SCHIZOPHRENIC EPISODE ON CAMERA | Dr Syl's Analysis

[@DrSyl]

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 My online course, Dr Syl's Therapy Skills, is now live! 🎉 This course is designed for anyone dealing with depression and anxiety, offering you the tools to manage your symptoms through proven techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). Course Curriculum: Feelings (45-60 min) Thoughts (45-60 min) Cognitive Distortions (45-60 min) De-stress & Relaxation (45-60 min) Relationships (45-60 min) With about 5 hours of content, this course is perfect to complete over 4-5 weeks at your own pace. You’ll also have access to an interactive workbook and symptom monitoring throughout the course. Why Enroll? Backed by Research: Significant reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety. Cost-Effective: More affordable than traditional therapy. Flexible Learning: Learn anytime, anywhere with 24/7 access. Take the first step towards better mental health today. Enroll Now and start your journey to a happier, healthier you! #MentalHealth #OnlineTherapy #CBT #IPT #Depression #Anxiety #DrSyl Link to reaction footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGTNoGBml8mGqbs

[@analuisabastossousa1]

Why don’t you answer us! Why the hand shadow and sound effect! Not good at all!

[@ground.jordan]

@@analuisabastossousa1 the comment you are replying to clearly indicates why those effects were used, and why they aren’t being used anymore in the future. double check your reading

[@ground.jordan]

it seems you meant to pin this comment but I found it much further down the comment section. if you see this, try to pin it again- it would help any future viewers who stumble across this video. cheers!

[@analuisabastossousa1]

@@ground.jordan The reply wasn't there before. It was edited. I saw some comments like mine, and that's why I commented on his comment. Thank you for the reply!

[@ground.jordan]

@@analuisabastossousa1 haha the speck was in my own eye after all, I see now! thanks for your grace

[@schizointhroughlife]

Oh wow its me. I don't even recognize that kid anymore. Thanks for giving your input on it Dr Syl!

[@ciarafallon2033]

❤❤❤

[@jamaicapagayao2883]

I hope you all good ❤

[@ValerieFulmer]

I hope you are doing better.

[@levaaaaaanah]

Hey, hope you're doing better now :)

[@GregoryWolfen]

I hope you're doing alright man.

[@insomnimom]

There is a content creator with schizophrenia that uses his cell phone as a form of coping with visual hallucinations. He will record what he is seeing and then watch it back to see if he is hallucinating. I find it to be a brilliant form of attempting to combat episodes and thought I would share.

[@Celine.2212]

What’s the name of the channel? :)

[@insomnimom]

@@Celine.2212 @SchizophrenicHippie

[@gigahorse1475]

@@Celine.2212 I’m guessing she’s talking about Schizophrenic Hippie

[@SkyThoughtss]

HAHA i used to do this when I would stay up for days. So many spiders that are unquestionably real, only to be never exist. Sometimes I would see it on the phone too, it wasnt until i slept and looked again i would realize.

[@msrsocialmedia7021]

Yes but what if when watching he hallucinates that they are there on his phone?

[@luxe0780]

i just looked up his channel. this video is 4 years old. in his latest video from a month ago, he shares he’s had a baby with his girlfriend. he seems to be doing much better which is really positive.

[@novalyn.shelby]

Thank you so much for the update. I was hoping he was doing well.

[@Ocelot1962]

I like this kid, and I'm glad he's doing better. But I must admit that I'm worried for his baby. As he said, there is a genetic component to schizophrenia. For example, John Forbes Nash passed his mathematical aptitude and schizophrenia to his and Alicia's son, Johnny Jr. There's a KZbin interview of Johnny you can watch if you search for "John Nash's Son". I hope this young man's baby doesn't grow up and experience psychosis.

[@urteignataviciute2219]

That's great for him

[@JustAnAverageWoman69]

I sure hope his child doesn't inherit his mental illness. I hope he remains stable enough to be a good parent.

[@luxe0780]

@@MsBizzyGurl that’s really a) unkind and b) uninformed. we know there’s a genetic link for sure, that’s not up for debate. but dr syl has pointed out that although there’s a genetic link, developing schizophrenia also has an environmental component to it. it’s therefore hoped that, with good biopsychosocial factors in the baby’s early years and childhood, that the risk is minimized. it’s gross to suggest individuals with mental illness don’t have children “in case they pass it on” 🙄

[@TarotLadyLissa]

My nephew had schizophrenia. I say "had" because, last year he shot himself. He was a combat veteran in the Army. When he returned from Afghanistan, he had severe PTSD. This proved to be a lethal combination. He was paranoid the Army was spying on him. He would think the news on the TV was sending him commands and giving him instructions (army-related). He said a few times that he was tired of fighting the demons in his mind. He was hospitalized many times, but he was paranoid that his meds were laced by the government to kill him. Schizophrenia is the most heartbreaking thing to watch take hold in a loved one. RIP SPC Kenneth Adniskey, US Army, Afghanistan. Aunt Lissa misses you and loves you, every single day!

[@DMV8662]

💔💔💔 I am SO sorry..😢🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@daniellerosalie2155]

I'm so saddened to hear this. May he rest in peace.

[@littlemissgroove]

Awwwww😢

[@batintheattic7293]

To me - we should stop letting our governments send our youngsters off to kill each other. That aside - does the military not screen for potential psychological disorders before they recruit an individual? A person shouldn't be put in that situation but they REALLY shouldn't be put in that situation if there is anything going on that could brew up to a full blown psychological disorder. Kenneth may originally have been on the path to being a highly sensitive soul, and lived a safe and satisfying sensitive life, and combat might have been the worst possible thing to expose him to. If he hadn't already been sensitive, though... If he'd have been lacking sensitivity - that would also have led to problems only more outwardly expressed than inwardly.

[@Indygo9]

Why did the army let him join if he was mentally ill? that is dangerously stupid. Are you sure he didn't just have ptsd? That is horrible enough to make someone end his life.

[@Mettabeshay]

okay that ghost hand that popped up at 7:39 scared the HELL out of me

[@stephieg.2580]

Saw nothing!!!!!

[@Dankster-yo8xv]

7:32 ​@@stephieg.2580

[@NotMyWillButThineBeDone]

@@stephieg.2580are you blind??

[@stephieg.2580]

@@NotMyWillButThineBeDone No Im.not but u r definitely RUDE!

[@sunbee2019]

7:28 ​@@stephieg.2580

[@toothfairy430]

My heart goes out to anyone dealing with these symptoms. This disorder to me seems like living in a haunted world with phantom characters constantly invading their privacy and sense of safety.

[@Hori_Kori]

Exactly what it’s like I feel constantly violated by my visions like I can’t even change without constantly looking around my room to make sure I’m not being watched

[@Jonothan-m5j]

It's like living in a horror movie sometimes for me it comes and goes

[@Penny-vv7iv]

I'm having a very hard time right now. I think that I'm being recorded at every turn and now I just don't leave the house if possible. I know things are getting outta control and I'm trying with everything I have to fight it. Thank you for the information

[@mimid6354]

@@Penny-vv7ivbless you! I pray you can fight through this ❤

[@loveinthematrix]

I often times feel like it’s the deepest aspect of spiritual warfare, but that is so incredibly taboo

[@DSzabo-rw3gm]

Warning - 4:30 for auditory disturbance/sighing/groan, 7:30 for image/hand (they're just enhancements to the video while he discusses the different types of hallucinations). Take care everyone!

[@SoriyaSaysHi]

I thought I was tripping for a minute 😅

[@helloworld3943]

Thank you. I think it's not a good idea to put them in the video. I don't know why he did.

