Spinning Out 1991 Schizophrenia Documentary

Anne Deveson's 1991: Spinning Out will help people to understand the human face of a uniquely human disease - schizophrenia. There is no known cause or cure. Schizophrenia has been a puzzle for centuries. One in a hundred people will develop the illness. 25% of these will have a single attack, then recover, but most sufferers experience recurrent tormenting attacks. Anne Deveson, whose own son was schizophrenic, speaks directly to experts on the subject - schizophrenics themselves and their families. We meet Simon, a consumer advocate and artist; Jay, a mathematical physicist and his daughter, Susan, who is also schizophrenic; street kid, Ace; and Bill and Paul who have spent most of their lives in institutions. It is a touching and important film which argues strongly for activism amongst patients, carers and the psychiatric profession.
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[@paolo11x11]

Despite rumors of his passing, Simon Champ is still alive and making art and acting as a mental health advocate.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Im glad he’s still going, his work is so important

[@minimayhem1996]

F*** yeah good for him

[@lymarie1974]

This is wonderful news. ❤

[@annamarielewis7078]

My cousin was schizophrenic. I knew way back when we were children. He was exquisitely handsome and just brilliant, but he had very early OCD, and I believe he was I’ll from very early on. This was 60 years ago, and it didn’t manifest until he was on an exchange program in Russia! Can you imagine? Melting down in a foreign country, even though he spoke the language, would heighten the terror. His family couldn’t handle him so they sent him to California, where he discovered Hollywood and all of its lures into fantasy. He absolutely refused to take medication. He self medicated with street drugs and enabling family members. He became alternately violent then, incredibly sweet. He was hospitalized until it became illegal to hold him against his will. He had numerous therapists and a lawyer on retainer, to get him out of jail or hospital. Everyone gave up on him and he eventually committed suicide at age 49.

[@lymarie1974]

Oh my, I'm so sorry for your loss. 😢

[@CornishLiving8]

A very sad story

[@rog3833]

As a schizophrenic, i found this helpful. If you are - be compliant with your meds!! :)

[@markusbaker1161]

Anyone suffering from this or any other mental illness, do not give up. Life can get better.

[@timfrye3586]

Wisdom

[@TS-1267]

7:31 HAIRCUT 1000,000

[@gowdsake7103]

Hasnt in 64 years

[@markusbaker1161]

@@gowdsake7103 I’m sorry to hear that.

[@gowdsake7103]

@@markusbaker1161 Why? I can cope

[@luciagamb9921]

Algorithm win 👍

[@Sasukex1337]

You bet

[@david18ireland]

Me too. I'm always looking for documentaries that were shot in the 60's to the 90's. They're so much more raw than documentaries around nowadays

[@gbeagle417]

Cause u like watching people deeply suffer? I mean I get it. Iv been watching alot of these but I don't walk away thinking "fuck yeah algorithm, that was awesome". I feel intense sorrow and intense gratitude but not excitement for it being in my suggested

[@99NOFX]

Indeed

[@99NOFX]

​@@gbeagle417 We just hit on a video we watch all the way through with interest, that's all.

[@kingfarmer1010]

My daughter's ex has untreated paranoid schizophrenia, and has been a nightmare and disaster waiting to happen for a long time. He just murdered my son one month ago. I'm absolutely livid with the complete lack of treatment for the severely mentally ill in the USA. There is NOWHERE to turn, no matter how serious and dangerous the situation is, until its too late.

[@barsnacker]

Holy smokes what I open the youtube app to

[@T.R.A.I.N.I.N.G.]

how did this come to pass, if one may ask?

[@kazbah1217]

Sorry for your loss. Access to mental health is or should be a constitutional right. To know that the government deliberately shut down mental heath hospitals permanently under the Regan administration and literally said to them all "now fend for yourselves". Majority of homeless in America came from these shut down mental hospitals. Its criminal and insidious.

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

This is disgusting. Australia has the same crisis going on with mental illness being left untreated until it's too late.

[@marguerilla]

i’m so sorry that happened to your family… unfortunately i am not surprised by anything these days with the state of the system. it’s made impossible for the few competent professionals involved anymore still these days too since deinstitutionalization. total destruction of the large capacity, functional mental hospital system we had in US totally gutted and destroyed, happened over a lot of our lifetimes and yet few people know something so significant has been removed until as you said it’s too late…

[@AugustThor438]

The woman with 3 family members with schizophrenia is a hero

[@carolynlanham3170]

OR, she's worn out, physically, emotionally and mentally.

[@Jazzypurr]

2:44 This is a truthful portrayal of a terribly stigmatized and misunderstood illness. I feel as if I know these people because we share a diagnosis and have crossed a line that the others haven’t.Thank you so much for a great documentary. Absolutely loved it!

