How psychosis bends your reality - BBC

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At 23 years old, David Harewood had a psychotic breakdown and was sectioned. As he puts it, he ‘lost his mind’.
On World Mental Health Awareness Day 2017, David took to Twitter and spoke publicly about his experiences for the first time. He was overwhelmed by the response. Now David wants to tell the full story - to piece together what happened to him and help other people understand what it is like to experience psychosis.
In this film, David lets viewers into the realities of experiencing a psychotic breakdown, opening up in a way he has never done before - and in a way that viewers rarely, if ever, have seen anyone, let alone a well-known person do. Meeting up with old friends who were with him when he was sectioned, David realises quite how much he blocked out and travelling up to his hometown of Birmingham, he starts to put the pieces together with his Mum. But he doesn’t want to just trace his own story - David spends time with combined emergency NHS mental health and police teams in Birmingham as they go out on 999 calls to treat people in distress, he meets young people who are living with psychosis at an early intervention group in Solihull run by psychiatrist Erin Turner and spends time with two inspirational young people to talk about their own experiences of psychosis, their treatment and ongoing recoveries.
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[@ukkendoka]

I have so much respect for somebody who talks frankly about a condition like this.

[@zez141]

@Black Ceiling I go outside and skate a lot. It really helps.

[@viciousvirgo9]

@Jace Yandell - I had a weed induced psychosis that put me in the mental hospital for a while. I’ve suffered from anexity from childhood to now but when I was in that facility it felt like home/a relief from the world. They wanted everybody in that place to be peaceful, relaxed, have fun and to not worry about anything other than yourself. Walks of all mentally illl gathered up in meetings everyday. I’ve seen and experienced many amazing interactions with all types of people with different mental illnesses that I’m so grateful for. When the faculty is good, some beautiful moments can happen with the people in today’s society that are called “crazy”.

[@itstime6495]

David Harewood is a racist.

[@systempwn3d991]

thanks im a paranoid schizophrenia and psycosis along with chronic mixed migraines been diagnosed 7 years, im now 22 , people really dont understand nor when things happpen such as charges from blacking out, im on no antidepressants as they trigger me but im on high dose of quetiapine one the strongest antipsychotics

[@mattstocks4749]

We shouldn’t need to have respect for them. It should be natural and normal for people to be able to share these parts of the human experience without fear of stigmatisation. But for now yes I also have respect because most people will never know this part of the human condition.

[@TPW13]

I had a psychotic phase in my life when I stopped taking an anti depressant abruptly as well as quitting cannabis at the same time. I became absolutely sure that my friends and family knew something about life that I didn't, and were plotting against me. I thought that everyone was moving up north because there was going to be a "purge" or some kind of event that would kill everyone who wasn't in the loop and moving north. I became obcessed with god and everything seemed like a sign or signal from god that I was meant to be doing or knowing something that I didn't. One day while hanging out with my dad I suddenly got the idea he was taking me out to sea to drown me and I jumped out of the moving car and walked back home (I lived alone at the time). It's hard to put into words and I still don't really understand what was going through my head at the time. Luckily it was only temporary and after 8 months of chronic depression afterwards I am back on my feet and loving life without smoking pot and drinking every day. I'm not sure why i'm sharing this on a youtube comment but it feels good to talk about it and know other people go through it aswell. Great video thanks David.

[@AliceP.]

"I'm not sure why i'm sharing this on a youtube comment" well I'm glad you did!

[@kdee5072]

Glad you did see stuff like this gives me hope

[@Ivanbadenh]

@teef AU I had the exact same delusions, its eerie, there was going to be a purge and all the people in the know moved up north. In a huge panic suddenly one evening I bought a plane ticket to go up north exactly for this reason. Was hospitalized everything. What I am wondering is, did you experience any 'positive' symptoms as a result of the psychosis? Symptoms like everything made sense, heightened energy, a sense of peace, a lot of confidence?

[@Abigail_0-0]

@@Ivanbadenh aww man, when I was psychotic I felt both horrified (from the screaming voices) but AMAZING. Like music and art were INCREDIBLE (I was fascinated with all the colours of my legend of Zelda phone wallpaper xD) and I was absolutely fascinated with talking to strangers about anything and everything! I also felt like everyone was my friend and I could do anything I wanted

[@tellit8095]

Thank you for sharing 😊 my son has this , and I just don't understand it , and it's getting hard to live with him , it's really starting to take a toll on me

[@kekedarius]

Only in the UK could watching the sunrise and saying good morning to everyone be a sign of psychosis

[@kekedarius]

@Das Bienchen Humor usually is

[@fayekalantzis4523]

I thought I had psychosis when I assumed the next door neighbours wanted to spy on the British and Irish government and thought I was a way in

[@jennylee2319]

Sorry to sound unsympathetic but that actually sounds quite funny I had similar experiences

[@mrnobodyz]

That didn’t help the clip, they made the most normal kind of behaviour sound like weird, maybe he said “good morning” to everybody he met in a busy high street… not good.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@insidethesquaredcirclewith9797]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@pythonjava6228]

As a person who has experienced psychosis I really appreciate this guy talking about it. I already liked him as an actor but now I love the guy

[@neo-babylon7872]

Can I ask, if it's not too personal, what happened after the treatment? Do you have to take medication? And also have you forgotten about the delusional thoughts/hallucinations or do they still have some worrying effect on you?

[@neo-babylon7872]

@wild one That sounds harsh, sorry about that man. Really hope we learn more about Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses and find better treatments for them.

[@giuliaxlovee1519]

Neo-Babylon lmao it’s called psychiatry my friend.

[@Niko-bf7nw]

ive had a month long drug induced psychosis. it is litteraly the scariest thing ever and i was very anxious, stressed and depressed for months after. its the scariest experience in my life and i wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy

[@Luis-vy9bm]

@@Niko-bf7nw thats Why I never against gonna take drugs. They lead to a lot of Bad mental health shit, especially psychosis, Schizophrenic episodes, depression and a lot more.. the list goes on. Having a rapid cycling bipolar disorder, I can handle myself, but not every substance and person

[@saramn272]

David if you ever read this, your vulnerablity is opening up worlds for us, thank you sincerely

[@thenativist6330]

When I had a psychotic break it wasn’t euphoric at all. I was scared, anxious, delusional, and nearly offed my myself.. one of the toughest experiences I’ve ever endured..

[@eldante4139]

I don’t know you but I’m pleased that you didn’t off yourself. Life is tough and ultimately our brains create stories which are true or false from all the stimuli received. Sometimes it can be so far from true but we’re unable to check the veracity of it. All we can do is the best they we can in each moment. Sometimes that will be thriving, other times surviving, but continue on. I hope that you are through the worst of it and a lot better than before. Take care.