[@ericbeltran4941]

I got worried for a sec. It gave me goosebumps. (I have schizophrenia) probably not a good thing to see on a "normal" video. Ima keep watching. Lol

[@cosmicmuffin322]

Thanks I read your comment before the first one and I still freaked out a bit, and I don't have schizophrenia just anxiety lol

[@amber229]

He should give a heads up before either starts cause man that was scary

[@sierradickinson760]

Ive experienced drug induced psychosis and its so bizarre. Even when you KNOW the hallucinations and delusions arent real they still FEEL real. I remember thinking the news anchor on tv was talking directly to me. I knew that was impossible but it felt real. I wouldnt wish that on anyone

[@yurilopes420]

drug induced?

[@sierradickinson760]

@@yurilopes420 yes. Meaning drugs put me into psychosis. You ever seen a paranoid tweeker doing weird tweeker shit? That was me. I was addicted to meth from ages 15-21. I have 12 years clean thankfully

[@ivansyomkin2156]

​@@sierradickinson760God from 15? Can't even imagine. Happy you got out of it. I can sympathize. 12 years is a long time too... I'm 7 months clean of benzos, and a year and a half off opiates. Still have junkie mentality but at least I switched to "lighter" drugs.

[@jgibson8808]

I get that when I smoke pot. Never again! LOL

[@sierradickinson760]

@@jgibson8808 yeah a lot of people dont realize that weed can cause it too. Especially if you already have mental health issues. I used to love to smoke but i cant anymore

[@MackenzieNerdyEMT]

My best friend had schizophrenia. It has been teo years since her death and it still breaks my heart knowing all she went through.

[@DMV8662]

💔

[@primsandwhims7533]

😢

[@WatchMeWakeU111111]

I did time in prison and schizophrenics are sadly pretty common among the inmates. This condition is a living hell for many of its sufferers. Some of them had done unthinkable things. It breaks my heart for anyone living with this.

[@download351]

As a mum the desperate sadness on his face right after he said "it told me to kill myself and so I threw my phone" that last time... He looked close to tears. That broke me. Up until then I was able to think "What a brave kid, putting his troubles out like that so that someone else might benefit. He's such a great guy and he's going to go far!". There's positive even in the pain. But that last look just made me want to pull him into a bear hug and make it so he never heard that again. Seeing someone so sad like that even for a fraction of time is rough. I can't even BEGIN to imagine living it. People who help with the management of these individuals must have to work hard to keep their own mental health in top condition because that pain is easily transferable. Really appreciate these videos, and I hope this lad is doing better now.

[@edziuhersthey2313]

"But that last look just made me want to pull him into a bear hug and make it so he never heard that again"....Amen. All the love in the world can't take away his pain...there are no words to describe how I feel about this kid. But, he is strong, stronger than most of us. If we had to live as he does how many of us could be as strong as he. How many of us would see tomorrow? Young man you are a hero. Keep fighting. Never give up.

[@max_the_mantis5173]

We are not schitsofrenic, but we are autistic, and have cptsd, and DID or OSDD from childhood abuse, and we have experienced a psychotic break from truama specifically. After we were disowned a year ago we believed we'd shifted to an alternate reality that was not real, and in the other reality our father was not an abusive narcissist, and that we were an alien in another demension. It was a coping delusion. Alot of disabled children grow up under constant pressure and suffering which can in and of itself lead to worse symptoms or other disorders on top of initial disabilities, and truama is enough to make someone eventually snap under the pressure.

[@loveinthematrix]

@@max_the_mantis5173Indeed my friend - but hopefully you’re talking to somebody who can really guide you towards spiritual healing.

[@yippeeflowers]

he's doing better and he and his girlfriend have a baby now!

[@hilarywilkes7853]

Thank you for your compassion. My son has been undiagnosed until recently. There are so many similarities. And I'm an empath so it hits me like a freight train and It breaks my heart to hear the things my son tells me he hears and smells and sees.😢😢😢

[@black4pienus]

An old friend of mine would go into psychosis every time he smoked weed. We tried to talk him out of it, but he was stubborn. So another friend decided to film him and show him when he was sober. It scared him and he stopped smoking weed for a while, but started again later and we lost touch. Later I heard he was admitted to a mental hospital after destroying his parents' livingroom. And way way later I heard he got addicted to heroin. Sad story. When he was sober he was a very friendly gentle kinda dude.

[@bradenkennedy420]

😢

[@healingpalmsca]

So sad, poor fella 😢

[@heathersky8447]

🥺💕💓

[@abideintruevine]

Yesss weed made my mental health worse

[@experiment_lain3292]

😢

[@too_tired_for_this]

Listening to this creator talk his way through his hallucinations makes me think of the way I talk through a panic attack. Just saying things that come to mind and trying to keep talking about something so I don’t spiral as easily.

[@lenajazuk4231]

Nice to know, I will try it next time Panic attacks make me feel like I’m loosing reality and it’s like out of body experience for me Any other skills you can recommend?

[@user-op2ml3kn8i]

​@lenajazuk4231 Slowing down breathing and working on breathing techniques is an important part of bringing the anxiety levels back down. Doing breathing techniques during the day as part of a routine before the anxiety builds will help to keep it under control. Writing down your feelings, focusing on something relaxing. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is very helpful. I really hope this helps.

[@lenajazuk4231]

@@user-op2ml3kn8i thank you very much 🥰

[@NickeyVamp]

That is a great coping technique, I think by sharing you are helping others find coping strategies. Thank you

[@Starfish0.]

@@lenajazuk4231 Breath in the more you can, hold, count 3, breath out, hold, count 3 and keep doing it. While repeating something in your mind, like praying or just saying youre calming down and everything is fine. It will make you get back and feel calmer. Meditations and breathing techniques like this can stop this problem. Search about it.

[@grandpohpah8132]

I love how you document your reviews. Kind, respectful, logical and informative but the biggest theme is kindness. Thank you for helping us non medical people understand some really common illnesses better. Big ups to you from over the ditch

[@Bubitunasha1995]

This is one of the best videoes i've seen on skizofrenia! My dad has it and ended up homeless, but is now back in treatment. He don't believe he is sick so i have never been able to talk with him about it. I have spent years to understanding him but explaining it to other people is so difficult. You do it with excellence and it is very educational and without stigma!

[@Dream7773]

I can relate

[@FrancesHart99]

We need more education on how to recognize and respond to people experiencing schizophrenia. He’s brave and generous to share. This is likely helping his treating practitioners to adjust his treatments. It’s pleasing to read he went on to manage the condition well, and lead a fulfilling family life.

[@krisbaker9427]

I have a neighbor who has schizophrenia and has been untreated for at least 30 years. He lives with his parents who do nothing to help him and treat him as an unpaid farm worker. They ignore his frequent episodes. I have only known them for five years and can’t conceive of how to relate to him. I wish I knew what to say to him.

