10 Signs I'm Slipping into Psychosis

Psychosis is symptom of schizophrenia (and other mental illnesses) where a person experiences difficulty determining what's real and what's not. In this video I share 10 signs that I'm slipping into psychosis. I also share strategies I use to try to avoid slipping into psychosis.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:59 - General triggers for psychosis
02:20 - 1. Disturbed Sleep
03:43 - 2. Avoiding Medications
05:01 - 3. Hallucinations
06:50 - 4. Paranoia
08:33 - 5. Delusions
09:27 - 6. Excited about projects without followthrough
10:39 - 7. Selfcare is slipping
11:35 - 8. People are asking if I'm okay
13:32 - 9. Feeling removed
14:27 - 10. Difficulty keeping up with life
15:47 - It's helpful to develop a list of your own signs
16:43 - Strategies to avoid slipping into psychosis
22:02 - Share your signs
22:14 - Recommended Videos
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[@LordOfTheWings848]

Though i'm very interested to learn about schizophrenia, I am Very skeptical of youtube videos with people claiming that they have it, because of the influx of people faking disorders online.

[@india1422]

When my mood is low I realised I wasn’t showering. I wasn’t leaving the house anyway and had realised it had been a week since I showered! Something I do now is turn it into a nurturing experience. Using toiletries which are high quality and smell delicious. Use lotion all over before I get dressed. Picking out a nice hair tie to hold my hair back. Remembering to turn the heating on before I need to use the shower room. Just a few little things which I have found helpful

[@aratneerg1375]

I find meditation helps me get into my body properly. This would make all that stuff feel nicer. I dont really treat myself as much as u do but I give myself lots of space.

[@charleyhinds8434]

At one point of my life I used to be afraid of the showers bc I think out loud

[@stuff1784]

Yes 💜 make the boring hygiene things a sensual experience

[@aratneerg1375]

Any tips for making a shower a nice experience?

[@tristanbulluss9386]

When your mood is low? You get you have to work for happiness right?.

[@doclongdong]

I almost never call someone “brave”; I think that term is overused nowadays. But this woman? She is brave. You cannot deny that.

[@kristine6996]

Doc Long Dong, I used the word yesterday for acknowledging the victims of incest who are speaking up in France. 💪🏻🙌🏼💪🏻

[@nanobruv]

I agree, she really is.

[@allupinyomine]

yes omg like imagine getting 2 degrees whilst going through this omg

[@JaneDoe-ij4ls]

People who have mental illness are very brave.♥️

[@WaterproofSoap]

I don't mean this in a corrective sense, but I think I have the word that is being looked for here: Courageous She's courageous

[@ajrtraill8085]

I wish more people talked about this. I recently had a catastrophic schizophrenic relapse, and everybody except my wife disappeared from my life. I'd thought we'd moved beyond that as a community. People ought to provide the same support and compassion that they would for any other disability.

[@watsons4233]

Same happened to my friend. I was the only one who still treated him as a normal human being. Ngl I was disappointed and very sad.

[@tiye4771]

I'm so sorry that happened to you, that everyone disappeared. I agree, people should offer the same level of support and I'm grateful to your wife for sticking with you. Stay strong through your battle, remember it's about endurance, and the harder the battle the better the warrior. Rise up everyday and stand tall. You've got this.

[@DoPlayGameYes]

This read as a hilarious joke at first. Meme's have ruined me. Sorry

[@TheeApple]

nah bruh

[@izdotcarter]

Im so sorry bro. The fact that this video exists and is widely available is a good sign though.

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

@michealharris3221Is he on instagram?

[@AnjeloValeriano]

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

@michealharris3221Does dr.sporesss ship?

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

[@meganhenry5795]

Whoa. She blows me away. She deals with her symptoms daily and carries herself like an absolute queen. She's beautiful, intelligent, well spoken a brave as hell. Wish there were more people like her in the world.

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

She would be an excellent therapist!

[@deanframe9095]

Wow exactly! She says, carry her self up like a queen! She’s pretty incredible and my little girl has it. I share Lauren’s videos with my little girl and she teaches my child that there’s hope and she gives me hope I really love this channel.

[@deanframe9095]

I’m sorry you sometimes think no one likes you or that you are not appreciated, and if it can be of any help, all you have to do is come to this channel and we will absolutely tell you that your videos help us so much and you help my daughter so much and there’s nothing in this world I appreciate more how much you have helped their lives as you are wonderful and appreciated and valued. Thank you for all you do for us because you don’t have to but you do it anyway, you were such a help thank you. 10:55

[@lulumoon6942]

Indeed. I don't like any suffering, but I fear a world without variation.

[@lailalivsdatter6660]

Absolutely❤

[@jeanninethompson6243]

Thank you. I’m trying to educate myself about my daughter’s diagnosis. You are so helpful and relatable. Stay healthy.

[@denisejaydub]

From one mom with a daughter who’s suffering from this to another, just wanted to say hello and I feel what you’re going through ❤️

[@jeanninethompson6243]

It has been a struggle for many years but I think I’m getting better at supporting her. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@Book_Bird]

Commenting because liking your comment didn't feel like enough. Impressed and grateful for you and your love for your daughter, Jeannine. Keep up the good, and hard, work, and don't get discouraged!

[@aninhapmr]

Wonderful moms here 😍😍😍 I feel you. 🌷

[@oliviajae298]

Big hugs. My daughter slipped into a 7 week psychosis. It ruined our lives. Hopefully you have a supportive team to lean on. I had no one.

[@johnporter5828]

The best self-report I've seen ever seen, as a clinical psychologist. Imagine always having to moniter yourself in addition to dealing with the myriad life problems. Hang in there, girl !

[@less2worryabout]

Like your channel you have no content.

[@meggi8048]

from my experience health practitioners especially m.d.s and psychologists should check themselves more frequently for any of those signs.

[@vvhitepriest]

every psychologist should be doing that.

[@xkxkxkoh]

A clinical psychologist unable to spell 2 dollar words ...

[@samysue10]

wow the replies in here are so mean...

[@ruggerotaradel6379]

I had, only once in my life, a very brief psychotic episode. It lasted only a few weeks and once it was over it was over. It never happened again, both those weeks were horrendous and terrifying. This experience led me to a new level of sympathy and understanding for the people who have to struggle through a condition such as schizophrenia. I think that what you were able to achieve and what you are doing is truly admirable, and absolutely remarkable.