[@IAn0nI]

​@@eldante4139very kind message ❤

[@bruceluckett1090]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@the121Gaming]

@@bruceluckett1090 I'm right in the same boat as you were right now, and I'm wondering, and sorry for bringing up a post from 8 months ago; just wondering what it was that helped you in the end? I had an appointment today where the nurse didn't diagnose me because she wasn't a doctor but heavily insinuated that i've got first stage psychosis, whatever that means

[@MijoShrek]

Psychosis is different from a psychotic break. Long term Heavy drug use can lead to eventual Psychosis. Perhaps brains already at high risk. Psychosis your brain projects and creates things that are not there. It creates shadows in the different shades of light and darkness for example. A psychotic break much different.

[@gallgu624]

Psychosis is probably in the top five of the most stigmatized things in society. Cheers dude congratulations on getting past that part of your life and thank you for opening up about it.

[@googleuser7771]

I wonder why it has a stigma?

[@Maxwales92]

@@googleuser7771 there is no secret to that one. Because its dark, its horrific. It seems unexplainable. People are scared of madness on the instinctive level. Its fucked up but we should never blame the sufferer. Its never a choice. No one in their right mind would want to go mad would they

[@wavxy7454]

@@Maxwales92 100% agree I struggle with hppd it’s somewhat similar to psychosis. I see psychedelic visuals 24/7 even when I’m completely sober. It’s absolutely terrifying and I lost my sense of self and I still struggle with memory a lot even typing this is really hard because I feel like another person.

[@BIGREDD9305]

@@wavxy7454 this explains it all. I love with this everyday and people thing I’m being an irresponsible adult. I don’t feel in control of my life a lot of the times due to this. It’s a struggle but I’ve learned it need to focus on me no matter how hard it is

[@Kado1609]

@@googleuser7771 Fear comes from lack of knowledge my friend... when you fear things its because you dont know them...

[@jamesmiddleton1278]

Psychosis can be terrifying, and horribly debilatating. And can happen to you or any of your family . But its not contagious or shameful. Don't look down anyone with mental health problems. Don't stigmatise them. Have an open conversation with them. We'll be better for it.

[@siriolsen7805]

Please check out the Andrew Cutler protocol, it is so often the missing link and very rarely talked about. Read the success stories and the article that comes up by googling andrew cutler rebecca lee weston price, it explains the basics very well. Wish you the best

[@kenneththompson8933]

Please remember that the reason psychosis is so terrifying is that to the sufferer its reality & you can't distinguish this altered state from normality.

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

​@A3Landscape yep , Weak people who *care what others, including strangers, think* in ignorant judgment should *NOT marry or life partner.* That should be a common sense understanding but if not, the actor Sidney Poitier clearly states the fact in 'To Sir, With Love' (1968, U.K.). *Ill and therefore unfortunate* humans' *health and life quality* should be what matters.

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@@siriolsen7805, So, the Andrew Cutler / Rebecca Lee Weston-Price "Protocol" is *eliminating environmental and western medical treatment and food toxins.* Yes, those with such illnesses must research and have tests executed for heavy metals, poisons, and food and environmental allergies and sensitivities, and thereafter conduct environmental and food elimination diets, and relax and meditate and exercise in nature as often as possible. Sadly, most cannot afford such luxuries. Having one's mercury tooth fillings extracted and replaced, extensive hair, blood, and fecal analysis executed, only ingesting organic vegetables and fruits and herbs and spices and prep foods, and using only non-carcinogenic food storage, prep and cooking materials and good quality water filters are mostly all *costly.* It's a set-up. One needs to be nearly *financially wealthy* to attempt good health in this inhumanely hyper-capitalistic world that *we have allowed to perpetuate* simply because *not nearly enough humans care about their own species* or *their own (unknown) future.* *Thanks* for the info for *those not yet in the know.* However, I wonder *why* you're promoting a "system" or information "package" when you could just *provide the informative details* and readers wouldn't have to *purchase* the information...

[@roseault6335]

Wise words xxx

[@marian3nene45]

Bravo to him for speaking up about yet ANOTHER mental health stigma, psychosis. 👏👏 #MentalHealthAwareness

[@siriolsen7805]

Please check out the Andrew Cutler protocol, it is so often the missing link and very rarely talked about. Read the success stories and the article that comes up by googling andrew cutler rebecca lee weston price, it explains the basics very well. Wish you the best

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@@siriolsen7805, So, the Andrew Cutler / Rebecca Lee Weston-Price "Protocol" is *eliminating environmental and western medical treatment and food toxins.* Yes, those with such illnesses must research and have tests executed for heavy metals, poisons, and food and environmental allergies and sensitivities, and thereafter conduct environmental and food elimination diets, and relax and meditate and exercise in nature as often as possible. Sadly, most cannot afford such luxuries. Having one's mercury tooth fillings extracted and replaced, extensive hair, blood, and fecal analysis executed, only ingesting organic vegetables and fruits and herbs and spices and prep foods, and using only non-carcinogenic food storage, prep and cooking materials and good quality water filters are mostly all *costly.* It's a set-up. One needs to be nearly *financially wealthy* to attempt good health in this inhumanely hyper-capitalistic world that *we have allowed to perpetuate* simply because *not nearly enough humans care about their own species* or *their own (unknown) future.* *Thanks* for the info for *those not yet in the know.* However, I wonder *why* you're promoting a "system" or information "package" when you could just *provide the informative details* and readers wouldn't have to *purchase* the information...

[@stjohnssoup]

He started to smoke weed and drink and then his problems started

[@muslimamerican4129]

Hashtag campaigns dont do shit.. it's only a way for lazy, ignorant useful idiots like yourself to feel good about not doing or knowing anything

[@Scrub_Lord-en7cq]

@@stjohnssoupthat sounds like a stigma to me. Theres external factors to it. You people always seem to conclude that its always the weak striving to be healed. Talk about being narcissistic. Lets see how you react to death and realize life is short

[@AppleJackJay]

Respect to this man. Wishing him health and happiness

[@Robinson8491]

'Reality was, I was away from all my mates, totally alone, and I was really unhappy. And that's not really the time to start smoking weed'. Recognizeable and relatable

[@gerRule]

That’s actually the perfect time 🤣

[@nthabeey3267]

​@@gerRulenope

[@nothinglastsforever0000]

@@gerRule IQ 85 comment 😂

[@DarioHaruni]

I have experienced drug-induced psychosis 3-4 times. It is the worst thing imaginable. I wouldn't wish it as a punishment to anyone.

[@nikonicholson1]

What was your experience I think I am having these when I'm drunk. It's like a feeling comes over me and time just stops and my reality is shattered

[@GoatTalkUnlimitedInc.]

How are you

[@DarioHaruni]

@@GoatTalkUnlimitedInc. better than ever before. thanks for asking.

[@sparklingwater1430]

@@iamme25yagono one said it wasn’t, what a useless comment, get you felt right proud after that

[@Chewy1yum2yum]

I'm experiencing mental health issues as a young black actor and hearing this is makes me feel less alone and hopeful so thank you for your candor.

[@notfunny1410]

Chewy1yum2yum, what does being black have to do with that?

[@EdwinaLondon]

Not Funny Not Funny - mental health is not talked about enough in the black community. This video makes it more relatable, being that this gent is also black actor.