[@TPWK216]

Yes so sad. Just because your schitzofrenic doesnt mean you dont have the rights to live your life the best you possibly can. The key is really the family and supportsystem around you. This man do have 2 great parents to provide him doctors and medication. He also had supporting friends. The disease and medication do have their negatives though so I think that what happends to this mans social life after diagnose. Im glad he has his girlfriend and beautiful daughter as well ❤

[@francesbale1409]

This has been a big issue for me with having psychosis and the whole "insight" question. You can be psychotic and know it, but a lot of drs seem to think if you know this then you cannot possibly be. It takes a lot of experience of your own illness and i think a lot of intelligence also into self but it is possible to know that what youre experiencing isnt the same as other people. In a way it makes it even more scary. To know youre psychotic is to question everything because at least if you didnt have insight you were fully in one camp. To be psychotic with insight brings such a painful awareness of your situation, and fear not only from what youre experiencing but what it means to other people and how you are coming accross. I think my delusions always begin like intrustive thoughts not necessarily voices but it is a thought that feels inserted into my mind at random as if i had no control over that thought springing up and then it grows more and more repetitive until it becomes so infiltrated into my mind that i cannot get it out and then it seeps out into my behaviour. Edit: this more refers to the building up or the coming and going until a full on episode where you do lose touch mostly with delusional beliefs you can't look past them and see others trying to challenge you as a threat and mistrustful (hence never challenge someone's experiences when they're psychotic or youre part of the threat). However there are moments where you do come to reality such as being in a bad situation such as me running away knowing people were after me but not knowing what I had done and knowing that it wssnt right or normal to go through it.

[@T-money1221]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.

[@mo5812]

I feel this exactly. My mom suffered from Schizophrenia throughout my childhood and adolescence so I have understood psychotic illness on a personal level through her. Very recently I lost two close friends and my grieving started to overlap into losing contact with reality and being so paranoid I couldn’t trust people, and I started hearing things and seeing figures in the hallways of my house. It took everything in me to beg someone to put me into a hospital because even though my hellish experiences felt real as touch, I could still remember what it was like seeing my mom suffer from her many delusions and paranoia. I honestly feel like being aware is somewhat worse. It’s hell on earth.

[@gigahorse1475]

@@silverraindropper8713 I don’t think that would be called attenuated psychosis. Attenuated psychosis is below clinical significance, although there are arguments on whether to treat it preemptively or not.

[@gigahorse1475]

This is very true. I have schizophrenia but for most of my psychosis I had the insight of an average person. I knew my symptoms were psychotic symptoms. But I also couldn’t get my delusions out of my head no matter what, and I felt like my own mind was turning against me and I was watching myself lose grip on reality. The more I argued against my delusions the stronger and more stubborn they became. I would lean one way or the other. Sometimes I believed one thing, other times I believed another, and other times I believed both. It’s hard to chose the right path when you’re being bombarded with strange experiences all day for years. It’s like living between two worlds with two different rules. You’re right that some psychiatrists don’t think that’s a real thing, and they think it’s either 100% delusion or not, but I have seen many people have similar experiences to me.

[@idontknowmyfruits2194]

I will always trust people’s opinions on themselves more than a book. People are aware of their experiences more than I ever could be, sometimes others just help put words to the experiences but the experience belongs to the people trying to talk about them!! Who am I to tell someone what they can and can’t do when I haven’t experienced it from where there feet are or more importantly, LISTENED? Spectrums of experience require spectrums of understanding.

[@pfinkral]

I have watched a few of his videos because I find it interesting and admirable that he is willing to share this. I have had major depression since childhood with crying spells and inability to eat but it would come and go. My mom would help me through them. After she died very suddenly in 1990, the episodes and panic attacks worsened. I never told anyone because I was so embarressed and ashamed. I was eventually hospitalized in 1996 because I was quite literally dying. I couldn't eat, sleeping was the only escape from it but even then I would have horrible nightmares and sometimes smell things that made me have to throw up. I had to be hospitalized for a heart arrhythmia. I finally gave in and went to a psych ward where I spent 8 days. The best and worst thing that ever happened to me. When I went back to work several weeks later, I was obviously a lot thinner so I decided to just tell people about it. I couldn't believe the coworkers that would confide in me the different mental health struggles and hospitalizations also. All these years later, I have stayed on medication. I was afraid to take it all of those years ago, and now I'm too afraid not to. Especially since one of those coworkers eventually died by suicide.

[@myrna8131]

The struggle is real.💛

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

I'm so sorry to hear about your coworker! Its amazing how deep the stigma of mental illness is. It's so deep that despite working at a mental health facility, one night my coworker went into psychosis and still tried to hide it from me. He tried to get me to keep it a secret, but due to the nature of our job, and the possibility of either one of us being needed at the facility to work a solo shift, I could not keep his wish.

[@irishhoopers6899]

I'm glad you found meds and are doing better❤❤❤

[@bunniewood]

I’m glad the stigma isn’t as bad these days. More people need to get on meds quicker in life

[@Hippy._.]

my father had a schizophrenic episode when he was going through withdrawals from alcohol. it was quite strange to witness it from a different perspective because this one time, he took me out in the rain because he wanted to show me his orchestra that he was leading, and he was waving his hands around and humming while he had the biggest smile on his face. We were standing in front of the door of our closed garage while it was pouring outside. He also talked to plants and this one morning he was sitting on the porch and he told me that he saw my grandfathers parents sitting on the porch with him, pointing to them and talking to them. Witnessing this and seeing my father like this was really hard...But I can imagine it was quite confusing and frustrating for him because he couldn't tell what was real and what wasn't. I hope I didn't come off as insensitive or mean, I just wanted to share what it was like when my father had his episode. Luckily the episode only lasted a few days, but still, it was interesting but also very concerning to see how powerful a person's mind can be. My heart goes out to anyone dealing with this...(sorry if my English is bad, its not my first language)

[@ratflail215]

I'm a recovering alcoholic. I've gone through psychosis during one of my withdrawals. I have very little memories of that week but I was either hallucinating about demons, bugs etc. or just had weird delusions. The "funny" part is that it started happening when I thought I was over the hangover and then I first got this weird brainfog for several days and after that all the chaos happened.

[@Hippy._.]

@@ratflail215 My dad and I never really talked about it, but thank you for telling me about how it went for you. I can imagine it must've been very confusing. But just know I'm proud of you for recovering.

[@csc8697]

My dad was very similar....I thought he had ESP & was special bc he could talk without a phone. ( 1966) He also was very irrational & mean. He would beat us until we couldn't get out of bed. Started carrying a briefcase with a phone book in it. Muttering for hours, he got into fights, never worked, beat one dog to death. Finally at age 78 he was shot & killed by police. They tazed him first, he pulled them out & ran inside & came out w a gun. So they shot him dead.

[@Hippy._.]

@@csc8697 I'm sorry that this happened to you... I cant imagine the pain that you went through. I hope things are better for you and your family.

[@cre8ivelife554]

Thanks for the psa about drugs and schizophrenia. Please do that more! It kills me to see so many schizophrenics smoking weed and stuff like that, just making it absolutely difficult for yourself.

[@GotDamBoi]

I went through a pretty bad amphetamine addiction and it's eerie how similar drug induced psychosis is to psychosis from a mental health condition. The auditory/tactile hallucinations, the feeling that everything you see or hear is some kind of message with a deeper meaning, feeling like every person you see in public is monitoring you in some way. I truly feel for these people and I thank god that I only experienced these things because of drugs. edit: and oddly enough i've never had any issue with weed and psychosis and I'm in my 30's

[@HaveyouLovedandbeenLoved]

My late husbands brother went through the same thing. Unfortunately he passed in his late 40's from a heart attack back in 2016 but never had any heart problems. I thank GOD he had been doing great in life and was raising his 2 little boys with his wife. Thank you for your post.

