I spent a day with people w/ SCHIZOPHRENIA

I spent a day with people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder to learn the truth about these highly misunderstood disorders.
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❌SCHIZOPHRENIA/MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
▸ National Institute of Mental Health - nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/sc...
▸ American Psychiatric Association - psychiatry.org/patients-famil...
🧨HUGE thank you to:
▸ CECILIA - / cecilia_mcgough & / studentswithpsychosis
▸ KODY - / schizophrenichippie & kodygreen.com
🗯MORE I SPENT A DAY WITH…
▸ DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER - • I spent a day with MUL...
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▸ TOURETTE’S SYNDROME - • I spent a day with peo...
🎥Crew
▸ Creator, Director, Writer, etc. - Anthony Padilla
▸ Executive Producer - Alessandra Catanese
▸ Production Coordinator, Co-writer & Research - Elise Felber
▸ Director of Photography/Gaffer - Zach Zeidman
▸ Editor - Mike Criscimagna
▸ Assistant Editor - Patrick Horba
🎵Theme Music Composer - Matt Good AKA The King of Emo
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[@AnthonyPadilla]

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[@younggravyishot1399]

Notif squad!

[@thetiredguyinclass8671]

Noice the notif’s were always on

[@spookymarirev]

AYO THATS SICK

[@femkeheirman6929]

I'm looking forward to this one :)

[@randomstuffyt8453]

Ooh

[@janer99]

must have been absolutely terrifying when we went through that phase where clowns went around chasing people with knives

[@Wont_wood]

Uh what????

[@janer99]

@@Wont_wood yup, america had a creepy clown craze couple years ago

[@kkyu1343]

omg i remember this! same thing happened in the uk and it was so strange.. once someone threatened that they would break into schools and my poor friend had a panic attack because she was terrified of clowns :(

[@akush_1643]

Omg yeahh the freaking creepy clown shenanigan must’ve been terrifying, when I was in middle school we had to go on lockdown because of the clowns it was terrifying and I was debating whether to jump the fence or not

[@beefairy8620]

@@akush_1643 wow it got so bad that your school had a lockdown?? I hardly knew it was happening. Although at the time I wasn’t on the internet much

[@staggbones]

DONT SAY to someone with Schizophrenia, don't say 'oh what if it's real!' or 'you might be seeing another dimension!' or something. That can actually make their hallucinations worse and can induce panic. Don't do that.

[@SillyVarahs]

Thank you for the advice!

[@annamarie913]

Like I’m already delusional about my schizoaffective disorder (thinking I’m psychic, have superpowers, and/or can see other dimensions) 🙄 please don’t feed into my delusions.

[@Bubblies005]

Having friends and family feed into your delusions and hallucinations can cause major problems. That simple remark could cause someone to spiral down the rabbit hole and end up in the hospital.

[@ash-is-napping]

👏👏👏

[@staticdoggoe34rd]

Ik

[@its_.Peyton]

When I was 15, I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. When I was 12, I complained to my parents abt hallucinations and hearing things, random sickness, and horrible anxiety. It happened out of nowhere. My friend said that I have most “symptoms” of schizophrenia, and I begged my parents to get me tested. It took 3 YEARS of begging for them to cave in, and that’s because they were annoyed, and what do you know, I had it. I just wish that my parents would’ve listened because I spiraled into severe depression, PTSD, and anxiety. I’m never going to get those 3 years back, but parents, if your kids are complaining about something, please listen

[@cheese.hamburger]

Hello there Peyton. You and I may not know each other but I want you to know that you are one brave individual, and I respect you sooo much for acknowledging the fact that you are in distress. Sorry is just a word, but I’m so sorry that you had to live all these years with parents that didn’t provide a safe space for you since you were a child. They chose not to listen to you, they were always annoyed around you, nothing you did ever seemed to make them love you and you are filled with years of hurt and heartbreak. I want you to know that you are precious, you are important and it’s not your fault that your parents deprived you of love. You matter, you are worthy and nothing is wrong with you. Your parents are just taking out their anger on you for no reason. I hope you get the help that you long for and may you have a successful journey of healing from all the pain your parents caused you since you were a baby. Even if there were children at school who bullied you and teachers who humiliated you, please know that what they did to you was wrong and that you didn’t deserve it. Sending you lots of love and support ✨💝

[@theradionicrevival8068]

Same happened to me once Family thought the medicine I was taking would make me grow boobs and be shorter etc cause it had steroids in it when I literally needed it to survive and ignored the doctors requesrs Eventually my body started “rotting” to the point where my arms and legs were so infected and riddled cuts and disease that they said if this continued, they’d just have to slowly start amputating me sinc ethe infections were spreading at a rate where I was losing the ability to move at all. Literally only through begging and pleading, did my folks finally cave. No kid wants to be a burden, but some of us sadly were perceptive enough to pick up on the fact that If we’re not vocal about what’s bugging us and enforce the change ourselves, no one will, because sometimes, no one’s coming to save you, even your parents. And that’s one of the most horrible realizations for a kid to face

[@v4l3ntin3z]

this is exactly what happened to me!! it led me into deep depression and horrible ptsd and paranoia from my untreated and unrecognized schizophrenia

[@Basically_Me0202]

I don't know if I have schizophrenia and I don't want to assume I do cuz......... self diagnoses isn't ever good. I just wanted to say what I experience and I want to know if I should talk to a doctor about it. It first started happening when I was 13 and I started developing depression and anxiety. This continued for a while and I struggled with self harm. I became very compulsive and would do things for reason's I didn't know or understood why I did it. I went to the doctor because my parents where worried about me. Later I ended up going to therapy and I figured out I was diagnosed with ADHD and clinical depression. I was prescribed medication but my parents wouldn't let me take them since they thought it was bad for me and how they have sorts of after affects so instead my parents would give me THC as a form of natural medicine. I never fully treated those things but this time it feels different. It isn't really like anything I felt before. I'm have problems remembering things, along with fully forming sentences like I can speak but my mind randomly goes blank. I see this misty sometimes and its like it is right there in my room. I see this figure of a man in the shadows. I always thought it was spirits or whatever. I tried to tell my mom but she just said some people have the minds eye. I don't see them all the time its sometimes and then they disappear then sometimes I see them again. It scares me. Then it has gotten worse where then I became extremely paranoid so much so to the point I always thought someone was out to get me and I had to leave my lights on at so I can see whoever comes into my room. I always am feeling paranoid. I hear this clicking noise and sometimes I feel like I hear someone whisper or say my name and I look around and I am all alone. I have also had experiences where I feel like someone is touching me yet I am alone. It is a very distinct feeling like someone is touching me to the point of if I were to touch myself in the same spot I couldn't tell a difference. I don't know if it is because I am stressed especially since I have been dealing with some major stuff recently or if it is part of my other mental stuff. I am currently 16. I know it isn't as extreme as people with diagnosed schizophrenia feel but is that normal? I know people with ADHD experience other stuff besides just constantly being fidgety, I wonder if it has something to do with that since paranoia is part of ADHD

[@WatermelonColoredSnail]

I’ve talked to my therapist because my mom thinks I should get tested but my therapist keeps blaming it on anxiety and autism which I have a diagnosis for both

[@KingGhidorah5464]

Cecilia appearing on SBSK, Ted Talk, and now on Anthony Padilla's channel. Amazing all the work she does to normalize her condition.

[@lisad1655]

Yes! I thought I watch SBSK and think the channel is awesome. Cecelia is doing really good to help show what schizophrenia is and how she deals with it. I also like this channel. A good way to learn about health conditions and lifestyles.

[@KatieM786]

100%!!!!!❤

[@FuckingFuckShitBitch]

"Normalize" I hate this word. It's overused and it could imply that you think inducing it is a good idea. I don't think many would think that, but normal does have a mathematical definition.

[@OpalLeigh]

She’s honestly amazing. As a person with a mental illness- we could not ask for better representation:)

[@TheRibottoStudios]

I feel like this is how every disease was handled back then: Disease: *exists* *Humanity:* DEMONS YA BOI IS HERE.