[@spelzsamizminespelz]

I am glad that were able to recover and are doing better now. Much love. ❤️

[@florgonzalez1211]

I don't think there is "recovery" from shizophrenia"

[@HellhoundsHunt]

​@@florgonzalez1211 Why is schizophrenia in quotation marks

[@heidi2166]

I'd be curious what happened during those two weeks

[@bidheadedsophia]

@@HellhoundsHuntpossibly a slip. 😊

[@anon-di6cl]

I have schizoaffective disorder my symptoms are *constantly thinking people don't like me or that ive done something wrong. *irritability being first sign *withdrawal *depression *the house starts getting noticeably messier. I start losing motivation * i get delusions that im being followed/ i hear peoples thoughts towards me, i think people are talking about me, or ill think people are working together to catch me out on stealing (i dont steal at all, but i get really hyper focused on staff members looking at me and i start thinking they are watching me through the shop cameras and communicating to each other about me. * i think people are spying on mr/ i think helicopters are flying over my house to spy on me. * i get ocd fears. I start worrying if i use a certain clothes peg ir certain spoon for my coffee etc that someone i love will die. So i find myself avoiding touching certain things. * i also smell scents in areas i know there isnt this scent like marijuana and cigarette smoke * i see visual things like black figures walking onto road while driving. * i get lots of energy and start daydreaming that im going to be someone amazing. Like a hero to save people. Once i got so motivated to become my local areas new mayor just so i could make amazing changes. (More bipolar symptom) * ive done risky things that i thought was good at the time like picking up homeless people i dont know in my car by myself and trying to 'save' them, giving them large amounts of money etc. I've stopped doing this one as i got my self in a dangerous situation last time. * i start going to bed later and i sleep for only 4 hours a few nights in a row. *also another thing that happens is i get forgetful. My mind goes foggy. I get disorganised speech.

[@kayleetailfeathers2178]

Thank you for sharing that with us. I have been interested in this for quite some time now, but due to the lack of "real world" experiences, I kinda stopped researching

[@WDBsirLocksight]

thx 4 sharing personally all of these things, except visual hallucinations, I've experienced. They say 10% of the general population have delusions (called Psychotic-Anomalous Experiences or Psychotic-Like experiences). Illusions, Delusions and Cognituve Error are closely linked. They did a study about college attendees who could and couldn't describe the clothes a clown was wearing on a unicycle. The ones on iPhone couldn't describe but they were convinced they could and were also going to drive, were considered to be deluded. I have ASD, ADHD, been told psychosis, OCD and hormonal disorder. I can be considered savant, or in the past furiously wrote down formulas and solve them. John Nash - Nobel Prize winner mathmetician - who had schizophrrnia, was also thought to have Aspergers. Behaviour is just a social construct as are disorders. Ever since I read "Meaning of Madness" it opened my mind. Labels are cyclical. Think of the signs/sxs, the label and what defines what. Sure the labels are a convenient "pkg" to describe something but ends there. Psychosis must be some set of experiences, though doubt the label is the distinct disorder they think it is. And its possible psychiatry is a belief system. If u don't belief they don't treat you. I guard my internal model closely as worldview and delusion are often confused. Right now I'm on a team to make a community mental health app.

[@zukked9964]

Dam dude I have these same thoughts but I don't have it I never been check for any mental illnesses ans I don't wanna get check I don't people to think I'm crazy or ill hahhahal

[@aratneerg1375]

Always be kind to yourself. The rougher it gets, the more u gotta love yourself.

[@aratneerg1375]

I find it is my worrying that causes most of the issues. The best thing we can do is try not to worry.

[@bdbtbb]

I was diagnosed with paranoid pschyzophrenia about 30 years ago. Even now, I find it difficult to talk clearly about what this condition means for me. I really appreciate your ability to express clearly what actually happens when you are getting unwell. I recognized almost all of the signs you described, but have never been able to describe many of them myself. Apart from anything else, I am reminded by this video of the benefits that can come from clear communication. Your comments are focussed on the topic in a very helpful way. So, yeah, thank you.

[@josephclark8477]

I have suffered from paranoid schizophrenia for over 30 years also,I tend to hurt. My friends. Feelings when I start to withdraw,I pretty much want to end friendships and be alone to limit pressures and stresses that are being placed upon me in various ways but I’m not so sure this is healthy any advice suggestions or comments would be welcome

[@saif9amar417]

@Steven Criscione ...I am 50 years old But I was psyzophre

[@leshikokubika486]

@@josephclark8477 That was a long time ago. I didn't feel well at the time and I decided to break all the ties that were straining me. And I did it. I regret it now. You may feel bad, but you can't act on your bad mood. It will take a little time and you will start to think very differently

[@user-qp1jh5vm8m]

wol.jw.org/en/wol/bin av/r1/lp-e (´;︵;`)I only know of experience of Autism only not schizophrenia

[@Burevestnik9M730]

@@josephclark8477 What is your medication regimen?

[@vaidehi.keskar]

I am a psychologist working at a psychiatric hospital. All the points you have covered are connected to the actual symptoms we search for for diagnosis. You have obviously taken some efforts to pin point these signs for yourself. Good work ❤

[@filobp4074]

??????

[@filobp4074]

Sempre la veu experta donant la validesa al coneixement en primera persona, no es necessari

[@paulmusyk4lyfe51]

Psychosis is terrifying

[@prisonisinourminds8070]

I check everything for cameras too, is it a symptom to be worried about?

[@paulmusyk4lyfe51]

@@prisonisinourminds8070 what other symptoms might you have? I think we’ve all checked the cameras once or twice before haha

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video For me the early warning signs that I am slipping into psychosis are 1) Not washing...Not putting clean clothes on ..Not cleaning my teeth 2) Hiding in my home and not going out 3) Not getting out of bed and trying to "Sleep away the day" 4) Getting paranoid thoughts that people are trying to harm or k*ll me (Including family members) 5) Eating a poor diet 6) Thinking people are talking about me 7) Using gambling as a "Switch off" 8) overeating and eating junk food 9) Crying all the time and having suicidal thoughts 10) Hearing sounds that are not there (Usually people's voices telling me I am ugly) 11) Having disturbing nightmares and rarely getting good quality sleep. 12) Having thoughts that people are going to track me down and murder me I was diagnosed with this in my early 20s...It comes and goes and comes and goes. Sadly it ALWAYS comes back I can't form long-term relationships and I can't hold down a job... It is a real "Life wrecker" Thank you so much for this channel. Please keep up the good work.

[@CuttinInIdaho]

Have you heard of Jerry Marzinsky? He is a psychologist and has a very unique understanding of this disease and he has a YT channel. Check it out... I'm sending this info with love. I feel for you:)

[@ShawnaNoDrama]

Thank you for writing them down. It's easier on my brain to look at it like this! 👍

[@abba3642]

Comments spin me round into insomnia

[@kidakazeda9245]

Hey Brian, thanks for sharing this comment. I hope you are feeling okay!