[@notfunny1410]

EdwinaLondon, ok but I find this "black community" (its the same for any race tho) thing kinda ridiculous. If it was about a specific nationality/ethnicity with a completely different culture, I would maybe understand it more.

[@notfunny1410]

No Body, no I don't rant and certainly don't call people "SJWs" because the term is just cringy now. What if I was someone who didn't know what feminism was? Your comment shows that you should grow up because you get pissed right away. If you can only relate to someone if they're the same race that's an issue. Since you made an assumption about me, I'm gonna make one about you. If a white person said something similar, you would go apeshit.

[@jamescullen6973]

Chewy1yum2yum no need to mention your black

[@chrismackay9268]

As an ex heavy drug user I count myself lucky I never experienced this, but one of my good mates recently did experience something similar to this and it is absolutely heartbreaking to witness.

[@allloren7277]

What was it like?

[@Gunzee]

I too was a heavy drug user from around 17 until 2 years ago, over 20 years. I really began using at around 9. But 17 was when I found heroin. The most annoying thing? I was 5 months clean when my first psychotic break occurred. I then had another a few years later whilst just dabbling. Both times I was sectioned for 6 months. Being honest parts of it were scary as hell but some parts were bloody amazing. I guess from reading users experiences it maybe compared to a very long acid trip. Hope your friend is doing better and your recovery going well.

[@ShadowyFigure83]

@@allloren7277 Stay awake for 6-7 days & find out! It's messed up!

[@Nancy-ow9wy]

You're lucky man❤

[@levelhumor2nd790]

@@ShadowyFigure83i can attest to this. People underestimate just how wild things get when you go without sleep for more than a couple days.

[@BWPT.]

Having had psychosis myself on many occasion I know how hard it is to open up about this stuff, especially being an actor and in the public eye. Much respect.

[@Maxwales92]

Yeah too true. He has put a massive punch into the stigma! Taken me 13 years to even be able to talk about this stuff, even to those closest to me!

[@sambridges6647]

I was diagnosed with psychosis. Your in a different world with so many beliefs and views on the world and what it has stored in it. Mine was thinking I was on a tv show and people around the earth were watching me act. Thought I was being payed millions and was on set but I was in my own house. Just like the Truman show if you have ever watched that. Fear, aggression, hearing voices, hallucinating, a feeling of absolute high and a crippling low. It’s amazing to see someone else talk about it and who has experienced it in a similar way. God bless him and anyone who has experienced it. I’m better now and getting better every day

[@angeleyes1879]

I think the worst part is honestly the highs to the low’s because each time your low seems to get alot more low

[@Maxwales92]

@@angeleyes1879 you are right it only gets more extreme until the psychosis becomes too bizzare for people to ignore it.

[@trevorking7791]

@@Maxwales92 who do I go to for a re- test if I have a feeling I'm not bipolar just going through a bit of depression

[@Nancy-ow9wy]

Amen me too getting better everyday 🙏🙏🙏

[@Cloudforest811]

Hey, I had a similar experience to you.... Similar sort of psychotic delusion as well. Interesting.. isn't it.. I really struggled with mine but it is funny I was so happy but stressed in the psychosis.. it came after what I think was an episode of PTSD though.. I wonder if anyone else experienced PTSD symptoms before their psychosis.. I wish you all the best. God bless you.

[@ralitsapapuchieva255]

This is for everyone going through psychosis: Stay strong, you will be all right! You’re not alone. Contact someone to help you through this. I had drug induced psychosis from weed and DMT and i felt like i’ll never feel ok and my life is lost but it’s not. I am completely fine and happy right now after 2 months of recovery without medication. I am back to my normal life like nothing has happened. So have hope and patience and everything will be okay♥️♥️

[@jamesgrottano5583]

Hey man how long did u wait until u got help. I feel like I’m almost having this or maybe just depersonalization/derealization and I’m not sure what to do. I’m in school I don’t know if it’s worth uprooting my life yet

[@Nancy-ow9wy]

Thank you

[@jackiecjcas9413]

How did you get ok without treatment? My son got hospitalized and is currently on psychotherapy and psychotic meds.

[@Kiwiman1235]

I also had a drug induced altered state of reality I would love to talk more with you sometime on your experiences through drugs as well as “psychosis”

[@Kiwiman1235]

@@jackiecjcas9413 how is your son now?

[@dabzvapelord]

I work in a psychiatric ward. Some of the most wonderful, gentle and kind people I've met have a diagnosis of psychosis. I always think it's important to consider how we keep notes to ensure if they access them one day they see that we saw those things in them.

[@amethystdream8251]

I have tried to get access to the notes from my therapy sessions, everyone I saw has said I don't have access or ignored my request. This wasn't through a ward however. I never understood where I stood with any of the therapists, and in hindsight I was put in therapy too young, and should have been in art classes instead. Just thought this should be known, if any professionals in the field even care about this.

[@SewerPossum]

yeah ditto. And some of the most dangerous and unpredictable people I've ever met have been psychotic, particularly under the influence of drugs.

[@MrIgnitus]

God bless you as an example

[@lilylicious1487]

I experienced sleep deprived psychosis last summer. I haven’t slept for a good week and had a lot of rough personal stuff going on and I had my first manic episode. I believed a lot of things just like the royals are just actors while the real royals hide somewhere, I could control the weather, I could talk to animals, I was in the Trueman show etc. And some people even took advantage of my vulnerability at that time which just worsened everything a lot. But at the same time, since my mania was still on fire, I was productive as hell. I also had very good ideas and the art was chef kiss. But the depression that followed was the deepest and blackest hole I’ve ever been to. Not even hell can be that bad. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone and hugs to everyone that is still in their battle against it, take your time and don’t be too hard on yourself. 💞

[@finsburyparksk8er]

I resonate with every word of this especially the taking advantage and creativity - those two together can be the most maddening combination, and over a long term can cause some serious damage to your belief/trust systems, or at least in my case. Thank you for sharing

[@SP-od8ps]

Hey thank you for sharing I had similar experiences and delusions.

[@AM-sw9di]

This happened to me at a similar time, i was a student, far away from my family, no friends and not feeling in control of my life. I used to walk around at night for hours, i remember also feeling the same way he did at sunrise when everything was new. Bless him for coming out and talking about his experiences!

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

I hope you're doing better now 💜

[@arq500347]

I have a lot of respect for anyone who is openly talking about their life’s journey. I a lot of respect for you David!

[@helloeverynyanz]

6:43 seeing how he starts to get really serious at the end really tugs at my heart strings. im also sort of bothered by the fact many people on social media like tiktok have started to glorify mental illnesses. im glad theyre shedding light on it but the fact that many of them (mostly teenagers) are lying about having mental illnesses bugs me a lot i dont understand why being mentally unstable is seen as being cool in a way because i see people comment "omg literally me1!" when they dont relate to it at all idk what im on about anymore

[@asmallmistake]

BRO YES I HATE THOSE KIND OF PEOPLE

[@Maxwales92]

Yeah G. I never ever wanted to be mentally ill its not a choice. I didn't want to let my family down by becoming a Schizophrenic. It is real as can be and these pretenders are belittling the suffering. No one who realises they are that ill wants to stay like that its horrific. I have PTSD because of it.