[@Beccamae75]

Did u ever go to a mental health clinic? I have seen ppl that were 100% 'normal' but as soon as an amphetamine was introduced bam, they were seeing camouflage dogs thinking there were ppl burning crosses in his yard I truly believe that anyone that has these reactions when amphetamines are introduced have underlying mental illness and need to go to a dr. Asap. If all humans were given a stimulant under a dr supervision to see their reaction to it ppl could get on medication before they like this guy said go crazy on the streets without anyone knowing they had an issue. My sister in law had underlying mental issues and I had no idea until she started taking diet pills and boy oh boy her cheese slid right off her cracker. Right in front of my eyes. 😢

[@esn2455]

Psychosis is psychosis, the cause may be different but the effect is identical

[@NK-ox9uo]

I feel so bad for this young man. Life has got to be so hard. I have had depression and anxiety my whole life, and it’s been a hard life. So I can’t even imagine how hard this would be.

[@ariahathaway5517]

Thanks Dr Syl for this video on schizophrenia. It makes me a bit sad to see that we seem to be such a mess:( though I am confident that with meds I can have a normal life. Thanks for always being so compassionate and empathic in your response. I find it hard to trust psychiatrists but you're changing this for me

[@KatiTheButcher]

It might sound stupid but the less attention you give your hallucinations the less frequent you will have them. I rarely have them anymore.

[@margodphd]

You can absolutely have a wonderful, happy, full life but to achieve that at every stage and with every curve ball life throws at you it's important to find a care team - a doctor, psychologist, therapist especially if you have ever had addiction issues. Having more specialised knowledge at hand is advantageous but your primary doctor and psychologist/therapists need to be people you trust, people your loved ones trust, people that deserve your trust and whom you can approach in every situation. I know it's difficult to find a good doctor and good psychiatrist especially but due to nature of disease it's even more important.

[@turntodusk]

13:34 Thank god you mention this because it is very difficult. When I was in high-school-it happened quite often but there’s this one particular time-I was taking an exam for algebra (the topic just makes it worse lol). I had mild auditory hallucinations throughout the day, but the exam was particularly difficult because it was impossible to focus. Sometimes the numbers or letters would change or morph, there’d be voices in my head telling me to rip up the paper or that I would fail no matter what, and the classroom was so silent that I could hear noises from other classes. It was the worst ever ‘episode’ that I had during school. I think at some point I genuinely could no longer do it, so I told my math teacher and he allowed me to leave to the nurse and take the exam another day. I appreciate how much awareness you bring to the topic.

[@FolkCanine]

I can't begin to verbally express the absolute heart wrenching terror that was I felt when I heard the auditory hallucination "example". Having it come out of no where with no warning and no source truly does make you start to question your sanity. I can only hope those that have this disorder find peace and solace, wherever and whatever that may be.

[@MelissaC-by5tn]

I struggle with auditory hallucinations telling me I’m being stalked so this was relatable

[@purplehearts3287]

The hand shadow was not good for me to see, or the weird sound that's before that. I don't know how these people can handle having this because as someone who doesn't have anything, I find it extremely terrifying! My heart breaks for anyone who experiences these things. 💔😔

[@michaelblankenau6598]

It's good that you are educating yourself about this disease . People with schizophrenia deserve empathy and compassion not derision and stigma .

[@purplehearts3287]

@michaelblankenau6598 I'm definitely trying to educate myself. I've seen other videos without sounds and special effects, and it was easier for me to watch. I'll definitely keep at it. 💜

[@kibby5774]

The Dr. Should have told us he did that.Imo

[@sackyshivute4768]

Glad I'm not seeing things.

[@myriammoquin2684]

I did not enjoy the hand shadow or the sounds at all. Would prefer only the clinical explanation

[@pUkkademps]

Man my heart goes out to him that has to be so frustrating and difficult everyday . Thank you for this video.

[@BroncoJoeAK]

I just wanna give this man a hug. Jeez, this is terrifying to imagine.

[@truegemrn]

I really feel for people with this illness. Heartbreaking.

[@stephieg.2580]

It's torture ..yes😢

[@markkettlewell7441]

I had a psychotic break years ago, and I was aware of my psychosis even though I found it very difficult to cope with. It was one of the most disturbing chapters of my life. There was a part of me that ‘knew’ that I was seeing and hearing delusions but at the same time they were convincing and everything seemed out of place and my room wasn’t the right shape. At one point I put a cloth over the mirror and I don’t remember why. A truly disturbing time. It was brought on by high stress and inability to sleep😊

[@1_ktjt_1]

Oh wait I might have had this! oh. I probably had this. Anyways I hope you are doing well

[@markkettlewell7441]

@@1_ktjt_1 It was a while ago. Scary at the time but been much better since 🙂

[@duncanbooker4086]

That’s interesting! I had a similar episode in the summer of 2020 and I remember flipping my mirror around so I couldn’t see my reflection. Even though I was rationally aware that the reflection was me, emotionally it felt as though I was encountering another person whose motives I could not discern.

[@markkettlewell7441]

@@duncanbooker4086 The mind is a funny thing. Had no problems since so I am glad. Getting a good night’s sleep Is crucial though. I burned the midnight oil too many times. I hope you are better too. 🙂

[@duncanbooker4086]

@@markkettlewell7441 It’s happened one more time since then, and I think both times were due to prolonged stress. I’ve learned a lot about where my limits are and how to regulate my emotions since then. While I don’t necessarily consider either experience to have been bad, and I recognize that it’s a possibility in the future, I think I can still truly say that I’m doing better :) I’m glad to hear you’re taking good care of yourself!

[@strawberryxoxo6841]

My uncle has schizophrenia so it runs in my moms side of the family. I have ocd/adhd and mild Tourette’s. I’ve experienced mild psychosis but without medicine I have managed to find ways to help myself stay grounded .. brain health is very very important and that’s why I love watching so many neurologist videos. I don’t know if in the future I might have it but regardless I would love to learn about more in depth about it. Thank you so much for these videos Dr !!!!

[@boloschmolo-u7f]

Schizophrenia gives me goosebumps. It’s weird listening to someone describe what they are seeing and hearing and not seeing it myself.

[@Smokinaces321]

When you said in the beginning "when they are having psychosis, how would they know they are having it." Hit home.. I had psychosis for two weeks and I thought I was the only normal one and everyone else was wrong... So thankful im not in that world anymore.

[@8806Erika]

I have had a lot of clients diagnosed with schizophrenia and many of them had some sort of obsession with foil. They never explained to me but I think they all feel it can protect them on some way. None of them know each other and they used foil in odd ways. One client would put it over her vents, the other had it in random squares on the wall. I always thought this was an interesting thing.

[@Midwestemoisme]

There’s that like common trope in media where an alien conspiracy theorist will wear foil hats to protect their heads from rays or whatever, As well you can make faraday cages with foil, which stop electronics from sending out signals or protection from electricity. As some schizophrenics believe someone’s beaming messages into their brain or something, they probably use the aluminum to protect themselves from this delusion

[@GoatCatto_]

Probably fears of radio signals

[@HotHeadCringe]

What in the foil fuck

[@jimmyrustler8983]

Look up "Faraday cage". 👍

[@milosvukajlovic9768]

Yes,Aluminum foil can provide some degree of electromagnetic field (EMF) shielding, but its effectiveness depends on various factors such as frequency, thickness, and the specific type of EMF. Generally, it may be effective against radio frequency (RF) radiation, but less so against lower-frequency electromagnetic fields.​@@GoatCatto_

[@WhoAmI2YouNow]

I DID NOT like the auditairy and shadow hallucination simulation.... Freaked out right now.😢

[@erinbeswick403]

That freaked me out too! I had to pause the video and look around the room. I guess that just a very small indication of what people with experiencing psychosis have to deal with.

[@ivyrose5296]

Omg I thought it was my brain!

[@StanWatt.]

