My journey through schizophrenia and homelessness | Bethany Yeiser | TEDxCincinnati

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Bethany Yeiser was an honors student at the University of Southern California before she developed schizophrenia and became homeless. Today, she runs the CureSZ Foundation to help others fully recover from schizophrenia. Bethany Yeiser (@BethanyYeiser) and the CURESZ Foundation (@CURESZorg) is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Bethany Yeiser is the founding president of the CureSZ Foundation (Comprehensive Understanding via Research and Education into SchiZophrenia) which she established jointly with Henry A. Nasrallah, MD, in July, 2016. She also maintains a blog called “Recovery Road” on PsychologyToday.com. Bethany holds a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology with honors from the University of Cincinnati. Prior to becoming homeless, she published three articles in molecular biology, including a first-authored article in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Bethany began full-time college at age fifteen and transferred to the University of Southern California at seventeen. Bethany was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2007 after spending four years as a homeless person, including one year living outside in a churchyard. In 2008, she achieved full recovery on an underutilized medication, clozapine. Follow@BethanyYeiser) and the CURESZ Foundation
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[@fragitude]

Made me recall how I thought the CIA was going to give me a settlement of a billion dollars for being the next Messiah. Had some pretty far out thoughts going on. Total of six months hospitalized for schizoaffective disorder. Working on my Master's in management now.

[@kenaniahwesley2387]

Thats awesome man, i hope to be like that I also have Schizoaffective Disorder its hard.

[@leonard_spunky]

The only thing the CIA was going to do was laugh at you while they been watching you being in the watch list for breaking the of code of conduct. Those voices in your head are coming from stingers you target.

[@Lowkeyprodigy24]

Bro I had the exact same thing I thought I was in the psych ward because they had to keep me protected

[@tevarismartin7878]

How did you afford treatment. I would love that so much but only have $5k

[@dominickschrute3084]

God bless

[@lalique2817]

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 37, having suffered (which I had never disclosed to anyone) from hallucinations and paranoia and social withdrawal from age 10 or before. I struggled through high school, college, an abusive marriage, and extreme confusion and deadly depression for 27 yrs without benefit of support from family, friends or doctors. Then began the hospitalizations, polypharmacy, overall decline, loss of almost everything I ever thought important. Now at 62 I have re-emerged on the other side (a slow process that consumed every waking moment) damaged and weakened but at the same time stronger and wiser in many ways. It is difficult still, but I am making peace with the understanding that my purpose is to survive another day, give hope and friendship where I can, and be grateful for the processes that saved me: medication, writing, painting, poetry, reading, and many distractions others might find unimportant in the overall scheme of things. But with mental illness you make up your own "scheme of things" as you go along and each of those days of survival become an epic conquest. Thank you, Bethany. I appreciate your willingness to share.

[@queenieny4654]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@jendrake1959]

💞💞💞

[@petervossos4816]

Were your parents smoking and drinking when you were born? I ask this because you say you had the disorder from age 10! Nicotine is a poisonous alkaloid and if a child was to breath second hand smoke it could inundate their mind especially if the child is given a poor diet!! I have found what causes schizophrenia. It’s not a disease… it’s a condition. It can be reversed!!! I would like to help!

[@LexesOHara]

Proud of you!!

[@LP-bf9oe]

@@petervossos4816 where did you get this information from?

[@sunny4lady]

I have so much empathy for people with this condition. I myself am diagnosed with paranoid psychosis and am symptom free due to meds. We really need to end the stigma. We are people living with these conditions, not monsters!

[@davyboone1794]

For every Bethany success story there is a thousand who are not given the help they need. 90% of homeless people in this country suffer from mental illness. Facilities need to be built to treat these people, give them back their dignity and give them back their life and when possible reintegrate them into society.

[@jude_of_alltrades]

🙏🏼

[@mattlee5523]

I'm not entirely qualified to talk on this. However, I work in a psychiatric unit in Great Britain. As far as I am aware from current study my colleagues (and myself) administer the best care. What I have seen in two years is Clozopine has a roughly 50% success rate... maybe less. Its a miracle drug but some patients are unfortunately treatment resistant. All the best to this woman for making her life work.

[@angelcallahan3725]

My sister has schitzophrenia. She is homeless, addicted to drugs, and just so far gone. I dont think she has the capabilities to seek help. I always hope for her to be able to get better.