[@homerogarza3060]

This is so true because I have a friend that's 40 years old she deals with this I have a very good question do you think that marijuana would help you because this person that I know smokes a lot of marijuana and it has helped her out of suicidal

[@kittymeowc8061]

Video idea: maintaining friendships and relationships and your journey through that with schizo effective

[@Thisusermanifests]

Plz do, I struggle with this particular aspect of my diagnosis

[@ashleygallo6265]

I have literally no friends

[@danayager]

Ashley Gallo I have a daughter who feels the same way. She has anxiety and gets migraines. Maybe talking to others who also struggle with feeling accepted would help? My daughters name is Aidia and she’s so sweet and compassionate. Feel free to email me and we can exchange info. My email is danayager@gmail💜✝️

[@leshikokubika486]

@@danayager Learn to meditate this way! Close your eyes and try to feel all the muscle tensions in your body that deprive you of a comfortable state. Pay special attention to the muscles of the face and head. And then, not paying attention to these muscle tensions, you should try to achieve a comfortable state. You can get comfortable condition on a lot of muscle tension. People often do not notice this strong muscle tension and unconsciously support it. This tension may be so strong that your efforts will not be enough to remove it. But your efforts should be directed not to maintain tensions but to remove them. To do this, you only need to focus on the state of internal comfort. If you notice that the internal tension as it pulls attention to yourself, try to focus attention on this place, and then as if to get out from under this concentration of attention. This can be called the technique of scattered attention. Then this thing can happen - you concentrate on some place, you can relax the muscles, but the tension has changed the configuration and went to another place. You track tensions again and you leave from it again and it goes to another place again. So you can meditate as much as you want. If you succeed, then there is a certain pleasure in it. It is better to do it at night, but you can do it at any time. You can anywhere at least for a moment to close your eyes and instantly disconnect. In depression, do not orient on the emotional color of the feeling, but only on its strength. Well, that is the reason for depression can be anything and feelings can be different. But the feelings should be ignored as if they don't exist.

[@danayager]

Leshiko Kubika Thank you very much for reaching out! I think I will share this with both my daughter and son, who also have anxiety. It’s so interesting that I’m reading this right now bc I just woke up with severe neck and back pain from stress the night before. God is good✝️💜 Thank you again!

[@katewormwood7]

To everyone going thru this, YOU ARE SOOO STRONG!

[@rabiaalaroui]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ these people are heroes and my mentors. So so strong. May they experience permanent relief and remission.

[@vsatonthebeat4101]

@@rabiaalaroui yay Paranoia and beautiful bad thoughts and sometimes also suicidal (not really but I always have the thought of being so active and living in the Moment that I dont overthink things😂) but at the same time Im just happy sometimes especially seeing others happy

[@georamos4865]

Thank you!

[@ChimpScape]

I am strong for lasting as long as I have but I am not strong enough to care about living anymore

[@frankyvelez4549]

It hurts when you're dealing with this an depression + anxiety + adhd. It's physically exhausting.

[@parmesanzero7678]

I have ADHD and chronic depression which is usually under control but there are definitely times I can start slipping. Self-care is important. Focusing on hygiene and appearance more than usual help me a lot. This was very helpful. Thank you

[@ekay4495]

I've just been raw doggin it. Just realized 5 years wasted and still haven't went to ask for a diagnosis

[@millisagable3018]

I have Adhd too and so do I

[@user-ff2gx8fy4e]

How do you find a balance with medication? I ask as I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety and ADHD and prescribed Ritalin and Bromazepam. The Ritalin drives my anxiety through the roof, activates my mind though doesn't touch my depression and inertia, the Bromazepam taken later in the day brings down the anxiety a little. But my sleep is shot, I'm going through s******* ideation, dreadful paralysing depression where I long ago gave up on personal hygiene, or any kind of self care, self isolation, haunted by a constant sense of dread. Just a PS antidepressants have never worked on me on the contrary their inefficacity sent me off into a spiral of alcohol abuse and I ended up having a stroke.

[@maryjanerx]

Slipping into mania is being really excited for all these projects and not doing any! So accurate

[@starberrysweetee1495]

While I don't have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, I struggle with my mental health and this video was an amazing reminder to be aware of when I feel myself drifting away. Many of these are indicators I've seen in myself and have a habit of ignoring.

[@user-mo2sg8mf5k]

Maybe you have schizophrenia who knows

[@Frau.Kanzlerin]

I don't have a schizophrenic spectrum disorder, but I have a few other mental illnesses and your descriptions of slipping into psychosis are very relatable. I start becoming paranoid, slacking on self care, not following through with commitments, being more agitated, etc. Thanks for sharing your experience to let us all know we're not alone when we're spiraling.

[@Burevestnik9M730]

I hope you started Olanzapine 10mg immediately after?

[@Frau.Kanzlerin]

@@Burevestnik9M730 when I start falling apart, what usually helps me get back together are medication adjustments. I have a mood disorder, so usually they'll put me back on an antidepressant for a few months to pull me out of my lows and then modify my mood stabilizer dosing. If the anxiety that comes with it gets really bad, I'll get a "bandaid" prescription of a few Ativans while the antidepressant/antianxiety gets to work. It's been pretty effective to handle it that way, thankfully. It did take some figuring out what mood stabilizers are helpful to me. I don't experience psychosis, but her description of the prodrome is relatable for my condition as well.

[@Burevestnik9M730]

@@Frau.Kanzlerin Maybe 5mg Olanzapine alone would fix all of your problems. Or maybe 5mg Olanzapine and 20mg Fluoxetine. If it is prodromal and no AP in the regimen, it can get worse, at which point 10mg or 15mg AP will be needed for the same condition. As you can see, they just experiment with AD and AA meds as if they are any safer than AP. Even if it is not prodroma, Olanzapine 5mg is prescribed for CPTSD, BPD, SAD and many other conditions.

[@purplepuppy2132]

same i have cptsd and bpd but paranoia, delusions, mania and sometimes a disorganized spacy feeling brain happens to me. I'm pretty good at forcing myself to take meds and eat regularly, because i know that if i only did what i felt i could be at more risk of developing full blown psychosis one day, so i take good care to at least keep some things consistent. But it's been hard and fear provoking seeing myself slip if I don't adhere to these things.

[@Nick_CF]

I deal with the same stuff as well with Autism and am getting better at noticing the signs and taking a step back to regain some composure in life when I'm on the verge of a meltdown. It's easier now that I recognize the signs where before i would stuck in year long depressive episodes with no control over anything.

[@s1nningjezus207]

You're ability to be this self aware and tell us about it from your own perspective. Is HUMBLING... Holy shit you are strong! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

[@Heidi-ri1qf]

Having a father with Schizophrenia is absolutely exhausting. Thank you for this channel. It is so helpful in understanding what is going on with him.

[@ronspiegl6688]

You are so brave. Your ability to analyze and critique your symptoms is a blessing for all of us. I am so elated that the schizophrenia community has you as a resource. Those of us who have suffered know your journey is difficult. Stay busy with normal life and try not to fade away. Love you. You are an amazing person. Have we ever had something like you? I don't think so. Keep on keeping on, for us all. Thanks.

[@randallmcgrath9345]

I found another channel called Ihaveschizophrenia with a guy named Jacob(I think that's his name). He goes into some detail as well about his experiences.