[@danielmoore4871]

It's unfortunately one of the side effects of social media. Things become trendy, and people have a compulsion to fit in, or find a way to stand out. Of course when everyone is doing that, then everyone ends up the same and need to find a new trend to hop on. It's really interesting when you think about it. It's almost a condition in and of itself, and these people don't even realize that it's affecting them.

[@melitopiia4730]

This is something that I have a lot of conflicts about. As someone with OSDD-1b (if you haven't heard of it, it's similar to DID), I sometimes come across people on the internet saying that Tiktokers who claim they have DID or OSDD are lying, even ridiculing them or mocking them. On one hand, some probably are faking. But there are probably also people telling the truth, and the people who say they're faking usually don't have the disorder and can be extremely misinformed. I mean, can we really be sure that someone is lying? Could they just be young and inexperienced and unsure of how to express themselves, or unwilling to talk about the negative sides and trying to cover everything with coolness or jokes? It's something I haven't figured out how to navigate, so I tend to avoid all that and try to act "normal" so I won't have to deal with faking accusations. It's all really confusing. Sorry for rambling, but I just wanted to share this

[@daisybaruah9350]

I just wanna say if someone is begging you to help(it could be anyone)and if they're having heavy mood swings, agression, hatred,trust issues,lack of self confidence, etc..and if they are coming and opening up themselves to you then please don't misunderstand them, they can't trust anyone which is eating them up but if they're trusting you then they will also expect love, support and trust from you.. please don't put them down by saying they're being dramatic or negative..they just need love and patience.. please don't hate us we're not dangerous we just need help and love🙂🙂🙂

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

VERY WELL SAID.

[@refrigeratorclub4212]

We can however if you only expect love and cannot grow then you are the burden you need to grow to give back some of the love they showed you then together you two can get better wish tou luck ❤

[@danieljarvey3466]

I had a psychosis in the first lockdown 2020. Looking back it was what I would describe as ‘mind-loss induced’. It’s pretty much impossible to recollect and piece together everything that happened, and even harder to put it all in chronological order. I seen, felt, and heard things that weren’t there. It was almost like I was living in a different plane of reality a lot of the time. There’s so much more I could expand upon, all that is just scratching the surface of it…

[@marcuskelly1411]

Surprised to see I’m the only person who wants to know more.. I felt what I interpreted as a paradigm shift for the worse a week before the covid stuff started kicking off

[@truthseek3017]

Did it involve nuclear radiation?

[@danieljarvey3466]

@@marcuskelly1411 mine definitely started in first lockdown, got even worse when I was rushed to hospital with a panic attack that wouldn’t stop. Woke up very sedated and then it just started from there and got progressively worse, especially when I was put on meds on the psych ward

[@danieljarvey3466]

@@truthseek3017no. I was stuck in a small room in the first lockdown with nothing to do, aster going from doing two different sports, university, a placement job, a part time job, going to the gym, and doing assignments. I went from being constantly busy to my mind and body being almost stagnant

[@danieljarvey3466]

@iamme25yago I normally always do, there was only so much to do in lockdown :(

[@Reddervetter]

Mr. Door explaining psychosis and reality bending, really hits different

[@kno1nose]

Bruhhhh I was thinking “wait wtf that’s the dude from AW2!!”

[@Reddervetter]

@@kno1nose exactly hahaha

[@shaunadams297]

I've also had psychosis/paranoid schizophrenia caused by drug abuse and being manipulated by a bad crowd. I started reading into things people said, and thinking that a massive group of people were targeting me and using the music on the radio/grocery store to send me messages (taking lyrics out of context, for instance the song "every step you take" or "Eye in the sky" by Allan Parson's Project). It took a couple years to stop having panic attacks and to try to understand what was actually happening during those panic-inducing instances a couple years prior. I was hospitalized for about a week I think, and there were a couple instances where I saw positive abnormalities instead of panic attacks (sort of felt like divine intervention/everything just made perfect sense). I'm happy to say that I've gotten back to how my life was before the psychosis (nice and normal, no perceptions of people out to get me or having a chip implanted in my head). I just wanted to share my experience too and my advice for getting back to normal is to avoid abusing drugs/alcohol, get proper food/sleep, stay productive and physically active to stave off depression and don't isolate yourself from others for long periods of time. I hope this helps someone.

[@TBOTSS]

Why do you think that anyone cares? Taking drugs is a choice and a stupid one at that - I am glad that you have now given up but please don't expect praise for stoping something that you never should have started in the first place. You were not manipulated by a bad crowd you were a member of the bad crowd.

[@LYJmusic]

@@TBOTSS delete this, this is very harmful. Shaun opened up to us and who are you to speak to them that way. Delete this inconsiderate comment.

[@ACD1994]

@@TBOTSS You cared enough to comment. A rude one, at that too. Please do better and have some empathy.

[@theshillpill6937]

I had something similar with overuse of MDMA, not due to constant use but just one night of a large dose. It was frightening, and difficult to open up to anyone due to paranoia. Sure, all this could be prevented simply by not taking drugs, but people still take drugs recreationally without the expectation that a psychosis might occur. It doesn’t mean drugs should be eradicated entirely. It was actually LSD that helped me heal (however I don’t recommend this to anyone).

[@theshillpill6937]

@@TBOTSSI suppose all car accidents could be avoided simply by not driving. Driving is incredibly hazardous.

[@Mcswagger880]

When he said “I don’t know who that little boy is, it might be me” genuinely something in me awaked & so many of my dreams made sense within one split second. Take care of urself y’all, much love❤️

[@WrestlingGames101]

Just watched the whole documentary, would highly recommend. I suffered a psychotic breakdown when I was 19 a few years back and it's always been hard for me to process what happened and to try and talk about it with others. Bless you David doing this, you're an inspiration, as are all the young people featured in this doc. ❤❤❤

[@shanna9193]

What's the name of the documentary?

[@pitbullsami1741]

Key advice DO NOT SMOKE WEED. Believe me marijuana has a massive causation effect.

[@Necroman98]

+Vartolu Saadettin Only if you have a family history of mental illness, at least according to what I've seen.

[@Luis-vy9bm]

This is so true. And I am really speaking from a lot of experience...

[@shmooless3699]

Anakin Skywalker only if you’re predisposed it can cause depersonalisation though

[@xxxxOS]

Most people are okay with weed. 1 in 100 will obviously not be. All of my friends have smoked weed since they were at school, they are totally fine, happy functioning people. I on the other hand am experiencing very mild psychosis as I type. It's been 5 years. I started smoking at 20 and straight away it basically made all my mental problems 100× worse. Just like with alcohol the majority of people will react fine to it, but others will be taken over by it. No point fear mongoring about it, it won't stop people from smoking, drinking etc. Prohibition makes it even worse. If It was legal I'd maybe be a bit happier discussing it with my doctor, but its not so here I am suffering alone. If you have underlying issues with mental health then yeah best not to touch the stuff, but people are gonna do what the are gonna do, just like I did. I wouldn't change what I'm going through. Its scary but humbling.