[@Gaibreel]

I loved how everyone broke out in clapping. Got tears. Shes so awesome

[@michellereames1680]

I was SO proud and excited when she said she earned her degree!! I struggled to graduate with my bachelors but can only imagine the strength that took her.

[@lizzievicious3406]

I was recently diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder it's been challenging but videos like these give me hope

[@fresica3]

My son is also on Clozapine. It was a life saver and he is also back and fighting.. The whole world should watxh videos like this for more awareness and get rid of so many taboos. Thanks for sharing. 🌹

[@queenieny4654]

But also be aware of the side effects of long term use…one is blood disease…

[@karenyounce7445]

encouraging. i have 2 sons with schizophrenia snd it’s the hardest job ever being their caretaker. my local mental health does nothing to help and it’s so sad to see many people needing help! thank you for your story !

[@penguinsc477]

Stay strong

[@rebekahb5275]

My brother is 40 and still lives with my mom. It’s been rough and it’s unbelievable there are no places that care for people who need it

[@dreamphone1434]

If you need a pick me up today, i just think that is so beautiful and loving of you to care for your sons. So many people abandon their family members because of schizophrenia, its great to hear a story where that's not the case.

[@SP-nz2hh]

I wish it was easier to get someone help. My older brother was diagnosed 6 years ago and it's always the same thing when he relapses. He won't get help on his own because he doesn't think he has a problem. Me a family member cant just walk into a hospital either and say "hey do something he needs help. The state won't get involved unless he has already hurt himself or someone else. It feels like an endless cycle.

[@cheripurk5037]

I feel you bro. My mother was diagnosed in the 80s. This never gets better even with medication.

[@lashawnablanton4649]

True going the same with my sis n law it's very sad

[@laurie9452]

I'm with you buddy!! One day at a time..never loose hope 🙏 ❤

[@tarunyadav7856]

Consistent family support is needed

[@beth.mmountain3221]

My son was in and out of the mental hospital. Somehow, Idk how, they held a court and appointed a Treatment Guardian. This person is responsible for making sure he takes his meds. I help by communicating what's happening. This has helped. Unfortunately he had to go thru the jail system. This is the very dangerous part. People with mental illness cannot bond out in this state and can end up (more often than not ) in solitary confinement. Some for months or even years.

[@gamingformentalhealth1129]

11 years episode free... You go girl!! You got your degree, wrote a book, and teamed up with a doctor for the good of the mental health field by way of creating a foundation... You are someone to aspire to be! Very impressed and encouraged by your success story. Thank you for sharing, you have my support ❤

[@spidermiddleagedman]

My Doctor told me to give up in work and live from the social fund of Austria. Now i am just 28 and i don't know what to do with the rest of my life. I tried to write a book but my Risperidon won't let me.

[@summer7529]

Wat a life...she is a true fighter so courageous

[@joeadler5379]

@@spidermiddleagedman when you have schizophrenia. You are marginalized you will probably be that way for the rest of your life. Dementia praecox. Schizophrenia is degenerative from what I've Been Told. It never gets any better

[@maylee386]

It shows the love of God and He did a miracle on you!

[@maylee386]

Praise the God! So grateful to God!

[@Milfuelle100]

A cousin of mine (I think 8-10 years older than me) suddenly developed schizophrenia at age 18. He already had Asperger’s so life wasn’t particularly easy for him but he was high-functioning and had a gf. He was a good person. Relatively antisocial due to his Asperger’s (usually hid in his bedroom when people came over,) so I never had a real conversation with him until I was 17. I wish I could have gotten to know him before the schizophrenia and addiction. Then literally one day, shortly after he turned 18, he started hearing voices. A slow but steady downward spiral after that. Understandably, schizophrenia drove him to alcoholism and drug addiction. That god he has very wealthy parents who can get him the best possible care. But his life is below mediocre thanks to his severe mental health issues, addictions, Asperger’s, etc. It honestly breaks my heart 💔

[@jessicamaysantos5509]

Reading all the comments brought me to tears because my daughter who is only 14 yrs old when she had her schizoprenia started and it really breaks my heart watching her deteriorate. I can totally relate to all. Thank you Bethany for sharing your journey. You have a great mission in life. God bless you.

[@petervossos4816]

Did your daughter go on an extreme diet to lose weight?

