I Am Not A Monster: Schizophrenia | Cecilia McGough | TEDxPSU

[@kylek7748]

"I am not much different from any of you" Idk there big dog, I didn't discover a star in high school while fighting off giant spiders and getting stabbed in the face by IT. You're a lot more badass than I am

[@franciscofavarolaferrara8805]

such a beautiful comment lol ♥

[@spacecase7566]

Hah. I think it was the chick from the ring that would stab her in the face but, you’re right.

[@fatimaadreeta]

Exactly

[@TheEldestSpawn1979]

Bruuuuuhhhh this is my favorite comment

[@theopkingdom3433]

Seriously. She's like this brilliant scientist who is also fighting D & D bosses...

[@bar8665]

Imagine giving this speech while IT clown was taunting you from the crowd or behind your ear. Strong individual here.

[@awesomeapple-jt8jd]

Matthew he’s called PENNYWISE

[@tinalouiseking]

I was thinking the same thing as she was speaking. Wow...im inspired

[@flaviadasilva5627]

Just pop bunch of neuroleptics before

[@ashtynstormes1734]

I want to like this but its at 666 and i dont want to spoil it.

[@tinalouiseking]

@@ashtynstormes1734 😂 I do that all the time. We need one more comment for it to be 666 6

[@sarasplenda]

NO ONES GOING TO TALK ABOUT HOW SHE DESCOVERED A STAR *IN HIGH SCHOOL* ?!?!

[@ellasedits_]

Sarasplenda i know right! That’s amazing, and she did it despite challenges, I’m so inspired by her 💕

[@emmanuelserrato7805]

Yea altho she is really inspiring discovering stars is very common in the scientific community

[@Teen-Tok-Shorts]

She just hallucinated that

[@wisap4940]

@@Teen-Tok-Shorts not if others also saw it

[@colico14]

@@Teen-Tok-Shorts Not cool.

[@neffykalks5021]

This sounds horrifying. Imagine seeing the scariest things and having nobody take you seriously. So scary. People with schizophrenia need more recognition.

[@GabrielofAdonai]

We do need more representation

[@Thysta]

Try to drink alcohol every day all day for 2 weeks, and you will experience the same. Yes it is horrifying haha.

[@memenazi7078]

Challenge accepted. Though, I figured lack of sleep is more of a contributing factor for hallucinations.

[@hildagrauls5138]

Its also scary when they get into fight mode. Saying they wanna see the blood spulrt from your neck and wash their face in it. At least thats scary to me, dont know bout you guys tho

[@cynxmanga]

​@@hildagrauls5138 Who said that to you

[@emilywhittle1420]

“I’m just someone who cannot turn off my nightmares, even when I’m awake.” WOW.

[@hareecionelson5875]

I've seen a 14 year old with psychosis, it's like he was speaking a different language, the incoherence of his sentences, and when he realised that the doctor wasn't understanding what he was saying, he stopped talking, because he knew there was no point carrying on the conversation. It was a lot like mumbling in your sleep when you're having a bad dream. I get chills just thinking about it.

[@shawnmunck7412]

i'm a type 2 schizo(schizophrenia with BPD triggers) an i approve this message 😂

[@multi_verse8636]

We live in a nightmare reality

[@shawnmunck7412]

@@multi_verse8636 does a man dream hes a butterfly, or is it the butterfly dreaming its a man? are the nightmares happening to us, or are we making them happen? (its a lil of both i think, but i wanna get your opinion.)

[@demiurg25]

762 to 763

[@elle7562]

“The clown is in the audience right now.” That sent shivers down my spine

[@giovannacognito8647]

when was that in the vid

[@lindathetford3776]

I'M SORRY BUT I WOULD HAVE FROZEN IN MY SEAT I know she's seeing it and I'm not making fun of her but she said others freaking out makes it worse so I'd just be like o.0 internally LOL

[@annesmlr]

Giovanna Cognito 6:17

[@vtechflower85]

Omg same!

[@thiscommentwasposted262]

she should have pointed him out, and have everyone in the room look at him, point at him, and laugh him out of the room.

[@emilyskyleigh6337]

My father had schizophrenia, he heard voices threatening me and my sister. He was scared and couldn’t sleep or eat and they told him to hurt people but he knew he wasn’t going to ever hurt a soul. He took his own life last year September 6th. He wrote diaries and he did sketches. He wasn’t a monster and he was scared, his name was Stephen. Edit: I was just diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and go through episodes of hallucinations, I know how my dad felt and I thank him for being so strong.

[@MizziProductions]

Coral Denmark I’m very sorry to hear, Coral. May he rest in eternal peace. x

[@matthewciaramella696]

Rest in peace Stephen

[@HumanimalChannel]

i am so sorry Coral. so many people with schizophrenia don't make it. I wish you well and hope you do have support to help you in processing and dealing with your loss.

[@emostorm7]

Heart breaking ❤️

[@tayloralexandra9507]

Coral Denmark I’m so very sorry for your loss. Mental illness is such a difficult thing to deal with. He was a very strong man for a very long time. I pray for your healing. Stay strong, love. And may he rest peacefully. ❤️

[@Warriorintraining57]

I was in a psych ward. I witnessed schizophrenics in psychosis. It was frightening. Yet, even in their psychosis, I heard pearls of wisdom. I wept for them.

[@Kitt3nkrash]

I wept when I saw one get sedated.. even though I was the only minor in the place I heard others crying with me

[@soniacastaneda865]

This is the best coments I ever read about so beautiful human 😊

[@olivegrove-gl3tw]

my aunt had this condition and the doctor told me us that the majority of these people are very, very smart. with proper mediction and family help people can live normal lives

[@jameslay6505]

Poetically worded.

[@Dream7773]

@@olivegrove-gl3twI wonder if people are able to take medication with minimal side effects . My son is going therapy but I’m afraid to start medication.

[@crusadertsakos4638]

About the girl with the knife, man, a terrifying demon stabbing you, talking to you, and having access to all your insecurities and using them against you. No wonder why they cannot take it. All scizophrenics are so brave i admire them

[@siemniak]

How they are brave exactly ? They get used to it before they do they get very scared and even suicidal. I mean I feel sorry for them but calling someone brave just because of the mental issues?

[@natureandrap]

siemniak not everyone gets used to it .... why do you think some take their lives because of this

[@shanestrickland5006]

I have schizophrenia but I wouldn't say I'm brave. I'm forced into this. But still thanks for the kind words.

[@nixiieofficial]

@@siemniak because those mental issues are really hard to live with. if you haven't experienced it yourself you can't even begin to imagine how it feels. they are brave for surviving with a mind that's trying to kill them and in a society that keeps telling them they're monsters, just seeking attention, or not trying hard enough

[@nixiieofficial]

ok i guess you're not brave then @@siemniak

[@sorensouthard927]

"We all see hear and feels stuff when we're dreaming. I'm just someone who can't turn off my nightmares when I'm awake."

[@scttrnhrt]

That's terrible. I'm so sorry.

[@daisyglaze1817]

I do not have schizophrenia but I have been interested in becoming educated about it. I had wondered what causes the hallucinations and thought about how they sound similar to what goes on when one is falling asleep; when you're still awake but start dreaming. Then upon researching I had read that schizophrenia is waking reality processed through the dreaming brain. It basically said the R.E.M state doesn't shut off upon waking so one is having dreams, or nightmares, while awake. Reading that helped me to get a better understanding of schizophrena. Now, hearing Cecilia I think she explains it very well.

[@jeansoto1912]

This is perfect to the times like I would end up having chucky dream and the dream ends with him laughing than I wake up to him laughing.

[@azul4904]

that quote was so perfect

[@homejonny9326]

Sometimes happen to me that I am in a nightmare and I became aware of that, then I struggle to wake up and I eventally suceed in waking up.

[@BigtimeBigA]

A scary laughing clown the sometimes bites, a large spider that makes kid laughing noises as it moves, and a ghost girl that carries a knife and stabs her in face and other places, that's amazing she amount of sheer horror she has dealt with and is still on her way to a successful life, just amazing.

[@raviolipaw9015]

Big A yuuup

[@new-knowledge8040]

These are the extra mild cases. So recovery is possible.