[@royaletreatment5157]

This helped me understand my mother

[@jessicaingram5326]

Same

[@andielothermitus132]

Same man

[@lindseyt9948]

Someone I lived with went through a psychosis episode and they ended up hospitalised and receiving treatment. Everything you have said here, was exactly what they were like. You have described this perfectly, word for word. This is what they went through for around a month and they were hospitalised and given the correct treatment. It's important that more people recognise these signs and other signs of this condition, so that the right help can be provided to those who need this. You are so brave to speak out about your experiences ❤️

[@treesnhoney]

The amount of awareness and knowledge you have is incredible. My brother was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder almost 3 years ago (was symptomatic 1-2 years before that) and I just wish he could be this self aware... And be this in tune with his symptoms. He is still in denial about his illness which is one of the most frustrating aspects of this condition. He is constantly believing he doesn't need the meds, the meds are poison, and people are trying to control him. He thinks his condition isn't real even after having some success with medication. He doesn't seek out treatment, doesn't believe in counseling (says he doesn't need it), poor lifestyle (terrible diet, no exercise), substance / alcohol abuse for years, is a loner/very isolated, the list goes on. So it just perpetuates this cycle. These thought patterns and behaviours make it feel like recovery is impossible sometimes. Schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder is one of the most heartbreaking illnesses to witness imo. I feel so much empathy and compassion for y'all. I can't imagine what it is like to live like this. Day in. Day out. For months. Years. Decades. As someone who has an anxiety/panic disorder, I feel completely overwhelmed by many of my symptoms at times. And although anxiety/panic is serious I feel like I was given the less difficult condition. And feel so much guilt that my brother has to face such intense & all consuming symptoms... He is also incarcerated currently so isn't getting the help he needs. I feel hopeless at times but I am committed to helping him and refuse to give up. I appreciate this chanel so much. Thank you for discussing something that is so misunderstood. All the best to you. 🤍

[@Raiden-the-Goat32]

I would not say she has awareness when she thinks it's a delusion/ fixated false belief to call antipsychotic drug's mind control. Seriously what's so hard to understand? These drug's literally achieve their desired effect in the same way alcohol or weed does and that is by altering consciousness or brain states. Also considering multiple studies linking antipsychotic to causing dementia exist saying that over the long run they damage the brain may not be a delusion either. It's really a matter of do you want to risk dementia or do you want to learn to cope with hearing voices in you're head. Literally every drug that can have a benefit has risk to it as well and drug's that alter the mind can cause serious consequences to the brain.

[@Raiden-the-Goat32]

According to Pubmed.gov national library of medicine 2nd generation antipsychotics or SGA have been linked to dementia just after 3 months of use. Although 1st generation antipsychotics or FGA and SGA antipsychotics showed no risk of Alzheimers. I think the article is called risk of dementia in patents using psychotropic drug's: antidepressants mod stabilizers and antipsychotics. But you should read the whole Thing. Furthermore other studies have linked antipsychotic to shrinking grey matter and the frontal lobe.

[@stillalivestillreal]

I wish you all well, best of luck to you two❤

[@roholmes1075]

I hear you. I have this with my son. No one seems to understand that he has no control over himself. I feel so bad that he has to go through it and we don’t know how to help. Now has no friend

[@roholmes1075]

I hear you. I have this with my son. No one seems to understand that he has no control over himself. I feel so bad that he has to go through it and we don’t know how to help. Now has no friend

[@hedgiegal3340]

I have bipolar disorder and I struggle with starting multiple projects when I get manic. Sleep is also a huge one for me. Another red flag for me is when I can't read, words get jumbled and don't make sense.

[@jessicaingram5326]

ADHD possibly mixed with OCD, consider OCD’s repeating patterns , mixed with possibly an addictive personality Bipolar is over-diagnosed

[@shawnbenoit3774]

@@jessicaingram5326 stop diagnosing people online

[@reinasvibez8950]

@@shawnbenoit3774 I have adhd and it’s the worst especially mixed in with anxiety disorder

[@jamesedwards2276]

I love listening to the moms here! My mom is amazing. I was diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic when I was 16, which is young. And mine is very severe. I spent most of my teen years in the hospital but have been mostly stable, some episodes. I’m relapsing HARD the last few days. Sad. I didn’t wanna get this bad again. But just something I have to deal with! So proud of all the amazing moms out there! Psychosis is a terrible affliction

[@Burevestnik9M730]

what is your med regimen?

[@angeloh6212]

This single video has saved my life and the lives of countless others. I will be discussing all of this with my new therapist Thursday. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jenmarie2030]

I can tell when I'm about to slip into a depressive episode. Took me my entire twenties to figure it out. It's a good thing because it me time to make a safe nest.

[@jordanleighwheatley]

You deliver to camera so well. I love how you have minimal cuts and your tonality is good. I'm an actor and I know delivering to camera is not easy so you've clearly practiced very well and/or are naturally gifted. Love these videos

[@CheleBadoo]

what a lovely compliment.

[@andyrome316]

"actress"

[@jordanleighwheatley]

@@andyrome316 actor is a gender neutral term

[@Mf7d89]

i wish i could speak this well

[@jordanleighwheatley]

@Philip I'm not saying she's acting. She's clearly presenting and I'm saying she does so very wonderfully because I know trained actors who struggle with this.

[@adamdougherty5511]

It is SO IMPORTANT to talk about this. It seems that even when someone is successful at coping with their schizophrenia they hesitate to talk about it. People with this disorder need to hear from others with the same issues instead of (what seems like) being told they're crazy by family/doctors who will never fully understand what they're going through. This type of video also helps us family/friends understand what our loved one is going through and how to be supportive but intolerant of a lack in self care.

[@Shared-Experiences]

I agree with your comment. Your hair is gorgeous.

[@alyce6217]

Good comment!!!!!! It’s a disease, mental illness should not be a stigma!

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

I’m not schizophrenic but I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with major depression. It seems there is an overlap of the symptoms for both. Some of the symptoms you list, I have. I just want to wish us all well. Take care of yourself lovely people. Put yourself first and don’t feel guilty about it. Love to you all ❤

[@lawrence6773]

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[@lawrence6773]

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[@lawrence6773]

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[@KayLeeHoward-vc2ph]

I agree with that I think I might have schizophrenia but only diagnosed as bipolar because bipolar diagnosis had me flying off the handle bars lol and meds don’t work so when I get a dr appointment I’m gonna get a second opinion

[@1freeradical1]

At my low point, strangers would ask me whether I was "OK". I didn't realize it was that obvious.

[@dougalexander7204]

I’m a little old man with undiagnosed mental illness issues. My grandmother was institutionalized (warehoused) with schizophrenia and visiting her was scary. I, on occasion, have phantosmia and can become very depressed or manic. My thoughts can be irrational one moment and brilliant the next day. I’ve been an art teacher, engineer, and clinical research associate in behavioral science. Watching your videos, your so pretty and intelligent, it’s hard to imagine you suffer from schizo-affective disorder, yet I’m sure of your sincerity to use your experience to help others. I have much respect for you and what you are doing. Myself, I just grow pot and mushrooms, and distill ‘shine. And, I know this is an unhealthy escape. Please take care of yourself.