[@VOKZEL]

@@petervossos4816 My daughter was a strict vegan when she became afflicted with this horrible disease. Why do you ask this?

[@LP-bf9oe]

Hey I would encourage to not give up hope. I believe she is being treated for her condition with medication: if yes then find a good psychiatrist and keep trying to find the proper medication until it works; If no, then the first thing to do is to find a psychiatrist and get her treated. deteriorating

[@TheSiddhaartha]

@@petervossos4816 what does it have to do with schizophrenia?

[@onlineeducationnepal7842]

Everyone deserves to be loved. Love people regardless of their mental or physical condition

[@AlexandraTarazi53]

My 30yo daughter has just started a treatment, this gives me hope, thank you :)

[@crpuravida2]

What advice can you give to a parent who's child with schizophrenia refuses help and won't realize they have a problem. I am devastated. My daughter left and she won't talk to me. She thinks I want to mind control her or abuse her. My own mental health is really declining because of this. I cry every day. She is my baby girl. I love her so much.

[@mommyandmemake]

Maybe you could seek help together? If you show her that you’re diving into the dark WITH her and not just FOR her maybe she would trust you’re intentions are good and she is not alone. Talk to her and say “ your pain is my pain, as your mother I’m asking you to take my hand as we dive into a way to healing together. “ find a trauma therapist in your area or make appointments until you and your daughter feel a genuine connection with your therapist. Trust is so important here for healing. I’m not a doctor, but I have a family history of this illness and I believe this information may be helpful to you both. Wishing you nothing but the best 💕❤️

[@gertrudeshortland4762]

It's heartbreaking 😓

[@happylife2927]

Sad I know how you feel brakes a mother's heart as a parent when your child's suffering❤😭🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤😇

[@ricenbns]

It’s so painful, just so painful... my son gets no relief from this. He’s tortured bu this illness. My beautiful son. I just want him to be healthy again. I pray your daughter also finds help. I feel your pain... I’m depressed and anxious and hopeless and fighting for him with every cell in my body... it’s such a devastating disease. The things he hears and believes... just awful

[@sudhanvakt]

@@ricenbnsSir,it is a serious medical condition,I can understand.But,if a person suffering from schizophrenia is provided proper medical help and love and support of the family members,it is possible to bring him back to the mainstream.Keep him engaged in some useful work so that he is busy.Identify his areas of strength and encourage him to succeed in that.All the best..

[@technicclips5947]

My mom is homeless and my grandmas just told me yesterday that my mom has this disease and she told me what it can do to you and the voice inside of your head, she told me that the voice in her head was to do self harm witch is so bad and how much it can effect your life. I haven’t seen her in about 4 years but I wish to see her soon.

[@akosuatoujourshanbon8086]

Kofi??

[@jamesnderitu1681]

Sending love and good vibes your way, you'll see her

[@pmil101]

I lost 3 jobs bc of that voice.. I’m sorry to hear that about you’re mother

[@manshafatima5932]

shell be all good...stay brave..be there for her...youll see her soon surely

[@azed1685]

it’s good that she noticed the doc was trying to fight for her life...

[@voiceinthewilderness322]

I recovered from severe schizophrenia without any medication. I ignored the hallucinations and refused to believe in them. I changed all of the habits of thought not believing what I was believing. I had to entirely reprogram my mind and way of thinking. I just retired from a high security airport job after working for 30 years. I not only beat the illness, I beat those who seek to treat the illness. The things that we do affect the way that we feel. If there is a problem with the mind, it could be from the choices that you make that result in the way that you feel. If you want to know how to treat the illness, talk to someone who beat it.

[@tamstams3815]

I need to talk to you!!!

[@gokulambre3457]

Hello sir i want to talk with you

[@voiceinthewilderness322]

@@gokulambre3457 Hello!

[@gokulambre3457]

Sir i want to talk with u how to contact with u.

[@Riya-st6ng]

​​@@voiceinthewilderness322 could u pls explain how you reprogram your mind and way of thinking?

[@mermaidalone7826]

I am really in tears lady. You are an adorable and strong human beings. My twin sister got this problem 15 years ago. Although all doctors say there is no cure for Schizophrenia but still I am hopefull that my sister gonna overcome that one day and we start our normal twin life again. Because I believe in miracle! Good luck lady.