[@pink_thinks3495]

“Hey there demons, it’s me, ya boi” *in my Shane voice*

[@zlff7283]

No actually when they found it in Egypt they tried to cure it and count it as a disease (Pharaohs were Medical professionals at the time and you could google that✌🏼)

[@TheRibottoStudios]

@@zlff7283 damn how did we go from THAT to "WITCHES THEY BE WITCHES!" lol

[@LostYourTime]

@@TheRibottoStudios because humans are shit LOL

[@seineevee]

@@LostYourTime true lol

[@Breerox108]

I would love to see "I spent the day with conversion therapy survivors"

[@spooks7076]

make this happen please, spread awareness and let people know that they are not alone and that even if they go through this they can get through it and are loved !!!

[@annabeldelfabbro3774]

I totally agree!

[@ninjadoge142]

@@spooks7076 I'm sorry for being a bit stupid but what is a therapy survivor

[@taylorsmiles7432]

Yes!

[@taylorsmiles7432]

@@ninjadoge142 conversion therapy survivors are people who have been a part of or forced into conversion therapy, which basically is therapy parents usually send there kids too too try and stop them from being gay or “pray the gay away” but it’s really harmful. And often it uses electro therapy which is really awful.

[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting schizophrenia. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@CARIBBEAN_365]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@Bastianbishops]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@Edennnn926]

Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!

[@rosemary8305]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Does anyone know any good source to get them? I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels, would love to give shrooms a try.

[@steceymorgan814]

Yes, dr.sporesss

[@twinfred3160]

Dr.sporesss is the best, he's been my go to for anything psychedelics.

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Is he on instagram?

[@steceymorgan814]

Yes he is. dr.sporesss

[@soulgazer11]

People with Schizophrenia are way too often portrayed as ''crazy'' and ''violent''. These people are human and I'm glad this series is bringing light to various misunderstood groups of people. Thank you Anthony & Co

[@soulgazer11]

@Nex i Exactly! Manipulating someone who has a hard time getting a grasp of what's real and what's not is a real dick move, but unfortunately easier than manipulating someone who's neurotypical.

[@user-lb6bn8vy3e]

It’s definitely unfortunate. People with schizophrenia are 3D just like everyone else. Their disorder is not all they are. My grandfathers sister had schizophrenia and I never met her because she lived in a home and my grandfather didn’t get along with her. I don’t blame him though because when they were kids she did stab him but that’s not completely her fault.

[@ivy_inferno]

My bf has schizophrenia and honestly, if we don't talk about it, NOBODY KNOWS or notice. He has a good job and one day he'll be the boss of the compagny. People just hear things about this mental illness when there's a murder in the news or something like that... that's sad.

[@soulgazer11]

@@user-lb6bn8vy3e My grandfather's brother was also schizophrenic. He died of Lou Gehrig's 2 years ago and was the most gentle soul ever. He was paranoid as hell and thought the government was spying on him but he's never hurt anyone except for himself. Btw, love your pfp lol. Jared is perfect

[@ell0.mp3]

Most of the time they have had an experience of someone being abusive to them as they are vulnerable, not the other way around, it’s so unfortunate how misunderstood it really is, it’s great to see videos like these, hopefully more people will learn more and understand that people with mental health issues are not dangerous or crazy

[@N0TS3V3N]

He makes everyone feel so comfortable and doesn’t judge at all. A lot of people could learn from that

[@lemon-wd6ml]

true!!

[@SillyVarahs]

Yes

[@hadley20]

exactly

[@galaxy_mooncat779]

Yes

[@Cloudaddy220]

Or he’s being polite for a KZbin video because it’s his job, either or

[@ShwampDonkey]

17:28 as a parent of a schizophrenic teenage daughter I so appreciate her words here. Thank you for being willing to open up about this.

[@Bekzee]

I'm still in disbelief at how complex this illness is. I used to be a support worker for vulnerable adults, I had absolutely no experience and I was thrown straight in supporting many adults with schizophrenia, and I was not prepared or trained at all. I got major backlash from my bosses when I said I am in no way qualified or trained enough to give them the level of help and support they need. It was so unfair on the clients themselves, and honestly just made our company look like incompetent idiots. 😞

[@emmaaaaaaaaa.]

I would trust Anthony to hold my drink at a party without even thinking about it tho

[@JamaicanRain]

I just don’t drink at parties.

[@SammyLogan]

I just don't go to parties.

[@jordyn7835]

Parties? Never heard of them

[@Joseph-ic8xd]

Social What?

[@swampymender4400]

I just dont..

[@lilyrose9577]

Who else has noticed he doesn’t say “wonderous”world of (.....) anymore I think that’s really considerate that he just says world because he understands that it isn’t pleasant for the people with the disorder

[@wowanothercookie]

I think he hasn't said that in a while.

[@laurelis.]

It was "wondrous" rather than "wonderful" like you said. But yeah, same meaning.

[@godzilla4005]

He never said wonderful tho. He used to say wondrous

[@jungkooks80dollarmattress42]

i mean he can still say “wonderful world” if he does a video about a lighthearted subject, but true most of his recent ones were a bit heavier

[@bebbization]

I think he stopped at the Police Brutality Survivors interview, or it was at another serious one

[@miapegasi]

My brother developed schizophrenia at a very early age. He was 12 when they first started and he was diagnosed at 16. He’s described some of the things he sees and hears and it is very scary. Thank you for bringing up this topic

[@larabyss]

I did my dissertation about schizophrenia and I passed, I dug into this for a year and it almost saddens me that not everyone on this planet even knows about it in the slightest... People with schizophrenia go through a lot and i respect each and every one of them

[@JoeyWixx]

I actually have schizophrenia, at like the worst degree. And personality disorders. Tbh half the time don’t even know who I am. In my mind I’m labeled as a fucking danger to myself and everyone I love. So I just stay quiet. Edit: Thanks everyone for the support on my music.. it means so much that all I did was open up a little and so many nice people came to support me. Thank you all so so much.

[@abbagail1000]

you’re so strong!

[@quintyv2969]

I hope you can still live sort of a happy life, seems so hard to deal with. People with schizophrenia are honestly one of the strongest, pretending nothing is there. I hope it’ll get better for you!!!

[@simplymiah.3974]

I’m sorry you have to go through things like that... I hope you find your yellow (happiness) 😊

[@SillyVarahs]

It must be very hard to go through all of that. I would never understand your pain but I hope you get better!

[@JoeyWixx]

Thanks guys. Very difficult. It scares me to know that people on earth can be actual good people. But I’m unfortunately not lucky enough to know any of them.

[@El-no5wv]

I really appreciate how Anthony stopped using “The wonderful world of . . . “

[@nina.robbs565]

Yeah, it's nice he only uses it for people talking about their interests or jobs.

[@saralynn9012]

He realized, once he started getting into more serious topics that it wasn't appropriate anymore. Just saying the "world of.... " can encompass anything he talks about, whether it is light hearted or not

[@meghanhixon3241]

He still does. Only when it applies. But he has been getting into more serious topics rather than "the wonderful world of anime cafe maids" don't get me wrong, respect them and their respective jobs but this is spreading awareness and helping people. I love these more serious "controversial" topics. The things people don't like talking about, but it needs to be.

[@summyv7058]

I noticed that too. He’s awesome

[@Daisy-Doo]

I noticed too, ever since an episode where someone said "I dont know if Id call it wonderful"

[@florevanderbaan7969]

As someone with schizoaffective disorder, and severe BPD previously misdiagnosed as DID, thank you for all the work you’re doing to normalize people like me.

[@Dhvile]

Hey i need someone to talk. Can you please talk to me?

[@thraynah-gl5dj]

@@Dhviletalk about what?

[@internetperson6195]

hey if you really need help i don’t think the youtube comment section is the right place. i’m open to talking abt whatever you feel like you need to but please please seek help outside too in your day to day life

[@Drivedrives]

lol normalize people being possessed by demons? Stop being silly, and turn to God, and stop spread missinformation

[@clarisun]

I would love to see “ I spent a day with Narcissists“

[@clarisun]

@blue Hm, that's inded a good Question. Yet still I guess that there are some people out there, knowing that they are narcassist who would like to inform others about this.

[@sierrapicard-ami3198]

@blue narcissists are usually self aware and know that they are but see not feeling guilt, ect as an advantage.

[@yusufgazi7]

Just visit TikTok lol

[@soshilucy]

It would be interesting to see.

[@yn209]

hell nah narcissists ppl don't deserve to be listened to or understood

[@laurenmacmaster1647]

Can you interview people with ADHD? We’re more than people with “crackhead energy”. It’s dangerous whether you take medications or not.