[@WDBsirLocksight]

Sounds normal or neuro-typical to me. Though the distillery & mushrooms might have something to do with it. Its all about having "neurological brakes" and sense/thought modulation. You see it in OCD, bipolar tourettes and ASD.

[@dougalexander7204]

@Jerm 83 micro dose and taken in moderation. Also have a blood cancer and upfront with Dr. about what I’m doing. Keeps me off the benzos and opiates.

[@dougalexander7204]

@Just Alex around 4:00, most days I’m the happiest blacksmith, woodwright this side of the Blue Nile. It’s all about moderation and staying on the farm.

[@dougalexander7204]

@@WDBsirLocksight I’m a little old man playing on the farm. When my behavior is out on the tails of the bell curve, the old woman and daughter simple say “suck it up buttercup” and I head into the shop or studio and get lost to time and effort.

[@WDBsirLocksight]

@@dougalexander7204 I'm thinking this is what happened more often than not when farms existed (or maybe still does in farm country where modern conveniences are low or non-existant). The family would support or the person would just get engrossed in an activity in the shop. I mean with all the activity, exercise, creativity and outdoors, I doubt much crazy stuff happened. For it to be crazy, it would have to be extraordinarily extra ordinary. I mean think if it: what kind of bizarre thing you would have to express when threshing, picking the garden or orchard...? There is a different standard of "odd" when in farm/acreage country. More so if ur living in the mountains.

[@sparksilence]

Can you do a video about employment for people with psychosis, schizophrenia. Ideal careers, situations, or fitting "in" in the workplace/coping.? I have always found that structure is very important. Having a stressful job is not helpful though.

[@ardkoroz9344]

Your question interested me. I have a functional schizophrenic child, has a car, job, friends, and hobbies. He was 7 when he first came to me with quite a story that worried me but at the same time it didn't make me overreact. He's been through a lot we have a great relationship and openly discuss both of our experiences. And there are mental illness in our family history.

[@ardkoroz9344]

From this personal experience with my son, it has been a struggle finding a job that he can endure it might take time. Rather if it's sweeping floors, or going to school and learn a new trade, maybe working with a very small crowd or working alone majority of the time. Gotta find where we feel more safe and comforting. Maybe working from home.

[@Pureimagination200]

I don’t know honestly if you can work. My sister is schizophrenic and has tried to work even part time but it’s too much for her. Not that the employer was not happy but my sister couldn’t handle the day to day schedule and just being around so many people

[@Burevestnik9M730]

@@ardkoroz9344 What is his medication regimen?

[@wawis231]

Remote, specialized jobs. Lots in tech, E.g. software engineer, data analyst, online support for a product

[@dragonqueen3611]

I don't have schizophrenia, but I've had miserable psychotic episodes before and this is really helpful

[@jessicawolfe5861]

I am glad I ran across this video. My daughter has schizoaffective disorder and is always dealing with symptoms, but lately they have been ramping up. The voices have become very negative and her sleep schedule is off. It's worrying and she doesn't want to talk about them I think because it makes them more real and more worrying. She doesn't want me to worry. I don't think she realizes thats what I do. I spent so many years just keeping her alive. I let her know I love her and we spend time together a couple of times a week. She's in a good facility/house where they watch out for her. But it's hard seeing her hurting.

[@mskerriboberri]

I won’t go into family and personal details, but, I will say that I’m so glad I found you.

[@kristinahuddleston4051]

Thank you for doing this. Last month, right before Christmas, I lost my best friend to suicide. She was schizophrenic and for decades we watched/battled all these things you described. I am a mental health therapist and I tried, I tried so hard to get her consistent help. Thank you for advocating and educating, my hopes it that your words help someone, somewhere not find the ending my friend did.

[@AmberAmber]

I'm sooooo sorry. My heart breaks for you. I too lost a sick friend to suicide & it was so hard to not blame myself. So many hugs and lots of love.

[@sweet16cheeks]

Don’t ever blame yourself most of the time we actually go through with it is because we feel we will forever be a burden and see no happy future it doesn’t matter how much you love us and accept us we just feel like a burden and silently suffer. It’s like when you have a cold and someone takes you soup and you have to miss work etc after a while you feel guilty and force yourself to get back up and back into the normal day to day routine. It’s like that for our entire life because the cold never goes away, we just learn to cope and hide it.

[@homerogarza3060]

I was there once before with a woman that had schizophrenia I tried my best to help she did care about me a lot but sometimes you just can't help people

[@homerogarza3060]

All we can do is that we tried to blame yourself for it because I went to the same fucking thing and it sucks like a real psychologist will tell you there's two types there's those that are the real deal and those are that are not the real deal and in reality you can't help these people you just can't

[@eily_b]

I love how self aware you are. I have a friend who is bipolar and she always tells me I should tell her when she gets manic because she then starts to talk constantly, let nobody else talk and is starting to have weird ideas etc. So when I tell her that I think she is getting manic, she does not believe me and tells me everything is ok, which is definitely not. So she will soon fall into depression and when she recovers from that, she tells me again "please tell me when I am getting manic". i find it really difficult to deal with that because I care about her and seeing her like that hurts.

[@emmamlis927]

This might seem l like trivial but I think it’s worth trying to make a safeword of sorts so that way when you say that she knows that you’re being for real?

[@pookamonsta]

This is really helpful. I recently just had my first episode of full blown psychosis. I just got diagnosed bipolar, but I had no idea what was going on. Everyone else saw it before I did, I didn’t know the signs because nothing like that ever happened to me before. I was in denial, and I especially relate to the worrying about people not liking you, and trying to hide it and not say anything. It got unbearable and I couldn’t hide it anymore, and kept trying to get away from everyone when they were just trying to help. It was exhausting. I knew I need help, but I couldn’t stand being near anyone because I felt like everyone knew I wasn’t ok, and they all were laughing and me and playing games with my mind. I ended up yelling at the radio because I swore that it was talking about me too. It was horrible. But It took me a bit to stop beating myself up because I should have seen the signs, and realized I couldn’t handle it on my own. I just wanted to pretend I was fine but it was impossible. Now I just got switched to a different medication, the first one helped but I had very severe side effects. I was supposed to stay on it until the new one kicks in, but I couldn’t take the side effects an decided to stop it, but as the day went on I was able to recognize that I was getting paranoid again. Also haven’t been able to sleep. I don’t want to go through that again so I am taking the medication lol

[@Nancy-ow9wy]

Same experience how are you doing now?