[@mustachegurl1714]

My twin sister got it as well. She was just recently diagnosed as bipolar a week ago and had psychotic break right now. Youve been saying ur sister is fighting schizophrenia for 15 years now. But youve said ur wishing to be normal twin again. Why? Did she still not recover from her psychotic episode? Actually my sister had symptoms similar to schizophrenia like being paranoid. Im afraid she wont recover from her delusions. Can u share some of ur experience, does this psychotic break happens frequently?

[@mermaidalone7826]

@@mustachegurl1714 Actually some doctors said that because my sister got this problem at her teenage days its less likely that she becomes like her first situation and the only way to control this problem its taking pills and medicine stuff and she does not have to stop taking medicine unless she becomes worse. I dont know how old is your sister but as I remember my sister has many ups and downs between the age of 16 to 25 and after that period of time she becomes much more better but not exactly the person i knew before my 15th and still she has to continue on taking medicine. Its my suggestion that dont stop your sister to go to school and socialize with others because isolation makes her situation worse. I hope your sister overcomes and this problem does not affect your twins life :)

[@mustachegurl1714]

@@mermaidalone7826 my sister and I are 22 years old right now but I think this problem have been going On for years now bec. she had mood swings and our house are always chaotic, full of quarrels. We thought its just her personality. But by now, we discovered that its because of her illness, we didnt notice until this past month she started ignoring her hygiene and also started acting weird like going around the house for no reason and blasting music out loud. We just knew we had to go to psychiatrist when she happens to talk about it. Im afraid she will not come back.

[@mermaidalone7826]

mustache girl Hopefully she becomes better but with regular check up and medicine. Are you sure she has Skizo? I think biopolar is sth different.

[@Mary.sLb3]

Aww u poor thing

[@bockgirl]

Your courage to admit this is incredible. My mother was schizophrenic. She didn't have a voice. Thank you much for speaking. Bless you. ❤️

[@AnotherPerson991]

I doff my hat in respect to all the people who keep on trying to move on despite their psychological and emotional difficulties.

[@theresaromero2855]

I am moved beyond words by your talk. Thank you so much. I will read your book and try to follow your career. God bless you.

[@emmag1807]

You are very inspiring! I work with clients who have a mental health diagnosis and can only hope that one day they also can attain recovery, live fully functioning lives and become survivors. You give me hope that it is possible. ❤️

[@jaredduchen5412]

Such a heartwarming story. It’s so great to hear success stories from people with schizophrenia and particularly her story. Maybe I should read her memoir.

[@alison4316]

2:22 I want to hug her *so badly* right there. Her hands are shaking as she speaks.

[@butter5144]

😢🙏

[@carmenkosicek9914]

GREAT job, Bethany! Your journey will help SO many with their journey!!!!

[@ricenbns]

Bethany, I read your memoir. Thank you!!! Bethany, my lovely son has been going through this for the past 10 years. It has stolen my son’s life. He’s currently at a state hospital... I feel hopeless. The doctors, I feel, don’t care or have too many patients. They get frustrated with him and I don’t understand how can psychiatric professionals be this way... I’m anxious and hurt and I don’t know what to do! I’ve suggested the use of Clozapine but because of the risks, they don’t want to prescribe it. I need someone that believes can help him... he’s 20’s have been in and out of hospitals and even jail. I can’t take this anymore... I need someone to WANT to help my son

[@masoudalghoniemy3694]

Look at the therapy of Dr. Abram Hoffer using niacin and vitamin c

[@ryu7408]

Has there been any progress since your comment? In that case I would like to get to you. Maybe I can be of help

[@MixedPlatter]

@@ryu7408 Hi, I need help coz of my sister..She is having paranoid scezophenia for more than 5+ years now..She is 28..and she is not recovering as the doctor meds she is taking without her knowledge.She is not willing to visit any dotor and has hallucinations too! kindly help with doctor and medicine names. Nothing is happening.

[@ryu7408]

@@MixedPlatter I cannot help with doctors, since I'm in Germany and I don't know where you are from. I would still like to help you both out. Maybe you want to get in touch through some messenger. My medication in german is called Olanzapin. But I would not recommend it without the advice of doctors. Just write me here if you want to get in touch

[@MixedPlatter]

Hi @Ryu, I am from India,Kolkata I surely like to get in touch with you.Kindly ping me. Need some genuine help!Thanks

[@terryabate9231]

I too have paranoia schizophrenia I took clozapine for 10 years and did quite well then my pharmacist informed me that I was in danger with my blood count. Immediately he contacted my doctor my white blood count went down to almost 0 if I got a cold or would be around anyone who was sick I could die so he had to change my medicine I cried not knowing what would happen to me. My doctor put me on a combo of medications. I’m doing well so far.