Kudos to this young man for publicly showing his condition. I developed hallucinations when I took Nortriptyline. They were fascinating and not intimidatory at all; I had always wondered what they looked like and knew that they were different for everyone. I only saw them when it was dark (in my bedroom). They turned into tactile hallucinations, but not every time. I had to stop the medication because it became old very quickly. I still hallucinate occasionally. The voices, I hope never to hear them, btw I'm not Schizophrenic.

[@LizetteBradfield]

I cry after Trepiline. Non stop. Haven't been diagnosed with schizophrenia, but manic depression in the past. I stopped and almost died tapering off SSRI's and the almost 2nd time killer was Cymbalta. There's a group, Cymbalta Survivors. I have asked all family members and friends at the time to read through just a few pages of what the aftermath of that drug was. I don't know of any of them read through just one page.

[@frickfrack7075]

​@@LizetteBradfieldpaxil is also a demon. I've been weaning for years and even at the lowest dosage it's hell trying to come down from.

[@Weirtoe]

You frightened the beejeebus out of me with the shadow hands over your shoulder talking about your patient with the spirit behind them 😂 I'm a lil bit impressed

[@christianmcbrearty]

I don't know if my “third eye” is partially open or if I've got some schizophrenic tendencies, but occasionally I will see people. They are clear as day, ordinary civilians. I remember most prominently a man wearing a black coat and hat. He looked very old. He was across the road, staring at me and when I blinked he was gone. I've had that happen a few times and had a shiver down my spine every time.

[@jujujj63]

You also could be psychic too.

[@chaneykane3828]

It’s very refreshing to see a doctor believe that someone can have self awareness. I have schizotypal but experience psychosis. I too have to really fight to stay grounded during those times because I know it’s just an experience I’m having. I want to talk to a doctor about it but I’m scared they’ll say I’m lying since I’m aware of it.

[@gpjones1986]

Not going to lie. The hand shadow that appears top left at around 7.32 of this video triggered me, I had to rewind it multiple times and show my partner to convince myself it was on the recording not my psychosis creeping in... I have bipolar with psychosis. I'm currently in a depressive episode. Although I still can't work out why the hand is there but please be mindful it is there. Thanks

[@archaedia]

That was creepy lol

[@Playstationmmm]

I saw it too. Maybe someone was there in the background

[@archaedia]

@Playstationmmm no I think he added it to demonstrate what he was talking about (Proprioceptive hallucinations)

[@ZestySea]

So creepy - I didn’t notice it at first, but I was aware of something like someone moving in the room. Now you’ve pointed it out - I guess Dr Syl is getting a bit creative with his editing

[@luxe0780]

i saw it and wasn’t sure what it was but couldn’t be bothered rewatching. have just rewatched as many others have now mentioned it and i see it’s like a scary hand. sorry but it seems a bit flippant to edit that in; hallucinations are very real and very distressing for an individual in psychosis so i’m a bit baffled that dr syl would intentionally edit that in.

[@karenmassie1239]

Interesting. I had a friend with DID. One really has to think outside the box to understand these illnesses. I’m still very close to her and she has overcome many adversities. There is so much more to learn. I have always had an interest in psychology. It’s an interesting field.

[@Afrikan]

I watched this about 4 years ago.What impressed me was his ability to convey what was happening despite what appears to me as very disordered/interrupted thought process. I looked up his channel and he hadn't uploaded for quite some time and hoped he was ok. I will check to see how he is doing.

[@GovernmentFun]

I'm a Schizophrenic, have had many episodes. It can be a very cruel experience being in psychosis but can get even worse as you come back to baseline as you constantly think about the things you did/thought about during the period you were unwell. It's seriously both baffling and intriguing that a common delusion always seem to be something about the military, I was wondering, does your training as a doctor give any kind of medical reason for this ? I've both been through it and seen it many many times during my stay in hospital. If I had a go at trying to explain it I would probably say it was due to the fact that during episodes you somehow believe that people can read your thoughts and 9 times out of 10 you arrive at the conclusion that it's some sort of military weapon (sounds daft I know). What I find fascinating though is the fact that people who are in different places around the world always seem to come to the same conclusion even though they'll never have met in person of anything like that. I've always wondered why this is.

[@sunnydayss___]

Sort of off topic but how do you feel about regular people using the word delusional as a funny slang word? i.e delulu. also I'm not schizophrenic but i do deal with paranoia and similar circumstances to that and I think maybe because it's such a popular thing in media? Also it kind of makes some logical sense, not too outlandish or completely unbelievably i suppose

[@GovernmentFun]

@@sunnydayss___ Honestly ? I think certain words can trigger thinking but at the same time you can't ask people to walk around you just because you're ill.

[@Midwestemoisme]

@@sunnydayss___it’s not cool to do but at the same time through out like recorded medical history, there have been several words to describe a mentally challenged person right, but over time people are going to use that word to sling insults at each other, then the medical community will see it used like that and make a new word to categorize those people, and then the cycle continues. Can’t really create “wrong think” as people are always going to get around it

[@SandyMorgan-q2h]

I am so sorry that anyone has to have this disorder. The one suffering never has any peace in their mind, such a terrible struggle they have to endure.❤

[@shalacarter6658]

He is *very* brave! It's terrifying to share about ppl talking to you and talk about alters.

[@TRACYROUNDS]

The sound effect at 4:30 should be noted. It's not an auditory hallucination!

[@LessDivine]

It just scared the shit out of me, why did he include that?!

[@5374seth]

He also puts a hand shadow in sometime between 7-8ish minutes, idk why

[@HohaHola7]

​@@5374sethwell, one thing is to say "i don't like those effects" i don't like them either, but come on guys, how y'all could be so dense to don't understand WHY he is adding voices in the exact moment he is talking about voices in the head? And so on with the shadow hand at 7:30 , my god guys, is just trying to CONNECT those ppl who aren't experiencing anything of this "by default".

[@stephieg.2580]

Heard nothing !!!

[@tssx11]

@@stephieg.2580 turn up your volume

[@KatieSwordvideos]

I had hallucinations when I was 8 and I was in the hospital with a bacterial infection in my heart(i was there for 6 weeks and that was like after 4 weeks there).it was night. like 2 am. i felt like the nurse that gived me medicine at that time just left(i had a needle in my arm from the second day there so they put medicine while i was sleeping). it seemed to me that I heard something like "radioactive batteries" over and over again as a whisper. I thought I forgot to turn off the player and the sound is comming from it... I got scared, and I pulled the batteries out of the player, disconnected the headphones, covered my head with a pillow, but I still heard a whisper. I didn't tell the doctors, parents or other children about it. probably just a brain of a sick kid. 22 years past. never had that ever again. but that was so real... i couln't imagin how terrible it must be to hear and see things all the time

[@TalynStormcrow]

For two years I had intense tinnitus, it's relentless, day and night. It's essentially an auditory hallucination that never stops from the brain getting false information. It made me very sympathetic with schizophrenia. Half way through the third year it began to fade, I also considered ending things regularly in those two years. The hope of cessation keeps you going. I really hope there's a significant treatment.

[@d-boy3423]

at 4:30 min.. why would you put such a sound in a video like this at a moment like this?? It scared the shit out of me and I'm not diagnosed with schizophrenia or anything. I can't imagine how it must feel to watch this and hear that with a psychosis.

[@brittanywietrzykowski3735]

I think he added the sounds and shadows to help people who don't have this mental instability realize how it is to live with it. It can be triggering to people who have it, but they live with it everyday already, so it draws comments and makes people with the illness see how people without it react and it likely makes them feel better seeing others react as well. It's actually a very smart tactic and helpful in the understanding of how schizophrenia works.

