Schizophrenia vs. Schizotypal vs. Schizoid Personality Disorder: the Differences

[@MedCircle]

Watch our FULL series on schizoid personality disorder instantly HERE: bit.ly/2ZTinM3

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Bipolar I vs Bipolar II

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Psychopathy and bipolar

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Dissociative identity disorder

[@artemischo3500]

Aspergers please!!

[@prateekshrivastava9626]

ADHD in adults ,as there is no content on ADHD

[@stevec3872]

I am 68, diagnosed schizoid, a secret schizoid where even if you knew what it was you'd likely never guess I am one. I can do the social sprint but have no interest in the social marathon. People for more than a short time are more trouble and work than I want to endure. Too often being schizoid is presented as a caricature of the worst it can be, but not everyone is at that end of the spectrum. I am genuinely friendly and engaging and have empathy as well. Rather than chasing the elusive and fleeting happiness, I have learned to be content. So life is good, people I don't need so much. I love being alone yet never feel lonely. All is well with me.

[@vernie7882]

Yes the only problem with being alone is IF you FEEL lonely. That is an IF after all. Otherwise why bother with what any label or anyone else says?

[@linnethfunzeani4369]

I'm sure you don't even have a wife

[@stevec3872]

@@linnethfunzeani4369 Never said I did.

[@MidhunKrishnaR]

Hope that you are coping up well with it . Love from India ❤️

[@melindaquintal2577]

Thank you for sharing this valuable insight!

[@Stopstalkingme7]

Dr ramani is so brilliant , she explains things so clear. I could listen to her for hours and not get bored.

[@neagropunis9180]

She has Mental Illness. The Government has medication that's designed ONLY for the Rich. That how she's able 2 work and function properly.

[@ajaoconnor8099]

@@neagropunis9180 what

[@Mikejames1080]

*listen to

[@Mikejames1080]

@@neagropunis9180 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zfox4743]

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[@FlavorsomeMusic]

I have diagnosed Shizoid Personality Disorder, and I can confirm that the name confuses a lot of people, and I have learned not to use it to describe my PD, because people always default to "Oh he's schizophreniac, but on a lesser level" and they think I am delusional, and discredit my opinions, when really, I am quite grounded and very realist, and I do not have delusions at all. Am just really, really isolated to the point where I can't maintain work, having to deal with people stresses me out and I bottle it because I want to avoid interacting with people more than necessary, which leads to regular burnouts, breakdowns and depression. Fortunately, internet offers me an outlet where it doesn't stress me out to express myself, and allows me to develop skills and work as an freelancer. For the longest time, I followed social rules thinking it would lead me to happiness, and ultimately, embracing the fact that I am like this and respecting it is finally allowing me to be happy. I don't see it as a personality disorder, I just see myself as being radically different. It's not that I don't care about other people, it's rather that it costs me so much energy to interact on a meaningful level face to face that I'd just rather not to.

[@HADarsh-gz7hz]

I think that trying to avoid kaotic hostile environment is completely normal behaviour.

[@hazeltropix1170]

This is how I feel about my best friend. He’s super smart, and I think he’s my favorite person ever, regardless of this condition. However it’s so hard for him to work, find a place to live, and have lasting relationships. That’s where I really see this issue being so hard.

[@NB-ig8zi]

@@hazeltropix1170 I think the standard cattle run way of life is not all life.

[@catalystcomet]

Right on that's cool. I feel that there is a massive lack of communication from doctors to the general public when it comes to the fact that these things are often spectrums. They're like always spectrums, all of the mood disorders all of the mental illnesses that I've come across. There is a wonderful presentation by a Dr Katherine Burdick of Harvard here on KZbin. It's 27 minutes long and she actually has uncovered three cognitive subtypes of bipolar disorder. It's amazing in my opinion. We've been measuring bipolar disorder as one linear piece of data, nobody else thought to see if there were clusters, and she was right, there are three. Some perform even better than healthy controls whilst the bottom cluster is severely impaired. If anyone is interested I suggest checking it out. Off topic, sorry I'm hypomanic right now.

[@thetoyodacar2264]

I think I have something like this, I see many similarities to it when I research it. Not diagnosed though. Also does not prohibit me from working normaly, I just can't and don't want to make friends or have any relationships, and all my reactions and convos are fake. Having family troubles at the moment because they feel I don't care enough about them. Feel like I might have to get myself diagnosed for something so that they can understand that I have a reason for acting how I do. I so easily sound super rude to them and have no control over it and can't even manage to explain to them. I just turned 18 and can't afford to be kicked out as I just started as an apprentice and get paid less than minimum wage for now. I also don't want to fake my emotions towords them, but if I act as myself, someone that only sits by themself and enjoys solitude, I fear relationships between us would get critical. I have accepted how I am and don't long to change it. How can I get diagnosed? Do I just have to find a therapist and tell them about it? I don't really care what kind of diagnosis I get, I just need someone with experience to explain properly to them.