[@SharonDrummond-by6of]

I believed everyone new as well songs on the radio story lines on the t.v and books that I was reading and the police were going to march me off to the hospital and have me itmited

[@thetezz0001]

Yes stress is the main trigger

[@Badass_Brains]

Stress is so damaging for the brain :(

[@jacobkain4721]

I could really hear the hurt as you described "the wall" that comes up between you and your loved ones, passions etc. Working with people living with schizophrenia who have little to no moments of clarity, it really does a lot of good to be reminded that someone who's chronically psychotic misses their old life and wants to do good but may simply be lost without a compass. Thank you

[@lulumoon6942]

That's a great point, thank you.

[@gmjsimmons]

This reminded me of the complexity of my coping with depression years ago. Moderate activity, jog 4X a week, don't overdo it, keep doing things even if you don't enjoy them any more, three meals a day, don't overdo coffee, go to work daily (staying home will not make you feel better), go to bed at same time, meditate every day, don't get too excited as you will feel depleted later, do something helpful for someone else, do not entertain self critical remarks, don't burden friends with your low mood, keep going, keep going. As life got better, I would still have to monitor many of these things as the DOG of depression stood ready to attack me again. In my early 40's, I got over stressed, started downhill, went to my trusted family practitioner, told him about my mood problems, was diagnosed with depression, and responded very well to the first antidepressant he prescribed. Thirty years later, the same medication remains very effective. About a year ago, I went to see my doctor and thanked him for taking care of me.

[@Nancy-ow9wy]

Inspiring

[@vivianko9934]

I haven’t been diagnosed with anything yet but my psychiatrist said I have psychosis symptoms and have been taking medication for that for a few weeks. When I was experiencing psychosis in the past, I’m not really aware of what’s really going on, especially when I’m having delusions. This would really help me to go through another psychosis episode. I’m really happy that I found this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@ramonaortiz1645]

I'm going to share this with my husband. I do not know how to explain to him what I go through without him saying something along the lines of "get over it" or "did you take your meds". I think education on this is extremely important and this goes step by step (maybe not in exact order) of what I experience.

[@christinapalafox]

Oh, I know I'm late with this comment but it's so hard to explain these things to someone who seems to believe that you are a normal, functioning adult as long as you take your meds!! There's so much beyond medication in terms of symptoms, needs, and care. I wish you understanding and sympathy, from others and for yourself.

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Wow the "take your meds" sounds so #abelist and/or under the delusion he is "able"? Lack of awareness is "able", to people?? Now who are "delusional"?

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Thanks, mainstream!

[@luciem4562]

He sounds like he’s not very supportive

[@Burevestnik9M730]

Were there any mental disorders in your maternal and paternal lineages?

[@indigohalf]

Having a trusted community is SO helpful for people with mental illnesses of all kinds! When I was living alone with depression and struggling to care for myself, I used to message my friends on Discord, "someone please tell me to shower" because for whatever reason having someone else tell me to do it made it easier. We were all odd folk but we could turn to each other to say "hey, I'm having this thought pattern, does this make sense to anyone besides me?" Or even just "I'm not okay today."

[@SharonDrummond-by6of]

It's hard when you are a lone and you think nobody cares then people notice you are going through changes and could do with support . That's brilliant then there's the other side when people judge you and make fun of you people should be more understanding when it comes to mental health

[@luiswhatshisname7667]

Interesting to hear that many of your symptoms are the same in the population as a whole. We are in a time when we do not have a good sleep hygiene, a time with a lot of stress, a time with a lot of paranoia and delusions ... without the mental clarity you have to recognize them ... Thank you for your talk!

[@user-mo2sg8mf5k]

The capitalism is the issue. We worry about making money and jobs too much, because without them we can’t buy food and die

[@unavaatu]

Reminds me a lot of my depressive episodes. Minus the obvious psychosis parts, but I feel like this helps me understand that depression is physical. That I am acting this way because of my brain, not because I'm a bad person, and that I just need to keep going and doing what I can to take care of myself and it'll be ok. Idk why but watching this helped even though I never had psychosis in my life. I only watched out of curiosity.

[@macysondheim]

You probably do have psychosis though

[@macysondheim]

“I only watched out of curiosity.” I only took the tv out of the store without paying to test the stores security. I wasn’t actually gonna steal it. I only ran from the cops because I was scared. It certainly wasn’t because I was committing a crime or have drugs on me…

[@macysondheim]

“I am acting this way because of my brain, not because I’m a bad person.” Gee… that doesn’t really help to clear the air much does it. Executioner- Do you have any last words before the state of Texas administers lethal injection! Death row inmate- I only murdered that family of 4 with a dull butter knife because of my brain, not because I’m a bad person. Everyone else- Ok, well…you’re still a bad person

[@nickletchford]

For the ADHders; Signs - disturbed sleep - desire to stop meds - hallucinations (smell/ visual) - paranoia - delusions (false narratives/beliefs) - starting projects then not finishing(mania) - self care slipping (hygiene / health) - being asked if ok - withholding information - feeling removed - Trouble keeping up with life (missing appointments etc) - Tell your friends/ partner your own signs that your slipping

[@DivineLightPaladin]

Thank you. Was looking for this. Many but not all of these are also signs of autism overload, ADHD burnout and depression as well. But I do not have psychosis so no hallucinations or voices. Just very similar to note, almost like general brain overwhelm for many conditions have the same symptoms.

[@mikebar42]

I do a lot of these... Should I be worried 😅

[@theempresskitchen7287]

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[@gcraib]

Hero 👍

[@gaiagruel]

What??? This video isnt about adhd, and what u listed is what Laura said about schizophrenia.

[@robluistertmuziek]

I'm fortunate enough not to battle schizophrenia (I struggle with other problems) and I am sure many people with different struggles can relate to several aspects of this video. Personally, it encouraged me to re-check my own triggers and selfcare strategies. Very valuable & practical. Impressed by your efforts. Thank you!

[@s1nningjezus207]

I'm watching this while my wife is asleep. The EMOTION you are holding back behind those eyes while you talk about sign you might be slipping. YOU MADE ME START BALLING. You just helped me understa d my wife so much better. thank you.

[@cjolena]

I've spent so long denying my illness. Hearing the words come out of your mouth is the first time I can relate to another person and possibly get a grasp on this. It actually seems real and not some prank.

[@scarletdragon3508]

Its because we grew up with people mocking us a whole bunch, so who to trust. Friends that are close that you know have your back.