[@ThatSpazChick]

NEWKNOWLEDGE How is this at all mild?

[@new-knowledge8040]

To give you an example, person A may present a report of something that happened to him/her, and the listeners just find this report as being nothing but the outcome of delusions and/or hallucinations. If physical proof of the event that occurred is then presented to the listeners, they then proceed to tell person A what had happened, and do so even though person A had said that this was the case to begin with. In other words, the "disbelief" of a schizophrenics words is taken so seriously, that despite there being proof of the schizophrenics words being true, the nutcase listeners still feel the schizophrenic has to be informed. This is total madness.

[@michaelpodolske9626]

Right

[@zarky12]

Having this disease and achieving everything she has achieved... She is the real superhero and an amazingly strong person.

[@user-hc4ls5of3g]

Not a virchowian disease

[@galacticyolo]

disorder not disease

[@marielae.3977]

"DON´T LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN´T HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS AND STILL BE MENTALLY STRONG" . Cecilia is amazing

[@hampter8992]

Facts

[@biscuffer2518]

IMO ppl with mental health issues are the strongest people People's everyday stress revolves around their job, meaningless relationships and money mentally ill people wish that was their everyday stress I wish thats what i stressed about

[@unslavement]

She needs to trip

[@alias_peanut]

@@unslavement ??

[@PhilipKNguyen]

Yup but we put on a hate mask for them because the universe (fancy word for neurotypicals and other forms of neurodivergent) arent ready yet.

[@jamesricker3029]

Great talk. I love how she says repeatedly “I have schizophrenia,” and not, “I am schizophrenic.” Important identity distinction.

[@sunjohn7197]

Is this a jab at the Autism community?

[@jamesricker3029]

William Boone - Exactly. Not a clue what this Sun guy is talking about. Seems like if someone is looking to be offended they’ll find a way no matter how positive the comment.

[@Rubyscoobydoo]

Sun John no, it’s called person first language.

[@annaphallactic]

There are a lot of people with disabilities who have issues with person first language. I think that's what Sun is getting at. I don't think James made his comment in bad faith, though.

[@marcelusdarcy]

@@sunjohn7197 the autism community prefer 'autistic person', that doesn't mean every neurodiverse community prefers that. I assume people with schizophrenia don't want to see it as part of them. Whereas most autistic people see it as just who they are, how their brain works and not something to separate themselves from, because they can't. Meds can help with schizophrenia but meds don't get rid of autism.

[@carsilk2492]

When I saw her on SBSK she couldn’t make eye contact, and here she’s speaking for a TED crowd... wild! Thanks Cecilia for educating me on schizophrenia, and for being an awesome inspiration

[@sarahpapa484]

Ι think she couldnt make eye contact because there was a hallucination next to the person interviewing her.. im not sure tho :/

[@carsilk2492]

@@sarahpapa484 wow, mad respect for this amazing girl

Well, the SBSK guy is kind of a weirdo... Dude stares deeply into your eyes and cranks out these little rehearsed and practiced facial emotions every 2 seconds... I'd look away from him too if I were being interviewed by him lol. But he is a good dude, though... Just a bit weird...

[@annythekettle7031]

@ lol yeah that's something I've noticed too, some people are really uncomfortable when someone's looking at them in the eyes.

[@sadeyes7652]

@ I've always thought he's a really weird guy, like something about him is off

[@k.k.2157]

Cecilia is amazing, such a strong woman. I've been suffering from depression since childhood and couldn't get into university and get a degree due to it. My biggest achievement so far has been staying alive and it saddens me. I wish I were stronger, not just strong enough to survive but strong enough to make my life right.

[@shannonbook3493]

You fight a battle everyday. I too have these thoughts, but I try to remember the days I thought I should only be locked away and never would do anything. Some days showering is an accomplishment, some days I clean my whole house and kill it at work, some days we just stay alive and that is the strongest thing we can ever do. Tell your truth, no matter how agonizing it is to be in at times, because someone else will hear your story as their story and doing that is one of the bravest things you can do.

[@k.k.2157]

@@shannonbook3493 You are right, Shannon. Thank you for sharing with me your thoughts on this matter. As you said, even showering is an accomplishment, and as such we have to recognise the worth of our small actions. Any small success is success after all. Once again, thank you for your comment.

[@sarahs1849]

I'm so happy we are all here together, fighting to survive another day.

[@k.k.2157]

@@sarahs1849 I too am very glad to see we are all here, fighting and not quitting on ourselves.

[@KitelessThirteen]

Bro, if you’ve managed to stay alive all this time with depression then you are STRONG, you’re bloody strong. The things that aren’t ‘right’ with your life aren’t because of you, they’re because of your depression, they’re because every day you have to fight 100x harder to do anything. You can do it mate

[@the-rickster]

Shawty really co-discovered a pulsar in high school while fighting off Pennywise, Aragog, and Samara and I can’t even do long division

[@samcopernicus]

saw my name and felt real confronted for a sec

[@1Fatherlesschild]

Plot twist: she’s just being bullied by scps

[@the-rickster]

@@1Fatherlesschild Lmfao

[@the-rickster]

@@samcopernicus Oop-

[@2bleushadow]

@em sevilla 👏👏👏👏

[@howieandersen]

I would like to point out that Cecilia got a standing ovation from the entire audience after this talk. She is such an inspiration, such a champion.

[@pennydogsn]

find it embarrassing to bring up and tell people i have schizophrenia. my family knows cause they always take me to the psych ward when it shows up real bad. but i never tell co workers. they would just judge me and treat me different. no doubt. i tried college briefly. hated it. but working a job makes me feel normal. plus it tires me out so i can sleep and have a routine.

[@pennydogsn]

also i enjoyed your speech. or your life story. it made me feel better knowing u can have a serious mental illness and still be a productive member of the world.

[@Naomi-jz1sy]

sara novetsky p

[@pennydogsn]

were u trying to say something to me? cause i cannot figure out how to read what u r typing. i see sara novetsky. and the letter p.

[@mushroom1307]

Wonderful talk. I'm in the mental health field as an educator, and I found this useful.

[@lineikatabs]

Saw her on a SBSK interview. Her story inspired me to learn more about her condition. I'm so super delighted to hear her on a TED talk AND she's an astrophysicist?!?!! Insane in the most greatest sense possible.

[@WillKrause21]

ya, I'm kinda confused why SBSK skipped that part of her.

[@TheDeathsMessenger]

@@WillKrause21 He focuses more on the disability than the people themselves. They are more like the conductor of info

[@TheyLoveThemLLC]

Yeah I just saw her on SBSK and I was blown away by her story! I'm so proud of her and I hope she's doing well!

[@rickjames5998]

@@TheyLoveThemLLC she lookes demeted and robotic almost on that sbsk

[@mlconstable]

That's where I first saw her too. She is amazing.

[@titandragon753]

I have OCD, I have unwanted and intrusive distressing thoughts which never leave me alone. I also suffered a stress induced nervous breakdown, which caused me to have very scary and real hallucinations. I have also felt ashamed to tell people about it. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️

[@bugzbunny3772]

You’re not alone same here ❤️

[@breezylozano]

meeee

[@SreejithSathyan-pp9cw]

I too have ocd . But I am doing okay. I wish you too are good ❤

[@titandragon753]

@ Thank you 😊

[@jeanie9350]

my aunt has schizophrenia and when she said "I'm just someone who cannot stop my nightmares when I'm awake" that hit me so hard 😭😭

[@debbieliz8612]

aw:///

[@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044]

I heard that viruses can cause schizophrenia. It’s a virus found in cats. Now there’s an injections that’s about $1,000 a month that’s helps very well. I have an uncle with it and with that shot he is changing very much. Sorry I can’t remember the name of the shot.

[@avataraang4553]

My aunt has schizophrenia because of really bad trauma from her childhood and has an alcoholic addiction. My uncle also had it but died at 60 years old

[@deliciouscake4971]

@@avataraang4553 rip 🥺😕

[@airam-sj2172]

Wow, so sorry, I hope this video can help her somehow to deal with this so difficult situation.

