distinct sensory origin. It might be the case that you have a low grade extrasensory perceptions. Someone said those words, Someone thought those words and you precieved it from a distance. Let me guess, it happens more often when the weather is cold. It might feel more like amplification rather than voices. It happens instantly If you amplify/intensify a feeling? Does it feel your mind has assumed a geared up/enhanced/accelerated mode? Does it feel like time perception have changed drastically, and time stands still?

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

She looks so much healthier without a shorn head.

[@lovetogolf4184]

She's Great!! So beautiful!! :)))

[@jasonford7481]

These are beautiful profile videos.

[@2lastwordlast2]

HONESTLY ! my advice for her is to take up Reading ! also ! to help her along the journey way ! Cecillia was a Saint of the Blind ! ! ! ! I FIND your Bliss .. Cecille .. b ..

[@tameraughwayne4330]

❤ living with a mental illness

[@amaster878]

Beautiful woman!

[@brandongriffith7529]

Wow I can't believe this is the same girl from a video s few years ago.

[@baharmonyy]

You're lovely Cecilia

[@sergiy8294]

How can i connect with you ?

[@davidradenkovic5076]

Thats a strong women!

[@MindRiderFPV]

When? My son doesn’t talk about it at all and completely denies to be sick. It’s been one year.

[@alebasic5728]

My brother is the same way.. Lately he started a treatment but there's almost no difference.. He's driving me and my mum nuts as well... This is hell.

[@joyb5353]

My brother too...he is in rehab now but he's in denial

[@MindRiderFPV]

Alebasi C I know what you mean. What to do. He’s 21.

[@MindRiderFPV]

Joy Biwott rehab for?

[@joyb5353]

@@MindRiderFPV He couldn't contain himself.. so he had to be monitored with psych doctors at his watch.

[@seemore3434]

I have schizophrenia it's hard to live with it everyday I hear voices that tell me I'm a demon and going to hell. I have to live with it everyday. I take my meds everyday 4 mils of rispedal but it's not working I don't know what else I can do except accept it and just live with it

[@parviskour962]

Chant... waheguru ..waheguru....waheguru...hope u feel blessed and get free from these negative energies 🙏

[@hardlyalone]

Have you thought about diet? Or CBD?

[@MrHappyclappy123]

MONDAY GRUB BAG: once you started taking Spinraza and realised your condition would finally stop deteriorating, how did your view of the world and your place in it change?

[@andrescordoba6253]

Beautifull

[@JohnVKaravitis]

God damn it! The crappy background music is driving me CRAZY!!!!