[@ClaudeSac]

You are not in a position to give general advice. Remember that. What goes for you does not, I repeat DOES NOT, go for everyone.

[@longwaydown6959]

As someone with bi-polarmania compounded with psychosis, I have a whole 6 month window of my life that I can't remember. His description of being in this almost euphoric state perfectly describes my manic episodes. It's so scary because, although it's never happened again and I'm very strict with taking my meds, I'm so afraid I'll lose myself again and never come back so to speak. Very impressive he was so receptive to treatment and it's worked so well for him.

[@aivlysplath]

I've been psychotic several times, it's a symptom of my bipolar disorder, afterwards I completely fall apart and fall down into deep hole of depression, it's hard to cope with the fact that the happiest I've ever been is when I've been 'insane.' I'm very upset that my brain lies to me, so completely. I fully believed in things that were impossible. How am I supposed to ever trust myself again?

[@joaoleonel1217]

You dont. Thats the point

[@banaan-kg6gl]

no , you will learn. This is your journey , embrace it. You will learn things other people will not. With these lessons that you learn along the way , you will find contentment and fulfillment in life. I assure you , suffering leads to learning. The greatest things have come from suffering. Small example : In the netherlands they suffered because they lived under the sea level. People suffered at first but then because of the suffering learned how to do deal with it and because of it they have benefits that other countries dream of. Its all about perspective, seeing the bad -> learning from it and then actually seeing the benefits from your bad situation. If you do not learn , you will keep suffering until you learn and see the good

[@banaan-kg6gl]

A shortcut is to try to see the good already and enjoy your journey with the suffering included. I know that is really hard but think about it. if the dutch people tried to see the positive side of their journey despite that they were suffering from flooding problems , they would of been way more productive and come faster to their succes. If they whined about it , they would just create more suffering along the way. But suffering is inevitable, until you learn, but the learning proces can be a source of suffering too or you can choose it not to be.

[@banaan-kg6gl]

if you do not enjoy learning , you will suffer until you learn that learning is something enjoyable. I mean think about it, everybody learns, it is something innate about humans. it is like drinking water or shitting

[@banaan-kg6gl]

Like learning is just something that IS , can not really think about it

[@louiehannigan2538]

Psychosis is no joke, literally the most frightening and traumatic experience I've ever been through. I was a full blown alcoholic and psychosis came out of left field and almost killed me. Look after your mental health people, it's a serious wake up call

[@nikonicholson1]

Can I ask about what you experienced? I think I may have had alcohol indused phycosis last night it scares the hell out of me. Only lasted about 3 minutes though

[@louiehannigan2538]

@@nikonicholson1 I was seeing faces that spoke to me and were tormenting me, had closed eye hallucinations with people shouting at me and making fun of me. People I didn't know we're randomly appearing in my bedroom telling me I was going to die. I also had visions of Hell and fire , and then heard voices for 7 days straight

[@louiehannigan2538]

@@nikonicholson1 alot better just have to take one day at a time and have things to look forward to and keeping positive

[@nikonicholson1]

I really hope you make a recover man. All the best to you and thankyou for sharing your experience with me.

[@louiehannigan2538]

@@nikonicholson1 hope you are feeling better and that alcohol doesn't have a grip on you, it's a horrible drug

[@joiion913]

I find it cool, that this guy goes through this trouble, and also plays Martian man hunter. The mind is powerful

[@1239chris]

You are an absolute champion to me. Your honesty and openness feels so heartfelt. Even though I can’t say I have gone through Psychosis, you sharing moments like this draw me from the bottom. To hear somebody so openly sharing helps a incredible amount. Thank you so much.

[@android878]

The clarity with which he speaks about this and describes it is just excellent. I’ve always struggled to explain my episode of psychosis. It is the blank space in my life,

[@jameswhee]

So brave. Massive respect for removing the taboos and talking about such an important issue.

[@vagabondslot-machine8832]

We need more people like David to stand up and tell their story. Good for him

[@kristiemao4275]

Wow...I always watched David Harewood on Supergirl. He's one of my favorite actors on the show. I never knew. I have so much respect for him speaking openly about psychosis.

[@BIGT-tg4gu]

Dam just shows how indiscriminate mental health is , this guy seems so together and competent I really would not expect someone like him to be effected by psychosis . I’ve learnt a lot watching this series and I have clinical depression with anxiety.

[@icrackedthecode1151]

Interesting. Who would you expect to be effected by psychosis?

[@BIGT-tg4gu]

Zephaniah Mikel someone who abused drugs or been through trauma or been through prolonged depression

[@MatthewNewTV]

I had a similar experience last year with the delusions and visions as David described - felt like all my hopes / ambitions came true - a lot of people say it was a negative experience however I believe I wasn’t - I see at a positive one because it made me more confident and even inspired me to get over my biggest fear!!!

[@Sreeve94]

I just watched the whole episode on the back of this clip. What a brilliantly made and powerful bit of documentary. David's story is fascinating, heart-wrenching, and beautiful, and it's told brilliantly. I knew nothing about psychosis before this but now I feel I have a decent awareness and grasp of it. Congratulations to all involved in making this, and particularly to David who was so brave to go on this journey and to be so open to the cameras and to himself about how he was thinking and feeling.

[@zu438]

@Das Bienchen frankly I try not to listen to ketchup or brown at all, they always lie to you about everything, the mustard is the one to listen to- he knows what is really happening #donttrustsinglesauce #trustthemustard ;)

[@vksomji]

Believe in him Sam, what David is Stating about Psychosis. Normal Person mostly Worsen it by Laughing over Loudly whenever a Patient is experiencing Psychosis.

[@Maxwales92]

Yeah he is a real hero and so brave. Real people will never undertand how horrific it feels. Like living in a horror film and you cannot stop it.

[@vksomji]

@@Maxwales92 Yes you are 💯% True and Correct. It's like the Patient has entered a Disguised Balloon 🎈 which is filled with Ghosts, Spirits , Spirits which are Good Spirits, Bad Spirits, Stinking Spirits Scented Spirits. They all make the Psychosis Patient behave wierd like they all can make the Psychosis Patient LOL to Glory as if the patient is watching a Comedy Show or Cry as if the Patient is attending somebody's Funeral or make the Psychosis Patient Speak something Wierd as if the Psychosis Patient is Drunk, Taken some heavy of Drugs and gone out of Control. Oh my God I just remembered my Initial Struggling Phase when I was completely Uneducated and Allien to the Term Psychosis and it's Long Run effect after the withdrawal of Medications.

[@Maxwales92]

@@vksomji yeah your not wrong these powerful forces just take over completely. I was very high functioning so could hide it well for a long time. My head was pure chaos though. So much self hatred coming up in a horrific way. I turned on my self then lash out at the world. Paranoid delusions were just a way my brain tried to cope with so many horrible real events. It would not have been psychotic without heavy drug use but it became Schizophrenia that lasted about 8 months. Creeps up on u so slow until you are in a world of complete paranoid delusion. Hearing voices every night and seeing horrible visions.