[@alanamckenzie]

Who else saw the hand shadow on the wall @7.33

[@jodistovall4021]

That was creepy!

[@tahneamariabeareaglebrown265]

I'm watching again and again to see if it could have been faked... but it really doesn't appear to be. The spirit realm is real. There are holy angels and then there are unholy.

[@jodi2251]

Scary

[@Christian-vc5qv]

Dude wtf it doesn't match up with his hand

[@patriciahannah5320]

I saw it.

[@Konqy]

this is very educational and not weirdly drama based or to farm money. thank you for helping us learn so we can help people better.

[@strongsick2866]

I hope one day humanity finds a cure for all mental health issues. I have struggled with it pretty much all of my almost 40 years recently its gotten so bad to the point I have been in and out of the hospital and for the first time I went to stay in a mental health ward I guess you would call it for 3 or 4 days I feel they kind of put a bandaid on it, but I hope the appointment I have on the 6th can do more . Its scary not having any control over your body or your mind . I just hope I am finally going to get the help I need .

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

I had a client with Schizofrenie and a lot of the time he was even dangerous. In the room I had a panic button under the table and i always had to sit with my back to the door. I felt for this young man, i could see him suffering. I always had a soft spot for mental illness and understanding human behavior is so important to me. That’s why I really appreciate your channel, so much we can learn about other people so we can be compassionate towards them instead of judging what we don’t see and don’t understand. Thank you for caring, the world needs this!

[@WrylyRiley]

13:50 As some one with schizophrenia, I used to hate rap. Once I got treatment, I could actually listen and understand the words. I actually enjoyed rap, it was weird. I could comprehend what was said and wasn’t distracted by voices. Thank you for making this video. It really helps people understand. I’d be happy to talk more about my experiences

[@buttercxpdraws8101]

I’ve known a couple of people who have experienced psychosis shortly AFTER quitting cannabis and it seemed like they were managing their symptoms prior to quitting, but went into psychosis when they stopped. Why would this happen?

[@MyraMabry]

I would also like to know the answer to this question. I know there are studies that link prior cannabis use to people who develop schizophrenia.

[@thankyoujesus2836]

I believe it it’s because withdrawals and it’s resulting chemical imbalance. Spiritually maybe because of demonic possession that happened during the drug abuse.

[@thankyoujesus2836]

Drug induced psycHosis can disappear once chemical balance is restored through adequate nutrition healthy lifestyle sunshine social contact and healing experiences and talk therapy or other problems forms of support.

[@thankyoujesus2836]

Forms not problems

[@moemouse4604]

My opinion is it’s also possible the cannabis was treating it or self medicating. On the other hand there is a withdrawal esp if they were a heavy user. All the typical withdrawal symptoms would apply.

[@mariagrenat6147]

I just found you for the first time while looking through my KZbin. I listened through the whole thing which surprised me. I thought I had my fill of this during my time working at a state mental hospital. I like how you explained things that are so Unfamiliar to so many people. I’ve subscribed in the hopes that watching you will become a regular thing for me. My heart goes out to this young man. I felt a bit of desperation for him because he’s so young. Thank you for this episode. I’ll be looking forward to what may be next. I hope you might do more with him and his recordings.

[@kerrybarnes989]

What A lot of people dont really understand is psychosis can happen to any one of us at any time as I found out 4 years ago when my Daughter then 30 became unwell. She went from A normal functioning girl with her own home A job partner to being in & out of psychiatric hospitals for 18 months she now lives in A supported living house & is doing much better she takes A lot of different medications to control her illness. We are aiming to get her living independently soon

[@stephaniewilson5284]

Get her checked for MFTHR.

[@kerrybarnes989]

@@stephaniewilson5284 what is that please?

[@ColleenC-n5v]

Thank you, Dr. Syl, for your compassionate and educational insights and analyses of this young mans brave sharing of his schizophrenia odyssey of the mind. As the mother of a schizophrenic daughter I feel very moved and grateful for the KZbin platform you maintain-truly a much-needed lifeline for so many of us who struggle to navigate this dark and painful journey with our storm-tossed loved ones. It is a cruel, cruel disease. Blessings to you and the many afflicted patients and families you serve.☮✝💜💟💜✝☮

[@shokotatsuno-p5497]

Psilocybin mushrooms have been found to have great effects and could benefit those with depression and anxiety, but there's a big risk if you eat the wrong one

[@snuffdog2945]

started microdosing mushrooms in place of my prescriptions and the difference is night and day in my mental health and my anger i feel like ive become a better person best decision ive ever made wish it was more accessible to those that need

[@uncle-nice6556]

I can honestly say psychedelic experience was probably one of the most profound and beautiful collection of moments I have ever had.

[@Ericbrown-se3kx]

Been looking to try shrooms how do you get yours ?

[@allanbeth3880]

The strains from dr.shaneshrooms gave me an exhilarating and mind-blowing trip.

[@uncle-nice6556]

He's on insta

[@LoremIpsum497]

Whats happening at 7:30 with the hand shadow in the background?????

[@Marty-pq4mu]

Inquiring minds want to know! I thought it was just me!

[@rensan6749]

​@@Marty-pq4mu probably an effect added to demonstrate what he was saying

[@Albert_Camuk]

Now it's just blur.

[@tiffany2130]

Sending my prayers for this young man..

[@junepeach8856]

Exactly what he needs. This is a spiritual attack.

[@zerotian5661]

he is a grown man by now

[@Cinking_city]

This video really helped me to finally realise that my ex WAS faking schizophrenia to me, thanks man

[@Zeylo89]

What? How?

[@yippeeflowers]

except that schizophrenia is different for each individual. seeking proof that someone is faking (whether they are or aren't) tells more about your shitty character than it does about them.

[@amylynnswe7390]

Maybe they're just watching to try to understand better​@@yippeeflowers don't come to such conclusions

[@dimi3884]

At 7:30.... Is that ghost shadow hand on the left side wall placed on purpose? Perfect timing 😂

[@marysinclair3759]

Having dealt with a person with schizophrenia the one issue was, no sleep. They stay awake for days.

[@DD-co1zn]

4:28 ... Have you considered for a moment that someone with mental health issues, perhaps concerns about being schizophrenic, might end up clicking on this video ... And you're playing weird, creepy, ghoulish noises in the background without any visible prompt that a sound effect is being played ?

[@Hori_Kori]

The transmitter in your head made me think about the way I personally hear voices in my head I describe it as picking up radio waves snippets of sentences that don’t make sense without context and they have nothing to do with my train of thought at the time except for maybe one word and I’ve never had these demanding voices like people describe only the radio interference ones

[@klown83]

Around 7:25 what is with the hand shadow behind you? It scared me tbh.

[@poneklemetz668]

Yeah, really spooked me out too. It looked like a shadow of a hand.

[@GirlCalledKau]

Dr. Syl, i am NOT easily scared. But please explain 😂

[@160p2GHz]

There's sound when he's talking about auditory hallucinations too. I don't really get what it educates us on. Seems unprofessional and unkind to me.

[@niennaphillips]

It was just a SFx to demonstrate what he was talking about. Having the feeling of a spirit hovering behind you.

[@160p2GHz]

Oh I see what you're referring to. Looks like there are funky shadows because there are multiple light sources in the room. That one is cast by a light forward left of him maybe on the desk or beside it. You can see the lower part reappear when he leans forward, but because the dominant sources of light on the back of the room are from other lamps, it looks like it doesn't line up with him and comes out of nowhere.