[@petervossos4816]

Are you smoking, drinking or taking any drugs?

[@kathymaravelakis3635]

What is the combo of medications because i have a family member who is on clozapine and has a low white blood count?

[@user-tj4zu1ky2u]

@@petervossos4816no

[@user-tj4zu1ky2u]

@@kathymaravelakis3635 I’m on Abilify, and in Vega and Zoloft

[@Nylphinx]

What a fascinating story, I wish her all the best and hope she can help more people overcome their suffering just as she has done

[@sudhanvakt]

Really great! Having schizophrenia and encouraging others to come out of fear of schizophrenia is really commendable.Moreover,one should appreciate her intellectual ability..

[@SabrinaLink8888]

It's very hard to live with this disease. Every morning I have negative symptoms and it's very hard to stay interested in a task and completing a task is a daily challenge. It's a challenge to stay committed to something and you will have days where you don't want to do anything but stay in bed. Withdrawal from family and friends and hearing voices all day. I have to give myself permission to not be ok sometimes. I also pray everyday just to get through.

[@queenieny4654]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@mohamedwarsame7293]

Fascinating, I too have been diagnosed 4 years ago and have been coping since then your not alone.

[@nishantpatil6581]

Wat medication are u on ? Do u feel ease now

[@ahmedaraale4996]

Hi man how are you feeling now you from Somalia

[@mohamedwarsame7293]

@Animal Cruelty talking voices tv mind etc

[@angelonfire668]

Wow! So powerful! You give us all hope.

[@Femininelovevibes]

My brother has paranoid schizophrenia. No words to describe what my family and I have gone through to help him. I feel his personality is forever gone. 😔

[@randomramailo7116]

My sister too.... How is ur brother now?

[@randomramailo7116]

My sister too... How is ur brother now?

[@Femininelovevibes]

Random Ramailo he is there physically but mentally it’s like a different person. It’s completely sadness I feel when I’m around him.

[@Femininelovevibes]

Random Ramailo I hope your sister is well.

[@randomramailo7116]

My sister is doing better.... Where r u guys from? Do u use ig?

[@chloelee4074]

You give many patients and their families hopes. Thank you so much for this beautiful speech!

[@crazydumbsick]

You did an excellent job. I like that you got help and made a life for yourself, even after going through the horror of psychosis.

[@ellenleitner729]

Not long ago I actually heard the word schizophrenia in an advertisement for medication on television things are changing

[@marianm7468]

This is an incredible story. Glad to see you doing so well Bethany.

[@chaosmos1971]

Great talk what a journey and so glad you are doing well. There is hope and life does become good again. For anybody out there who reads this and is struggling.. you can can get back or move into a better level of lifestyle. Its tough sometimes still but feed your mind with reason and science and you will overcome the worst aspects of mental illness.

[@billmacphee1122]

Bethany you did a great job! You were relaxed and your story is really inspirational. It truly is amazing that once homeless you have achieved so much. I know that the medication is the foundation however God has had his hand on you from the beginning. I am very happy for you.

[@thaumaturge47]

I'm proud of you Bethany

[@Wesleydpatterson]

Your story is so powerful, it gives me hope that I can make it out of my head

[@lcadymd]

FANTASTIC video. So proud of you and what CURESZ is beginning to do.

[@JJJennings007]

we need more help with mental health in the usa, she is so brave to share her story.

[@keilana6]

My son's father had schizophrenia. I never had counseling on how to share with son father's illness due to low income plus I have social awkwardness & anxiety so pursuing avenues of help was difficult. As it turns out my son has been emotionally unstable, socially anxious, job insecure, unable to maintain relationships. He recently checked himself in to VA mental health unit for 4 days due to extreme anxiety about inability to cope with daily struggles. Not sure if he's getting help or what. No contact with him for a few weeks. Unnerving.

