Escaping Schizophrenia - Insights, Nostalgia, and Pokémon

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@glorycalabrese9705 9 ай бұрын

Stephen you are correct in general we all have to find joy in the simple things in life. I think it’s great that you know what are those things that brings you peace and joy…It allows you to get out of your head and focus on other things other then your mental illness,at the end of the day you are more then your mental illness. You are an amazing person with so much to give… you literally are blessing to many with these videos❣️

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! That means so much to me!

@dragonfly1810 10 ай бұрын

Glad to see you made a video. Video games have really helped my son. We are thankful that he can find a way to quiet the voices and find a sense of accomplishment. Thanks for sharing, Stephen!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing and for your support!

@rvnana6606 10 ай бұрын

You are helping people! Blessings to you dear one.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@gaylagabriel3485 10 ай бұрын

Dear Stephen, This was a brilliant video message! Looking at the comments you received after this video it is clear you continue to encourage and heal thousands of people! Depression is experienced by all humans at some point in life. You exemplify some excellent resources to help one move through their depression, sadness, and loneliness. Changing one’s physiology anyway they can will help elevate their mood! Exercise, movement, games, music etc. are all natural healing modalities. These videos of you in the moment capture the real human condition experienced by all and how to successfully move through even the dark times! So proud of you!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Gayla! I appreciate all the support you have and continue to give me all these years as my therapist and friend!

@SaraWinger-ct8hr 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. Stephen. Yeah to Pokemon Day! I like to play Mahjong after a long day to escape real life for awhile after work.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I like Mahjong too!

@nnicolerae 10 ай бұрын

Good to see your new vid. Hang in there. Love seeing you out in the sun☀️

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Sonia-dn3np 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your videos. I don’t have schizophrenia but I want you to know, I feel the same as you. The stress of life is real and a little escape always helps to re-coup and re-boot ourselves lol. I guess you are just normal 😊

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@brettgrace 10 ай бұрын

I've been watching your videos for like a year, and I'm not AT ALL surprised to see your channel doing so well. You are so real, you tell it how it is, and how can anyone not respect that! Thank you for being you!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Brett! I appreciate your support over the years. It means a lot to me. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@cathykilleen2716 10 ай бұрын

That's very interesting insight Stephen. Video games act as a kind of 'mindfulness' for you. You can 'get out of your own head' and we all need to do that from time to time! Sounds like a really good strategy for all of us (as long as we dont overdo it!) Glad to hear it is effective for you - and its a really good tip for others struggling with mental conditions.

@chickenmonger123 10 ай бұрын

Thinking about yourself and anxiety are diagnostically indistinguishable if I’m recalling that right. So yes. Thinking about other things is a good way to reduce anxiety.

@halfintime 10 ай бұрын

Love your attitude when it comes to your illness, and I think it's awesome video games can provide a way for you to cope. I too struggle with mental health issues and video games have gotten me through some really tough times. Thank you for the insightful videos as always

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment and for sharing.

@gregdescant4121 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Greg! Your support means the world to me! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@BeckyKay-m7v 10 ай бұрын

I really really needed thus tonight Stephen! My son is really struggling at times. And it's such a blessing learning how you navigate this illness so beautifully!! You are an inspiration and a beacon of hope for those of us who have children with schizophrenia! Thank you sooo much ❤

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment and support. It inspires me!

@musiquefrique 9 ай бұрын

Finding joy in small things is the essence of life! Stephen you are such a light bringer to so many in this hard world- we love you!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@JIMKATSANIDIS 10 ай бұрын

Helpful video! Insights, nostalgia, and activities like playing Pokémon offer relief or distraction for individuals with schizophrenia. My sons play Pokemon and they love it. Video games can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, problem-solving, and memory. Nostalgia can be helpful in reducing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Insights can assist you to better manage your symptoms, communicate with healthcare providers, and make informed decisions about your treatment. I loved the video Stephen! Thanks for sharing it with us!🙌❤

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Jim! I appreciate you sharing!

@GovindbhaiKachhiya 10 ай бұрын

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@aprilfernandez4175 10 ай бұрын

Love it! Smart! Great idea and nice to share because I bet this will help others if they try this strategy too.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@calebbrazeau4597 10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you are feeling better, I find petting my cat helps me!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@kitandsons173 9 ай бұрын

I am so happy I saw a new video! I listen to video game music.....a lot. It gives me peace and helps me relax. I also really enjoy watching old shows. They are a little slower and really relaxing. I also watch a couple of KZbinrs like Captain Zoda open Magic, (The Gathering) card openings, team fortress crate openings and video game walk throughs. It nice to not have to think about anything.

@goldencaulfield1840 9 ай бұрын

Hi Stephan, What you are saying is so very very true. I find that when I feel down one game in particular really seems to bring me out of it. It's a tablet game called Wordscapes and every time I complete a puzzle I take a sip of coffee and within about 15 or 20 minutes all the fog and cobwebs in my head have been blown away. It's like hitting a giant reset button. It's so true - very often its the "small" things that can make the big things seem not so big after all !

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind comment and for sharing! I really like playing Wordscapes too!