[@unrealizedyt]

yesss !!! and adhd is more than just not being able to focus !!

[@carterarandomguy9290]

Thank you, the ADHD community thanks you. Meds are either too strong, barely work, or have a side affect like reduces how hungry you feel which might not sound bad, but I didn't eat lunch on school days for about 4 yrs. Also, the rest of this is just me expressing myself to get this stuff off my chest. Sometimes, your brain when reading just doesn't register what you are reading properly and you read something 7 times over OR you read a paragraph of your book and then you realize that processed none of that because the whole time you were thinking about your favorite DOOM game. Another thing is that I tend to scratch my scabs and pick my nails because I want to do SOMETHING with my hands (why are you still reading this!?). I have meds that are way to strong to the point where it is hard to express myself, I'm always super quiet, and EXTREMELY bored because nothing gives me much joy. Why did you read this??

[@badtimek249]

The worst part is the insomnia lol

[@badtimek249]

@@carterarandomguy9290 right? Adderall is so fucked up. You feel like a zombie.

[@ceceruben6113]

Adhd isn't an illness. All these comments describe being hyperactive.

[@meimei]

was taught in school they were crazy people, and now after graduated and diagnosed with autism, i've tried reading about many disorder as they are misunderstood, so i'm happy people like anthony can bring people with said stuff and let them speak

[@ceruleanwizard]

I very much appreciated the level of detail and experience that Kody went into to understand this disorder. It's essentially an unwanted augmented reality. The scissors thing really gets me. It's pretty incomprehensible to just be handed scissors and then come to the realization that there was no one there to have handed the scissors to him. It must be tough, but I'm glad those two were able to help us understand their world more.

[@Pau.aguiza]

YES. There are memories I have that I know that they can't be how it happened, it's just not possible. But that's literally what I experienced.

[@Scags]

I don't know if anyone has pointed this out, but Anthony's "Mmhm" "Mmm" and "Right" etc. are a great conversation skill that makes people feel like someone is paying close attention and makes them feel more comfortable.

[@jameseames9289]

Interestingly, it's something that a lot of women tend to do while having a conversation, but is less common for men, but I think everyone should do it more, responding to what someone's saying without interrupting them is a big part of active listening!

[@notme2830]

Yes! I actually was talking about that today in school. It’s a life skill, and doing that reassures the person that he’s listening to them.

[@Jumojo]

Oh! In norway we all say that in conversation. It's like a confirmastion that they understand what you said, and/or is ready for you to tell more

[@dimitritraykor8502]

Active listening! Also leaning forward slightly having an open stance and maintaining eye contact helps! All which Anthony does

[@ivory9217]

Yes. Also how he asks questions and rephrases what they say sometimes for confirmation

[@anitamcquinn1925]

Anthony is better than Ellen Degeneres. More attentive and caring, and actually informing people about these important topics!

[@cezar3169]

Ellen doesnt hold a candle to Anthony.

[@anitamcquinn1925]

@@cezar3169 too true! Anthony is fantastic.

[@StudlyFudd13]

Anyone is better than Ellen

[@ali-eve4279]

Ellen is not a good person Anthony has a good heart

[@anitamcquinn1925]

@@ali-eve4279 couldn't agree more

[@Uggnog]

As a person with a huge fear of clowns, experiencing what Cecilia is experiencing would be the worst thing that ever happened to me.

[@Unit0998]

dont forget the giant spiders, straight from a horror movie

[@disassembly4147]

​@@Unit0998 i love spiders

[@rokibatadetulubo6396]

​@@disassembly4147 i hate them or I'm just really scared of them cause i have arachnophobia.. though thats really cool good for you :D/gen

[@danna3461]

Imagine the world being as accepting as Anthony Padilla... There would be so much peace.

[@kerollaynemoreira7536]

"Ain't no way I'm gonna throw down with a demon"

[@Disanem]

The demon is like your mom with a slipper don't attack her physically nor verbally.

[@hannahmontana4401]

@@Disanem oh god

[@sierrahuestis5115]

Demons have to flee in the name of Jesus we don’t have to fear them God gave us authority and power or over them and they have to obey us.

[@jt3948]

@@sierrahuestis5115 r/religiousfruitcake

[@Thatspunkymonkey]

@@jt3948fr

[@nonserviam.1574]

Just what if you're in a forest and a tree just goes: "I'm gonna fall on you and I'm gonna kill you". It's a mixture of terrifying and "wtf".

[@bellapplepen2484]

I'd be ok with it. There are worse ways to go.

[@somedude172]

honestly tho.. people are scared of people with schizophrenia, when in all reality, we should be scared FOR them. i would shit myself if a tree fucking threatened me like that. the one thing i should be safe from, plants, are now coming after me... that poor guy!

[@-sorrymasendeshita-3039]

am i crazy bc everytime i go outside i get alice in wonderland effect where everything feels super small but my hands and feet felt fucking huge, and then building started telling me that they would collapse on me, like i could HEAR the building say that not from my head, but they are talking to me. help

[@abigail5728]

@@-sorrymasendeshita-3039 You're not crazy. You might have something like the people in the video. You should do your best to bring it up with a trusted adult if you're a teenager, and tell them you want to get help and you want to go to a doctor or something to get diagnosed and figure out what is going on and get treatment for it. Show them this video for example as something to show how real these things actually are. It might help convince them to take it seriously.

[@SieMiezekatze]

Normal stuff??? Specially the whole tree noise like as if it's breaking sometimes you walk looking down and feel a leaf grazing toir cheek you look and the tree is going back and forth, damn nearly crush you like a fly, for me as I live in the city is walls mostly they are so unnaturally bend, and about to fall on you

[@MothiaMafia]

i am currently questioning if i have schizophrenia because i show many symptoms of it and it runs in my mother's side of of the family. My grandma, aunt, uncle, other uncle, and great grandpa all had schizophrenia and i think i do too. seeing and hearing things that aren't real daily really effect my day to day life and it's really fucking creepy. like imagine its 3am and you see a figure next to you and it whispers your name. pretty fucking creepy, right? thank god im getting therapy and a proper diagnosis soon.. hopefully...

[@Intacfil]

Hows life been going?

[@sadhu7191]

Your just gonna brush that off bro? That's stumped scientists as tk why and as a high dose mushroom user once a month I see and talk tk things

[@ieatworms7919]

During my stay at an adolescent mental hospital, the first thing they told us was not to talk about peoples conditions or acknowledge certain things like outbursts or delusions/hallucinations I remember there was a boy who was going through drug withdrawals who had schizophrenia and he was probably the most quiet person I ever met. The idea that people assume schizophrenia makes people dangerous to others honestly boils my blood. His hallucinations almost always caused him extreme fear, there was one case where around 4 AM he sprinted down the hallway where my room happened to be and slammed full force into locked doors to escape something that was chasing him. Another time he had to scrub his hands clean at the nurses station because he could see black ink on his hands and body and it was causing him severe distress. He ended up being moved to a facility better equipped to help him because he was screaming in terror and throwing he and his roommates belongings at a corner of his room In between and during these moments none of the other teens I was with experienced fear or discomfort with him being around us. I think a key aspect in him helping be comfortable was that we didnt talk about his previous episodes or treat him any different The idea that grown adults show less empathy and understanding then a group of mentally ill and paranoid teenagers is appalling

[@kozusaisima9471]

I mean.... it can make some individuals dangerous... I had a girl try to stab me claiming she was with a government black ops organization and that she had to kill me. I get what your saying but that's not true. This lady was trying to break into my house to do her laundry by the way. I'm not saying most are like this but she certainly wanted to kill me.

[@ieatworms7919]

@@kozusaisima9471 I never said that it CANT make people dangerous, it absolutely can. That doesn’t mean its okay to assume all schizophrenics are dangerous because they have schizophrenia

[@leizero]

Holy smokes, that hallucination of talking to someone for 30 minutes only to find out they weren't real when he pulled out a camera literally gave me goosebumps.

[@emilygriffith6702]

That would mess with you so bad

[@None-ni4qg]

when ?

[@SieMiezekatze]

That happened to me ,like I was laughing telling jokes, talking about music just vibing when suddenly he stopped and whisper in my ear " do you know you are all alone? you are always alone" it was like a snap I was alone at a park, talking so happily and suddenly I feel cold, I haven't talk with him since then I miss him.