[@michielligtenberg]

To me, he showing this 'episode' boiles down to one question: should I take this serious and decode(enigma) or can I neclect so that I can focus (laser). I think this 'message' could be a unconscious voice of a depression, 'it doesn't make any sense anymore, see for yourself, look out the window,....' to me it seems this whole 'play' can also be a part of a movie. But yeah, what do I know as a non-expert.

[@LUKETHELOG]

Ive had schizophrenia for 10 years plus, but now enjoy life, have a family, and hear no voices or see any good/evil so on. It was the worst time of my life and yes your trapped mentally with all the other spirits and anything you could imagine, its like having a bunch of bad mushrooms, its the trip of a lifetime that you have to deal with every day, non stop mental battle, stress and loneliness is what gave me mental illness, and family is what help me get over my mental battle was tuff but i got there in the end.

[@Manariben-bh5ob]

Thank you very much for this analysis. I'm currently seeking diagnosis for audhd and I don't believe I have schizophrenia, but some of these symptoms were really relatable to me; of course with less severity. A near constant barrage of voices in my head, for example. I do believe the voices are mine, even if they're talking to me in 2. person. When I am feeling unwell mentally these can be really intrusive(thought about loss, suicidal ideation)and sometimes I hear my name being screamed, but that's the end of it. The part from 13:00 about internal distractions was really insightful, because it reassured me I really need to seek psychiatric help, as this was and is a status quo for me, every exam, every task.

[@1_ktjt_1]

Do you think you have DID

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

Wonder if its OCD

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

​@cutzycoolgirl2742 wonder about that when i read these things too

[@parkerhatcher224]

Anyone else notice the shadow hand on the wall behind the doctor a couple of minutes in, when he was talking about the sense of someone being behind you? Goodness. Anyways. Thanks for posting this. It’s actually helped me come to terms with something. Take care!

[@Aixyoxhox]

Yeah actually freaked me out for real.

[@jgibson8808]

Yes!! I thought it was creepy too.

[@daisyzuniga5186]

7:33

[@tahneamariabeareaglebrown265]

Wow, what? Someone needs to let the good doctor know about that!

[@iamme6773]

Yes. The timing made it especially strange.

[@Polyphemus47]

I had an experience about 20 years ago, under the stress of knowing that I was very close to becoming homeless, not having rent money. It began with intense anxiety attacks, and suddenly every person had the same face. It was as if Planet of the Apes had become very real. Even people on the television had that face. It didn't seem dangerous - they were just going about their business, with apelike faces. ??? A psychotic break? Once I moved to another state, thanks to a loving brother, and finding a great job, thanks to a generous new friend, it ended, never to return. What I took away from that time, was the knowledge that hallucinations are absolutely real to the one experiencing them (although I was aware that I was hallucinating the whole time). This may seem weird, but I actually found it to be sort of 'fun'.

[@BrimCopper]

This is incredibly insightful. I remember watching this some years ago and am still so thankful for this person having uploaded their experiences.

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Thanks for an insight into schizophrenia and for a very empathetic and kind reaction. Also you mentioned Hi Ren! (My favourite artist) so that excited me 😂🖤

[@IsaLevens]

I’ve been diagnosed with adhd, and I get periods where I get super fixated on something (either an interest or assignment for school). I normally am a very associative thinker (that’s where a lot of the distraction issues come from), but when I get fixated like that, it’s like my thought process speeds up like crazy, i get multiple layers of inner monologue commenting on each other, and I start seeing connections or coincidences that feel REALLY important and meaningful. I always recognise when this happens tho, and I’m aware that, for example, the music in the climbing gym PROBABLY isnt mocking me personally by their song choices… but I still notice all these things and they still feel like my brain is going 🚩🚩 notice this 🚩🚩its a pattern🚩🚩. Sometimes I start feeling unsure if I’m still drawing reasonable conclusions, but then I just check in with a friend and get their thoughts on it. The intense parts of these periods usually don’t last more than a week or so anyway. I’ve talked to therapists about this, and I’ve been screened for risk of psychosis (based off of one of those standard intake forms u have to fill in, not by explaining this), but no one has ever seemed too worried about it because of the self awareness and the choices I make to not engage with these impulses too much. It’s still strange tho. I feel like I can empathize with people going through psychotic episodes more than I should, if that makes sense. I also work as a nurse, and I have the most fascinating conversations with clients who want to share their experience with psychotic or manic symptoms. I sometimes wonder how dopamine plays into all this, and if you could connect adhd and psychotic or manic symptoms that way… But again, that might be me making connections based on how important the componants feel to me lol.

[@gigahorse1475]

Let your psychiatrist know about those speeding thoughts, associations, and the music that feels like it’s mocking you. Psychosis can come from ADHD medication, and maybe you are on too high a dose.

[@IsaLevens]

@@gigahorse1475 I'm aware, as are my health care providers. Thanks for looking out for me though!

[@luna010]

I’m autistic and diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. I personally relate with this. I’ve been on SSRIs(for anxiety/depression) and stimulants(ADHD) for a while, and I haven’t experienced stuff like that since being medicated. My internal monologue moves significantly faster off ADHD meds than it does when I’m on them. Anxiety also contributes to it for me; Although ADHD meds did make the thoughts like “the climbing gym is mocking you personally through song choice” more manageable, when I was on ADHD meds but no SSRIs, I still had those thoughts, but just a lot slower. Autism is also associated with increased neural connections (‘hyperconnectivity’), so that likely plays a role. also, if you aren’t already, I recommend seeking out a therapist. Having a licensed psychologist to talk to regularly has helped me enormously with these kinds of things. Also consider online therapy, because having the right therapist for you is infinitely more important than the medium through which you communicate.

[@anonymouse9833]

I relate to this. It becomes very problematic sometimes

[@IsaLevens]

@@luna010 thank you for sharing! It’s comforting to know that others have similar experiences (and have found ways to manage their symptoms!). I’ve been on an ssri in the past as well, but I never really noticed any changes. I do regularly see a licensed psychologist. The symptoms I described are managable most of the time, but they can get more intense when triggered by either stressful or very exciting events. It’s often deadline related stress tho, which means the stimulant meds are really helpful for getting through the “i have no clue how to physically start doing the thing”, but I can see how they could also add to the constant & associative kinda thinking. Anxiety also definitely plays a role in this for me. It’s funny, I’ve had so many thoughts, yet I don’t think I’ve ever thought about the possibility of other people relating to my experience.

[@bevsfrybreadwisdom5854]

@Dr. Syl, Would you please talk about the therapy for schizophrenia, the steps and how it works?

[@raynaemurray]

I've had a handful of friends and fmaily with schizophrenia. And sometimes I wonder if what they perceive as external directives or commentary are what nuerotypical people would call intrusive thought. but instead of a "passing idea", its presented more strongly - voices of loved ones, negative insults or dangerous commands, etc. Like projection of their internal emotions and thoughts onto their reality.

[@aresjerry]

Yeah now mix that with the thought that if you don't commit to that action your entire family will die or be slaughtered and it's your fault.

[@Eanslay]

Scarier yet also possible, what if they aren't intrusive thoughts but actually the consciousness of someone who actually does hate you? We don't even know what or where consciousness goes or is so it's possible it does in fact exist around is but we, as living beings, mostly CANT function if we could access that regularly(or have it access us)

[@elliekate.a]

Is this not just OCD? Minus the auditory voices of loved ones and negative insults. Dangerous commands are basically intrusive thoughts. Speaking as someone who has experienced OCD episodes, intrusive thoughts can feel VERY real. Not fun.