[@alexanderjurjens]

I am a diagnosed schizoid. I am in no way completely 100 percent detached from other people nor do I not care about other people. I am not my disorder. It's really not that black and white.

[@zXJulianXz]

Alexander Jurjens yea I don’t agree with the archetype created here.

[@atomnous]

and what's really wrong about Schizoid PD, anyway? It seems like you guys are enjoying yourselves, and the diagnoses don't even require dissatisfaction or dysfunctionality in one's life. It's like the most sane personality disorder, if not the most sane personality period out there.

[@stefanskrinnik7923]

Weird thing my sister has your disoder but she can't even speak, she can't even act like a person. Can't even type. I don't know what she has. .

[@jmanbgg]

Do you see yourself as someone who is very self aware? Do you see yourself as analytical? Just curious..for my own research.

[@WILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLU]

Atom Nous it is linked to lower life outcomes like unstable employment and loneliness

[@briannab4770]

I love her so much. The way she carries herself is beautiful. Her style, her hair, what she wears, how she speaks and how friendly and intelligent she is, and that she seems to have confidence and not an ounce of shame. She's the woman I aspire to be! The chemistry between you two is great. Keep up the good work. :)

[@deletevil]

@@d.stacy90 me too

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@@d.stacy90 🤣🤣🤣

[@ewtwetrwerwteet]

well said

[@zfox4743]

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[@aroseinwinter05]

@@BC-lp9vh is apparently threatened by confidence & intelligence ;) pity to be you.

[@ShazWag]

I was having smell hallucinations for a long time, then it was found that I was severely vitamin D deficient. After being prescribed high doses of vitamin D for 6 months and also having lipoic acid (often prescribed for smell hallucinations and loss of smell here in Germany), it completely disappeared. Studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency can also spur the onset of schizophrenia.

[@ucanleaveyourhaton]

SW, … very interesting stuff ! I will note what you have talked about in your comment in regards vitamin D. I believe that nutrition has a large role to play in (so called) mental disturbances. Thank you 👍😀🌈

[@NB-ig8zi]

It is definitely chemical. They say 'neurobiological'.

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

Psychiatry = Quack Non-Science. A horrible state of affairs for humans.

[@darkbeetlebot]

recently diagnosed schizotypal, this is fairly accurate. It gets depressing when people assume I don't have empathy or that I don't care about anything. Of course I care. Often too much. Not my fault I have issues.

[@itsiraa]

this

[@Natalaie]

True 👸

[@mikrobspen]

The claim that if someone fell in front of a schizoid & needed help, that the schizoid would just walk away is misleading. Most schizoids experience love & empathy as stressful emotions that we don't want to share with others. But I'd help someone if nobody else was able to help.

[@person9366]

But your name is Aloof? 😕

[@2008aa6]

I love dr ramani, but I agree that wasn’t a very good example. A better example is a schizoid would not bother calling and wishing you on your birthday if you’re their friend/relative and would see it as no big deal. They would not think it a big deal whether you remembered their bday either. Their emotions really don’t depend on such minor details. For most of us, we’d want that display of emotion and affection from someone we are in a relationship with, they don’t have the need for that.

[@Christian-py7gx]

I agree totally. Isn't that more psychopathic behavior?

[@cory99998]

Yeah and she also mentioned having *no* desire for connection or human contact which I think is only true for extreme cases. I'd wager that the vast majority of us still need some level of social interaction but tend to be unable to let people in close. I have friends but they're all at arms length, and definitely no romantic partners. I still enjoy a bit of socialization but at the same time if I dont talk to anyone for a month I'm totally cool with that.

[@SorrowAvenue]

Right, and the claim of Schizotypal depends on the person. Having PPD, I would have been considered „psychotic“. Does that mean, now with Schizotypal, I don’t have it anymore and it’s gone? Hocus Pocus? I don’t think it works that way. That‘s not entirely accurate. Almost all „Schizo“-family related illnesses have a chance of psychosis. „Delusions“, disconnection from reality, catatonia, illusions can transpire. It depends on the person. Maybe they need to be rediagnosed with something else, because their illness has worsened. When I say „illness“, I am speaking on a medical basis. Whether you consider it an illness or a gift is up to you. I am just generally speaking.

[@doomerboy777]

i wish my teachers explained things so calmly and friendly

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Teachers that explain things calmly tend to have students that fall asleep in class. Just saying, calm is really more reasonable when it comes to one on one learning where the direct attention makes up for the lack of energy.

[@dp7933]

I've been diagnosed as schizoid, and the description here seems pretty extreme. I was married, have kids, was an EMT. But it is true I didn't care if anyone under my care died except that it was a professional failure, and I think that people who have emotional responses to natural disasters on the other side of the world are weird drama queens, because logically you shouldn't care. There are literally 3 people in the world that would make me sad if they died, and that doesn't include my parents, 6 siblings or two people for whom I served as best man. I did have a lot of depression while trying to interact with people/family, but once I got diagnosed I stopped trying to be around people and the depression went away. My psychologist who diagnosed me was actually excited to have met me because she said most schizoids don't seek treatment. And I have since learned that there is none, so I am just happy with who I am. Schizoids are normal people. They just don't like you and never will, so leave them alone. :)

[@mariareinebach8633]

Why don't they like people?