[@skkl8045]

This is literally what i experienced on LSD

[@icemagiciangh3268]

Cry, man. There’s no shame. Let people know how much we need to spread awareness for all mental health diagnoses. PS- could you speak to people with epilepsy? November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and seizures are things people need to know more about.

[@KAYBO64]

Anthony, if you see this, I could speak on this as a former epileptic. I had a childhood form that almost wasn't caught because it wasn't as prominent as the seizures most people know.

[@avalonbrown8667]

I'm a Former epileptic but I'm still at risk for seizures again and id love for people to get the proper idea of what it is, instead of automatically assuming it's all convulsion seizures.

[@KaityKat117]

THIS! I would love to see him talk to people with epilepsy. If he can arrange that before November is over that'd be great, but even if not.

[@gracebellmore3404]

as someone who has epilepsy, this makes me so happy to see someone asking for awareness!

[@morganward6624]

I emailed him asking this many months ago and it kept returning to me. I’m not sure what was going on. I have frontal lobe epilepsy and wouldn’t mind speaking!

[@PhasmalForge]

honestly my life can be hell at times as I not only have schizophrenia but also Epilepsy and im autistic so navigating life with multiple disabilities is very tiring and its not like i can turn off these disabilities at any point which would be great.

[@chimchim-tata9181]

I hope you are doing well

[@PhasmalForge]

@@chimchim-tata9181 the main thing is I'm still alive

[@chimchim-tata9181]

@@PhasmalForge I’m glad you are. Keep fighting

[@TLOJ4]

You are so strong

[@Inzpectre]

Im so proud of you for getting through this hell. If it helps, im down to talk to you about anything you want. I'm here for you, alright? You arent alone in this. Youre so strong, so damn strong. You might not see it yourself at times, you might feel weak, and thats okay. But know that you really are strong.

[@TangoCharlieWhiskey96]

My mother was schizophrenic. She passed away in 2009 and I’ve avoided learning much about it because my own experiences with my mom really scared me as a kid, and made me feel so helpless to help her. You all did a fantastic job at clearing some of my confusion up. Especially you, Cecilia. Thanks you guys so much

[@Risingleaf77]

My mother also had schizophrenia growing up, and darn was it rough 😂 mine is still alive as far as ik just no contact atm

[@myamii1782]

Anthony out here doing better interviews than these people who are actual interviewers

[@torin6258]

Anthony is an actual interviewer...

[@myamii1782]

@@torin6258 I'm not discrediting him. When I said actual interviewers I meant persons who have years of experience interviewing for example ryan Seacrest (not saying he's bad, just giving context)

[@torin6258]

@@myamii1782 Ah okay. Thank you for clarifying

[@alexawood1588]

i think it’s really because he’s respectful. if they don’t wanna answer a question, they don’t have to. if they wanna talk about something he didn’t ask, they can. and they get to tell THEIR side entirely unscripted with no limits in a safe space where, like with dissociaDID, if they say something they don’t want aired, it isn’t! it allows people to really say whatever they want and know that if they misspeak and say something they don’t want on the internet, it won’t be!

[@DawnOldham]

@Alexa Wood totally agree with you!

[@marathewizard]

My mom has schizophrenia and has delusions about me and my sister being sexually abused by our family along with paranoia, no matter how much I would tell her it wasn't true she wouldn't believe me and it had a negative impact on our relationship.I had to move away from her and my little sister who is 7 (I'm 14) to live my father in a different state because of it. I know it's not her fault and that it doesn't make her a bad mom. Watching this video helped me understand what she goes through a little bit more and maybe I'll be able to support her more and hopefully repair our relationship in the future, thank you! Edit: All the replies really mean a lot to me, I'm happy that to know that I'm not alone thank you so much ❤

[@nessac.4897]

I have a similar experience with my mom being schizophrenic.

[@WiiwiYliz]

same

[@hannahhmaey]

my mom also has schizophrenia and i have the same experiences:/

[@izzyyy_y9282]

My mom also has schizophrenia, she was sexually abused when she was 20. She also is terrified if it would happen to me or my little brother. I hope you and me can further educate ourselves about our moms ❤️☺️

[@lesley-annfenwick]

My mom is also schizophrenic, a lot of her delusions invovled me and my sister being in danger but she has Anasognosia (lack of insight) so its really hard to deal with but Iv come to understand her. I love my mother I am so sorry she has to go through that when she has psychosis.

[@aspoon4801]

A lot of people are talking about the guy with red headphones who has only a few frames in the video interspliced here and there. My theory is that for some reason, after the video was posted Anthony or/and Red Headphone guy for some reason felt it was right to take him out of the video. Since the video was already up, Anthony would have had to use KZbins video editor which is known for being very poorand choppy, explaining the rough, seemingly bad/lazy editing cuts. Whatever reason remember to respect that Anthony felt it was right so probably best to not luck too much into it ❤

[@kail_296]

Anyone else see that random guy with red head phones at 6:49

[@jaydenlavaman]

Must be a cut edit

[@chobbis3]

yeah, he was removed from the video for some reason, i've been looking through the comments and haven't figured out why yet

[@Kade-c0gh4]

​@@chobbis3 that's weird

[@Hiisilapsi]

Jorge is absolutely right about Etika. It's insane how people treated his case as attention-seeking and just laughing at him. He needed help and understanding.

[@alexsucksatliving313]

Unfortunately most people wouldn't know better it's not their fault

[@MiuXiu]

@@alexsucksatliving313 I disagree- it’s always an active choice to be a dick to strangers. I’d consider that to be at fault. They could have chosen to have some empathy and tried to understand, and if they can’t understand, not laugh and make fun of someone.

[@banan7308]

@@alexsucksatliving313 they chose to be an asshole its their fault

[@ohno1914]

@@MiuXiu i don’t think that’s what he meant. i might be wrong though, but i thought he was talking about how people were taking it lightly because they themselves thought it was a joke based on past behaviors etc. not necessarily that they were doing it to purposefully be mean. but yeah etika’s case was a sad one

[@alexsucksatliving313]

@@ohno1914 yes

[@elizabethlawrence6466]

I just recently lost someone close to me due to having an episode from his schizophrenia, he had the cops called on him from having ‘irregular’ behavior and instead of the cops taking him to a mental hospital, they ended up killing him. Thank you so much Anthony for shining light on this totally misunderstood mental Illness.

[@gravy4425]

Damn im so sorry for your loss.

[@mewntay230]

Cops piss me off sometimes, man. Shoot first and ask questions later. Some of these guys need to have their firearm removed.

[@alexicronon1115]

i hope they get the justice they deserve

[@MissSweetie]

hope those cops lost their badges and went to jail.

[@alliexcx5576]

cops are fucking ridiculous. Im sorry for ur loss :/

[@ariakaminski8972]

This sound like possibly the most terrifying thing to have to deal with in life

[@goshgab]

The amount of work that must go into these videos, and the fact that you are so respectful of all of the people you interview. These topics are important to discuss and its even more important to hear from the people dealing with these issues and experts themselves. Thank you!

[@aname4994]

Can you make "I spent a day with holocaust survivors" there aren't many of them left so it's important to interview them before they are all gone

[@theresachacon1122]

A substitute at my school is a holocaust survivor and he gives a talk about his experience every year to the 6th graders. It would be interesting to understand what others went through.

[@peashi6525]

@@theresachacon1122 that’s amazing

[@arminsehic1744]

@@theresachacon1122 if you know his experience could you tell me that sounds qute interesting.

[@lalamichelle]

I totally agree

[@theresachacon1122]

@@arminsehic1744 I actually don't really remember that much of his story but I do know that he said that he was separated from his family and most of them were killed but he was able to find out that he had a living relative still alive.

[@whatsthat9408]

I feel bad for Cecilia, she got clowns, spiders, and a girl stabbing her.

[@kkstars369]

No fr though. Poor Cecelia, her reality is literally people’s nightmares

[@ToyotaCorolla-is4qd]

As someone with paranoid schizophrenia I can tell you the way the demons feed off your fear is far scarier than any scary movie ever made.