[@psychshell4644]

I'm a Forensic mental health professional and former nurse. I was on 4 different SSRI's & narcotics to manage pain for autoimmune disorders. I went into serotonin syndrome and had hallucinations. How frightening. I can only fathom what it must feel like to be bombarded with messages from all your senses. Great video.

[@Aleksandr-x3c]

Thanks for revealing !❤

[@Dalester1979]

How amazing for him to share this with the world. So brave!! Good on you guy!! So emotionally raw and true. Thank you so much!!

[@lauramoreno4672]

This is heart breaking

[@ginahorvath9663]

My daughter is 12, and hallucinates. It’s been happening for years, and the therapist is trying to tell me it’s just anxiety. I’ve never heard of this before. She’ll also say that she didn’t say something. Sometimes it’s seconds after she says it. It’s very concerning.

[@junepeach8856]

How is your/her relationship with God?

[@littlemissgroove]

​@junepeach8856 there is no God he's an imaginary friend.

[@littlemissgroove]

It doesn't sound like anxiety but for me when I'm under times of stress I wouldn't know what I've said.

[@Francielli-y6m]

I think you should look for a second opinion.

[@ginahorvath9663]

@@junepeach8856 good. Can’t get through life without him.

[@haidenvon8460]

Hey. I know this video is a month old but I’m now just watching… did anyone else notice the shadow hand in the background when he mentioned spirits? It’s at 7min 30sec. It’s behind him to the left of us as viewers of this video. Watch closely

[@haidenvon8460]

Creeped me out

[@AzzDevourer3000]

Ay, So when I'm alone it always feels I'm being watched and I get really weird thoughts at times but I don't believe it would be any illness causing it

[@RosalindCosta-vj1zq]

What a courageous young man, to share his delusions etc so openly. I can so empathise. I was recently diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder (three years ago now), after a period of episodes where I had become convinced that my neighbours were spying on me through the walls, and more specifically, through the mirror in the bathroom. I found it terrifying. I also had an experience where a picture on the wall seemed to come to life, and because the picture resembled my dead brother, I thought it was him, come back to speak to me. But it seemed to me that I had insight at the time, because it was like I was observing all of this from the outside, looking in. My medication (Aripiprazole) seems to hold off these episodes effectively, and I pray that I will not fall prey to them again. Although as I understand it, these episodes tend to be recurrent in Schizophrenia. I would love to understand in more depth the believed causes of such illnesses. I found Dr Syl's comments and asides to be so very reassuring.

[@RobinsTinyHomestead]

Do you realize that a hand shadow appeared in your video in the top left at about 7:30 to 8:30 while you were talking about the young man's problem.

[@danaburre618]

Yep I see it too! 😳

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

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

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Yes, dr.sporesss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@steceymorgan814]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Is he on instagram?

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Yes he is. dr.sporesss

[@prisonartwear8184]

I commented on that video about two years ago. Shared what I was experiencing at the time. I will agree 100% with what he said about the voices becoming aggressive after trying to record

[@planewalker_J]

It sucks alot feeling like this your nervous system feels like shit in my experience

[@kYiaTi]

Hi, I have a friend that is undiagnosed schizophrenic (he was visiting last year while in active psychosis, and I am just learning more about the condition because of it). I don’t know if he even “admits” it to himself, and he is not in treatment as far as I know. Further, he is taking A LOT of drugs. I am really scared for him and his well-being, do you have any recommendations how I can help?

[@genericrobin6597]

Dr. Syl, have you seen the documentary about Grey Gardens? Any insight as to what was going on there? If you haven't seen, it might interest you.

[@shroomyk]

You can talk to him and point out something is wrong. You can also call the cops and try to get him admitted but they will only take him if he is in danger of hurting himself or others. Other than that, unfortunately people can only be helped if they accept the help. Even being sent to the hospital is not going to help them long-term if they won't go see a doctor and take medication. I knew a guy with apparent Schizophrenia (or some other delusions and things going on) and felt so bad for him. I tried to explain to him that I thought he was ill, and I worried about how other people were taking advantage of him. But in the end there was nothing I could do because he wouldn't acknowledge he had something going on.

[@luxe0780]

@@genericrobin6597oooh yes, totally forgot about that one! i’ve watched both versions. it’s a very strange dynamic indeed. my unprofessional opinion is neuroses rather than psychoses; definitely some strange family dynamics and unhealthy coping strategies. i felt so sorry for little edie.

[@JustAnAverageWoman69]

You can't help someone like that. He needs to get off the drugs immediately. This is above the average person's pay grade.

[@FromDarknessToSelf]

Hey, as I was listening between 4:30-4:37 as he talks about hallucinations and sudo hallucinations there is a distinct growling. I was wearing headphones the 1st time I heard it. Got my brother and we both heard it. Do you hear it? My phone without headphones barely picked it up but it's still there.

[@Microaj0404]

Ya I heard it 2. Thank God I'm not the only one 😅

[@RachelLWolfe]

Yes that was creepy, along with the dark, shadowy hand around the 7:34 mark over the doctor's right shoulder on the wall.

[@fainepeony7390]

It was edited in I think to give example of what he’s talking about.

[@leprosymunky]

I had somewhat of an episode last night. I often have auditory hallucinations, but sometimes, even my cats hear them. It was tapping on the walls, by my window on the right, and by my closet on the left. My cat kept looking, too. There was also the sound of dripping water and whispers. At one point, I looked to my left and there was a shadow person right next to my bed with wild hair going in every direction. I put my hand up and through the person; it disappeared. The person, not my hand. 😅 It's hard not to scream sometimes.

[@oot8089]

Get help!!!

[@Someone-vp5kg]

I'm not schizophrenic or anything, but yesterday I had a hallucination for, like, at most 1 min, but when I experienced it I was physically in my room, but I thought that I was in my classroom and someone was talking to me, so I answered them, just to realise that they weren't there and that I was in my room

[@Traumawomen]

I feel so very much sorrow for the people who suffer with this. My sister had auditory and visual hallucinations. I used to think that sometimes it was convenient , the content I mean. But I went to the hospital for triple bypass surgery. I had a psychotic reaction to either the pump, it is called pump psychosis, or a reaction to the fentanyl …what is important is after I realized how dependent we are on our brains interpretation of what we are seeing and hearing and what the meaning is. It has helped me understand my sister is not choosing to believe things. She has no more choose than so called sane people. We are wired to believe what our brains tell us. The fact that some of these people learn even a little bit to manage their illness makes them amazing.

[@katiemcconkey495]

I have experienced psychosis after smoking a joint. It was the most scariest experience of paranoia I have experienced. I have had mild to moderate psychiatric problems ever since. I would love to know if it was the drug or me.

[@gigahorse1475]

Some people have bad reactions to marijuana. Marijuana increases one’s chance of getting schizophrenia. So it’s probably a combination of both you and the drug, since the drug affects different people in different ways. (Don’t be too worried though, because if you don’t smoke anymore you’ll probably be fine! Continuing to smoke is what drives up the risk)

[@xxgen_xteaxsavetheearth1636]

I saw the vid come up on my fyp a couple days ago and watched it, I feel bad for those who have to suffer with this ❤

[@MarySchwartze-Grisham]

Did you see the shadow move over Dr Syl's right shoulder (7:20) when he was talking about his client who believed a spirit was on his back? Creepy. Coincidence?

[@shrekrab]

its not. he edited that in.

[@bhavyachoudhary2311]

You're so insightful Dr Syl!