[@lilyk9518]

What she's doing is SO important. Destroying this kind of stigma is something that EVERY society needs.

[@vebvin]

Your name kinda scared me cus my sisters name is Lily K too lmfao-

[@sudhanvakt]

In spite of her schizophrenia,she is managing her profession so smoothly.Really it is so amazing.She is really very brave and confident..

[@robertleyva6004]

Lily K You're right and now with this comment you are contributing as well ✌️♥️

[@privatprivat7279]

having schizophrenia means ur gifted... but its casted out as a sickness in the modern world and they dont know what to do with u! humanity hes gone so wrong.... we lost ourself SO FAR! most exciting time in human history thow! 🤣😉

[@ethanotoroculus1060]

You're completely right. For my part I came here because my parents have a very pervasive prejudice against these people and I wanted to know the reality of it. I'm really glad that this video exists if only to help give perspective.

[@liamtahaney713]

I will never understand why the stigma surrounding mental health STILL exists. No one looks down on someone for a broken arm. You aren't shamed as being weak when you have cancer. It's messed up.

[@karstenmahlzahn122]

Liam Tahaney and its more difficult to understand mental illnesses, than a broken arm. and people fear what they dont understand

[@zellybrat1462]

It's because way back when, the mentally ill were locked up because that's how they used to handle things. Many of us are still afraid to share our diagnosis because we get told it'll go away or you're just faking or you just want attention. Some are even afraid to share what they're feeling because they don't want to go into a mental hospital because of that stigma of being in there.

[@kbardWarrr]

People with broken arms and cancer don’t go on mass shooting sprees

[@kbardWarrr]

Nicole Clark 60% of all mass shootings since 1970 in the US were committed by people suffering from paranoia, delusions, and depression

[@kbardWarrr]

Minty Grace well, the OP didn’t understand the stigma surrounding it. I do agree that they need to be helped

[@MyArtEminence]

I recgonized her from SBSK and seeing her now is such a transformation! She was so closed in and no eye contact and seeing her on stage is amazing! Well done!

[@janelledillon6553]

Actually This is an old talk. This is five years old. Around the same Time that interview came out. However SBSK came out with a NEW interview with her and She HAS grown a lot !! It’s amazing

[@DanielBro42]

same, came from there

[@shannontobin7825]

Me too! Awe the thumbnail and immediately thought, “hey she looks familiar!”

[@ravenscarlettanis13]

I love SBSK! I want to be interviewed but I’m all the way in the UK.

[@Jackinthewaffleburgerbox]

That’s why she looked so familiar then !

[@Sup-rh4eu]

Dude I can’t even do a presentation with a few people in the room and she’s doing it in front of hundreds and a clown who looks like IT

[@alt0v14]

Pennywise, his name.

[@conniewilliamson973]

@Justin Bos that's the point, she has schizophrenia, which manifests as her hallucinating a clown

[@theunconventionaldeal3879]

What if she's not hallucinating and someone else sees it also?

[@slightlyshattered]

Justin Bos dont be rude.

[@slightlyshattered]

TheUnconventionalDeal don’t discredit her illness.

[@samiksha537]

So nice of the Ted crew to change the red circle carpet, which is like their signature, for her. Did anyone notice the "TedxPsu" was also dark/unlit however in most Tedx videos it is usually lit

[@Shannonluvsuful]

It's good that they were considerate.

[@AudriusSauciunas]

lit af

[@Badcannon]

Damn erza.. Your hair.. Hair.. Cover it up..

[@Sleep2Dream]

I noticed that too…it looks like she pushed her hair over her right eye so she wouldn’t see it in her peripheral vision as well.

[@baileyhallfilms]

her bravery will change lives and all of the pain will transform lives too.

[@topgurl9313]

As someone who does not have a mental disorder, but always wants to try to understand - thank you for this, ma'am. You're an amazing person.

[@patrycja2059]

Lani Jauregui-Hansen you are amazing too because you are trying to understand mental disorder and not everyone do it! I dont have a schizofrenia but something alse and I just know how people can ignore problem which is hurtful. Thank you:) (im sorry for my ang!)

[@topgurl9313]

@@patrycja2059 You're welcome, I see it as a responsibility to educate ourselves about what others are going through so that we can really help when people reach out. By making informed decisions and not making situations worse.

[@vishnukrishnanr2280]

I have not schizophrenia.but I learned more about this because of my anxiety disorder.i thing it's hard for a person having schizophrenia with horrible hallucinations .she learned more about her illness.i don't considering this disease as an illness in her case.cause its the strongest part that made her strong .

[@renvill4989]

@@vishnukrishnanr2280 I have ADHD and anxiety because of this I became more open about mental ilness and learned more about it. I just want everyone to know if your struggling with anything, Im going though a lot right now but we can go through this together and your not alone.

[@dewaynestafford5507]

Check out Jerry Marzensky for a real education

[@krissmgvlogs]

I watched her interview with SBSK and she was constantly looking away from the camera. I couldn't understand but after listening I believe she was averting her eyes from her hallucinations. I thought I knew what schizophrenia was but I guess I never had a clue. What a brave and strong woman.

[@MikeWazowski680]

I just watched it too! I was wondering the same thing but what you said makes sense

[@friedrichquecksilber770]

The comments where enabled the last time I saw it and someone that knows her in person said she looked away because she was hallucinating at that point and couldn't look in this direction because the hallucination was right behind him.

[@mybld8969]

the thing is people without it will never understand we can just try to be understanding and empathetic.

[@lakenhigbee6969]

@xxx CHOPPER how do you know? Any link? Just curious because I have schizophrenia and loved her and this video

[@meganjohnson9623]

I watched it as well it really helped me understand her condition

[@tamanna500]

imagine monsters from the ring ,stranger things and IT following you in real life, i can't handle the movie, i would never be able to handle life she's so strong. and screw the 1.5K people who disliked the video

[@kittypewpew]

The hallucinations are often very culture related, schizo people in more rural places hear usually positive voices.

[@thedeath7736]

maybe they somehow disliked her idea: have schizophrenia is ok :^ I'm a part of it too. We have different circumstances. Like she said find a doctor, medical treatment,... yeh sound easy, have you think about those people in poor countries lol. Like Asia as an example: no money no doctor. I know some people hiding their schizophrenia and talked to them before sound crazy but they decided to hide it I just said a part of those people disliked video ( maybe more culture-related I guess)

[@c.9231]

@@thedeath7736 You are way too quick to find fault. If people were able to get treatment then it would be a good thing, right? So why is it bad to encourage them to do so if it is possible? She gave good advice. If everyone all over the world and in every circumstance is not able to follow the advice it, that doesn't change the value of the advice or the value of her story. We should be supportive of and not quick to judge, those who already have a difficult life.

[@piccadelly9360]

It takes a lot of courage to make a statement like that, I admire you and what you do for all of humanity. People with schizophrenia are normal people too , and you proved it

[@zackz1260]

they are, by definition, not ‘normal’

[@yuliia-san5609]

I don’t have such problems with perception, don’t fight this. But after this video I feel more weaker than all people who fight this. Guys you’re warriors! Adore you all. Brain just bugged… not your fault. Such important thing Sicilia doing! I’m sorry to find out that some of you guys straggle so much. Big respect to brave, smart, beautiful Sicilia and to you all guys!! I’m absolutely okay to have friends like you and if someone is not - it’s their problem, not yours. I would say they just bad people PS: Jesus, this story about police! So unfair!!! (I’m sorry, bad English)

[@aloalo3727]

​@@zackz1260there is no normal. Schizophrenia is her normal. Who gets to decide who's normal is the real one?

[@pauliethompson3922]

The spider while moving sounded like children laughing, thats possibly the most terrifying thing i have ever heard.

[@melk1776]

Me too,i cant even imagine it...

[@pauliethompson3922]

@@melk1776 i mean i have crazy dreams were i swear i have lived whole lifetimes. But what she said terrified me to my core.

[@teresatano193]

HORRIBLE BEYOND WORDS. Why can't it be a vision of a nice unicorn or something?