[@maszamap3888]

I have a friend who got paralysed because he jumped of a building during a psychosis.. He had the condition for weeks/months without anyone knowing. This video is great. #MentalHealthAwareness

[@wezzuh2482]

Wow.. i have a friend who went through the exact same thing.

[@123mcgarrigle]

He won’t be doing that again then lol

[@ronniefargo7695]

j00 you’re not funny bro

[@dr.ligmahnutts2993]

Jesus I hope he’s doing well mentally, but that’s tragic about his physical state. Prays go out to ya

[@123mcgarrigle]

Couldn’t even die, suck so bad at dying, the easiest thing to do. Now sat there like an ironing board, Mr. Potato 🥔 head.

[@hugoeverard4240]

I had a psychotic episode in 2021, and unlike David, I remember it very well. What doctor Rowena said about the symptoms was bang on, described it down to a tee. It was the most frightening experience of my life and I just thank god I’m now very much in recovery. It’s really heartening to see David completely recovered with a fully fledged career behind him. It gives hope to everyone who’s been through this nightmare that life can thrive afterwards. Thank you, David!

[@sophie4636]

What a brilliant little documentary. Such openness about his own MH struggles is the sort of attitude that opens up dialogue about MH and lessens the stigma. Bravo 👏

[@katiestewart3359]

Just watched this. You are amazing for sharing your story. A very brave thing to do. As a sufferer of CPTSD, thank you.

[@jjonestowne]

I lost over 25yrs of my life to meds & hospitals because Dr's mistook my sensory processing issues (and autism) to be 'psychosis" when it wasn't. Now they say the meds made me seem 'ill' when I really wasn't. My most clear memories are of 1990 when I was 16 and diagnosed w/ schizophrenia and put on boatloads of meds. This video is too similar, it's kinda freakin' me out a bit. .

[@AutomaticDuck300]

I know exactly what you mean. I have autism and I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 2 when I was 25. I'm now 29 and I've learned strategies to bring myself back to reality for most of the time, but these days I think that maybe it's just that I'm really sensitive to my surroundings and experiences which affect me in a very intense way emotionally, because I can mostly balance myself these days. And in my experience, if the meds make you feel better, then you have that problem. If they make you feel worse, then you were fine to begin with.

[@jjonestowne]

@@AutomaticDuck300 Right. Exactly. Well said. NOw all the psychiatrists and even therapists are like, "Yeah, don't listen to us...we messed up big time. The last thing you need is any more Dr's. Trust yourself,. You got this." Which is cool, don't get me wrong. Just does my head in. Every time I come off a med, it's like a whole new world to adjust to. Only got one more left. Every time, tho, I end up realizing the thing I called "Anxiety." For 30yrs was really me being wasted on tons of meds and being unable (even LESS able than before) to process what's going on around me. Mind games, really. I do got this, but wish to the gods I never talked to a psychiatrist to begin w/.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

@@jjonestowne this is all you need to know. Mental illness (except autism which is demonstrably a different way that the brain is wired) has 3 main causes: 1. Unresolved pain and trauma. 2. Guilt. 3. Internal conflict. In my experience, once you process and resolve the above issues, you will feel much better and much more mentally stable. Acceptance and forgiveness work wonders for mental health, believe me. That's how I'm now able to hold down a job in a time when unemployment among autistic people is at an all time high. It's not a chemical imbalance or "just something that you now have to live with and there's no solution or way out" as they imply or flat out tell you. That's a myth to sell psychiatric medication. By all means, prescribe them temporarily until the above issues are worked out and talk to a therapist if you have to, but nobody should be on them forever as a long term solution. It's not a solution, it's containing a fire to one room in your house instead of putting the fire out. I recommend that you read the book Cracked by James Davies. It's on Amazon. James Davies is a psychotherapist and qualified doctor who has done much research in the field. The book is an exposé on the flaws of psychiatry and big pharma. It's very interesting.

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

@@AutomaticDuck300, autism is a neurological disorder, not a mental illness. As you say, it's a rewiring of the brain. Even the term "disorder" is questionable though, at least if you respect neurodiversity.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

@@DissociatedWomenIncorporated it's a social and sensory processing "disorder" if you consider anything outside of neurotypical to be a disorder. I personally see it as a different way of operating that sadly, people often don't accommodate or appreciate. I've had to completely modify my behaviour to fit in with people and hold down a job.

[@Johnphilips1234]

Depression and anxiety are now largely destigmatised, almost glamorized in parts of society. But psychosis and schizophrenia are the two which will be hard to crack. They should rename them. The word ‘psychotic’ makes you think of serial killers. I’ve never understood why they continue to use that term to describe people who’ve lost touch with reality when they’re trying to reduce stigma.

[@wizzenberry]

Matt Stocks psychotic makes me think crazy, it is crazy man, no 2 ways about it

[@tomwright9904]

Ironically, I think that psychotic makes one think of serial killers because it sounds like psychopath...

[@Jess-xy5tf]

And bipolar, too. I've lost friends because since being diagnosed with bipolar.

[@summer7529]

Golden words ❤

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Maybe this was true when you wrote this, in 2023 having schizophrenia makes you a rock star in many people's eyes. At least for teens.

[@minibeast21]

I have always been a fan of David Harewood's acting. After watching his brutally honest & courageous public self-confession of his mental health vulnerability to help break stigma of mental health, my respect & Admiration for David as a human beong beyond his acting is now 10 fold

[@Fishingadventureuk]

Had multiple psychotic episodes the psychosis is great the worst part is the major depression after it.

[@dorapacheco4682]

I’m going through a psychotic phase and I can say I feel everything and nothing at the same time.

[@nadine00]

Sending you love and support.. hope you’re doing better now.. being mentally strong is not a thing lots of people can do

[@jameezybreezy9030]

Stay strong

[@Twyfall]

this perfectly describes it. i hope you're doing better now

[@goldzerox]

After 27years I know I have always been different and difficult but could never understand why tbh this has opened my eyes a little, what a great man to make people aware.

[@thereseward7852]

As a caregiver for someone with psychosis my heart is thrilled we are talking about psychosis. So many people are unable to get the helpful they need unless their condition is extreme. Only 30% of people with psychosis get specialized treatment due to the cost.

[@ozbolli]

This is so real to me. I've been suffering with psychosis for decades.

[@jennylee2319]

Me to could be on meds rest of my life I really hope not!

[@ozbolli]

@@jennylee2319 I have been since 17 and I still am now. I take about 10 pills a day. I'm 37 but my body is doing alright I just need to look after the mind.

[@johnwinters6999]

Bless your heart….hope you get better soon

[@ozbolli]

@@johnwinters6999 thank you kind sir.

[@interspeciesfamily8043]

WoW! This fellow's strength and courage in telling, is so very touching and intriguing at the same time. Learning from him helps me better understand what might surround me in the people I meet. So very grateful.

[@gavincurleycork]

I thought this was the guy in Alan Wake! Amazing, he goes through something like this in real life and agrees to do a video game with tough psychological themes, foreboding in nature. Thats outstanding acceptance & growth

[@susiew2521]

Remarkable candour. Never underestimate the power and value of what you have done here. It will mean so much to so many people who are without a voice or an audience. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.