[@dp7933]

@@mariareinebach8633 For me it seems to just be preference. Imagine the most boring sporting event you possibly can-- one in which you have zero interest. Now imagine being forced to attend all the games. That's how I feel about interacting with people. I can do it. I've done a lot of public speaking and public facing work. But unless it's my kids, or I am dealing with a technical job-related issue or in a full-fledged sexual/romantic relationship, interacting with people is tediously boring work for me. And it is work that has no pay-off. I derive no pleasure from being around people "casually". I simply do not enjoy it, and developing friendships have always been one-sided with me. My friend will like me a lot and initiate activities, and I won't even think about them when they're not around, so I've hurt a lot of people that way, and it doesn't seem worth it anymore.

[@Natalaie]

Why it sounds like me 😂

[@FiiDeLLaCaShFLoW]

4:14 (looks at dog) that’s exactly how stress-free I’m trying to be in life.

[@tertommy]

Woof

[@zoominthroughspace2583]

Lmao

[@swallowedbetafish2620]

As someone with diagnosed schizotypal personality disorder, thank you for this!

[@CircusPaul]

I would like more to see a video elaborating more depth into Schizotypal Personality Disorder.

[@fletchercalderbank8498]

Same here

[@RC-ey4gm]

Finally I’m disagreeing with you. PTSD and substance use disorders can have have hallucinations that no one else sees, feels or hears. And being raised in a toxic environment can really make someone want to get the hell out, thus creating a flight from that reality.

[@goblin1226]

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, but i've mainly only had delusions. A few hallucinations here and there, but i mostly was convinced that the cia was controlling my life and shit. It was hell on earth. Now ive been on meds for a few months, and the relief is beyond words.

[@fvfr6294]

What meds help with something so terrible? Just curious.

[@goblin1226]

@@fvfr6294 antipsychotics. Amisulpride to be exact

[@unacarter4852]

Please could you hold a discussion about leaving your narcissistic siblings behind as you try to salvage a life for yourself in your 50s!! Thank you so much for holding this space for all of us who have been traumatised by sibling jealousies, lack of empathy etc etc etc.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

3:05 - a glitch in the Matrix.

[@TBOOYY]

Lol

[@malachisamora9481]

I thought I was the only one who saw

[@lovelorndarkness]

Only schizotypals see it :P

[@szynkers]

I almost certainly have schizoid P.D.; and I must just point out that the lack of empathy claimed in this video is simply not accurate, judging by my personal experience and research that I know of. Not that I feel offended or anything, but it can be a harmful misconception for people with s.p.d. I don't tend to get close to people, but the sudgestion that I would not help a person in need feels absurd to me.

[@DanielGarcia-ig2et]

Almost certainly? By definition a personality disorder is a pervasive and inflexible marked deviation in behavior starting in adolescence or early adulthood. A formal assessment would assist you if there is any confusion regarding your mental well being.

[@MiuXiu]

Almost certainly? So you’re not diagnosed and haven’t been assessed? Why would you imply that this would have the potential to be offensive to you if you don’t know 100%? This is a professional speaking about conditions and disorders that she has researched heavily, and you’re not diagnosed.. so I hope you get what I’m trying to say here. I know that there are huge misconceptions with a lot of things, but that is the point in educational videos like these- to open up discussions and break down barriers and taboos. I hope that if you’re really worried you may be dealing with something, that you get the help you need and get assessed by a professional.

[@karo7355]

@@MiuXiu diagnosis is a pure bullshit because you are only one person in the world which understands you totally. You want help? Help yourself.

[@alessandrabh9447]

when i want to find out more about a mental illness, videos with dr. ramani is my to-go source of information! she's a brilliant woman and psychiatrist

[@FewFew77]

Do a deeper dive on Schizotypal disorder.

[@izuchukwuuzomefuna1502]

Exactly, she gave us half baked of it.

[@bethcollier220]

I agree.

[@brandykaymagee8014]

Love medcircle. Maybe a video about having several diagnoses... such as for me, chronic depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD.... also suffer from chronic pain , and fibromyalgia. I'm fighting hard everyday just to stay above water.

[@jessicadufort8762]

Google copper toxicity... I had all of those symptoms in increasing severity for 30+ years. I changed directions and started treating for copper overload, estrogen dominance, candida and pyroluria about 2 years ago. Honest to God I don’t have 80% of the symptoms I use to and I’m still getting progressively better. I’m talking healing - not just treating symptoms. I’ve had 2 psychiatrists left speechless at the results and both are looking into further training at the Walsh Research Institute because of my story. My children are getting help too. Changing the family tree!

[@KatelynMrsBamaIngle]

Jessica Dufort wow thanks for sharing. Candida can wreck havoc.. and takes a while to get under control.