[@pauliethompson3922]

@@teresatano193 i dont know but just thinking of that vision makes me feel her pain. I habe terrifying dreams of demons and sleep paralysis but i wake up in the morning. This poor woman i wish i could take her pain away.

[@uixxkx4345]

it feels great how crazy it is

[@brandon7587]

"The color red triggers me" me: sweating hoping she doesnt turn around and see the GIANT RED TED SIGN BEHIND HER

[@joakimandersson7769]

Isn't it blue for that precise reason?

[@morgansmith1529]

they made sure to keep it in shadow for that reason

[@Marandanorton93]

Did anyone else notice her website or forum was red and white?

[@brettmitchell8014]

Not cool

[@sarabeth641]

generally people with triggers can still handle small amounts of them through coping mechanisms, depending on how severe, how fresh, etc.

[@mifzalaerum8920]

"Don't let Anyone convince you not to get medical help." THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL SENTENCE I'VE EVER HEARD!!!

[@dumdumdumdum8804]

feel like crying she did not understand that this is technology and there is no cure because it is not a disease but technology, there are simulations available where you could direct sound to a single person in a crowd, They market this people, I feel sad for her she is used for propaganda.

[@memenazi7078]

The mental health field is a waste of money

[@user-hc4ls5of3g]

I think in moments of panic, people suggest not getting "help" because help in our society for psychotic symptoms means being locked up and heavily medicated. Masking the root of the problem which is a complexity of abnormal ways to cope with panic and deep rooted family issues that not allow room for expression because of the confusing layout of reality within a schizophrenic family.

[@lttrhd]

Schizophrenics really acknowledge that they have mental problems.

[@Truthseeker371]

In the same token we can say don't believe everything doctors say. I deal with mentally ill people. I find the biggest obstacle with them is denial. They don't accept they have some mental issues. But it's understandable. If they can accept it, they are not really considered mentally ill. We all have to have tolerance and understanding with "mentally ill people". None of us are normal.

[@zakkxx1]

Ok this is a motivational speech for sure… I hate when celebrities try to lecture us or teach about things they don’t even experience anymore in life. Hearing her talking about her fight against schizophrenia is really commendable and she is a real fighter for her ability to graduate while suffering from this disease. Kudos to her, Miss Cecilia you are a survivor.

[@kellywguarnaccia7077]

A member of Fleetwood Mac had it, a Beach Boy had it, those who got help accepted the world as such survive and live decent outcomes. It's Agnosia percentage that fight medication in their own paranoid world, they need families to go to court for court order healthcare, some strong consistent NAMI and research on how to speak building trust. Often it where's down the family and bad things continue or worsen if you cannot accept the illness in your child and you fight and worsen it.

[@luisforeal8676]

I saw when she started to slur her speach as soon as she started her hallucination slides. You could tell that shes not bullshitting.

[@greencyy]

truth

[@-crescent422-4]

Yes. ):

[@numbereightyseven]

Luis Foreal Why would you even need to question that she may be?

[@msgreenaliens]

numbereightyseven I don’t think he wrote that as a question but rather a statement

[@Melissa77777]

I noticed it too. Her voice shakes at some points as well.

[@georgerobins4110]

God, having schizophrenia and doing a presentation like this is so brave. I can't imagine how scary it must be to tell an audience full of people you see things that aren't there. Not to mention a common symptom of schizophrenia is word salad, which means that your words make perfect sense to you, but they're so jumbled up that everyone else thinks they're non-sense. Basically imagine speaking in slang that nobody else in the world understands.

[@valerielinares2068]

My sister has a mild case of schizophrenia, and she is almost always saying things in ways that don't make sense. I didn't realize that was connected to her schizophrenia.

[@leslyl1818]

i dont really know if i have schizophrenia but my therapist says i have schizo-noises. but idrk if thats the same thing though

[@kristinesmart24]

@@leslyl1818 You have to make an appt. with your doctor as soon as possible. Don't be googling things like I do making yourself upset.

[@rewrite5133]

@@kristinesmart24 A therapist is a doctor.

[@idealtruth3904]

I had a bad fever today trip when I was very young. I walked down stairs and sat on the couch. I looked over at the dog, and he told me if I move from that corner of the couch or if I told them he would kill my whole family. He didn't move his mouth so I heard it in my head, but it was the scariest thing that ever happened to me. So for people to go through that every day or so. It must be very tough for them.

[@anna21a11]

how could her own mother say such horrible stuff to her.... this makes me sick.

[@evangeline77x]

Because she was scared.. Imagine being her mother and receiving that call what would you have done? The perfect, precious child you gave birth to, raised her entire life, protected and nurtured, whose fears you quelled and that you love with every fiber of your being, suddenly calls you from college. Your child tells you they are hallucinating and scared. She is away from home, probably several hours drive or even further, far enough that you can't just go get her right then and there.. I know I'd be scared if I was her mom. And to be fair most people don't understand schizophrenia, or severe dissociative disorders and she probably was afraid that her daughter would be involuntarily hospitalized somewhere actually horrible.. There are so many reasons why her mom reacted the way she did.. Its not fair to judge her for it now.

[@evnovave]

@@evangeline77x While I agree that being scared of knowing one's child has a mental illness like schizophrenia is natural, I think that any parent should make a move to get the child help instead of supressing it. Regardless of how the parent feels. Rejecting the fact that a child has a chemical imbalance in the brain and preventing them from receiving the proper help has bad outcomes. She mentioned that her mother said, "think of your sisters". A mother telling her child that their siblings wellbeing is more important than going to a doctor for their treatment, especially for mental illness? That really sucks. I know it's unreasonable judge her mother for it now, but it's important for parents to learn about how to deal with their child's mental illness in a way that won't be destructive.

[@HerrMisterTheo]

EveVazzz I highly doubt the mother was educated enough on schizophrenia to know that there would be proper medication out there. She probably thought "Going to the doctor isn't gonna do us any good, so just sit it out". I can imagine she was under the impression that people with schizophrenia just spent their lives in psychiatric institutions.

[@evnovave]

@@HerrMisterTheo Oh... I understand. So her idea may have been tied to the stigma surrounding schizophrenia.

[@HerrMisterTheo]

EveVazzz Possibly. I don't know her, but I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I'd like to believe that she didn't dissuade her daughter from getting treatment, because she wanted her to suffer and possibly kill herself.

[@polarisheiress2202]

My sister in law has schizophrenia and her first schizophrenic break was in college. High stressors tend to trigger the first episode. Getting the support she needed took years

[@m00nlightnew]

I have schizophrenia and this makes me feel less alone, I know that sounds so simple. You're a badass!

[@celine2670]

Mickey Arlo remember that there are people who love and support you 😁💞

[@TigequenChan]

​@@flyman9251 so, only the girl in this video is allowed to have schizophrenia and no one else can have it? stop being ridiculous. it's better to trust someone's words than to tell someone with a mental illness that they're wrong. that's incredibly harmful.

[@TigequenChan]

@@flyman9251 it's a video about schizophrenia. of course people who have it are going to talk about it in the comments. they're not looking for pity but for people similar to them since they probably feel so alone irl.

[@TigequenChan]

@@flyman9251 jesus, you're dull

[@rachelohara1489]

I am here if you need to talk x

[@CherryDolce93]

I'm shook. The clown was in the audience. She's an iron lady. So Incredible!

[@2kiwis1aussie]

That was the most powerful moment in the talk for me. I couldn't believe how confident and collected she was in the face of such a terrifying hallucination. Amazing woman.

[@RinoaL]

it made sense to me, i was wondering when she would say it.

[@IvanSlayerr]

When does she mention it?

[@maggiebachelor7445]

Ivan Reyes 6:20

[@kayrealist9793]

Brave girl. I would of ended up talking to the clown on stage.

[@duchesspodcast]

My sister has schizophrenia. It’s hip to talk all about mental health these days, but if once you talk about schizophrenia people get weird and quiet. So many practitioners won’t even treat it. Disgusts me. Glad this young woman is speaking out and effecting change.

[@Bewefau]

because they don't know how to treat it.

[@ashla7567]

@@Bewefau We in the psychology field do know how to treat schizophrenia. We can’t cure it, but we can definitely manage the symptoms. The stigma just runs so deep that some practitioners are afraid to even be around these patients. It’s a really sad phenomenon in our field.