[@shannonedwards-orme4012]

Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless you and I am so very proud and overjoyed by and for you, Bethany

[@mariomontgomery5516]

Your story is so similar to mine. You're probably me too. I heard I was the second coming as well. But I'm just living my life. I'm Mario Antwan Montgomery, name that starts with Mary and ends with Mary, although spelled differently. Congratulations on your bachelor's. I love you, take care.

[@kstaros]

Thank you for this, this gives me hope for my niece, 25, for whom we have tried countless medications in the last 6 years. I will ask her doctor about clozapine.

[@AD-zf2gv]

Invega helped me out tremendously. sending love and peace of mind to your niece 💗

[@nishantpatil6581]

You r epitome of strength motivation and inspiration

[@jayvlogs4213]

When I think about it when I have schizophrenia I just lost myself my behaviour is change I am listening some voices and I reply to them and then my monther sees me and she take me to doctor.i love my monther.

[@gabbyebora3373]

Thank you for the knowledge and inspiration.❤❤❤

[@OGUNBUNMIMICHAEL-dn2eu]

I'm finally free from HIV after having a horrible outbreak, and feel the same way you describe in your interview. Listening to you share your overcome experience gave me the glim hope I needed to hear. I am glad that there is people like you out there who just want to help other people who are struggling with the same issues. Your words gave me the courage I need to hear today!!!

[@lashawnablanton4649]

Thanks for sharing my sis n law is going thru this right now. God bless

[@vc6327]

My mother has schizophrenia, she don’t like taking medication and is often delusional, living with her is hellish.

[@rudysanchez9236]

Wow. I'm completely speechless. Your honesty, strength, beauty & fearlessness are inspiring & incredible. You are inspiring & incredible.

[@AshishKumar-ni1rr]

Hi I'm schizophrenic from India. It's nice to see your video

[@sherlokholmes7578]

Hi I want to talk to you Could you plz share your no 9763580738

[@eljamo93]

I don’t have schizophrenia but I am bipolar and suffered a psychotic break, thinking I was god. I’m happy I’m in remission

[@aminamercy8179]

What is the difference between schizophrenia and bipolarity

[@eljamo93]

@@aminamercy8179 search Wikipedia for the two disorders if you desire more info

[@mayagarcia-hector2732]

This gave me goosebumps! What an incredible story!

[@ArishiaMosely]

That will make my live limitless. Free.. without boundaries.

[@chitraraj620]

wonderful...and wish you good health to you and the doctor who helped as God

[@debrajanzen6661]

An inspiration to us all!

[@johnkennedy1242]

Thank you for an amazing story.

[@theresafedoriw5003]

Bravo! You are such a strong, capable human.

[@cathypico]

Thank you ❤️

[@chapstic593]

its so hard to think that I can be this women. How lucky i am to not have recieved a criminal sentence when I became homeless. I fight everyday to live life and this talk is what i strive to be.

[@carlarowland2408]

I am very happy for this woman. She is an outlier. Unfortunately, many of people with SMI do not fare well. It is the people that are not well, but do not have a diagnosis-because it is not that clear.

[@butter5144]

Amazing lady ☺️❤️

[@chollocks]

I have treated schizophrenic people in my medical practice for 25 years. It is evident that there are medications that work: one of the recurring problems is that people believe they have been cured and cease their medications and relapse. There are three and six month depot injections that can help but are currently expensive.

[@joegerhard615]

What are they called? Please and thank you

[@sreitelman]

My close family member is on Invega, now about to start the six month depot injections. She's done very well on it, albeit with many many years when she wasn't doing well.

[@Linda-hp6rm]

Which are they, please?

[@lebeauty]

2 years and no relapse! Awesome! Amazing! There is hope!

[@bethanyyeiser972]

Eleven years and no relapse!

[@kayann3]

What medications were you taking?

[@tulika_singh]

​@@bethanyyeiser972 what medicine

[@teanapacheco5106]

So inspiring

[@JimmiAlli]

Good on you Bethany!

[@baa713]

Awesome!! Love this!! ❤️

[@tiffanygilroy4406]

Thank you!

[@miriamclark6973]

Clozapine has been a miracle for my brother.

[@_madeleine7777]

Really? Tell us more!

[@TheZEVENTHXIN]

11 22 33. i am also schitsophrenic. i believe i know everything and transcend all windows even the internet. i believe we are higher evolved, but thats deusion... i am however thriving.