[@picklep9812]

Try to not deny yourself your truth. I know that sounds condescending but what I mean is be your own best friend and don’t doubt yourself

[@jockrot-fixit719]

I'm also in denial. I grew up with a mother with schizophrenia and bi polar step father heavily medicated on the couch. I'm 40 yrs old now and live in a caravan and can't seem to keep a job. Along with everything else. So apathetic. But I have flashes of enthusiasm late at night and look forward to the next day only to forget

[@venus67venus]

❤️

[@venus67venus]

@@jockrot-fixit719 I hope you seek help ❤️

[@kennedymcdaniel4462]

I have noticed myself “slipping” around the time of stress. My senses heighten and colors are brighter and the world looks like a fake cartoon. If it gets really bad I’ll get paranoid and it’ll all be related to the ptsd

[@karleykb8881]

Same my brain feels so foggy like I feel so stupid because I can’t think of thi gs when I do school work I argue with myself kinda when doing homework like I’ll try to read it and I can’t focus and I’ll just hear in my head read and I’ll think in my head I can’t and argue back and forth

[@tabitha4048]

That sounds a lot like how things get when I’m stressed/depressed for a period of time and dissociate more frequently/intensely

[@johnroekoek9864]

I don't experience this, and I probably shouldn't write this comment but I just started to follow Eckhart Tolle, which was mentally in such a bad shape that he also got heightened senses and bright colors, experienced the world in another way. I write this because maybe one person is being helped by this. Maybe someone sees the teaching he does on how to become stress free.

[@alexisartis2598]

That's exactly what I see too. I hate it when it happens.

[@nancyschreiner7835]

Dear Lauren, I am a supporter of our loved one and I found this video extremely helpful, which my husband sent me, as he has watched many of your videos. Thank you very much!! I will view your other videos soon! Also I admire you greatly for your courage and bravery in offering others a look into your lived experience and by providing this education to others. So valuable.

[@ShockwaveZero]

The amount of self awareness you have is mindblowing. It's fall right now so I hope you're doing OK. The delusional thought is heartbreaking but realizing that is even happening is incredible.

[@soritaholtzhausen6740]

On a side note: Your hair looks really pretty 😍😍

[@ijustrealllylikecats]

It really does! I couldn't stop looking at it, it's beautiful lol.

[@french2572]

Her complexion is pretty too.

[@theniceashley84]

@@french2572 exact what I was going to say😃

[@halewich]

While we're passing out compliments I would like to add that she has pretty blue eyes.

[@HollySikora]

Love 💕 the hair!

[@wafahx7874]

This was so helpful. My little brother has been admitted into hospital for psychosis and he showed every single sign you mentioned. This is so helpful for me and my family to take notes and be extra carful next time so we can help him more. Thank you so much

[@Jiffybob47]

I have psychosis and my mental health has been evolving lately. Your videos are very relatable. I've experienced symptoms of delusions/paranoia/psychosis since I was a teenager but mental health was never something we talked about until my symptoms started affecting my life in my 20s (but they'd been affecting my life longer than that to be fair). I can relate to the whole "my doctors are poisoning me" thing "so I'll stop taking my meds". But last time I did that I ended up in the ER on s*icide watch at the hospital I worked at. Not ok. I hope you're well!

[@cristianlopez1600]

I recently had a very ugly time period with several visual and auditory hallucinations for the first time in my life. Listening to someone describe several of my experiences really helped me accept and understand everything that happened, you are a blessing💯

[@amberbrown197]

I’m so fascinated by your ability to understand and manage your disorder in such a way that’s so educational. A lot of individuals I’ve dealt with that struggle with psychosis don’t even get to the place where they even realize what’s actually going on. My step brother ended up using his psychiatric medications with illicit drugs. He’s now in a state where he’s almost always in a state of some form of psychosis.

[@sustainablepath369]

She is high functional

[@rachelderks4639]

The host of this video showed guts professionallism and compassion (Congrats)

[@rachelmontgomery1890]

I just want to say that I’m so impressed by your strength. I know you don’t feel it, but you’re an absolute inspiration & what u r doing is just incredibly important. Bless x

[@michellegarrett3780]

I’m so thankful for your courage and thoughtfulness in putting this material together. It’s excellent material! As a therapist, I’m seeing more and more people with substance induced psychosis, increasing odds for developing schizophrenia. This is so helpful in teaching awareness and the importance of early intervention. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@alliefe2439]

You described so much I go through and couldn't put into words. Stress is a huge factor. These warning signs are very similar to what my BPD does.

[@yanismoutsanas6646]

My schizoaffective disorder started after talking to myself at night thinking that someone might be listening.

[@brittneybutler2491]

💖💖💖

[@karleykb8881]

When I’m in the phone and it’s quite I’ll make sure to breath super quite or stop breathing bc I feel like there just sitting there listening

[@tricial7519]

I think you are amazing! Content like this will help to lessen the stigma about these disorders, and hopefully will encourage people with the diagnosis to seek treatment because you have shown them that they can live a full life. I am a mental health professional, and also a person with two family members with schizoaffective disorder, so I know how important and potentially impactful your videos are. I have never contributed through Patreon before, but I just had to support you. Thank you so much for being so open, and for sharing with us!

[@jeshhart5060]

I’m bipolar, and although it’s not the same diagnosis your videos have really helped me through my own mental health struggles

[@EWoodsAttorneyatTemu]

Season change is a major trigger for me- for my mental health but also my autoimmune disease. Summer to fall is one of my biggest trigger situations. Great content, as per usual. Much love to you. 💙

[@JJSogaard]

Autoimmune diseases are the worst. I’ve had to have surgery multiple times because of Ulcerative Colitis. I hope you get though the fall without too much trouble!

[@EWoodsAttorneyatTemu]

Jonatan Søgaard thank you 🙏 UC is brutal and so painful. I hope you also get some relief and the surgeries have helped. 💙

[@JJSogaard]

Elby Ginny thank you it did. But not before it gave a lot of trouble a well 😔. But I’m well on my way of getting well again now.

[@carolynb2457]

Elby Ginny m

[@iinmyheart1022]

Your self awareness is inspiring. I couldn’t help but notice a common theme amongst behaviors on your list: self preservation. I have some of those same feelings that you know in your soul that you’re fine, but all the things in this world that threaten you are out of your control, then things compound with the inner struggle to control yourself and regulate emotions. It feels to me like the extraneous stimuli with all the rest of the world is going to consume me, because I am unable to maintain a solid defense. When I feel I’m at my weakest point and everything is too much to handle, that kicks in my fight/flight response and negative side effects occur such as anxiety, depression, decreased appetite, sleeplessness, all of which are reactions to the perceived threat, with the greater the degree of the perception amplifying directly with my need to overcompensate for the ground I’ve given up in my weakened state. I know there’s a deficit from the start, making it that much harder to face the challenges of everyday life. Positive self talk and loving myself is the best way I’ve found that gives a little power up. I know I have to work harder than others just to be productive and maintain interpersonal relationships. Take back the control by being be mindful of the good aspects of oneself and one shall have the control to shape the way one interacts with the world.

[@lorihammer2869]

You also explained the process so well. This gives me insight in helping my adult Son.

[@nicholastimms]

Very brave of you to be so open online about your condition and your coping strategies.

[@brixshadow9594]

These are all relatable when trying not to fall into a depressive episode. Thank you for these videos very helpful.

[@starboi1017]

True stress is one of the main causes .. I feel like the moon cycles affect it as well.