[@mahna_mahna]

@@Bewefau It's not that. It's because it's often a very visible mental illness (for those with symptoms of disorganized speech and motor function, or negative symptoms causing lack of hygiene or eye contact.) Most mental illness is hidden to us, with people able to keep their symptoms entirely invisible. On top of that, when they do speak out, it emphasizes that some people with schizophrenia experience a different perceived reality, with hallucinations and delusions. Many people find it hard to talk with someone whose perception of reality is so different. It challenges them, and many don't rise to that challenge. On top of that is the small percentage of people with schizophrenia who are violent. Through negative media portrayals of schizophrenia, the perception is that _all_ people with schizophrenia are violent, or could become violent at any moment, so you better keep away from them.

[@sunl6564]

@@ashla7567 agree with being afraid to be around them because what they think, feel, see is out of the boundaries of what a normal person can imagine. It is worse than ptsd because there is no root to cure. Unfortunately may need to involve some pills. If the individual has self-awareness and want to be better that's the best. But some are consumed by it and did bad things or suicide.

[@oooo1743]

I don't have training of anything and i have no problem sitting in a room with and listen and talk with such ppl.I believe that these so "disorders" are actually not illnesses but something with wich the person have to grow

[@DinnaFash9]

She is absolutely amazing.

[@jacobgrammer2022]

She a amazing yep I agree

[@ReichAnFleisch]

She lives while 259 has killed them the same time. That's not the help we need

[@Deadhammer218]

@@ReichAnFleisch Can you paraphrase your comment? I don't get it - 259 people died because of her help? I don't understand what you're trying to say

[@ReichAnFleisch]

@@Deadhammer218 she survived but so many take there lives we need more help than that

[@alvaroq2024]

@@ReichAnFleisch It sounds like you’re advocating for more non-profit organizations that deals with schizophrenia in general, not just young people in the USA. Good for you, now get to work on making that happen.

[@suk4honesty]

She's got such a meticulously authentic 1980's look. Props

[@StevieMichelle]

Especially with the blonde hair

[@nathanrobert2550]

I thought I was the only one who thinks she looks straight out of the 80s

[@rosysingh6699]

vickie g That is a very interesting observation and so very spot on! Really nice☺

[@iciman100]

who is she on the pic ???

[@carolmyggen8684]

Really.... I was in my 20's in the 80's and don't remember that look at all. Maybe different geographical areas had different looks

[@angelamarie341]

0:59 "I know what you guys must be thinking..." Me: Why is there a yellow chicken on that guy's head?

[@19Marc79]

Without your comment, I would have never actually SEEN that yellow chicken toy. It was funny to finally see that chicken :)) And then: your question is just SO valid !

[@mariahd980]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

[@heidi2166]

I noticed yellow chicken immediately. It was so out of place I thought I'd hallucinated it

[@flopimus]

Lol

[@noxkoimax356]

Accurate

[@latenitetubing]

“Don’t let anyone convince you not to get medical help” THANK YOU

[@alwardgrover3347]

How right you are

[@Tux0xFF]

scientologists are typing.... XD XD XD

[@filtill]

The world needs the living God. Nobody can help us except God, Seek the living God!

[@alwardgrover3347]

@@filtill Well when you see god ask him for the Lotto numbers God is not real there is No god

[@dreahutch1091]

@@filtill you are absolutely correct. Only God can help!

[@amylopez5840]

When she compared it to having nightmares except she is awake, I think that’s an excellent way to describe it that would connect with people who don’t have it !!

[@Lauren-fj4nq]

I have schizophrenia and my episodes sometimes cause me to try to take my own life, this made me proud of who I am and I am no longer ashamed.

[@scarliep]

God Bless You

[@gabfig1669]

Lauren god bless you never be ashamed of who you are.

[@debramather2477]

If you ever need someone to talk to I'm one of your people. My dad had it since i was 7. Im 46 now. My 16 yr old son had it dx at 14 but had it for a year before telling anyone. I get it. I'm here. Much love n peace.

[@fanta1773]

Debra Mather thanks for sharing

[@cyber_dev24]

You're brave, I have depression and people like you always give me hope.

[@kr-666]

Wow this is the first time I've ever really heard someone talk about schizophrenia like this.

[@selty]

I love how she compares it to people without schizophrenia having dreams whilst asleep instead of constantly. It really made it so relatable.

[@lucasjustice]

She was on SBSK. I’m glad that she’s gotten so far from then!

[@drewm8502]

Was wondering if anyone else watched that too

[@lindseydejesus1877]

yes! i found her on SBSK and she's so wonderful! i wish we could be friend irl haha

[@blackBrad18]

Found the comment I was looking for.

[@angelar.8649]

I wasn't sure if it was her until she spoke about the clown and the girl. Wow she looks so different in SBSK .

[@pkorns1892]

That's where I saw her. You tube has disabled the comments to all of his videos even though most all the comments were positive. SBSK is trying to get their comment section reinstated.

[@wendymattucci4336]

I literally bawled through the entire presentation! My grandmother suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. I suffer from Bipolar 1 Disorder and was just thinking about becoming a mental health advocate! Such an inspiring, important talk!

[@loriejohnston839]

You should because individuals who personally experience it and are doing great living a healthy life and doing well, are the best individuals to make a difference in someone's life that has not quit got there yet.

[@Cnc-q9j]

"I can't turn off my nightmares when I'm awake".

[@austinrichards871]

Nadisha say it louder so true

[@austinrichards871]

Nadisha but life is worth living

[@bouncy8025]

my live is sometimes a nightmare no voices in head needed

[@aponiaa]

My uncle had schizophrenia. In the 70s, he went into a convenience store and the clerks were scared by how erratic he was acting so they pepper sprayed him. He stumbled out of the store, blinded by the spray, and stepped into traffic-- he was hit by a truck and killed. We need awareness and widely available help to keep these things from happening to other people, because it's all too common for individuals suffering with schizophrenia to end up homeless on the street or dead. It's a tragedy that it can be prevented, but it's so often not. I'm so proud of this girl for all she's overcome and accomplished, it'll help save many lives!

[@violetaluna2782]

Jake 😞 it brakes my heart to read your story, my son suffers from schizophrenia and it is so hard for him to go out in public, I always get scared something like that will happen to him. He is talks to himself there has been insidents where he says a bad word and other people respond imidiatly with violence. It is not easy for him or me😞

[@insomeperson]

Stand for him, you can make him strong, just help him through his tough times. He can make it through and so can you, so help him fight!

[@kg-oe6vq]

Jake that. is. so. messed. up. i’m so sorry.

[@marythomas8170]

Hahaha that is one way to kick the bucket I wish I could see that one on r/watchpeopledie.

[@imanileche6206]

Jake I’m really sorry for you loss some people don’t realize people have that conduction and it makes me really anger how people will kill people without know they have that conduction.

[@Renbu8]

I have schizophrenia too. Her pattern and style of speech reminded me of my own. It's like she's struggling to condense her thoughts into something organized and coherent.

[@Valkonnen]

It's The Medication.

[@swingtodivine]

Hello, I was freed from the demon of schizophrenia in 2016, when I chose to believe in Jesus Christ. I pray that one day you too will choose to receive Jesus into your life to be your Lord, and that you will find freedom from this disease just as I did. I truly believe anyone can be set free from this by the power of the cross. Thank you for reading my post, and have a nice day!

[@vixengarde]

VictoriaWomer SwingToDivin Jesus doesn’t fix everything-

[@swingtodivine]

@@vixengarde That is true. There are a lot of people with physical illnesses and even deformities that never get healing. But I do know that Jesus healed me from mental illness, and that's all I was trying to share. Have a nice day :-)

[@caramel7050]

@@swingtodivine Religious superstition doesn't fix imbalances in the brain. You fell to confirmation bias and placebo effects, buddy.

[@dizzylizardproductions]

Awesome ... My wife has scizophrenia but is ashamed of it and denys it ... Really wish she would accept it and face it as this young woman does... I appreciate the video.