[@seandevine5836]

I had a psychotic episode 3 years ago. I desperately hope my recovery goes as well as his. Very brave of him for speaking about it

[@caspertucker]

I hope it did for you! How you doing now, any better?

[@davidjames4521]

I was in this state for almost a year, I can't tell you how scary it was at times and desperate, but I also can't tell you how wonderful and amazing it was for long glorious weeks at a time.

[@jennylee2319]

Me on and off for almost 20years

[@staycurious644]

Thank you David. So wonderful for you to speak out with so much sincerely about psychosis.

[@mradevanny]

Super courageous to talk openly about this. And fascinating. So glad he found his way through it and was able to keep channeling his energy and imagination through acting. Legend.

[@jimmyog]

Never reached a point of psychosis but I can understand and empathise. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@henry5163]

I used to smoke like 8g to an eigth a day and I had a mild psychosis that lasted until I stopped consuming weed and psychedelics. When he talked about the world feeling visceral that really clicked It was like I wasn’t in control over my own mind the real me was looking at myself from the inside as I skated through life

[@Doerte_Dennsing]

It's derealisation/depersonalisation. It's a symptom of a trauma/panic attack. Not a psychosis

[@henry5163]

Richard not really a good description of my whole story but I for sure know he difference between a panic attack and what happened to me 😂

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

8 grams to 3.5 grams? Kinda didn't make sense

[@henry5163]

Disconnected Roamer yeah like 8 to 3.5 grams a day depends on the day but an oz wouldn’t last me a week

[@zanieru7041]

I had an awful experience days after a bad edible experience. I thought it was psychosis but now I don’t think it is. I never had any grandiose delusions or heard voices. My symptoms were just panic attacks, derealization/depersonalization.They lasted months. I didn’t feel like myself. I would start having panic attacks when I would get invited to go out which was weird because I like going out. I would also panic while sitting down while eating. I would be scared to drive my car. There were times where I would just break down crying scared that I had messed up and wouldn’t return back to normal.

[@ciaran6309]

thank you for putting this video out there . great respect for this man, and a great actor too

[@ashantirobinson242]

I beg anyone that was able to get on the other side of this to share their stories on youtube because we have family members suffering with this and we don’t know what to say or do you are the best person to possibly help millions all over the world.

[@steveryan696]

I’m struggling with paranoid psychosis (again) I’m having some dark days that I can’t seem to snap out of, I can’t go out as I’m being watched a lot I think, I wish there was another way. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy, if I had one. I just want to smile again. Watching this is good. I know I’m not alone although that’s how it feels. Everyone who reads this please take care of yourself and if you have a loved one speak to them.

[@Poki-mi1mu]

Currently struggling with the same thing it's tough God bless you.

[@steveryan696]

@@Poki-mi1mu and to you my friend- wish you all the best- it will all be ok in the end and if it’s not ok then it’s not the end

[@Poki-mi1mu]

@@steveryan696 🖤this means so much dude.

[@steveryan696]

@@Poki-mi1mu take each day as it comes, try not to look too far forward cause that just puts the pressure on, baby steps mate, remember you’re not alone although that’s how you will always feel, I find music helps a lot, but what ever works for yourself mate. Just take care of yourself, it won’t always be this dark

[@Poki-mi1mu]

@@steveryan696 drinking makes it numb

[@dm0065]

My son has gone through this. He's still going through it in some ways. Great kid, had the world at his feet, and this came so suddenly. Messed with weed. Out of nowhere in a blink this great kid at the age of 18 was suddenly seeing things and hearing things that weren't there. It can happen to anybody. But a person can get through it with help, don't give up.

[@leeetchells609]

People say weed is harmless but it can have serious side effects to some people. I had a friend who had to be sectioned in his early 20s who was a heavy user. This modern skunk weed is ten times stronger so who knows what the repercussions will be.

[@harryprice5783]

Legalisation, stop street dealers being the only go to.

[@KateCameron1]

Was he a heavy smoker or was it after smoking a few times?

[@dm0065]

@@KateCameron1 He's claimed it wasnt too many times but I'm not sure about that.

[@albee8165]

This is good for me to read as my 18 year old son is going through it now. We have an excellent psychiatrist who said the one thing he is NOT to do is to touch marijuana. I think that they DO tend to smoke that to deal with the existing symptoms. Best wishes to all of you.

[@SakuraBabes]

What a beautiful video. So unbiased and so warm and welcoming, thank you for helping people understand the condition a little better

[@GizelleQuant]

I appreciate seeing this and look forward to watching the full documentary. It’s so important to destigmatize mental illness.

[@dragonmac1234]

This is very interesting. I'll be watching tomorrow evening. I've only seen David in Supergirl before, so I thought he was American. His accent on that show is very good :D

[@siriolsen7805]

Please check out the Andrew Cutler protocol, it is so often the missing link and very rarely talked about. Read the success stories and the article that comes up by googling andrew cutler rebecca lee weston price, it explains the basics very well. Wish you the best

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

​@@siriolsen7805 , So, the Andrew Cutler / Rebecca Lee Weston-Price "Protocol" is *eliminating environmental and western medical treatment and food toxins.* Yes, those with such illnesses must research and have tests executed for heavy metals, poisons, and food and environmental allergies and sensitivities, and thereafter conduct environmental and food elimination diets, and relax and meditate and exercise in nature as often as possible. Sadly, most cannot afford such luxuries. Having one's mercury tooth fillings extracted and replaced, extensive hair, blood, and fecal analysis executed, only ingesting organic vegetables and fruits and herbs and spices and prep foods, and using only non-carcinogenic food storage, prep and cooking materials and good quality water filters are mostly all *costly.* It's a set-up. One needs to be nearly *financially wealthy* to attempt good health in this inhumanely hyper-capitalistic world that *we have allowed to perpetuate* simply because *not nearly enough humans care about their own species* or *their own (unknown) future.* *Thanks* for the info for *those not yet in the know.* However, I wonder *why* you're promoting a "system" or information "package" when you could just *provide the informative details* and readers wouldn't have to *purchase* the information...

[@IamSuperEffective]

@Hisfavor1 Idris Elba did a decent job on the Wire though

[@Simon-xi7lb]

@@OakleyANDSittingBull Your *form* of writing is very *strange,* but I can't say the *one* you're responding to *is* much better. I *guess* we're in a comment section for a *video* on mental illness, so *it's* fitting.

[@zu438]

@Hisfavor1 haha, not really, it is relatively easy to spot most actors, white or black, who are putting on an accent. There are a few who are utterly perfect/indistinguishable from a native born American (including black Americans, since you are specifying based on race). David's American accent is pretty bad and easy to spot- his performance on homeland had me cringing constantly, I think he was trying to be a bit more southern in-tone and failed terribly.

[@VividPagan]

Thank you for this video. In a way, it's helped me unravel some of my own fear about my own psychotic experience, that was mildly like Mr. Harewood's experience. Sharing your experience has been immeasurably helpful to me, and I appreciate your vulnerability in doing so, sir.