[@brandykaymagee8014]

I did have candida through my mouth, esophagus AND stomach. I was treated for it... so I think I'm all good now. This was a couple years ago

[@TheOnlyFairee]

I have fibromyalgia and PTSD too! They're closely linked together. PTSD is notoriously hard to cure but studies show hypnotherapy is one of the most effective way of healing it at the root subconscious level! I've started going and I've never had this much energy in my life!! My pain and chronic fatigue has gone away, and I can think about my trauma and tell people the story without any anxiety!!

[@brandykaymagee8014]

@@TheOnlyFairee I also gave chronic fatigue syndrome.... I wish hypnotherapy was covered by insurance.

[@magdalenahavlova3137]

Hi, I feel like we've been missing content on trichotillomania and dermatillomania as a co-occuring struggle alongside depression and/or anxiety. I'd like to know how they can be treated and coped with. By the way, thank you so much for all this content. A person can learn a lot from these videos, even about things they've never heard of.

[@ucanleaveyourhaton]

I hope they will present an interview on these subjects . Make sure to let them know you’re interested ! 👍🌈

[@anthonyramirez7272]

Please talk more about Schizotypal Personality Disorder! I think that’s the one personality disorder Medcircle hasn’t talked much about

[@christopherfritz3840]

I read that the character "Kramer" from the television show Seinfeld is a perfect example..

[@aroseinwinter05]

I could swear my art history prof my freshman year in college is schizotypal. NGL.

[@AlvinSeville1]

A deep Schizotypal person usually will not engage in the world. They're so far off the beating path that they simply can't relate. That's what I read anyway.

[@itsiraa]

@@AlvinSeville1 this is a gross generalisation and untrue, we want to be close but it's extremely hard cause of the symptoms, and tend to prefer to be alone because of how much work it is to function 'normally'.

[@AlvinSeville1]

@@itsiraa understood.

[@chelseaking1227]

Thank you for the video. My fiancé and I are going through this with his sister right now and have been struggling to get her the help she needs but these videos do help us to understand better about what’s going on. Thank you for your information it’s helps a lot. If you could do some more videos on how family’s members can handle the situation when living with the others with mental health issues I’d appreciate it. Because at this point we have taken her to a hospital for her to get the right help she needs. And would like a better understanding of how we should react or help with the problem. Thanks again I enjoy watching the videos!

[@Daiska_Plays]

When I was diagnosed with Schizoid personality disorder, I went.. uh... no, that can't be right. That's because the word schizoid I've always heard use as a derogatory word to describe someone who's completely nuts. Someone who flies off the handle with little provocation. "My ex is a total schizoid" yeah... stuff like that. The therapist saw my reaction and went no no no! And shoved a bunch of papers at me to read. As I learned about it, I was like.. oh. OK. Yeah. That's me. It's funny, because the actual disorder is about exactly the opposite of what I'd heard it used to describe. That's really a shame, because now I can't think of a more embarassing thing to be diagnosed with, because who can I tell? How can I know they won't think the same thing I did? So it's my dirty little secret. I guess a schizoid is supposed to be indifferent, but I do care what people think.. a lot. We're not all the same.

[@kitwhitfield7169]

I’d like to hear more about Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and how reliably it gets diagnosed/misdiagnosed.

[@person9366]

Um what is that

[@Em_Elizabeth]

How is that different from regular disobedience? 🤔

[@PITTSBURGH06]

NORMALLY KIDS ARE GIVEN THAT DIAGNOSIS UNTIL THEY GET A CERTAIN AGE AND ITS DIAGNOSED AS ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER..

[@sarahdurham7558]

Spoke with my sons therapist this week. He said research has shown that ODD in kids comes from insecurity growing up in environments where caregivers yell/shout and are often angry.

[@LionessExplores]

Would love to see a in-depth video strictly on schizoid personality disorder

[@carolanderson2314]

I would love to one also

[@Fossiil-Records]

i thought i was just introverted, turns out im crazy

[@jeremy4372]

Same

[@WILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLU]

Lmao

[@Gr3ggyBoy66.]

Me to brochacho

[@almalihaqurratufitria7784]

lmaoooo same💀

[@azuk689]

im sorry for laughing but ur wording is golden

[@OffGridMadMan]

I have schizotypal PD and we have delusions, hallucinations and intense paranoia also. The difference is more related to the severity, schizophrenia being the most extreme.

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Nobody sees anybody truly but all through the flaws of their own egos. That is the way we all see ...each other in life. Vanity, fear, desire, competition-- all such distortions within our own egos-- condition our vision of those in relation to us. Add to those distortions to our own egos the corresponding distortions in the egos of others, and you see how cloudy the glass must become through which we look at each other. That's how it is in all living relationships except when there is that rare case of two people who love intensely enough to burn through all those layers of opacity and see each other's naked hearts.” Tennessee Williams.