[@Liddy-lr5uy]

Please make sure she gets doctor check ups if possible. My late mom's schizophrenia prevented her from getting a cancerous lump treated early. All the best and you are an amazing person for sticking by.

[@boynamedlen]

The way she says 'schizophrenia' is really satisfying and pleasant for some reason.

[@brendan2868]

Hshaha seductive

[@devetakiskullguise18]

should we be scared or something?

[@MidoriJane12]

Lennart N it has a lot of consonants

[@aleebaabe2489]

Lennart N i was thinking the same thing

[@BrandinZinck]

My doctors have pronounced it like her, and explained the way I say it was actually incorrect.

[@Pschychotically]

"I'm just someone who can't turn off my nightmares even when I'm awake." ~ Cecilia McGough, 2017

[@yungxcoral]

My boyfriend has schizophrenia, he often thinks he’s a monster and that us as a society are better than him but I always remind him that he is not a monster. He’s a very kind and thoughtful person. It just hurts to know that people with Schizo go through so much emotionally, mentally, and so much more. Please be kind to one another we need more love in this world. Love you J ❤️

[@1Fatherlesschild]

This this is depressing you sound like a great friend just stay there for them

[@ratflail215]

One of my best friends has it too. He's the most kindest person I know and doesn't deserve it in any way. I've only asked him couple questions but seeing that he is so ashamed of his illness I stopped. I don't think he has many if at all visual hallusinations but sometimes he kinda drifts out and I believe he's hearing something. Mostly he is very normal but during spring even on meds he just shuts down and doesn't want to see anyone. We just give him space and and let him be then.

[@pacomg_2553]

I can relate to your friend, I started developing symptoms in the last semester of High School, and honestly I even puked when I saw myself in the mirror. One of the few things that could make me feel human wasn't when people told me I was human after a mental breakdow, but instead when someone who didn't know me or hadn't seen me during a psychotic attack treated me as such. Mainly because it was a selfless act, and the person didn't know what I felt like, yet, they showed empathy, this brought me confort a lot of times, and even a cat displaying these traits saved me from taking my own life. Please be kind to others, even if you don't know them, you could be their last hope. Now I'm being treated, but sometimes I have delusions and extreme paranoia, please let your friend know that treatment and therapy (if possible) can make a huge difference.

[@suspiciouswatermelon7639]

He is in fact a monster.. and he probably needs to be locked in a cage for everyone's protection.

[@stacynp90]

It’s so sad because they can’t help it and it must be very scary. Thanks for being a friend to him.

[@redlilwitchy6088]

From a mother, thank you for speaking up and breaking the silence on living with schizophrenia. My son developed sz in his freshman year and has not yet returned. He is not a monster either. 🙏🏼🧡

[@naylinrodriguez1796]

We know he is not ❤ his brain just work diferent way I have had pure TOC but at the time I accept myself and told my self I love you no matter what and Im produjo of you and the strong you are :)

[@jimmystagger]

I am in awe of this woman's ability to overcome her schizophrenia and achieve so much in science. In awe.

[@d4rshni456]

she’s not overcome it. she still has it

[@EK-rx2ju]

@@d4rshni456 think they mean she was able to overcome it controlling her life

[@chromberries7329]

Ngl, she had me interested in those pulsars

[@lolcindydarling3642]

Exactly!

[@alias_peanut]

ngl is not gonna lie??

[@wittyandcreative]

I have schizophrenia, I had an episode at work. I'm going back tomorrow morning with fresh homemade bread to try and show people its ok

[@Zoe_life_media]

Its Ok

[@wittyandcreative]

@@Zoe_life_media I dont know, they're all acting really weird🤣 but thg they loved the bread😎

[@Zoe_life_media]

@wittyandcreative I think they are learning, maybe that's their reaction to learning a new thing. You've shown them its ok, I believe they would learn that. Am glad they loved your bread, kudos to you. For me, bread is one difficult recipe, I don't know why. I have never baked a perfect bread, let alone have enough confidence to bake one and take to my colleagues... I can imagine their reaction😂😂😂. They would eat it and say..."hmmm Marilyn what did you say this is again"?

[@wittyandcreative]

@@Zoe_life_media do the overnight no kneed bread recipe, I was in the same boat but it comes out perfect everytime😉👍

[@Zoe_life_media]

@@wittyandcreative Thank you so much. Would definitely try that.

[@sanderellefsen4375]

Imagine the fear of thinking you’re being stabbed in the face, and stalked, and bullied in everyday life, without being able to tell anyone because of the immense stigma associated with your diagnosis. Massive respect to anyone going through that.

[@ThomasJr]

but she has the conscience that those only happen in her head. Still tough, but not real.

[@kelseyslack9102]

@@ThomasJr you should watch special books by special kids interview with her so you can see how this affects her daily life. Just because it’s not real doesn’t mean it’s not all consuming.

[@ThomasJr]

@@kelseyslack9102 I didn't say it wasn't bad, I only said that she's not actually being stabbed, which would be way worse Lol.

[@seektruth24-7]

I am a Nursing Professor and I teach about cultures, religions and Mental Health. I wanted you to know that I use your SBSK interview video in my class because it helps students understand this mental health challenge in a beautiful way. I encourage my students to follow not only TED & SBSK (which I ADORE! Keep up the amazing work, it's needed!) but Cecilia's journey! Thank you Cecilia for being so brave! You go girl!!!

[@PopsiclesInMyCellar]

Pretty messed up how the mind can produce such horrible and specific manifestations and inject them into your reality.

[@lomalanni]

Reality can never be scarier than what's inside our own heads.

[@outoftheklosset]

venom5610 then that would be imagination not hallucination. Obtrusive hallucinations aren't negotiable, unfortunately.

[@mhuh]

Unless you live in Australia or Montana.

[@JanoyCresva]

Sounds pretty cool to me. If she wasnt so affected by fantasy creatures and bugs, she wouldnt be so terrified.

[@emes6333]

I lov ur profile picture

[@evelynchang2100]

I literally sobbed at the very last part... I've been suffering with schizophrenia since I was 19... I've been hospitalized 6 times and have tried to kill myself several times. It's not something I talk about. Ever. Because I'm so afraid of what people will think... Thank you so much for speaking out... God bless you...

[@evelynchang2100]

jung bun thank you so much! It's still a struggle every day. But it seems to slowly be getting better. I finally opened up to my husband about it and he understood. He was much more kind than I ever expected.

[@splonkdesplonk]

Evelyn Chang We love you and the world needs you. Never stop loving yourself, you WILL endure..bless you forever

[@antigonajusufi9957]

May Allah SWT guide you my dear and help you out with whatever it is you’re suffering...

[@neverbeaten]

Evelyn Chang hi. I absolutely dont know you, but I wanted to see how you are doing? Hope you read this. Hope you are REALLY fine. Hang in there. I havd OCD and chronic depression. So hi evelyn! :)

[@iceprincess6225]

God bless you to, I could never imagine that pain, I hope you will be okay

[@themarilynwannabe801]

My mother has schizophrenia, she used to push me out of the way of windows because she thought people were outside with guns that were gonna shoot us. Even though I know there was no one out there, I know in her head, there was and she was saving my life! My mom is such an amazing woman and she has been so resilient with everything life has thrown at her. She's since gotten treatment and she's been able to manage her schizophrenia ❤️ I'm so proud of her. She's definitely not a monster and neither are you

[@elizabethjohnson6386]

The fact that you're willing to appreciate that, even though she was sick, she was trying to do the right thing by protecting you, is special.

[@brittanywallis6471]

So much courage. She made me want to cry. She touched me in so many ways. She gave me courage to not feel ashamed to go to the doctor for meds. Everyone keeps saying I don’t need them but I’ve been dealing with issues since I was a kid.

[@loriejohnston839]

Please never feel ashamed. Going to the doctor/psychiatrist is the best thing you can do for yourself and you should be very proud to do so. There are many many people who have some type of brain disorder including people with Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinson, and many more and I categorize all of these disorder amongst the brain disorder category. Each need medication to help reduce or eliminate very difficult symptoms. Never feel ashamed to get help for yourself to live a happy productive life.