[@hackthis1767]

Must be that fear response and inverse transduction ocuing in the broca or central speech cortex

[@Lesjanna]

@@ToyotaCorolla-is4qd that must be so hard to deal with , I hope you're getting better, and you're so strong , I could never know what you go through but I wish you the best .

[@liammusic519]

@@ToyotaCorolla-is4qd They said the psychosis gets more prominent during stress so that makes sense

[@Wheat2323]

I love how every person interviewed is so incredibly educated when questioned. I’ve learned so much because of how seriously the questions are taken

[@mazzy713]

Thanks for talking about this topic today, and to the guests for being open about this. My father has Schizophrenia, and my family used it as an excuse to stop talking to him when they divorced. We've reconnected years later and he's a really gentle person, its so sad that he never got the treatment he needed at the time. He's treated now thank goodness, and I'm glad that there's more treatments available today.

[@twzoomies]

Would love to see episodes on: - people who hoard - people with eating disorders - the opioid crisis/ people who are addicted to opioids

[@glitterbea]

omg yes recovering addicts!

[@serenityporter4348]

Ye

[@iendrin9152]

people who hoard would be very interesting, you seldom hear what they feel and think about it themselves. they mostly get shamed to my experience.

[@anitaraggini7695]

yes please!

[@carol-gz6nc]

yes ,yes, yes!

[@cadaver6451]

I want to say this. I have schizophrenia, very bad. I spent a lot of time scared that my situation was so bad that no one would understand. I relate to a lot of what is brought up in this video. I literally started crying while watching. This video has helped me so much. I haven't felt normal in so long. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@theshramilton2681]

your valid and your strong 💕💕

[@dreamingofthemoon]

I wish u a good day, youre very strong !

[@taleisha5085]

Your so strong and valid, I hope you have a great day and I’m glad this video helped you feel “normal” cause your not alone!🖤

[@mrfilch4457]

Keep up the good work mate. Take your medicine and try to keep yourself busy. Stay strong soldier

[@CB_W0lf]

I hope you are getting the help you need, and stay strong! Remember, you're valid and important. Internet hugs!

[@yari7973]

i recently lost my close loved one who battled schizophrenia and suffered from his severe episodes. he ran away and was found a month later after he had killed himself. as someone who didn't fully understand this disorder, it's so informative and gives me insight to how this disorder affects people. the thoughtfulness that carries throughout these episodes are so important. i am very happy anthony talk about these stigmatized mental illnesses. i hope people with schizophrenia get all the support they need, and i'm proud of those who continue to stay resilient.

[@grandmabutters8502]

"you are deserving of talking about your experiences" had me in tears, it's so refreshing how understanding Anthony is, I just stumbled on this channel after suddenly remembering Smosh existed and Wondering what they were up to, I'm glad that Anthony found something that he enjoys doing again and that helps people

[@anna_banana7019]

12:09 "You're not gonna see a giant spider walking down the street" Sorry as an Australian I beg to differ

[@crystalxoxox7691]

Literally 🤣 A friend of mine didn’t believe me how much I hate spiders (to the point I won’t even risk going near them to kill them..) and we were just walking around and i seen one and literally jumped on a bin (the metal ones in the cities with the holes in the middle of the top) and told him to step on it 😅

[@oogabooga6398]

@@crystalxoxox7691 bruh there was a small jumping spider in my room and I started screaming and shaking and losing my breath-

[@loudnesses4674]

Same-

[@TheKrogy]

There was a wolf spider in my room once I would shine my flashlight on it and its eyes shined it took so long to kill I literally threw a sword at it I got it cornered and covered it with raid

[@ivafisher4501]

My friend who has schizophrenia passed away at 25 by suicide this September. No one outside of her family knew and by the time they got her diagnosed it was too late, and it seems lockdown pushed her mental health to an even worse place. She still visits me in my dreams, last night was one of those times. And you happened to upload this today. Thank you for spreading more info about this. It's too late for me to do anything for her but I still want to understand what she might have gone through, and this video helps. Rest in peace, Mayuri. You had a beautiful soul. ❤️ EDIT: For anyone else who might read this, please say a little prayer for her soul ❤️ and please check in on your friends and loved ones, let them know there is help if they need it. These are really difficult times and we need to look out for each other.

[@lizlusher]

When I took psychology in college in the late 90s my teacher brought in a panel of people with schizophrenia for us to meet and have lunch with so we could humanize the condition. It was so meaningful.

[@justjade256]

Now that’s a good teacher

[@ewaberchulska]

This is why I am working hard now in school so I can study psychology

[@briannalee1998]

I love that

[@_JustJoe]

This is brilliant

[@tinytinkergacha7747]

Now that's what I call teacher of the year

[@ajmfenlon]

I have a friend with schizophrenia and were still only in high school and this had really helped me understand it more, thank you for this

[@xvicky]

It's really precious for me to learn about this mental disorder because my grandma was diagnosed with it when she was still alive. It lets me understand what she might have been going through and feel closer to her. Thank you Anthony and to all the guests

[@harshitabharadwaj2551]

" I spent a day with therapists" Would like to hear their thoughts as well

[@xxy730]

yes please

[@Sweaterlatethannever]

I want to hear about how therapists manage to separate themselves emotionally from their patients and cope with their work as well as personal lives because therapists have their own ups and downs and tbh therapists are modern superheroes

[@harshitabharadwaj2551]

@@trollrat2828 haha that's true tho

[@SieMiezekatze]

This^

[@haroldharold9042]

@@Sweaterlatethannever Self care is vital! And also realizing that as a therapist, you can teach your clients different techniques and listen to them in session and encourage them to do those techniques outside of session, but you can’t control what the clients do after session. You can’t control if they do their homework or not, for instance. All you can do is the best you can while you see them, the rest is on the client.

[@cheche1360]

Outing myself here but this needs to be said: When people with schizophrenia such as myself tell other people about their condition- please guys. Please stop looking at us as if we are broken. We are not the monsters the media makes us out to be and we are not helpless people. Please try to be as understanding as you possibly can. It helps us out so much more than you know.

[@Maggie-qd2ff]

As a person recently diagnosed with a conduct disorder, I completely agree. People need to stop stereotyping people who have illnesses

[@ladyredl3210]

I have a panic disorder and generalized anxiety which sometimes shades into OCD (especially now) please everyone. Treat people like human beings. You don't have to understand, but please be kind and try.

[@whypurple7832]

Exactly, I have psychotic episodes, it’s how I live and experience the world. Just because ppl don’t live it that way doesn’t meen I need to be « fixed »

[@ladyredl3210]

@@Maggie-qd2ff what does that entail? I've never heard of it I'm sorry

[@gabriellegarthe1255]

Thank you for saying this! It’s horrible now but as a child I was terrified of schizophrenic people, I thought everyone with it would go crazy and try to kill you. And I had a cousin with severe schizophrenia, so i only saw that or worse on the Internet. Looking back now I feel insanely terrible and guilty that; that was the only way I saw it. I’m happy we’re starting to show everyone’s point of view or there would probably be way more people like I was as a child and probably still me. I’m thankful for all this information. Thank you for sharing! I appreciate it, and you are amazing! No one should view people with this disorder as anything but a human. You guys are important, heard and loved!

[@heavenlystorm8612]

so glad you are doing these videos! as a psychology student I love getting to hear about these disorders, conditions, etc, from actual real people with real experiences and not just from a textbook.

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

To both guests: thank you for being brave and sharing your vulnerability with us!

[@WolfFireheart]

I like how in "Criminal Minds" they go out of their way to say that people with schizophrenia are actually less likely to be violent then normal people.

[@ananyarao3565]

Yess love that show, it's so well researched

[@310BPM]

"normal people" you just mean people without Schizophrenia,, you're implying schizophrenics aren't normal,,

[@WolfFireheart]

@@310BPM True, I should have worded that differently :s

[@LordVader1094]

@@310BPM It... Isn't. Pretending it is normal, is at odds with reality. It's a mental illness, a disorder, an unfortunate aberration of the mind. Don't pretend otherwise.

[@ShadTheSham]

@@310BPM I mean, to be honest they aren't normal. And that's okay? Nobody is really normal, normal is boring

[@annabelledsouza01]

My friend who has schizophrenia passed away at 25 by suicide this September. No one outside of her family knew and by the time they got her diagnosed it was too late, and it seems lockdown pushed her mental health to an even worse place. She still visits me in my dreams, last night was one of those times. And you happened to upload this today. Thank you for spreading more info about this. It's too late for me to do anything for her but I still want to understand what she might have gone through, and this video helps. Rest in peace, Mayuri. You had a beautiful soul. ❤️ EDIT: For anyone else who might read this, please say a little prayer for her soul ❤️ and please check in on your friends and loved ones, let them know there is help if they need it. These are really difficult times and we need to look out for each other.