[@clarkkent7540]

as someone right now who was thinking possibly could have had antisocial personality disorder instead of being shcizophrenia this 100 brought a better understanding for MYSELF. this videos are definetely something id recommend.

[@bobfitzpatrick8952]

Great series; my mother was diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic years ago. Cute dog, BTW.

[@LanaVentus]

a whole video about schizotypical personality disorder pls!

[@yoko7395]

Your videos are so informative, important, and necessary, for mental health awareness and for breaking stereotypes about mental health... more videos on schizotypal personality disorder please... this subject is not very known, and only few address it. but i think it is equally as important as all other mental health issues and mental disorders... thank you for the amazing content!

[@TBarTraining]

Topic for discussion: attachment types. Deep dive into each and compare secure and insecure. Please provide lots of examples of how attachment style affects childhood/adulthood, and what are some ways to go from the various insecure attachment styles to secure. I understand there's about 50% of the population with secure attachment. How can we increase the % of secure attachment? What can communities do to help transform insecure to secure and help parents? Thank you!

[@jessicafranklin6386]

I want to see this soooooo much!

[@alexish913]

I'm offended because they didn't introduce that poor doggo :(

[@Brelicity]

I know! I couldn't take my eyes off it. So majestic anf wise

[@helenetanner7911]

hahaha

[@Reaper9000ThaGamer]

I'm paranoid schizophrenic with ocpd and recurrent mild depression, it would be interesting to talk with Dr. Ramani about this topic

[@leeannsummerfield3989]

I am a schizoid and it is not this cut-and-dry. I have managed to be married and have improved now that I am over 60 years old. But I will always, always be mistrustful of others, prefer isolation, etc. I just think there’s a lack of professional understanding that it is not always as severe as she has made it sound. Thank you.

[@gigahorse1475]

It’s true that professionals will often make severe over generalizations! For example, autistic people not being creative. Most autistic people I know, myself included, are extremely creative.

[@Halfstar3]

I'd like to learn about the differences and similarities of schizoid personality, narcissism and psychopathy.

[@wibolium9639]

I heard that the difference between a Narcissist and a Schizoid is that a Schizoid would not want their creations or achievements to be known and praised out of fear of appropriation by others and the public. The similarities between the two is that they both shows signs of superiority and feel that others are inferior or lesser. However, a schizoid Will oftenly not realise that they feel this way and don’t purposely demean others; but a narcissist will and is aware of their own feelings.

[@ShaddyRaddyWorldMusic]

Narcissists need attention. Schizoids just don't care lol. Psychopaths are born without certain regions that are different from neurotypicals.

[@skasmow]

​@@wibolium9639 They have told me i am schizoid and i am an HSP, and i have A LOT OF EMPATHY, a lot of deep feelings and also a lot of love and affection to give. Animals love me ! I just have never find someone who want the same deep feelings as me plus most people nowadays are narcissists ! Especially in the past i was seaking for friendships and to make a relationship. I just realised that what i seatch is really difficult to be found in our days. Everyone only cares to have a profit from you. So I WANT love, etcc but with the right person! Personally i think i have way deeper feelings that all the people i know and i have met and this is why its so difficult to find people similar to me.

[@szamashups2476]

I dislike the way you described Schizoid personality disorder. I’m really chocked that you ”professionals” haven’t even properly studied the subject and then goes out to give out information about it. I’ve noticed many people are being misdiagnosed with schizoid, simply because of the lack of proper research and information about it since it’s very uncommon. Now here comes proper information about the disorder: When it comes to people with schizoid personality disorder it’s not necessarily people they want to avoid. What they want to avoid is negative or positive emotional expectations, emotional intimacy and self-disclosure, since it make them abnormally uncomfortable. If you’re able to talk about emotions or sexual stuff for instance, with other people, or be in a sexual relationship, then you probably don’t have schizoid, even if you hate being around other people and want to live your life alone. The reason to WHY you reject intimacy and people is what determine if you have the disorder or not. SO, you don’t have schizoid just because hate other people and prefer living your life alone. For example, I have schizoid, and I can’t handle being around people because it makes me uncomfortable when they look at me because of the knowledge that I’m a human being with emotions/feelings, needs etc. I get very uncomfortable showing that I’m happy or sad in front of other people and I find it hard to accept the fact that I’m a human being with feelings. All of this causes me to get uncomfortable when other people are close to me, to the point where I’m planning to live my entire life alone. (unless i take my life which i’m planning to do) I don’t even want to see my family and I’m not even going to be able to work since I’ll have to be in contact with other people. So basically, to clarify, schizoid isn’t just about disliking being around other people and preferring aloneness. It’s about being so uncomfortable by self-disclosure/emotional intimacy and emotional expectations (not only negative but also positive), to the point where you can’t handle being around people at all.

[@garukorororin]

i relate to what you've said so much more than to the actual video, thank you. i hope you're doing well.