[@ancienttime6307]

The line "People with schizophrenia just drag their nightmare into the reality" hit me hard, cannot even start to imagine what it would be like on a daily basis. Hugs.

[@jessedion16]

I do...

[@oooo1743]

As i understand about this condition it when the consciousness is suddenly filled with the unconscious and does not resist it.

[@memenazi7078]

@@oooo1743 precisely, most disorders like this are influenced by their own will. Ex) tourettes is just constant echolalia with no discipline to shut up. like when that one tourettes calls moistcritikal a cuck. That’s a conscious decision. To think it can’t be cured is like saying you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Most of the disorders are partially caused by the disorder enabling people to treat them different, then they treat themselves different. ASD is the most destructive label, especially since it’s diagnosed in their youth before they can establish a normal mental foundation.

[@rubyy.7374]

Sounds like sleep paralysis demons but waking up doesn’t make them go away

[@magnusgranskau7487]

i really liked that too. it made it very easy to understand and to see it from they`re perspectiv

[@Lexi-vj1lm]

Her smile is beautiful. She’s clearly a genius. I’m proud of her.

[@allanpotocki5972]

Check out this recent video of her, you honestly couldn't even tell it was her shes changed so much! So happy for her. Look up - Schizophrenia in 2020 (coping with the chaos), heres the talk!

[@shilpaneelkant6421]

My brother committed suicide by falling in front of the train on 28 July 21. He was schizophrenic for past 15 years, my mom had schizophrenia and she died 11 years back, he had it by genetically he was 27 when he took his life. He was a fighter he fought with himself for many years. He left me alone. He was very kindhearted and loving. Please try to understand and educate about this condition and help them because they are living a life with their enemy fighting with it always and it's not at all easy. I miss him.

[@Sabrinna_1234]

Hugs❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oliverjones2426]

im so sorry :(

[@Gabriel-nw6lb]

So sorry for your loss hope you doing allright 🙏🏼

[@naanayaa6408]

My mom is schizophrenicc,she had her outbreak when she was more or less 3. Our journey hasn't been easy and being in Africa makes the battle worse

[@ryanward8122]

28th July 2021 my birthday my brother died on 26 August 2020 on his birthday I stood in front of a train on 28 August 2021. Very lucky 3 broken ribs now missing one kidney smashed my elbow broken very very lucky man considering I heard a voice that said dont can't remember how it happened clipped me never even knocked me out just kept saying I should be dead this ain't wright how why? My mum died from a stroke via vacula dementia 4 moths ago .I don't know why I'm writing this but its very strange to come across this comments section I am so sorry for you loss im getting mental help but im sure the diagnosis is wrong bpd bipolar emotional personality disorder i hate meds hate them.

[@Mio1199]

Man i really appreciated her shinning more light on schizophrenia. Personally i think everyone just lacks the knowledge on what schizophrenic individuals deal with so its really empowering to see her face her fears to explain her experiences. Best entry yet 👌

[@samnorris3649]

"The clown is actually in the audience today..." Faaaaaaarrrk man.

[@ichheieelsenorandorayashi4824]

She's afraid of IT ....

[@valerielinares2068]

I can imagine the audience members looking around thinking, "wait, what?"

[@HipHopAnotomus]

Who's looking forward to the Oscars?

[@Bluebuthappy182]

@@valerielinares2068 I've seen another interview with this woman saying she basically never talks about her present hallucinations for that very reason as she's have people in real life interaction with her hallucination by looking in that direction which would enforce it for her and that would be very bad.

[@valerielinares2068]

@@Bluebuthappy182 That's understandable. My sister has schizophrenia and has mentioned that she doesn't like to talk about what she sees either.

[@jenanjuice2003]

My cousin has schizophrenia. Unfortunately for him, he isn't able to focus. It's sad to watch someone you love develop such a terrible condition. This girl is so brave, and so smart. I'm glad that she is using her strengths to help others

[@John-kv7jo]

Please take your cousin to the Healing Rooms. There is a spiritual side to schizophrenia. Jr

[@darby1220]

John Richards Mentally ill people need medical help first, not religion. Quit it.

[@chelsieward9378]

spiritual doesn't always have to do with religion

[@halogladiators8618]

My father has it and you wouldn’t even notice it.

[@Afura33]

@Halo why wouldnt you notice it?

[@MsAnduk]

It's so refreshing to hear this, my boyfriend has schizophrenia,and he is an amazing human being, he's kind,loving and I want to do everything I can to be his champion. Thank-you for your words of encouragement .

[@WesleyButtercup]

There is a reason to be fearful though too if its not managed. Schizophrenia can cause people to become mentally unhinged when the hallucinations and constant taunting become too much, and many mass murderers that have gone on killing sprees have been schizophrenic or suffered similar mental illness. Someone can be a victim while simultaneously being dangerous to themselves and others.

[@rottingsun]

Actually it's very rare that they attack other people. Usually a person with schizophrenic delusions will harm themselves. if anyone. Please don't perpetuate a negative, false stereotype that contributes to the stigma.

[@BoopSnoot]

And that's not to say that schizophrenics aren't victims, but abused dogs forced to fight and who are hit with sticks and the like by their cruel owners are victims too but if you just try to rehome them with a small child there is a chance that they could kill the kid. Its all about predictability... with a well adjusted sane person, you can predict their behavior. Unless you threaten them, they have no rational reason to attack you. But with an insane person, you can't really know what will happen, because their behavior may not be rational. And people forget that cops often get bad intel. If the dispatcher just says "we need officers immediately to the university bla bla for someone mentally disturbed that has become unhinged", their preconception of what threat you pose is going to be distorted, and that's not their fault. The last time they responded to a mentally disturbed case, it might have been a knife wielding father who killed his wife and was threatening his children. They don't know, and their job is to be safe rather than sorry and secure the public and maintain the peace.

[@alexsp7086]

and one day he picks up a gun and shoots you down.

[@rubbish9231]

WesleyButtercup what are you doing man. Demoralizing. No nothing happens like that if you give love and balance.

[@TheOriginalRedBowl]

Ever since my diagnosis, I've been scared of how people will react, but over time I've realized how well this diagnosis will help me understand myself and be treated. Having schizophrenia isn't what everyone thinks it is. I had it all my life and it slowly got worse as the abuse and isolation damaged my mind. I know I will have this forever, and I know it isn't my fault. Thank you for telling your story and being so vulnerable.

[@noor1989n1]

My little sister has schizophrenia, and unfortunately, the stigma of this illness is ruining her life. I see her trying so hard to study and search for jobs, and I feel so sad that I cant help her. She doesn’t take her medication on a regular basis, but she is so kind and sweet. I would do anything to have her back. I hope and pray that they find a cure for this illness soon.

[@modernmonk2645]

My sister is facing the same struggle! I hope she comes out of it soon

[@kokita1237]

She need to tacke her medicatiins

[@modernmonk2645]

@@kokita1237 With only four days of medication she is now completely alright!

[@smgloria1601]

I know everyone thinks that schizophrenia has to b treated mandatorily with medicines bt I don't think so ,I see them as normal people attacked by demonic forces ,u said u would do anything for ur sis right , actually u don't need to , becoz solution is already there ,that's the name of Jesus ,ask ur sister to submit herself completely to jesus n repent of her sins n turn back from them n when those hallucinations (demons ) show up to bind them in Jesus name ,I can tell this with my own experience when a demon attacked me I bind it in jesus name n it jst went away quickly n not show up again .

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

@@smgloria1601 this is lame, sick people need medication

[@donna481]

Saw her in special books by special kids. So happy for her that she is talking abt it more..

[@matthewlysne]

Ditto. She is so good. I appreciate her story. It is so helpful to understand her experience. It is eye-opening.

[@jelly3166]

Same

[@laurend.3858]

Same here

[@njineermike]

Yep

[@yaimemiller8537]

I know she's doing so well and helped me understand

[@terryshryock4872]

As the father of a schizophrenic son, I find her extremely encouraging and hope-inspiring. God bless her for her courage!!

[@heresjohnny602]

No god would curse his creation like this, especially not if they're made in his image.