[@user-qp1dv3dc7e]

That’s sounds devastating O.o I seriously hope you are doing well right now. Stay strong bro don’t give up ✊

[@zainabahmed3372]

i'm sorry 🥺 she definitely in a better place right now🤍

[@cockyrudeselfishloudgirlyg2852]

Best of wishes for you, her other friends and her family.. 💕

[@Battybat284]

sorry for your loss

[@annabelledsouza01]

Thank you guys for your kind words, I really appreciate it!

[@jessicab7059]

When I was in the psych ward there were two ladies with schizophrenia and they were two of the sweetest people I have ever met. The ways their schizophrenia affected them was so different, even though both of them had hallucinations. The one saw demons all the time that said horrible things to her constantly, and she could only handle actually talking to people for a short time and then had to go pace the floor. The other one at one point vaulted over the staff counter because she thought she was in a Taco Bell and couldn't find her way out. She could carry on a conversation if you kept asking her questions. I sat and talked with her a lot because nobody else did.

[@willowcowart3061]

My girlfriend has schizophrenia, as well as a couple other disorders. When she told me, i treated her no differently. I learned more about them so i could accommodate and understand. I dong understand how anybody could think badly of someone just because their brain is different. I love her very much, and i can't imagine how someone could just leave someone out of their life because of them being different mentally.

[@spxxky7364]

We always talk about how good at this Anthony is, but like, he REALLY is. He's not only super respectful and open-minded, (which should be normal human behavior and should be normalized, not something to be amazed at) but he also knows perfectly how to be completely serious about something, yet still realize when it's okay to laugh or joke around to make his guests feel comfortable and not like they are in a test to just answer questions because they aren't humans that can talk about their situation or that they are victims to feel pity for. It makes them feel like they're just talking to a friend, but while still maintaining the respectful boundaries of interviewer-interviewed. And so it doesn't feel like a making fun of type of video, it still feels like a very serious interview about a very serious topic, but it isn't boring or uncomfortable for the guests and the viewers. It makes the interviewed there look like real people who just happen to be talking about an aspect in their life, and not just >the schizophrenic< or any other thing.

[@marypalmer6464]

So much yes! He treats everyone like a human and I respect that so much!

[@harmoneyes]

This is why we love padildo♥️♥️♥️

[@ainsleigh9725]

@@harmoneyes sorry that the grammar police is coming out lmao but **Padilla

[@alexschofield8085]

@@ainsleigh9725 padildo is a nickname essentially, it’s not incorrect

[@zzombiie_]

yes!

[@yuitachibana6145]

I was in a relationship for almost two years, and me and my ex-boyfriend hadn’t met in person until we decided to try living together. We were so committed to making everything work with our financial situations. But when I met him in person, I kept noticing that he would often “tune out”. He would say to me while we were walking “why are those girls laughing at me?” When we hadn’t passed anyone. He told me there were ghosts that he saw in our apartment. He had times where he was paranoid about the food he ate. And then he had a seizure. It was a focal seizure. He sat and rocked back and forth and whispered things over and over, walked around the apartment. I almost wanted to take him to the emergency room but with covid I knew I couldn’t. I looked up online the symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, and saw all of the similarities he had with it. I also saw that people with these disorders are more likely to have epileptic episodes. I was so distraught, but I had to make him move back in with his loving father, who I knew could take care of him better than a college girl could. He had no idea he was suffering so much. I wish I could’ve helped. But after seeing this video I feel firm in my belief that he can recover and hopefully live a more normal life someday. Even if it isn’t with me.

[@leizero]

That's really sad to hear. I hope he's okay. I hope you're okay too.

[@yuitachibana6145]

@@leizero Thank you. He hasn’t talked to me in a few months now. He has a tendency to do that during his episodes. But last I heard from a friend he was excited for Halloween. I’m still recovering, but as I also have a mental illness, it hasn’t been easy. Thank you for your kind words, stranger. ❤️ I hope you’re doing okay too.

[@ditziie]

sending lots of love & i'm wishing you guys the best of luck.

[@ceceruben6113]

No way youre in college and that idiotic You let a man off the internet you hadnt met move in with you?? What if he rapes you? Secret child molester?? You sound incredibly immature and naive... Thankfully he was someone who was vulnerable himself and not a predator. Everyday isnt promised... Wow.. You are definitely lucky.

[@clarice.moonqn]

@@ceceruben6113 wtf.. did the whole point of the message just fly over your head

[@scottdrury7404]

Thanks Anthony for having people with schizophrenia teach about what their experience is. Very informative.

[@brofenix]

Wow, that sounds extremely difficult to deal with & manage. I'm sorry and I appreciate these two people sharing to help others be more aware of schizophrenia.

[@bazzxliner]

I hope he does one for autism, sleep and eating disorders too cuz there's so many things that needs to be brought to light!

[@kirstencallaway421]

Hi! Anthony has created a video about autism. It's a bit older

[@MonstehDinosawr]

He already did one covering autistic people

[@miegravgaardxoxo]

Indeed... I have narcolepsy and although I’m not in a place to join him, I still hope he makes a video on it with others someday because it’s really unknown in the world. My first symptoms started at 5, but I wasn’t diagnosed until 20, after many years of fighting against the many doctors who said it was anything at all.

[@bazzxliner]

@@kirstencallaway421 Oh really I'll check it out then

[@zszsofi7082]

Yes!

[@poppysplayland]

i’m suffering from schizophrenia and hearing other peoples stories and how they deal with this is giving me hope that i’ll be okay. and it’s nice to know im not alone

[@solveig964]

I would look online for support groups. It can be really helpful!

[@andievaldez6476]

I don't have schizophrenia myself, but I hope you keep pushing on! Mental illness is hard but it is always okay to ask for support.

[@poppysplayland]

@@andievaldez6476 thank you!! :,)

[@angelpiss]

im schizoaffective, and its important to remember that there is a life beyond our illness. we’re capable of living happy and fulfilling lives despite what we go through. stay strong!

[@hatsunememekuoisaneet]

I’m a schizo too ^^

[@finnthehuman7417]

This video actually helped me help one of my former friends with their hallucinations. They started hallucinating a person at our high school about 3 months ago and I was able to tell them about the phone thing which helped them a lot. Unfortunately that person has some other mental health problems that forced them out of the school and it wasn't healthy for me to be in that relationship again but im glad that I was able to help them just a little and im glad this video may be helpful to other people. 😊

[@eecneihappy]

14:55 Thank you for this! Goes for "Just move on, let it go, forgive, forget about it. "" I already know this and I fight my now feeling guilty, stupid or bad but thinking about any good qualities or examples of forgiving or best yet literally changing the channel and filling my mind with educational and compassionate channels like this. Also listening to Reddit stories or calling a friend or group. The only to "move on or let it go" is fill my mind with something else.

[@nickmerryman1666]

I will not get over the fact that he went from just a regular kid who wanted to make videos with his friend and then growing that into a whole little empire and then splitting from that to spread awareness and to educate abt all these different topics Anthony Padilla is truly a blessing to this earth

[@emory644]

literally i love him so much🥺

[@SammyLogan]

Yep.. it's their 15th anniversary. 😔😔😭😭

[@insertscripthere659]

How about people who have survived a suicide attempt? Feel like that would be an interesting episode.

[@CheeseZombiez]

I’d love to be a part of this

[@emilia2108]

id love to join lol

[@ANITALE]

@@BooksRebound ahh glad ya did bud . Hope you are doing good now

[@silentfriend369]

That would be super triggering. D:

[@meganm3820]

@@silentfriend369 yes for some, but you can't really talk about topics of suicide or self-harm or things like that without triggering someone. You need to have trigger warnings and then risk some people being triggered for the sake of spreading awareness while taking all the necessary precautions to avoid triggering people as much as possible of course. I think it would be a valuable episode and being someone who has survived 2 attempts now, I'd like to see what other people's experiences are like or I guess possibly be on the episode but there's a low chance of that happening.