[@ETl-kd2up]

I can’t believe I’m listening to this woman for free

[@honoryourself2098]

Interesting to note that a lot of what goes on in our minds, could be noted as seeing something that others don’t see, and hearing something that other people don’t hear

[@aaymathebest4705]

Honour yourself ...Are you suffered from sczophernia?

[@goblin1226]

People with schizophrenia hear and see these things as If they are coming from the outside tho. For us it is as real as it can be. It's not in our heads, or at least it feels like it's not in our heads, that's what makes this illness so tricky

[@paradisecolors]

Thank you! Please also talk about how to help and support people with these challenges (how should family members and friends of these individuals behave or respond) in addition to getting professional support

[@gisellav2351]

I have to disagree a bit. I wouldn't just sit there if someone fell over. I'm very compassionate mainly towards animals, children and the elderly (in that order as well). I could live with no relationship attachments. I don't need to make friends, don't require it. It's exhausting trying to keep up with other ppl and their lives and having to go from an array of emotions just to match their own. But I would never sit idly as a living being is hurting.

[@Raven_Black_252]

Definitely. I find it so exhausting to keep relationships with people. I can fake emotions and match people's expectations to get through the day but when there is something I should be excited about, that is when people can feel that there is something wrong about me. I just can't feel excitement and thus show it. People get really disappointed when I'm not excited about sth they said or about a situation and they complain about that. There is nothing I can do about that. So I just avoid people as much as possible and only communicate to keep the friendships. But I would definitely help someone in need I can imagine what people might be going through.

[@ShaddyRaddyWorldMusic]

@@Raven_Black_252 Yup. I'm more of a secret schizoid. Engage people with humor, charisma and pleasantry. When it overs, I go back to my cave and rest in peace.

[@gisellav2351]

@@Raven_Black_252 that's what I'm saying. My husband is always asking if I'm ok, if I'm happy, if I'm mad..... My face is always the same. And my emotions, if any, are on the inside. I keep friendships because I know it makes ppl uncomfortable to be around someone who isn't interested in anything anyone has to say... I know it's odd. So I try to get along and make ppl feel comfortable around me. And usually I ask about them only so that they can concentrate on speaking about themselves and not worry if think about me. This way they don't ask me the questions. But it's exhausting. I feel like it's a job. Keeping up with other ppls needs and emotions is so unbearable.

[@gisellav2351]

@@ShaddyRaddyWorldMusic I get you. So much time wasted entertaining ppls needs that by the time you get to your safe space you're crawling to it. I can only take so much.

[@benjisquenge]

Please do a video on Autism Spectrum Disorder, the differences between men and women, and why women tend to be diagnosed much later in life than men with this disorder.

[@mrs.doubtfire9335]

I was diagnosed schizotypal and schizoaffective this year. Just trying to better understand myself

[@HassanPoyo]

I discovered this whilst learning psychiatry in medical school and never related to something like this EVER, I always thought I was just "different". Not weird, but not like the average person either (and I don't mean it in a way as though I am better than anybody). If I had to use a couple of words to describe how its like it would be this: 1. Meh - im always open to making friends, but easily drop them as soon as I feel my personal space is invaded or if they are affecting my lifestyle. I'm indifferent to relationships no matter how long I've had them for. 2. I wouldn't say we are antisocial, i'd say ASOCIAL, meaning we much prefer our own company, we can socialise just like normal people and 99% of people wouldn't be able to pick out anything about us thats different than the next person, but as we build longer friendships some of our traits start to show such as us being "unavailable" when in reality we just want to be left alone. I really don't like the fact it is labelled as a disease and the connotation associated with schizoid is detrimental. If I had to guess why I'm like this I'd point the finger at two things. 1. May be genetics? 2. Upbringing. Neither of my parents had friends, I've been raised and fostered with the mindset that social interactions do not matter. For context, I grew up in urban cities my whole life.

[@crystallwilliamson7669]

You guys are so great! You have helped me so much❤️

[@AlienAteIt.MyNoraTees]

I'm glad that you all cleared that up for me. And I love the dog. I would like to see more of the dog.

[@Kafka04]

ADHD in adults would be a good video

[@kd1inoly693]

Also ADD without hyperactivity

[@Shasha8674]

ADD/ADHD/hyper active etc...No gluten/dairy/soy/sugar/GMO/food with a label/heated oils...taking vitamins/good oils/minerals..probiotic...LDN..detoxing may help. No gluten/GMO may help more nutrients absorb in the intestines. Nature's plus- Source of life multiple/Zn/Mg/fish oil/evening primrose oil/lecithin/coenzymated B vitamins/HCl and enzymes with meals/orthobiotic probiotic before a meal may help and more. Hair test shows good minerals/heavy metals. Sweating may help detox and then restore the good minerals lost. Himaylan salt has trace minerals that may help. Vaccines may hurt and not help. Taking minerals for those that are low in the hair test may help.

[@Givejordr]

@@Shasha8674 ...........whattt?

[@briananderson8428]

I LOVE the puppy (all dogs are puppies forever!). Such a great discussion.

