Brandon has Schizophrenia and Major Depressive Disorder. We Talked. Here's his Unscripted Story.

The video on KZbin features Brandon, who has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder with major depression, recurring depression, and PTSD. He talks about his journey accepting his diagnosis and treating it, including his experience with medication and hospitalizations. He discusses symptoms he experienced, such as delusions and auditory hallucinations, and how they impacted his life. Brandon also talks about his belief in ghosts and how he views his experience with schizophrenia as both a blessing and a curse. He also mentions his journey with finding Christ and how it has been beneficial for him.

[@A_Psych_Nurse]

After hearing his story, what do you wish you knew more about?

[@edithcultee7558]

How do I counteract my sons negative and what if stages? Does he really hate me for encouraging meds? My son 18 and his 17 and well he hates a lot. How do I act with my own? He aged out of foster care. I think he hates me. For it. Is there forgiveness within him still.

[@edithcultee7558]

He don't want authority to help him. So any suggestions?

[@Carol-qv3mk]

Hospital staff need to be help accountable for their actions. If someone has no patience or empathy, they should never work in a mental facility.

[@simplybirdie6481]

Brandon is one hell of a guy. A lot of people including myself can learn from his maturity and insight.

[@echoingsnow]

That is so kind of you. Wish you the best! From Brandon.

[@canaldemeditacaodeepsleep7497]

Be strong , I have panic disorder and I suffer with intrusive thoughts. Doctors think I may have OCD or tourette. I was abused at work people bullied me . Plz be strong I know sometimes we feel so bad about ourselves but isn't out our fault to be sick.

[@shiarafigoni1464]

Could be toxoplasmosis, lyme disease, strep b, bartonella

[@pandaparad0x]

"i dont want to trade it for anything else" (one tear emoji im on desktop lol0 . i couldnt agree more as someone with schizoaffective . ive experienced a complete shift in identity, perspective, and beliefs along this journey and ive never felt more in touch with myself and the universe. the isolation and withdrawal from society happened quickly and forced me to reckon with my demons and befriend them "but it made me tougher". now im never alone yet happily in my solitude. -love u brandon

[@pandaparad0x]

"medication resistent voices" but "if i put airpods in they go away" !!!!!!!!!!! ive never felt so understood . you wont find me anywhere outside my house without an airpod in . .....i say this as i decide whether to paint or draw (single tear emoji) while talking to myself and laughing at our similarity. -love you even more brandon

[@silvermoon3486]

Patient abuse is the worst. That’s horrible 😢❤👍🏼

[@echoingsnow]

Don't worry it made me want to be the change in the system.

[@dzim8822]

You can tell this guy is in emotional pain and distress. I hope he feels better.

[@theshelbypalace]

Amazing interview! Thank you for sharing Brandon's story! Routing for this guy!

[@echoingsnow]

Thank you!

[@adams1625]

I highly relate to this man, especially the part about finding Christ

[@andrejohnston8001]

I found your interview really helpful, as im sorting out the same 3 terms and similar tale . I could relate to many of your experiences and found your articulation of the struggle towards acceptance with all the old gripes making you sicker important. Also that idea of abstract intuitions in your experiences an interesting point . I think you’ll be a thoughtful peer supporter. Ta.

[@baileyhallfilms]

for someone who has struggled a lot and faced a lot of trauma Brandon is courageous and a very wise person. very interesting interview.

[@echoingsnow]

I'm glad you liked it! It made us happy the KZbinr who interviewed and I.

[@cathy7382]

Keep Brandon in prayer

[@samdehne2859]

I wonder if the voices he hears are kind of like spiritual guides? Facinating human to listen to, wish him the best

[@DannyD-lr5yg]

I know that in other, less individualistic countries, schizophrenics’ voices DO tend to be more positive, even helpful - like ancestors, spirit guides, etc. In America they apparently tend to be more angry voices…I’m glad it sounds like that hasn’t been this man’s experience 💜

[@echoingsnow]

This is Brandon, I would say they sound like Angels not demons. They don't sound like people I know however one is familiar to me when weird stuff happens, I hear "What are they doing to him!?" that is loud as day. They sound like they care and I care for the voices.