@jamespassas9441 10 ай бұрын

Great to see a new video, Stephen, sorry you're feeling stressed-out though!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you James! I am feeling better today. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@jessicarettally6534 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@chickenmonger123 10 ай бұрын

Games are a narrative. Indulging in a exercise of a theoretical alternate narrative is cathartic. Takes your mind off of you for a minute. Changing the narrative I’m indulging in is why I read or listen to books and stories so often. Heck. Your video here is you telling a camera about a narrative important to you. About the story you and we are engaging in. And that really is what we are all doing. The meanings of our thoughts and the way they are knit together is generally ourselves engaging in an ongoing story. Or. You could think about it in that allegory. I’m a such a Literature nerd. I used to say lore nerd. But maybe I’m evolving. Or devolving. Thanks for telling me about what it’s like to be where you are, and to face your struggles. I pray for your health and life.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your very kind words, support, and prayers! They mean a lot to me! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@SchizoKitzo 10 ай бұрын

I have found that games help my schizoaffective disorder, specifically farming sims like Story of Seasons, Harvest Moon, and Stardew Valley. It’s a simpler life when I play those games, and it’s an excellent way to escape the days when my symptoms are bad. Video games are fantastic coping tools!!! This is all so well said, and happy late Pokémon day!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching, sharing, and commenting! I like Stardew Valley as well! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@ramosmceligot6223 10 ай бұрын

Yourre a great kid Stephen. You can do it . Onward and upward kid.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bunkerputt 7 ай бұрын

This is wonderful Stephen. My son loves Pokemon.

@SmilingBeaver-ou7nc 10 ай бұрын

I play Wordscapes to help my anxiety, and mania. It really does help me. My Daughter has a Hugh binder of all the pokemon cards. She use to trade them with friends. Have A Beautiful Day Stephen 💙✌️

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I used to play Wordscapes a lot! It was very fun and relaxing. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@kates8841 10 ай бұрын

I like fine fragrance mists. I have a lot but it calms me and helps me to manage.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@anniem1111 10 ай бұрын

Glad Pokeman gave you joy today and helped you to get out in the beautiful sunshine!! Take great care 🥰

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@pissedoffdude1 9 ай бұрын

Stephen, sending you a virtual hug 🤗. I'm really glad to know you feel happiness in just the little things we all appreciate. Hope you have a wonderful day!

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate it!

@pissedoffdude1 9 ай бұрын

@@SurvivingSchizophrenia Definitely, we're all here to help, and I really admire your honestly. For what it's worth, i'm in the L.A area and if you need a friend to help, i'd be more than willing to do so or just even a video chat. You have a lot going for you, stay positive!

@jiggles.3397 10 ай бұрын

Yo for real man The pokemon direct made me really happy too Kalos is gonna be a lot of fun to see in a legends type game :D

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

I can’t wait for Pokemon Legends Z-A! Seeing Lumiose City and redeveloping the city sounds like so much fun!

@jiggles.3397 10 ай бұрын

@@SurvivingSchizophrenia yeah it really does I am so hype for it and especially since their taking more time to develop it x)

@silvershadowtwo 10 ай бұрын

Have you seen the book, "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind" by Dr. Georgia Ede, MD? It's a great book about the power of food on brain health. It might be worth a read.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion!

@dardan9218 9 ай бұрын

Nice video man, i find you're absolutely right, it's sometimes the smaller things and even the attitude of gratitude and appreciation that can come with them that makes it for me. One thing that has been helping me i think is meditation Stephen. I sit still and relax my body and mind and focus on my breathing for periods of 5 or 10 minutes. I suggest trying it out and seeing if it helps. Apparently there's a lot of science to support its beneficial effects for alleviating problems. Wish you all the best man, take care

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your great recommendation and kind comment! I will look into meditation! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@leinad5243 10 ай бұрын

Hey Buddy hang in there!😊

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@noreenquinn3844 10 ай бұрын

Go Pokemon! Take care Stephen.

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Noreen!

@jamespassas9441 10 ай бұрын

I know what you mean about escaping, I wish I could as well...

@CarolR-ub1fz 10 ай бұрын

Good video. They all are.❤

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Carol!

@natatattful 9 ай бұрын

Hi Stephen, I’m sorry I haven’t watched all of your videos and I’m only writing this at the start of this video so maybe you have already spoken about this, but have you done art or music therapy?

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting! I have not done art or music therapy, but it sounds like it could be very helpful. Thank you for sharing about it!

@natatattful 9 ай бұрын

@@SurvivingSchizophrenia I really really think it would be worth looking into. It can feel so good to paint, even if you think you can’t, or practice an instrument! Please consider this.

@NF-im1wq 10 ай бұрын

I am happy for you

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@SreejaCv 10 ай бұрын

Hi. Have you tried ketogenic diet as a cure for mental health issues? I tried an egg based diet and it has totally changed my life.

@judithdesrosiers-qm9wt 10 ай бұрын

Thanks you are a hero,more than you know x

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! That means so much to me!

@jessicarettally6534 9 ай бұрын

He is for sure! Such a role model

@melanytodd2929 10 ай бұрын

Ah, Stephen. My son has recently been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. He's 25. He also loves Pokémon ❤ Have a wonderful day. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

@SurvivingSchizophrenia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing about your son. I wish you and him the very best! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

@SanjuDevi-nc4ry 9 ай бұрын

😊

@Vidhikadel 10 ай бұрын

listening music help me 😊

@LeslieJeanneJohnson 10 ай бұрын

I have a Scrabble game that i play on my phone. I play against the computer. I love words. When i play the game, i can forget about everything else. So i know what you mean.