[@SreejaCv]

Dr. Ramani is an expert in narcissism. Please talk about the correlation between schizophrenia and narcissism. Thanks

[@LiveFaustDieJung]

I hope there will be more content like this. Dr. Ramani is a smart lady and I would love to hear her speak on psychotic disorders more. I know narcissism is her sort of specialty or focus now. Love listening to her. Nice to hear a women who has some oomf in her voice and presence. 👌😎

[@missy8744]

I wish you were my therapist Dr. Ramani!

[@Mijn24]

Her intelligence is beautiful

[@georgesanguinetti8378]

What can be done when one is labeled with a wrong diagnosis? I would like to see a discussion of the real world applications of the science of psychology including its pitfalls and where and when it goes wrong and where that leaves the patient and what the patient can do in that situation.

[@desertdog8006]

Please post a longer schizotypal PD. Thx

[@megshire16]

These are amazing! Totally glued in! I am a psychologist and it’s great to revisit these basic, insightful videos 😊

[@MrJerryStevenson]

You guys are so awesome. I love learning about mental health.

[@kenlarson7371]

As long as they are not trying to brainwash you into being who they want you to be and try to get you to do their bidding.

[@brendasprung5165]

I would appreciate a discussion about discerning the differences between schizophrenia and behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia.

[@dr.anilps5654]

She was really explaining well. The most undisturbed there was the beautiful dog there who never minds what so ever happen around .

[@jaiswal1824]

Plss discuss on the difference between anxiety disorder and depression

[@susantisiva3381]

You forgot schizoaffective...

[@Shasha8674]

Gluten may cause this and the rest.

[@mariangrimsdell1112]

Susanti Siva Yes Glueten is soooo insidious it disrupts so many bio functions in the body Way too long to expand here but there are new theories that glueten causes inflammation in the 🧠 brain by crossing the blood brain barrier and the macrophages in the immune system attack the brain in some people which causes these horrible symptoms a bit like magic mushrooms can 😬Getting the average person to accept this is also very difficult ie my son has the above disorders but absolutely refuses to follow a glueten free diet 😳

[@nancywelsh2837]

@@mariangrimsdell1112 My son does very well on Keto when i can keep him away from bread

[@mariangrimsdell1112]

@@nancywelsh2837 I believe you, it’s not easy , glueten is sneaky, a lot gets in mass produced products, but it is worth the effort in so many ways

[@caringheart34]

Schizotypal replies at the top ^^^^^^^^^

[@ruth6471]

My 64 year old sister was schizoid paranoid and abused my 2 nephews but I had no idea as she lived so far away. I was shocked by the diagnosis and my youngest nephew just had a schizophrenic paranoid attack, his first at 30 years old. My other nephew has 2 sons, 5 and 3, and is out of his fatherly concern that he worries his sons will have the same condition even though he tells me it only 3% chance of that occurring.

[@BigBrain-sx4pm]

Bella, You Should Love and Respect Your Sister as a Human.

[@bella3775]

मिट्टु गुलाल Where in that comment did you see a judgement? Bella shared her pain and expressed genuine concern for her family. My heart goes out to her.

[@Shasha8674]

Gluten/GMO may hurt the gut lining so less nutrients absorb the brain/body need. Coenzymated B vitamins/Nature's plus- Source of life multiple/fish oil/Zn/Mg/evening primrose oil etc may help.

[@bizarte24_]

TYVM. It's about time, long overdo.

[@stinkfootthe1st]

Literally just got told to "come back when I get a 2 year degree in psychology", and here I am, in my room, with the correct knowledge. Some people...

[@alyahfs]

Thank you so much for this explanation! I'm having a presentation today about personality disorder and confused on those three. So glad i stumbled upon this video. I'm going to subscribe your channel right now.

[@patriceb1274]

I work in the mental health field and many of my clients have schizoaffective disorder. Can you please discuss this ? Thank you ....

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

So grateful for your work!

[@achillthatbends]

Do a series on asd and its under diagnosis in girls and women please.

[@narwhal9249]

I second this

[@person9366]

Um what's ASD?

[@narwhal9249]

Autism Spectrum Disorder. You might also see it as an abbreviation for Acute Stress Disorder. But more often than not it's autism.

[@Danny-ik6ct]

I thought I had Schizoid, but the inclusion of odd beliefs & paranoia made my psychologist opt for a Schizotypal Diagnosis.

[@Conditioned.by.God.BT7]

Oh I never even heard of schizotypal, good video thank you for sharing

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

People who don't know somebody that has it or aren't a mental health professional wouldn't. It's not a diagnosis that gets a lot of attention because it tends not to cause much trouble, especially when compared with the other diagnoses in the family. I suspect that in a significant number of cases people with schizotypal just get written off as being eccentrics, especially if they happen to have a flair for the creative or an impressive intellect.

[@channelseeker7]

This was a very clear description of the Schizoid personality disorder. Can there be a discussion how family members can relate or help them see how they are disassociating.