[@mitch3419]

clozapine does work because its one of if not the only and has the greatest effect on nicotinic receptors but there is a reason why its not often used and that's the severe side effects. it gave me heart failure at age 24 and Tachycardia a heartbeat resting of 188, this medication does not do much for paranoia too

[@kerstinlyons4812]

So inspiring . Way to go !

[@Nkulinairehiphop]

I got diagnosed with schizophrenia 2019... Currently taking medication... I was homeless for two days when I ran out of my job

[@Globelle]

Awesome!! Thank you so very much!!!!

[@usam-zf6gc]

Hello Bethany. It's David Behnke. I am glad to see you are doing better. Congradulations.

[@usam-zf6gc]

For anyone who asks, yes, I know Bethany. I went to her father's church, and spent some time getting to know her.

[@whitneykittinger7358]

I’m sure youve been worried. Thats lovely to know you can see the wonderful impact treatment has made first hand.

[@jmk1962]

Thank you so much for this, sharing your story and giving us parents hope that our child can recover and go on to have a 'normal' life. PS - You remind me so much of Rene Zellweger.

[@paulstewart238]

What a brave person

[@preetila]

Superb Love it n very inspiring thx u

[@unggrabb]

Wonderful sister

[@eleanorpearl907]

I am so happy she got the help she needed to thrive. If only everyone could get the treatment they deserved.

[@danielfanpage1151]

About to make a KZbin channel on dealing with these sort of mental illnesses people can overcome I never really deal with this one but I still can speak on it and hopefully motivate others who are dealing with this

[@ryu7408]

Way back then I thought I was the street fighter character Ryu from Street Fighter. I make it a reality in my own unique way. I embrace my diagnosis paranoid schizophrenia. "We are what we believe we are." - SPLIT

[@eljamo93]

This was great

[@NikitaSharma-bs4gg]

Honestly , having been through a series of episode like that myself- its really reassuring seeing success stories like these. olanzapine helped me but its really after i recovered when i could see the difference and realize it was not normal and how much of a disease it is and nothing to do with our own personality it needs proper medical help- if only there was more early awareness about it

[@Ecojami102]

Great talk! Congratulations:)

[@bethanyyeiser972]

Thank you!

[@ayushtrivedi2335]

@Bethany Yeiser : Hello mam, my brother is also going through auditory hallucinations....And he is cured a lot from previous. I just want to ask that is it curable?. Like can it be stopped permanently.

[@yoramalon5273]

What a sight for my sore eyes. Make believe in.

[@nyahanan]

Hospitalizing is sometimes not bad

[@67polara]

My son is on Clozapine it helps but he is still not very functional. He's on several other things and has a big appetite and is heavy. My daughter is off her meds and also homeless. We track her phone to even know where she is.

[@mygirldarby]

It must be a very strong gene for both of your children to have it.

[@ayoutubechannel.1733]

Ask his doctor to prescribe Metformin and/or Ozempic. They both work really well to prevent the horrible weightgain caused by antipsychotics.

[@ayoutubechannel.1733]

@@mygirldarby It's not just genetic but environmental as well.

[@juanturner8650]

Thank GOD for Self Restraint!

[@jennykeng4055]

I had help from Jim V., a disabled fellow who had a brilliant background in land surveying. He is physically disabled and is still waiting for God to come through for him.

[@jude_of_alltrades]

you are a life saver

[@petervossos4816]

It’s not a disease, its a condition. Certain events causes your life to enter into this state of mind. Don’t despair there is hope. I fought it tooth and nail without medication. Took me 29 years to work it out. It’s very tricky. It’s hard to work out because the decline is gradual. For everybody the trigger point is different. A simple thing like a diet can trigger your descent. The way out is simple. If l told you what it was your jaw will hit the ground.

[@queenieny4654]

???

[@mikekaze7175]

what's the way out ?

[@petervossos4816]

@@mikekaze7175 stop drinking , smoking, taking drugs and coffee. And taking up a moderate diet eating all foods in other words going super straight.

[@mikekaze7175]

@@petervossos4816 So that's it ?

[@milankovacevic7667]

Great!

[@laramadbak]

Her voice sounds exactly like Sheila from Shameless!

[@stefyguereschi]

THANK FOR YOU TESTIMONY YOU A SO HELP' THANK YOU🤝🤝🤝

[@devoniescott-francis7632]

U are amazing