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

If you are mentally ill, please comply with drinking very little to no alcohol and take your medication every single day, and please, create a routine that you can fall back on for your own sanity, so that you can stay grounded when you are not well. Also, please make sure to tell your primary doctor everything that is going on even if you think your symptoms are trivial. It's easier for the doctor to fix an issue early than it is to leave it go on and on for ages before you get help.

[@amyleelee84]

I am in recovery from addiction I was on meth for many years & can only relate to how these people feel when I was in psychosis from lack of sleep & large amounts of using…feeling like everyone & everything is a conspiracy against me, hidden recoding devices & people that I love conspiring to harm me. It’s a terrifying feeling. Hope these people were able to have wonderful lives❤

[@Peeta-wn4hh]

Knowledge about Schizophrenia has advanced since 1921. The poor souls afflicted with the disease often made worse by substance use disorder.

[@carolynlanham3170]

Yes, certainly substance abuse to eliminate the worst symptoms. Comes with the illness.

[@emergeprosthetics5870]

This is so well done. So moving.

[@deborahbasel184]

A great Documentary about Schizophrenia and living with the condition.

[@CrustyUgg]

I find myself attracted to Simon. Not only is he charismatic but he's handsome too! Sorry to hear about his passing. I forget this was 32 years ago 😢

[@MichaTheLight]

He seems to be a cool dude. I see it from a male site, he's really articulate and give his best. That I respect.

[@paolo11x11]

He's not dead, he's still making art. Look him up - there's an ABC News Australia story about him from last year.

[@therealcoltstonewolfe]

Simon is still very much alive and well.

[@r.c.l2569]

Interesting concept for a channel. I hope to see more content.

[@charlottecolley8713]

Brilliant! Thank you

[@crazyred1]

Very insightful documentary. Really shows some of what people and families go through with schizophrenia. Huge eye-opener and well documented. Thank you so much... It's really is tragic that people don't really understand more about mental health issues... We have come along way from how things were , most definitely , but sadly there's so much more to learn and really understand. We need to really listen more and learn how we can help and cope better overall. Empathy is a huge thing.... ❤

[@SBecktacular]

The main doctor looks like bon Scott of ac/dc It’s really sad how many people with mental disorders fall through the cracks- a girl I knew was recently killed because she was bipolar and on the streets… the system completely failed her😓

[@deidraleonard8381]

Omg...Ur right and now I can't unsee it.

[@lisadolan689]

Excellent documentary

[@EVOLr]

It's unbelievably frightening.

[@rog3833]

Try living with it. And yet you will always get a gobshite that will always take the mick, cos they don't understand.

[@K9-Crazy]

I find this interesting as I worked for a State hospital in New York on Long Island Kings Park State Hospital.

[@RandomComment6]

I frequently visit KP and take lots of pictures. I’m not a teenager looking to cause intentional damage to the buildings. I am actually fascinated with mental health and the history of KP itself. You probably have a lot of stories to tell. My respect to you.

[@anotherdayisforever]

People need to understand this about ALL mental illness. These are human beings and its cruel to want them to be caged like animals.

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

What a scary illness to have. How horrifying

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

13:03 the voices are a lot like the voices of the alters in disassociation. From past trauma. No privacy

[@lsudx479]

What do you mean?

[@itstruemammanon7448]

he was not wrong he at that point was a superstar

[@eternylbliss2151]

Wow I I actually haven't seen some of those VHS movies they showed in the horror section...

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

44:25 what a cruel horrible hard disease. Could you imagine

[@carolynlanham3170]

Yes I CAN imagine because we're going through it. Our family is pretty much ruined, we have no help that works, we are afraid and worried every day and we are aging, so how can we protect and avoid jail after we leave this earth.

[@carolynlanham3170]

This certainly noticed that the families dealing with this mental disease is suffered by the whole family.. First symptom is the community blaming the family as being too tolerant or not paying attention or the family is "dysfunctional". These assumption hurt us to the core. Then trying to find support which is VERY difficult. Then not being able to find help with secured housing in preparation for our deaths. I can't speak to other countries, but the USA has ignored the care necessary for unfortunate folks that live with this AND/OR other mental challenges

[@germanezequielezequiel6466]

excelente

[@louloulaalee1581]

Hope the young street kid got onto a better life!

[@crazyred1]

Me too. Handsome young man, seems to have some insight about himself, and willing to take medication to try and get better. (If they are the correct dose and drug for him) Young enough to get things sorted and live some form of a happy and content life. 🙏

[@TheGuardian60]

A throughout study/examination should be done before you diagnose people but that never is done

[@jasongodin7165]

This is great, need teachers of the light instead of sheep feeding you pills, most of the pills are so strong when you stop them the withdrawal is so bad you contemplate suicide

[@Peeta-wn4hh]

I’m definitely afraid to stop. I tried to stop taking a particular psychiatric drug used for depression. My psychiatrist must have screwed up because he didn’t gradually taper me off the drug, even though I had been on the drug for decades. I never understood what “cold turkey” meant before but I was now experiencing it in real time. I thought I was going to die. It was that intense.