[@brittnhuli]

Great distinctions. I have to say, though, the lights were kind of distracting.

[@Fourgamingfordugs9811]

Now warning before I add the traits and symptoms I will add stuff I think should be in there .Prefer being alone and choose to do activities alone Don't want or enjoy close relationships Feel little if any desire for sexual relationships Feel like you can't experience pleasure Have difficulty expressing emotions and reacting appropriately to situations May seem humorless, indifferent or emotionally cold to others May appear to lack motivation and goals Don't react to praise or critical remarks from others. Doesn’t react to insults or support from other people . alienation, shyness, oversensitivity, seclusiveness, egocentricity, avoidance of intimate relationships, autistic thinking, and withdrawal from and lack of response to the environment. Does not show anger or hostility or aggression even when provoked. Autistic thinking.

[@Fourgamingfordugs9811]

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[@purplemoon8637]

Your content is very good. I would like to see the different types of depression. Thank you!

[@cutiewithoutacare]

I would like to know about eating disorders and what mental health disorders they stem from...? Thank you for this channel 🙏🏽

[@SoJeFakaGeSo]

Really good job !!! Keep it up !

[@laurapaskavitz2689]

Complex PTSD - if you haven't done it yet & how to differentiate it from bipolar & BPD.

[@Orfkip]

I really don't see how STPD is somehow related or co-morbid with BPD. Schizotypal seems to be the loner self validating type while BPD mostly needs external validation and constant attention from others.

[@laurapaskavitz2689]

Complex PTSD is different than PTSD. Med Circle actually did do a video on the similarities & difference between CPTSD & BPD.

[@catalinacastro5288]

There really should be a whole season on anosognosia.

[@abhisarikagandhi]

Okay, my question is how a dietician would suggest for a perfect mental health? Thank you!

[@rosebanquette]

More research needs to be done on schizoid personality disorder. It definitely exists on a spectrum.

[@cjay984]

I honestly think dr. Ramani y super knowledgeable love her i view only this channel with her and Kyle loved their interaction ❤

[@destineetrost3613]

Would like to see Relationship struggles between ocpd and bpd

[@lostinwonderland3965]

Fantastic explanations! I would be highly interested in diving into the world of Dissociative Identity Disorders. More specifically the subcategories like OSDD, Co-consciousness, co-fronting, dynamics of personality vs system of alters. Another unspoken topic is Personality disorders or trauma or mental illness developed from having to grow up with siblings or parents with Cluster B. A third topic would be the role of empathy/morals in Cluster B personality disorders. Possibly discuss The difference between personality disorders and other psychological disorders

[@evelynshrum4790]

Defiance disorder I'm trying to understand this, my granddaughter was diagnosed with this.

[@naypooh17]

Will you all make a video on schizoaffective disorder. I’ve done a ton of research on it because I have been diagnosed with it, but I still do not quite understand it.

[@undeaddanny4]

The dog was the true star of this video

[@annamusser4542]

I want to see more about schizoid personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder

[@ritapalermo7983]

Hi i love you info. What about schizoeffective. I was told i mite be. What are cures and symptoms. Thankyoy

[@audreyherrera6083]

Thanks. Any treatment?

[@sagir74]

I'd like to know what to say to someone diagnosed as schizophrenic (paranoiac type) when they call you and tell you they don't see the point of continue living under their mental condition, they feel anxious, apathetic, desperate, and want to be healthy. This person is under treatment and surrounded by their family. We are not in the same country, but the calls will continue, and I'm saying what I think is best. What if I should be saying something else? Could you talk about how to deal with situations like this one?

[@gummybearchel]

It’s very interesting, I have Dissociative Identity Disorder and each alter has a different / multiple mental disorders. One of them has Schizoid personality disorder

[@LiisiTee]

I’m diagnosed with schizophrenia. But I have always known, what I see or feel is smth other can’t see or feel. I do get delusional and paranoid from time to time. And I do make life hell for people close to me at that time. When it passes, I feel bad. But most days I do just fine and people mostly can’t tell I’m schizophrenic.

[@ninarueter7492]

Thank you for your informative & highly helpful Videos. I would like to See something about pathological demand avoidance & Oppositional defiant disorder. I would also like to know more about bipolar disorder as a comorbidity with asperger syndrome/highfunctioning autism in adolescents. Please keep up the good work. Thank you again.

[@Greekalittle]

👋👋 schitzotypal person lolzzzers- btw great content, I am always tuned in

[@IdealistINFP]

This was absolutely excellent.

[@AndrewHernandez-n6g]

I feel like this is what it looks like when we use the DSM to create easy to identify archetypes, this is for providers to understand, not for the patients to have to dice apart, it doesn't change how i see you, as a person, with complex emotions and a definite capacity for empathy. I as a future PMHNP, care very little about your official psychological diagnoses. Rather I care about how I CAN HELP alleviate your symptoms to a degree that they become less of a burden for you to live your best life

[@edgarflores-garduza2595]

Thank you very much for this important information!