[@toxictator4561]

The mother of my children has a similar diagnosis . She started hearing the voices and having delusions after suffering postpartum depression with our 2nd son .. She is currently going through treatment but it still gets intense when she has a on top of the world manic episode .

[@correlationqueen3565]

Videos like this need to be played in the facilities for those who are still struggling with understanding or accepting their condition. Should be part of group therapy or an educational activity that can help lead a healthy discussion.

[@James-vg1wy]

Just a beautiful person. Wish him well.

[@echoingsnow]

Thank you so much! This is Brandon wanting to say thank you! I wish you the best.

[@echoingsnow]

Thank you! This is Brandon. Thank you for that! I wish you the best.

[@MA-qw6cb]

Surviving delusions and paranoia is really very hard. It’s like being afraid of your own mind all the times..I hope he is doing well now, may Our Lord bless him and cure him..

[@neo23thirty-eight]

you are an awesome person! thank you for sharing your story. I'm rooting for you on your Journey!

[@pablofinnamore1957]

Really enjoyed this interview. As someone who also has schizoaffective order I found Brandon to be a super down-to-earth likeable guy. He really shows so much strength in how he accepts his symptoms. I also believe in the paranormal and have unfortunately had very close encounters with it. Brandon's insight into this is interesting to say the least. I think this guy is awesome and I hope he prospers! He has a beautiful voice and perspective.

[@A_Psych_Nurse]

yeah he's amazing, thanks for watchign and commenting pablo :)

[@echoingsnow]

Thank you so much, this is Brandon L. I thank you for comment and such nice work and thank you once again.

[@abrahamkobke1986]

Keep looking to Christ, my friend.

[@echoingsnow]

He is Holy and insightful.

[@echoingsnow]

Christ saved me, this the Brandon on the video. I wish the best and God bless you!

[@trydolphinsky]

wonderful man experiencing mental and spiritual growth! - why does humanity needs to put a label onto this journey!?,.

[@hollehpazouki7623]

Please make more videos. They r very helpful.

[@echoingsnow]

He makes great videos.

[@jaiz-atx]

I've known a few instances of a friend reporting the voices having intuition or talking about something not yet known to later find it to be true. I like hearing other people's experiences to get a better grasp on variance in symptoms. He also reports the voices have always been external and that earplugs DO help.

[@nellyflax4630]

Wise , talented and courageous man. I wish him the best.

[@A_Psych_Nurse]

stay tuned--i have another video w/ Brandon coming out soon!

[@mider9996]

I’m hoping Brandon is living well and happy. I have gotten called lazy, that I’m faking it, etc

[@psyfrosity1576]

Why would anybody fake this disorder? lol.

[@PocketRainbow]

holy hell his art is incredible

[@A_Psych_Nurse]

You don't even know! In part 2 we're going to show more of his portfolio and it's incredible

[@PocketRainbow]

@@A_Psych_Nurse I'll turn my notifications on :)

[@echoingsnow]

Thank you!

[@echoingsnow]

Thank you :} I will do my best to put recent projects out there. Sometimes, I check his videos and respond to others on my own accord. I'm happy you love my art!

[@correlationqueen3565]

I wish he and my loved one struggling with the same thing could meet each other. They have such similar spirits.

[@shiarafigoni1464]

It is toxoplasmosis

[@jbrown3684]

Aren't those both the same guy

[@claudiaborralho8887]

This person was suffering bullying outside and inside the hospital and you are focused on exploting the labels you prepared for him.

[@Isisbridge]

How sad that they've labelled this man with an imaginary medical condition instead of trying to understand his delusions, which undoubtedly have their basis in reality.