[@crispyy.roseeMUA]

I LOVE that you interviewed Kody!!! He's taught me so much about schizophrenia through his content.

[@daltonwillis2500]

I'm glad that there's videos like this to educate people about this disorder. Cause every time I tell someone that I have paranoid schizophrenia. I feel like they have no idea what it is and what it's like. Videos like this kinda help me explain what's going on with me. I'm really not that great with my choice of words and I can come off a kinda dumb when I'm trying to explain my feelings or whatever. Hopefully people can become more understanding about this disorder and stop alienating people that suffer from this, because we didn't ask to be this way..

[@mistahsoul4077]

I used to date someone who has Schizophrenia; she was the sweetest person I had ever met, these stereotypes and wrongful labels people give anybody who has this illness, it's terrible. I may never know what it's personally like to experience such a thing, but I've had to deal with someone who suffered from it daily. Take care everyone, thank you all for being such a wonderful community.

[@grayolsen8769]

Can you tell me more about what that was like? I’m extremely open to being with somebody who has a mental disorder but I have no idea what dating someone with schizophrenia specifically would be like

[@denica3513]

@@grayolsen8769 I'd like to read how does it feel too

[@cenketsu]

Lol quite the opposite for me. One guy kept pursuing me but him being 20 and me being 15 ran alarm bells for me and ended up blocking him. I feel bad, cuz he was a nice guy all in all, but when his voices acted up (his doctor would change doses every now and then) he'd tell me some shit I couldn't deal with.

[@kiarranarisse]

I also dated someone with schizophrenia, and I have to echo what you said. She was the sweetest person I'd ever met. We connected very well, she would sometimes ask me to verify a noise/voice and tell me some of the things she saw. The only person I've ever been in love with

[@mistahsoul4077]

@@kiarranarisse She did that as well with me. She'd on occasion if things got too hard to handle, she'd ask me to confirm or deny the presence she was seeing and hearing. She brought me, someone, who has Emotional Numbness, honest to God happiness, and joy. People should never, ever, judge others for something as foolish as a mental disorder. We're all humans.

[@heatherlee2967]

Kody's using of a phone camera to see if the person in front of him is real was so interesting

[@dorkasaurus.gretch]

He also has a service dog that is trained to "greet" people who are actually there!

[@karenk2409]

Obviously a very intelligent and basically rational man.

[@harveym.glatman5955]

I live in a rural area, and my most frequent hallucination are glowing eyes in the dark. I do the same thing with my phone, and I also will turn my phone flashlight on, and if the eyes dont get brighter like if it were a real animal, I know its a hallucination.

[@polotag9714]

@@harveym.glatman5955 Shit get's on when the eyes lighen brighter though xD ! Signed a dude who lives in a house in the middle of a forest

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@dorkasaurus.gretch Oh my gosh, that's such a good doggo! Wow, the things they are able to train them to do these days!

[@nataliaramirez716]

thank you so much for this video, this is the first time in my life I ever hear / learn about the diagnosis in a genuine way. brilliant work!

[@kurtoogle4576]

Thanks very much for helping people understand this condition. In my life, it manifested in friends around the ages 16-25 (7 friends and co-workers!). I'm so grateful that 20-30 years later, thanks to treatment, love, and community support, all of them are still with us.

[@annataylor6066]

If possible, you should do an “I spent a day with MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS” video. I work in a PRTF unit, or psychiatric residential treatment facility; a long term mental health treatment center for teens and adolescents. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Every day is a different experience, working with kids who suffer from trauma to adhd to eating disorders to bipolar to behavioral to trafficking victims to mania to med management and beyond. I recently had to take a medical leave of absence due to compassion fatigue and burnout, but I was able to take care of myself and get back to work. It’s hard work, but the results make it worth it every time

[@nymiqq]

Hey! I’m entering high school soon, and honestly I’m really interested in psychology, mental health and stuff like that...what’s it like working with mentally ill people? I can see it’s very draining for you, and I’m sorry you’re feeling so drained. But do you think you could go into detail? I’m really curious! It’s completely optional, you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to!

[@mollieh7836]

I work in an acute psychiatric ward. I have also done a clinical psychology degree and masters. The reality is a lot different than what is taught in lectures and in books etc. I think you really have to see and work with people with complex conditions like schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and personality disorders. It can be really really hard, especially when people are self-harming, head-banging, ligating, but it’s really lovely to help people, even if it’s just helping them get out of bed and to have a walk around the ward. Could talk all day about it! The stigma against mental illness is slowly decreasing, but I think the general public need to be educated on more than just Anxiety and Depression and there’s so many more mental illnesses out there that drastically affect people’s lives.

[@nymiqq]

@@mollieh7836 I agree with that last statement...it’s really interesting how misinformed we are on a lot of mental illnesses. Especially stuff like Schizophrenia, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bipolar disorder and stuff like that. I think since we’re so undereducated on topics like that they’re really misunderstood and people try to connect the disorders with violence. I’m glad you’re there for people who need the help you give. It’s refreshing to see people like you who see the positive side in people! It must be hard seeing someone harm themselves though, I’m sorry that you have to see that.

[@Apple-rt3uh]

As someone who has been that teen in and out of in-patient treatment, you’re unbelievably appreciated 💕 thank you for what you do

[@danichesney1876]

Thank you for everything you do!!

[@mariaeduardalyra3143]

I had a completely different vision of what people with schizophrenia were like, and i’m so grateful to Anthony for helping me change my ignorant mind every week

[@rareboichameleonkid6236]

SAME

[@abbadabbado]

The explanation of it registering as a sound versus a thought was really enlightening.

[@rebbeccafryer1317]

Thank you for sharing so openly. I greatly appreciate your honesty. I dated someone with schizophrenia that was afraid to be honest with anyone about it. That fear stopped him from getting help that was available to him. It’s reassuring to see that your honesty and treatment has paid off. And while the treatment didn’t completely stop the symptoms from what I gather, it has made them more manageable. Ps. The phone hack is genius!!

[@myaswanno5207]

As a schizophrenic myself it was nice to see this. When I told my class I had schizophrenia during the mental health class one of my classmates actually called campus police on me and then I got investigated which just absolutely destroyed me. Everyone looked at me as a normal person but they all changed when I said what I had. I personally hear a voice very rarely saying my name in my ear or I’ll hear a flood of voices like I’m in a crowded room. Let me tell you, not flinching while talking to a teacher and you hear your name being shouted in rage right in your ear is hard. I see shadow people or just a normal person but they usually disappear as soon as I see them. For the ones that don’t, if I’m at home, I just curl up, close my eyes, and hug myself because seeing it sends intense panic through me even if it’s not scary. I tell people what i have and if they really care for me as a friend they’ll stay. I do D&D with my friends and one mentioned how my new character was like a schizophrenic since they have a spirt friend that no one else can see when they stopped when they realized what they said and tried to apologize to me. Now, THIS IS NOT THE SAME FOR EVERYONE, but I completely do not mind jokes and I even make them myself with my knowing friends. I told them it was all good and the group of us when back and forward making jokes regarding the topic. I personally like this because it shows me that people aren’t afraid or restricted for what they can say to me. We’re not psychos and killers like the tv makes us out to be, just people living as normal lives as they can day by day. Don’t be afraid and instead try to understand what kind of a package deal we are. That’s it for my rant. Stay safe and I love you all ❤️

[@zahratulhayyah8706]

Don't mind them,they're heartless.Stay strong,stay happy!!!

[@poopypants2286]

Love you too, you are really strong :)

[@its_just_jess5304]

Wait have you been diagnosed, because what you described is what I get.. I get voices from just outside my ears and sometimes futher away.. I see pretty normal people or shadows.. sometimes it’s really scary stuff but I don’t know weather to think it’s schizophrenia or just my mind being over creative. The voices and images are not usally bad tho so I’m not sure if I should get anything checked out or not.

[@CL-je6sv]

I'm mildly concerned I have schizophrenia from watching this.. I have tactile, olfactory, visual, and auditory hallucinations when stressed.

[@jessicaohlhauser5907]

Wow. You are so strong. I couldn’t imagine what you’re going through! You’re a wonderful person!

[@meenaj7995]

That story with Etika gets me every time...mental health needs to be talked more about, and not just depression and anxiety.