[@MsGnor]

David Harewood, such a legend. Respect xx

[@TheMclench]

Its incredible that he spoke up about this. I had my first psychotic episode when I was 17, I just left a Christian camp that was very evangelical. I also had grad delusions. I was diagnosed with bipolar. I haven't had an episode in years thankfully. I would love to make psychosis more widely known, so there is less discrimination.

[@jennylee2319]

Yes it should be more exepive in society as I spot it in other people who have it perfectly normal people who have no mental records but I spot it in other people who don't realise they have a bit of mental condition and live there lives being perfectly respected as straight up UK sitisons who get the respect that mentally ill people don't get the credit for 😢

[@Samp734]

Still recovering from my last episode that was year and years ago. Great to see this subject getting more widely talked about. If I knew more about it beforehand I could have got help before it threatened my life. I'm finding it extremely difficult to get over. It's all good talking about this but words can't explain the experience and the state of mind you get into. I remember it like I was no longer in the driving seat and i had been completely possessed living in a reality created in my sick and delusional mind.

[@Samp734]

Thank you ! No problem. No delusions since getting over last episode and being medicated :)

[@DontDissTheProgram]

Respect to tha brotha. Most of these “world leaders” must be levels above the psychosis explained here.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Really eye-opening this. It's about time people spoke more about their experiences with their mental health.

[@srirachaaaa]

What an amazing piece. Love seeing someone destigmatize this stuff. I went into a drug induced psychosis for 2 years. It wasn’t until I crashed and burned that I realized what had been happening.

[@MrJoelWallin]

Had a drug related psychosis in 2011, bedridden for nearly a year. Thanks to me being a musician and focusing my energy on that, plus having really considerate parents I made a full recovery. But yeah, when the reality you knew from birth is ripped from under you things get nightmarish real fast! Wouldn't even wish this on my worst enemy.

[@JamesH-oj1ly]

Hi pal how did you come out of it and is it gone for good? Also what caused it, thanks

[@serinat2181]

Yes keep speaking up brother

[@siriolsen7805]

Please check out the Andrew Cutler protocol, it is so often the missing link and very rarely talked about. Please read the success stories and the article that comes up by googling andrew cutler rebecca lee weston price.

[@Shadinray96]

I love my psychosis and i don't have a problem at all to tell strangers and everyone around me that i am schizophrenic...i feel blessed!

[@Oiyaslaaart]

Much respect to this fulla, I was in psychosis from when i was 17-19 yrs old and I remember very little just how he explains it. Watching this got me thinking about what actually happened during those years, for me it's just fragments.

[@MiniM69]

Thank you! This is so needed. Break down the stigma and help others in need. Bravo, sir!

[@siriolsen7805]

Please check out the Andrew Cutler protocol, it is so often the missing link and very rarely talked about. Please read the success stories and the article that comes up by googling andrew cutler rebecca lee weston price, it explains the basics very well.

[@Tayloraurrekoetxea]

So much respect for this man.

[@user-hc1vg5md3z]

much love to everybody who is battling mental health issues. i barely made through them back in the days and i hope that all the people struggling right now, will too

[@Maxwales92]

U gotta fight to get better pal. No one can do it for us, I am fine now but I have PTSD just from psychosis

[@user-hc1vg5md3z]

@@Maxwales92 good to hear you're fine, keep at it brother

[@Maxwales92]

@@user-hc1vg5md3z will do my brother been without psychosis for about 12 years. Well I have mild paranoia but it will be fine as long as I don't take drugs. PTSD is more the issue of the day. I will have it forever most likely. But I am getting to grips with it!

[@user-hc1vg5md3z]

@@Maxwales92 PTSD is rough. i actually live in Ukraine so you come around it every so often these days. but for someone who never actually experienced it probably still hard to grasp. though makes me think that severe anxiety/social anxiety wasn't so bad after all

[@Maxwales92]

@@user-hc1vg5md3z Yeah man must be rough out there brother. I feel for the people. Yeah my PTSD is basically similar to combat trauma. It was caused by thinking people were trying to kill me and horrific hallucinations

[@naomis5613]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@senoritaaurora5123]

Life can be hard and throw many blows and this is one of them. Resilience and peace to you.

[@smash469]

this means so much to me, glad they shed some light!

[@bass1187]

I'm not sober and I'm watching this and I don't understand a thing, but mad respect for this man

[@deanmark6176]

Losing your mind is scariest thing on earth

[@phoney98]

100% I'm taking it day by day at the moment, but i fear my mind slipping

[@ahdhwjdue8362]

It's like dying without the death Nothing feels as satisfying as it used too and you're stagnant until you fully recover which takes ages It hits like lightning then takes it sweet time to leave.

[@TheGrayton2000]

@@ahdhwjdue8362 And death is the only medicine

[@ALEXANDERATTACK]

This is amazing, even more so as he is going around my city. This is helping me more than he and the BBC will ever know.

[@StewartAnderson-cs7pg]

My son is currently on remand and fell through the gaps around section 38 because he presents very well and has automatic social queues due to me teaching him how I coped growing up. Now he is suffering for trying to blend in with society. Breaks my heart how primitive we really are when it’s something as present as mental health

[@lesieamangtlapana1067]

The voices thing though , they sound very real.

[@badkeiser]

I had a very bad episode at 22. I got diagnosed with schizophrenia and I still technically have that diagnosis. I am very lucky to be going through the process of being rediagnosed with OCD at 41. Having been in the system so long I know many people with many illnesses. There isn’t one I don’t feel sorry for and so many diagnoses are misunderstood. Statistically speaking someone with schizophrenia is more likely to be the victim of a violent crime than to commit one. Every schizophrenic I know is a vulnerable person. They are covered by the vulnerable persons act and it is often ignored.

[@akshorts2115]

If u don't mind why people with phychosis end their lives and what were the things u experience during phychosis 😢

[@CarlinConnolly]

respect... this video is truly enlightening... thank you for doing this

[@setroxpainsarniak8664]

So much respect for you talking about it, really!

[@Marie0575]

Had no idea David Harewood was British, always assumed he was American. Having watched him on Supergirl.

[@danlee3971]

He was on homeland as well

[@7770robi]

What kind of accent did he have in homeland

[@danlee3971]

GoodGuy the same as super girl he was the director of the CIA there

[@aderinolamiju]

British actors are very good at doing American accents not sure I can say the same for Americans

[@Sweet_Karma]

He's in Blood Diamond too

[@sahpem4425]

I would love to hear more of David’s story.

[@ThatTherapyGuy]

That was fantastic! Thank you for sharing your vulnerable experience.

[@isapatel3794]

There's a hour episode on BBC iPlayer incase you haven't seen it bud

[@JDLeeArt]

Wow, very cool of him to share this. He's a great actor, I never knew this about him.

[@cyber.creature]

I wanna know more of his story! this is really great to hear

[@devilsolution9781]

He smoked the devils grass man

[@ianhargis182]

Wow, finally something with a lot of wisdom.