[@littleflor2975]

People in the past were taken to asylums diagnosed with ' lunacy' or they were 'moonstruck'

[@gilbertcuevas9944]

This video is great for us Schizophrenics. This quick video is great to get a grip on reality again. It straight up helped me :)

[@user-mo2sg8mf5k]

What is this “reality” though?

[@janisdawnjohnson]

I am so impressed with how self-aware you are about the condition. It can be really hard to keep perspective like that. Thanks so much for this video.

[@tonypham1706]

An elated sense of self is one of my signs that I'm slipping. Delusions of grandeur.

[@ShannonHumphreys]

This really made me think about my warning signs, many of which are similar to yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@kayeldee1]

Me too. I stopped sharing my experiences because of how people treated me after telling them. It wasn’t bad but different and full of pity and fear.

[@camerongovernale1873]

@@kayeldee1 yeah my friends experienced one of my psychosis episodes and said they’d never smoke around me again or give me 🌲 cause they want me to be safe and they fully support me not getting high.

[@suttonNKM]

Thank you so much Lauren for this incredibly helpful video. I admire your bravery in being so open and vulnerable and also your intelligence and insights, which are so well presented.

[@kimfauth9542]

What an in-depth look at this illness! Thanks for all the info and especially the strategies. For those of us who are trying to help a family member it is invaluable.

[@Sarabaker51411]

I just recently had my diagnosis’ shifted and have been diagnosed with the same as you. Thank you for having this channel and for helping me to learn more. I like you came straight here for info and your page is the best one I’ve found. Hopefully soon I can financially help support your channel as well.

[@cjolena]

Thank you for having the courage for making a video like this. These are the nuts and bolts of living that people think happen, and for some people they just do. Thanks for being public with your struggles and showing the self talk that motivates you. No guilt trips. Just sharing what works.

[@emmyjeanhasacamera]

My fiancée has bi polar that is very well managed for the past 7 years we’ve been together with two relatively large episodes. He works so hard to stay on top of his mental health and is a wonderful success story. Right now he is really struggling so I am trying my best to learn how to support him through this. I struggle with seasons as someone with c-ptsd so I found that interesting. We both need routine and right now unfortunately we both have covid which I think has been a big trigger as life looks different for us this week. Praying for all of those struggling right now. May you all get wonderful rest tonight. For those of you who are nervous for someone you love, you are not alone and things WILL get better again.

[@paulwalther5237]

My mom had schizophrenia and unfortunately never got any professional help. Listening to your video about how you deal with it brings back a lot of memories.

[@laurabaker8832]

Thank you for sharing so openly. We need to do every thing we can to remove the stigma around mental health issues. Talking and honesty help so much. Best wishes for a healthy future.

[@davidjeon8676]

Thank you so much Lauren, I've suffered for depression very severely for a long time, and I've been having my meds around a year and a half now. Sometimes it seems like I'll never get better, but your videos really encourage me a lot. Hope you be always happy

[@sydnischwartz5391]

Wow… Just wow… I am so blown away by your ability to understand reflect and face what’s going on both internally and externally. I know a lot of people who are diagnosed with a major mental illness and instead of learning and facing it they hide behind it and they make excuses and they do bad things and they hide behind their illness and for a while I thought that maybe that’s all that there were Wes these types of diagnosis but you are totally proving me wrong and I’m so impressed with how you’ve turn this into something positive that you can share and educate people on who might be struggling. You are such a good role model for not just people who are suffering with this but for others as well.

[@m.r5072]

it takes a whole lot of toll to share each and every point explaining it with total detachment of it all~ now that's real courage and appreciated! .xx love & light ♥

[@michellehinkel4905]

Lauren thank you so much for sharing your story! My husband is a counselor and he recommends your channel to his clients that have been recently diagnosed. This is so important, thanks again!

[@michelerush3378]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Lauren, there are many layers to understanding how slipping into psychosis can progress. Your ability to articulate your thoughts in such a way that helps me to understand psychosis better and how to be supportive when a loved one is experiencing difficult times. Please know that we love you so much! :)

[@pjewellful2012]

We all appreciate you so much! I have someone close to me who is definitely going through this but will not seek help. It’s so sad to see the decline

[@elenaesquen]

Thank you so much for being open and willing to share your experiences so that others can learn how to live with this illness. It is clear how hard you've worked to become well-adjusted. You are brave and strong and many will benefit from this!

[@Lovedforeverbyjesus]

This channel is such a blessing to me. I feel so alone in this sometimes. And uninformed. Thank you so much for everything you share with us ❤

[@kristyontiveros6748]

I'm so sorry you feel alone, but I'm glad this channel is helping you!Biggest hug!

[@Lovedforeverbyjesus]

@@kristyontiveros6748 thank you 🥰

[@evercuriousmichelle]

I have anxiety and also live on my own so sometimes all of the personal admin things like cleaning my apartment are hard to keep up with. Thank you for sharing your signs, it sounds like you have to be extremely on your game (good sleep, good hygiene, exercise, low stress) in order to avoid psychosis. That’s a lot of work! I have a newfound respect for how much you have to do to avoid psychosis!

[@aprilmae137]

This advice is so great and relatable even for someone without schizophrenia and with depression issues only. Although I'm watching these videos in the hopes that I can help my brother one day soon when he goes to get diagnosed. I'm working on strategies to help him realize he needs the help.

[@booradley9063]

I saved this video many months ago to my watch later list and it brought me to tears. My soon to be ex husband had a lot of mental health problems that seemed to be moody and alcohol induced. This struggle is real and I suspect he had bipolar or psychosis episodes from drugs/alcohol based on all the ways you describe relationship dynamics. The paranoia was the worst because I tried so hard to be on his team and always felt like an enemy. Much love to you and anyone else struggling.

[@lemusiciensolitaire8792]

God bless everybody who suffers and survives this disorder.

[@sadiestoltzfus9798]

@Dr. Mantis Toboggan God created us with a complex mind. Not all the disorders associated with the complexity.

[@shayleeledevre6401]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@shayleeledevre6401]

@Dr. Mantis Toboggan God doesn't create illness. That's straight from satan. All illness.

[@anonymous4752]

Really happy I just found this chanel. I finally started taking my doctors advice and taking medication after my most recent hospitalization. I hate being on medication... Was feeling pretty hopeless again but just hearing your symptoms and signs and how they are literally 100% like mine just makes me feel I'm not alone in this. So thanks for making this chanel. It helps a lot.

[@wolfrayne8355]

This is as though you've spoken through my mouth. These are exactly the same issues that I've always had. I've never heard anyone describe them so accurately. I didn't know, even, how to put them into words. Thank you.

[@samuelgiese3122]

Thanks for being so courageous and insightful and posting these!

[@vermilliongecko]

Thanks so much for this. I have two siblings with schizophrenia, and they're quite secretive about what they feel and think, especially when unwell, so this is a valuable insight as to what they're feeling. They certainly never tell us about any hallucinations, probably because they're afraid of having to go to hospital.