A Portrait of Schizophrenia - Nathan

An interview style video touching on various topics concerning Nathan’s schizophrenia - what it's like living with schizophrenia; advice to those concerned about symptoms they don't understand; what scared him the most when he was first diagnosed; and what he would tell someone who is struggling with this illness and feels alone.
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[@teacupsy]

I don't have schizophrenia, but this is such a great humanizing portrait of the disorder. I've thought of it in a pretty stigmatizing way, like something terrifying, but this helps reduce that stigma.

[@ts4gv]

Here’s the #1 fact to keep in mind: Schizophrenics on average commit _fewer_ violent crimes than the general population.

[@nathanshuherk]

So happy to be part of this project! Thank you Lauren and Rob!! 💜

[@Gideon986]

Thank you brother for your short testimony and advices! 😀 💪🤝

[@libbywarren6083]

Loved your story. Thanks for sharing.👍😊

[@kates8841]

We are not alone. I sometimes feel as tho I am. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@ashleyriblet2326]

Thank you, Keep up the good work. You look very happy and healthy!!!

[@user-yg8jf1zk9e]

I don't have schizophrenia but I suffer from Psychosis and other issues with my brain. Seeing others with issues similar to mine is comforting and helps me to further deal with my own problems. Thank you for sharing.

[@jmk1962]

Am loving this series of mini interviews with people living with SZ. Nathan has such a gorgeous smile.

[@nctsoftware5272]

Thank you for sharing this part of your life with a bunch of strangers, Nathan.

[@art.of.verser]

"Elegance in dissonance." Rather fitting, albeit eloquently. Thank you for this video.

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

Really loving this series! It gives an abstract and stigmatised disorder a human face in a really accessible way

[@Lucia-yc9zj]

I just have to say... this man is incredibly attractive And as always, wonderful video! Really appreciate the hard work you’ve been putting into this series ❤️

[@nathanshuherk]

Anna Claire OMG 😂 thanks lol

[@jasenkavukelic5047]

Agreed! He's a cutie!

[@yunglynda1326]

Cute human!

[@davidryan8269]

Dude lol

[@brianevanochko3637]

Anna Claire ,

[@commentasis8903]

I guess I’m trusting that there’s such a thing as elegance in dissonance

[@nathanshuherk]

Sleeping At Last - Page 28

[@raelaash4759]

@@nathanshuherk Didn't know that one yet but oh, that does sound like them, doesn't it? :) Beautiful

[@dojjcale6251]

@@nathanshuherk thankyou - shall get that book, now cheers. Oh wait, its a song, a goodie :)

[@BleedandRise]

He seems like a real friendly guy.

[@slayingaifusion79]

Talking about it with the wrong folks can be regrettable. Ty for sharing. 💖☀️

[@rebeccashuman6199]

0:57 this man is making good judgement about schizophrenia. So knowledgeable

[@nathanshuherk]

Thanks!

[@19MadMatt72]

Thank you man! You give me strength. I have just started treatment for schizophrenia with bipolar for 45 days. Am experiencing brave fear on my first few days as we are locked in our rooms due to COVID .

[@Thesqueakyhips]

Thank you Nathan for being so open and agreeing to this video. Thank you Lauren for all you do to normalise Schizophrenia/SAD.

[@An_Cor_psy]

Thank you, Louren, for this interviews! This is a great job. Thank you everyone, who took part in. So different, kind, beautiful people.

[@ashleyriblet2326]

Nathan looks so happy and healthy. His Dr's. and he must be doing wonders.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

Very nice looking young man and so eloquent with his story. Please can we have more of this type of videos. One with older people as I think my sister has this but its adamant she has special powers.

[@Leesha31415]

Love this series, this channel is doing so much good

[@shawnlowery6246]

Thank you for another wonderful video. These are so helpful for people who do not belong to a group.

[@luiysia]

he has a great smile 😁 great work!🧡

[@superfluityme]

Great job on these 'A Portrait Of Schizophrenia' videos Lauren. Everyone has to learn everyone has different minds.

[@larneyful]

What a beautiful person!

[@gameu2sleep]

I love this guy! Sooo down to earth.

[@loganross4774]

I love that sentence on your arm.

[@rich9757]

Thank you.. Stay strong

[@ooLevityoo]

This is a great idea, keep going!

[@anitagomez9100]

Breaking the stigma is the best way !

[@amycarlson4272]

What an amazing amazing guy. I’m wowed by him.

[@5p674]

What a great guy!

[@peacearise2157]

That hair 100 👍 Great perspective

[@Pareidoliashortcaketurtle]

Thank's Nathan.

[@cani.j]

Your words were inspiring and right now I'm actually wondering what is worse: Having chaos in your mind or not being able to see the chaos surrounding us (and starting to be part of it). Lovely greetings from Germany.

[@Strawberry_shortcake732]

I love these videos

[@ajaxlogan]

That explains it, uncomfortable in your own mind. Just wondering does everyone feel this way? I have schizophrenia but I think everyone has crossed the line at one point, but what brings them back to “sane” is what’s acceptable to society. Enjoy life, enjoy your society.

[@TheWolfDucky]

0:57 that is what schizophrenia does. Appreciate this man's honesty.

[@a.mie.533]

What a nice and positive guy! :)

[@jasonburchard3743]

Hola great quality vid and its vids like this that help reduce the stigma. We are all on the battlefield but far from alone.👍🌝

[@angelicalloyd4879]

I have sczophrenia when i was first diagnosed in 2017 after my aunt died i didnt understand my friends treatsed me different cut me off i learned to focus on my art music to help i want to talk to someone about it

[@angelicalloyd4879]

Thank you all who liked my post hoping we can talk more about mental illness

[@MrMasterNorris]

what a sweet guy

[@rachelwhite3286]

He's handsomeee

[@nathanshuherk]

😂🥰

[@tinapiontkowski7205]

I have schizophrenia and can't always deal with it

[@lucila5466]

He is lovely

[@SpiritualSchizophrenia]

This guy is a G

[@katkathy1180]

Hello, awesome content. Could you please point In the direction of the support groups on Instagram etc please ?

[@Millzie-wf1ql]

Thanks, there might be gene therapy in a few years to cure us, both protien-coding and non-coding sequences are important. It is horrible disease, I hope that me and others can be cured fast, I don't want anybody else to have to live with this ever. So I either have this or nothing forever, but I don't want this, I want to be a real human being and have a mind and be able to learn.

[@anitagomez9100]

You are a real human being !! and don't ever think that you aren't ...yeah you might have a different thinking brain just like some people are born with cancer we were born with schizophrenia but that does not make you any less human. It is a difficult brain disorder and I'm hopeful that there will be a cure soon too hang in there !!!

[@elvirahriungu1674]

You are a perfect human being. Don't ever see yourself any different. Someone close to me lives with schizophrenia, was diagnosed after i met him and to be honest i would pick him all over again. Its doesn't make anyone less. Just different, but still perfect. Hugs ❣️

[@tinycrimester]

His hair is pretty...

[@mikeches7992]

Go to Israel every second there is ,,not home,,...

[@unperson5713]

I am always tempted to troll you, but I like your videos.

[@AtticTapes14]

Do you get meds