[@jasongodin7165]

@@Peeta-wn4hh after a month of withdrawls I had to go to hospital, i was shaking bad , they gave me Parkinson pills and after 30 mins it was like night and day, stupid ass pills i tried most of them, all i needed was sleeping pills

[@mikerope5785]

The hairstyles in this programme are fucking epic.

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

It’s often trauma, diet, brain damage and sometimes a misdiagnosis, disassociation. Sometimes spiritual too….

[@carolynlanham3170]

No, it's not spiritual. It's a biological, medical anomaly that very often gets triggered/worsened by drugs, self medicating.

[@jamiepreston1490]

It seems that the right medications are most helpful. Always get a second opinion on your medications. The wrong meds will push patients over the edge.

[@EdwardVGrimm]

I wonder what happened to Simon or what his life was like before passing

[@user-bb1mp7pd8w]

WITH MY HEAD UNDER MY WING. LISTEN !

[@nomanejane5766]

❤

[@Thomas-cc9yv]

I have schizoaffective disorder and my brother has bipolar disorder. What the hell does that mean?

[@benjaminhesford5178]

The Medication is a lot better now, this is 32 years old

[@andreadraper6533]

Look at how thin their ties are- remember how thin ties were in the 80's- 90s

[@mkultra70]

That first Schizo guy is the MAN!

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

They need a better cure than these meds

[@0pieamii]

dude @4:20 understands the Biro guy is the real crazy.

[@timfrye3586]

dude@4:20 Yes, how may I help you?

[@ausendundeinenacht1]

I once ended up with a schizophrenic I ended up renting a rom in this huge house few days later I realised what shit predicament I d landed myself in he was a male i am a female;i was rather scared of him Still, a person needs a roof over her head Then he got jealous, I went to the Cops they , as always, coudnt care LESS I ended up temporaily homeless thing I realised...they are very ASTUTE , to yr feelngs, in a weird way

[@tomsmith4907]

Simon Champ is a cool dude quite friendly and a good speaker on the topic!

[@jasonmuller1199]

This documentary is crazy

[@ausendundeinenacht1]

These selfHelp groups are NON existent in 2023 Now.... Shame! they are v GOOD ppl need to TALK yet AI is basically replacing human contact I feel, the Nineties and Eighties were probably the best times

[@combatduckie]

"I feel, the Nineties and Eighties were probably the best time" - you re definitely correct with this one.

[@T.R.A.I.N.I.N.G.]

look at your grammar, it's not surprising why no one wants to talk to you. these days people want to save their time to interact with the most intelligent and insightful people possible. we know our time is valuable and talking to just any idiot is a waste of time, anything else is better.

[@carolynlanham3170]

No, AI is not replacing human content. Learn how to detect AI produced stuff and don't watch it or listen to it! 90's and 80's most certainly were worse for folks with schizophrenia, which is the focus of this. And in 2023 still minimal understanding and treatment.

[@corteztheinfinite9440]

I Hear Shit That Isn't There Often I Have No Clue What Exactly It Is But Sometimes It Sounds Like A Radio In My Head Turned Really Low, Other Times I Used To Hear Entire Conversations Between My Parents And Come Out My Room And Literally Nobody Was There And Like Whole Programs From A Tv In A Different Room But I'd Come Out And Everything Is Off. Idk Wtf Type Of Diagnosis That Would Be But It's Odd To Experience

[@rog3833]

About time you laid off the drugs then.

[@russianaloha4576]

I know exactly what you're talking about. Have you been to a psychiatrist?

[@corteztheinfinite9440]

@@russianaloha4576 Nope I've Always Kinda Isolated My Problems Lol

[@russianaloha4576]

@@corteztheinfinite9440 you should try talking to 1. They will do all kinds of tests, (nothing invasive), but I recommend finding 1. It'd be interesting to see what they say. ❤️ It really could be Anything causing this to happen to you tho. I just hope the best for you 🙏💞🙏

[@corteztheinfinite9440]

@@russianaloha4576 You Know What I Think I Will Thank You For That That Was Super Kind

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

34:30 you have to lower them very very slowly. Very small doses over long periods. 10%

[@first-thoughtgiver-of-will2456]

10:38 **me bugging dat house**

[@angelswalking3839]

Watching this show in 2023….l stopped at (time

[@elizabethhurtado2829]

The wiretapping part is true

[@benwinter2420]