[@adzdrawss]

There is so much more to mental health than people realize..

[@faded3870]

The things leading up to etika’s death hits me so hard. Like..... people around him were genuinely concerned but sometimes more people need to help out in order for a positive out come. Instead, most of his fan base was clowning him, especially the day police had to force themselves into his apartment. People need to be more aware of the signs. :(

[@TheKlutz31013]

Facts, I have depression and anxiety but all mental disorders need to be talked about!!

[@keita7080]

my mom needs to hear this tbh

[@cancelthis3891]

Yes!!!! There's such a stigma attached to those two because everyone walks around saying they have them because they're experiencing the feeling, NOT the disorder... We really need to start having these discussions. These people really teach us that disorders are 1) not something that defines you or your personality and 2) are able to be overcome to a semi-comfortable extent. The people who use their disorder as an excuse are those who most likely don't even have it to begin with.

[@ranboowastaken9878]

This is so great, my sister has bipolar disorder and she has hallucinations and lots of random voices. She once walked out of her room and was shaking and looked at my mom with fear, she said “mom…” she held out two pieces of paper.. the paper had very detailed sketches of bears and fish. We had called her doctor then realized she forgot her meds. I’m so happy that you brought light to this.

[@hwheelez24]

I am so amazed by these people, I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to have this disorder, they have more strength and courage that I can't even imagine one would have to deal with it it.

[@chendenmalli6735]

The 97 people who disliked are weird.

[@KaityKat117]

anyone who dislikes an Anthony Padilla video must be one of those people who just dislike KZbin videos for no reason.

[@Mangotropolis]

They probably know a different kind of schizophrenic tbh and they're unable to be okay with normalizing this disorder :/

[@ctrlzme.6448]

I always tell people to treat everyone friendly, because they didn’t choose to live with something they don’t want.

[@kayleeswenson9076]

I love Kody so much. He is such a strong human. One of the first people i came across on tiktok and I've been following ever since

[@TheJessicahammerly]

This hits home pretty hard and I'm glad that more people are talking about it.. and I wish people wouldn't view everyone with this diagnosis as scary or crazy because it's hard enough on the ones who have it and often they are constantly living in anxiety and fear and they are right they're more likely to hurt themselves than others.. but don't judge and say derogatory things.. just educate yourself.. and educate others around you..

[@clorissawalker7412]

My mother is schizophrenic and we just found out last year that my little sister is as well. Shortly after my sister turned 18 she had a mental breakdown/psychotic break which was around the same time my mother first had hers. Growing up we didn’t know about it, the family tried to keep it secret. We, being my siblings and I always knew mom was special/different but we didn’t learn why and how till not too long ago. My grandpa had electric shock therapy and no one talks about it and apparently all of my great aunts, grandpas sisters are on meds but again, no one talks about it. Mental health should definitely be normalized and talked about at a younger age because when my mom was hallucinating and I didn’t understand why she’d do the things she’d do, it was scary. When she she walked out in the middle of the street in broad daylight to look at the starfish in the sky, when she wouldn’t sleep for 3 days straight and think everyone was out to get her. When she’d talk to people that weren’t there... yeah it was scary. Thank you Anthony for this series and educating people (including myself) every week on these topics that no one wants to talk about.

[@catarinamourao1306]

I'm so sorry. my grandmother and my aunt have both schizophrenia, diagnosed many years ago. recently another cousin begins to show many symptoms despite not being diagnosed. I know how difficult it is for them and the family. we definitely need to educate ourselves more on this subject

[@jasminebarbante1454]

I know what I'm about to say won't fix everything you have been through, but you are such a strong person to share this. The fact that you were worried about them just shows what a caring and understanding person you are. I don't mean to be rude but I hope you see someone to help your mental health, because mental health is important and I believe no matter how "happy" a person is they always have things they can benefit from that. I hope you know you are loved, by not just the people you know but Anthony, and all of us who are in this fandom. If you ever need anyone to talk to please know we are here, because you deserve so much joy. XOXO

[@rubyhughes7901]

My dad was diagnosed with schizophrenia and dillusional disorder when I was six, my life changed a lot. I’m 12 now and it’s just normal, we live with it, it’s not a big deal. We have our ways of dealing with it but I really appreciate it when people are respectful of it as well.

[@jasminebarbante1454]

@@rubyhughes7901 the fact that you are so young but understand more then most of society is amazing, you are such a wonderful person. Please know that this entire fandom cares for you!

[@Whisperingtothefire]

'The worst part about having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't' I agree. We can do way better than this.

[@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids]

Great Job Cecilia! You have taught me and countless others so much.

[@laurengraves3261]

I love your channel so much! It was so wonderful seeing Cecilia again

[@noski1240]

Oh hi Chris! I was so delighted to see Cecilia too, she did great!

[@erinfennessy5332]

I WANT YOU AND ANTHONY TO DO A VIDEO TOGETHER

[@luxlucis9201]

Came looking in the comments if anyone else recognized her and it just made my day seeing you already here, cheering her on 😍🌻

[@tinytiefling]

So great to see you here! I Liber seeing Cecilia again, thank you for your video with her and all your other friends, they taught me so much open mindedness and i learn to understand more and more 🥰

[@giamaxon9206]

these people are so brave to do this i just want to let the guests know ik how bold and hard that is im so glad they are proudly educating the public on this disorder 🖤

[@X3r0.]

Thank you to your guests ! I love these videos, a year later & it all still stands up as fantastic & sensitive to the topic

[@Psych2go]

These deep dive series are great! Admire your work!

[@MikeWazowskixxx]

I did not think I’d see you here

[@nightfall9263]

@Psych2Go Wow my favourite psychology channel

[@el7114.]

Aww I'm fangirling

[@unknownperson8527]

Eyy Psych2go

[@paulamartinez3314]

Love psych2go it helped me help a friend who was being abused.

[@AlyZzz69]

Nobody: Me having schizophrenia: Okay, but like, you did not see a man run across that hallway? I mean I know he looked all black like a shadow but like...Police? 10 minutes of crying later Me having schizophrenia: REMEMBERS I HAVE SCHIZOPHRENIA

[@lunaeclipse43]

I feel that

[@AlyZzz69]

@Sequoiah Dreams Nah dude I'm pagan sure but I even went out and checked it out, nothing was really wrong and I even brought a knife incase it WAS a real person but no it was nothing, but I am pretty scarred and I do think like MAYBE it was a ghost because whenever I was walking out of my bathroom I turned off the lights and out of the corner of my eye I saw a black thing, kind of like the one before but it was behind me and I immediately stood in shocked for like 3 seconds then I slammed the door and just sat down hyperventilating so

[@lunaeclipse43]

@Sequoiah Dreams Schizophrenia is mixed with hallucinations and paranoia. Seeing things or hearing things you know for a fact aren't SUPPOSED to be there. The imagines you see can be extremely scary or intensely traumatic depending on how fainthearted you are. You get paranoid that everything or everyone is against you because of the things these scary imagines are telling you. Being a medium just means you see ghost that you can be classified as once living people, who came to you for help, with something they have unfinished business with, from their previous life. Being a medium is almost like a blessing, in disguise. While schizophrenia is just a bunch of jump scares waiting to haunt you. None of the hallucinations have meanings or a purpose like the ghost have for mediums.

[@tiff1735]

I don't have schizophrenia but I literally see shit like this

[@solareclipse3020]

@@AlyZzz69 Have you ever tripped or felt like you bumped into something that wasn’t there? I was walking into my room a few days ago and I saw this black rectangle object thing and I tripped over, but while falling to the ground the black rectangle thing disappeared. It was around the size of a soap bar, but completely black and had no shadow even under the lights that were turned on in my room. It’s starting to get annoying.

[@heatherbates3790]

I cannot get enough of Anthony Padillas videos. It's so nice to watch an actual interview with people in all kinds of situations whether its mental health, an existential issue, or even like faceless KZbinrs instead of watching a tlc documentary on someone with skizophrenia where it's all hyped up and dramatized. This is fucking brilliant and we continue to require this.

[@thegoldendodothatcher9092]

So as a new CNA, i love seeing things like this. Its helps me understand from the people who can actually communicate as most of my patients cannot. I like hearing from people and understand more. I have had many incounters with both dementia and schizophrenia and i find it so intersting. Its something like i wanna make sure i understand.