Those with this 'illness' are always curiously correct with the monitoring & no privacy aspect . . one of the first uses of super computers in the 60's , with the fives eyes Echelon program , was AI voice recognition & recording of phone etc traffic & passive listening by then landline phones mikes , pretty much at flip of switch at the exchange

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

31:50 they’re humans. It could have been us

[@cindylee7855]

He looks like Percy from The Green Mile 😁

[@brocksprogramming]

It would seem as though "normal" people simply want people to behave as they do on the television screen. Which makes for a life that is both boring and a lie, and one could also argue; that it is not in fact actually living. When people deviate from this then they say the person is Schizophrenic because of their "bad" behavior, while simultaneously harassing them and making fun of them. That is what I get from this. It does seem like a conspiracy to me, I'm sorry.

[@craigshearon7034]

I have scitzaphrania....lm on olanzapine 10 mg ..

[@chickedee1085]

Did you use weed prior to developing it? And if so we’re you predisposed to the disease by genetics? Wish you well.

[@user-ij9vi6sn8g]

@@chickedee1085 there is nothing like genetics but your actual soul which generates signals which demonic forces don't like, it is a technology not a disease.

[@robiny.4395]

They are listening…NSA

[@Straupzig]

This woman flipped me off!

[@beckyf2845]

I dont really see schizophrenia like other mental health issues.....i just think its a serious neurological disorder.

[@nomanejane5766]

U know there are neurodevelopmental mental health disorders right?

[@tanyahorula1060]

Its genetic. Its nobodies fault.

[@fido9745]

does spinning out refer to doing so much meth that you develop schitzophrrnia from doing so much? it might have happened to me…..

[@SomeIdiot983]

psychotic episodes can be a schizophrenia symptom, but other things can cause them - like too much meth. I'd be curious to hear what happened to you; and I hope you're doing better.

[@davechristian7543]

no its just a term we would say in the 80s n even 90s n has nothing to do wit mantel illness or meth

[@legioonalainen]

still not gonna take my meds

[@right..5651]

It would do you good. You could at least take them for a little while, give yourself a good start

[@prettyvacant3605]

Same.

[@terryrollins1973]

I'll alert the media 🎉

[@ricktherrien8235]

Your meds are there not to alter your brain but make it normal. Many people with psychotic mental illness can find recovery from medication and your illness mat just be reactive and not organic, that is given time and proper brain chemistry there's a possibility you will cure your illness. But without the medication your chemistry will take a very long time to balance out if it does at all. Those with the worstbmental illness are those who chose not to take their meds and not taking your meds is a sign you are still experiences your illness otherwise you would went to get better and you would take your meds to get better. It's not a life sentence but it can be without proper measures to combat the disorder.

[@apersonwhoknows]

Really stupid if you don't.

[@williamfoley5687]

I like filtered water

[@michaelflores7655]

54:31

[@chantelcuddemi7646]

I have an ex fiancee who has this.

[@newlife8610]

Why would an adult with this condition have 4 children knowing they might pass it on?? Why would you do that to your own kids?

[@combatduckie]

yeah, that always astonishes me too when people with serious mentalor physical issues decide to have children while knowing at that point that their condition is genetic and runs in the family and is highly likely to be passed on to any children, very SELFISH of parents to put children thru this.

[@dunsbroccoli2588]

They have schizophrenia, it’s a disorder. It makes you disorderedly.

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

And to think that medical doctors encourage most women to have kids regardless of what's wrong with them!

[@jillhamster246]

I agree

[@kevinquinn5877]

@@combatduckie😮

[@gowdsake7103]

Would this explain religion ?

[@elizabethhurtado2829]

Cuz its true

[@user-kq5qp6dh8l]

My face melted and it looked like a demon type character: There you have it: demonic oppression on a human.

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

44:25 we need better more humane solutions

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

51:30

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

54:44 sounds like disasociative identity disorder

[@shanemcnamara8657]

Roses are red ,violets are blue, i'am a schizophrenic.... and so am I 😒

[@leetlbt]

😅😅😅

[@jpants5144]

Demonic possession/ generational curse ?

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

ah yes..largactil....a chemical cosh

[@gosuhenke]

Just laugh

[@filthyrichpunk583]

Dreaming when I’m awake, Waking up to my dreams bleeding into reality . & My 😳 P S Y C O S I S G O I N G D O W N

[@terryrollins1973]

Poor quality documentary

[@APimpNamedSlickBak]

Its over 30 years old..no shit

[@gowdsake7103]

Not as shitty as your comment tho

[@LabutoHelpGuy]

cmon man. its not even that bad

[@angelswalking3839]

I thought it was well done …

[@williamfoley5687]

Do not like the england accent,wow it's bad

[@nomanejane5766]

❤