[@batlefieldproes]

@@heresjohnny602 God did not create us in his image because God is not human. The definition of God and his creation in the bible is false. Go to the Quran instead. God created us from clay and then said 'BE' we are not in his image as we are our own creation.

[@helipeus1882]

@@batlefieldproes quran and bible are false god does not exist

[@kiril323]

@@batlefieldproes god did bit create anything we created god to add some meaning to this useless existence

[@batlefieldproes]

@@kiril323 wrong wrong wrong. God is well rooted in us

[@lionessprowess3581]

About 4 years ago, Special Books for Special Kids interviewed her. Her symptoms were so bad that she would not look up or into the camera at all. She had informed us that she don't pay attention to her hallucinations because it causes her to confuse the hallucinations with reality. So was brave then and even braver now. I'm so happy that she has come this far and accomplished so much. I am sorry to hear about her college mate though.

[@siddhikakani]

She is a warrior. Hallucinating a clown or a girl is scary. She has become so strong mentally, that despite that chemical imbalance in her brain she has trained her brain to listen to her subconscious and not get scared. She is also determined to be a mental health advocate! She is an inspiration!

[@dniilii]

True... I can only imagine the pure dread she would experience on a daily basis...

[@allsortsgifts6202]

I agree. She is absolutely amazing

[@_username_3591]

This is terrifying imagining being stabbed in the face while taking a test.

[@jimineutron3775]

_ [Username] _ I would definitely make scene if that happens to me...

[@Akira-fu9dw]

Taking a test itself is terrifying

[@phattjohnson]

I'd imagine the worst hallucinations come with stress / tiredness.. just can't win when it's exam time!

[@samwelch8085]

I’d take the stab over the test😂

[@SmashGuru007]

She's probably seeing that as she's speaking. poor girl, bless her soul.

[@kateiannacone2698]

I know I'm about 4 years late to the party, but I'm someone who works in a Psychiatric Hospital, and I just want to say bravo for being courageous enough to tell your story, raise awareness, and encourage others to get help.

[@edwelndiobel1567]

Is there help? I mean really? Is there hope?

[@kateiannacone2698]

@@edwelndiobel1567 Yes.

[@nataliem7144]

It can get better with the right balance of meds and therapy, especially if you're type 1 (more positive symptoms, like hallucinations). I'll be honest, it probably wont go away forever. But you can learn to make it more...manageable so that you can have a fulfilling life.

[@kateiannacone2698]

@@nataliem7144 ^This.

[@viky2405]

Cronic mental illness are just like others cronic illness as well, in the same way that people with asma can get through their entire pretty well with the correct traitment, people with mental illness like schizophrenia can

[@katiephelps4118]

i saw cecila’s interview with special books for special kids, i cant believe how far she’s come!!

[@les00001111]

My mom has schizophrenia, she often feels ashamed and embarrassed by it. I'm going to show her this video I think it will help her. I also think that mental illness has a bad rap and we as a society need to rethink how we handle this, chances are you know someone with a mental illness whether your aware of it or not! Nobody wakes up one day and says "oh I'd love to have a mental illness", this is something people can't help and don't choose, and we need to be more understanding and supportive. Also I think it's worth noting that most people with a mental illness are not dangerous and we don't need to be afraid of them just like most people without a mental illness are not dangerous. People are often afraid of what they don't understand and what is different. Well, my mom is a kind loving person and a great friend, my mom is not a monster!!

[@mrgoldening0t912]

i pray that every gets better for you

[@aliciarideaux6520]

😶😊

[@aliciarideaux6520]

😢

[@dicey8928]

People always use schitzo in a derogatory way making it something to fear 😨 if people get murdered they say oh he was a schizophrenia guy or women people you should fear 😨 am glad your making folks understand the truth

[@lilpoohbear653]

exactly! That is why I wish people would quit saying they all have mental illness...everyone now thinks they have some form of mental illness!! "Oh, I'm anxious I'm upset...I am nervous". Those are all NORMAL feelings. Mental illness is anything that is outside of those normal guidlines. I know about this because I am truly bipolar and NO ONE CHOOSES THIS...no one. This lady is very brave to share and to be honest on this video. Praying for her...she is helping a lot of people

[@hi-br5tc]

Her voice is so soothing! And she's very *very* pretty

[@siemniak]

She looks a little bit like scarlet Johanson

[@meebo965]

I agree!

[@flutecasting]

What the heck

[@princewillams9297]

so beautiful

[@sandramorales6647]

Nobody should care if she is pretty or not

[@adamgardiner5869]

Cecilia thank u for a wonderful talk. My wife has Schizoaffective disorder and she's funnier than me, more compassionate than me, more creative than me and more intelligent than me. I wouldn't change her for the world except to take away her occasional fear and confusion so that I could carry it for her.

[@CatMom5050]

Adam Gardiner She is so lucky to have such a loving and supportive partner :)

[@hajarb.2405]

God bless you. You're a good husband. I wish you and her all the luck in this world

[@Mannycheungrulez]

"funnier than me" lol

[@anitacigarette]

You're a good guy. I suffer from schizo-affective disorder too. It isn't easy to talk about with others without worrying about them changing how they present themselves towards you.

[@feiticosdoprestosoqfuncionam]

What a brave lady. I mean, this is exactly attitude the world needs. Not running from the problem, but facing it, saying the issue's name and really fighting with it.

[@apriljohnson421]

She may need an exorcist. My sister began to struggle with this "disease "at 35 years old, after being in very physically abusive relationship. But there is a spiritual aspect involved.

[@MissKateWalk]

How could a mother make her daughter not to get help when she specifically asks for it, it's just so sad and unforgivable!

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

I have an eating disorder since I was 15... although I asked my parents for help they used to say that I did that only for attention.

[@ellismartiskainen7729]

@@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe can you ask the counsellor at school or something?

[@halroxdynasty8683]

So messed up ikr

[@gunnerhiro394]

The older generation did not want to hear about it - just don't mention it. Sadly, many in the newer generation don't want to deal with it in the early stages - they wait till it's a real problem - for them.

[@shabyheltay]

It's forgivable. Most parents try their best and all parents make mistakes.

[@thesuicideeffect1506]

It broke my heart when she said she had a secret and it was her mental illness. People shouldn't be afraid of talking about their disorders and that's what I'm trying to do with my channel. I just want to raise awareness for mental health and end the stigma around it!

[@lilithxstarx]

TheSuicideEffect for me it’s not that I’m scared exactly. It’s that I don’t want to be treated differently. When ppl find out what I see and hear they become almost scare of me. I have lost ppl by coming forward (yea yea they shouldn’t be in my life ect ect) but you can see the way ppl even family look at you differently. You day dream for a moment and everyone is on edge asking if you’re seeing things. Accidentally talk to yourself “who are you talking to, you know no ones there right?” It’s hard. And no one likes to be treated differently especially for things they can’t control.

[@jonithibodeaux5418]

Shouldn't be afraid?? I'm 41 years old and am known as the local town crazy person!! I've been cut off by all of my family because they think the suicide attempts I have made is for attention!!! I honestly have no clue how I am still alive!! My last suicide was November 2, 2018. I say suicide because I died several times at my house, in the ambulance and at the hospital!! And yet here I am still wishing I was dead!! That is why people like me are afraid that other people find out about our mental illnesses!! If you have never been afraid of the demons in your own mind then you have no idea what fear really is!!

[@gmc5618]

Is this the same Cecelia from SBSK? What a fabulous person❤️

[@gih1305]

I'm feeling proud of see her growing as a person

[@roanlover]

Yes!

[@victoriaxd789]

Wow, I'm proud of her ❤️

[@chaelisa2763]

Just today I saw her video

[@madhuparnaghosh6254]

Yes❤️

[@maryc7830]

My mother is schizophrenic, bipolar, dementia. She lives with me. It’s not easy but I love her. She wasn’t taking her meds so now I do it. She was talking to herself and hearing things before, now she doesn’t. I wish you the best of luck. Thank you so much for this video. ❣️🙏🏻🐾

[@roberta9293]

As a sister of a guy with schizophrenia, I'm so gratefull for what you do. He just has negative symptomps, which it means that he can't go out or have friends or get a job. I'm so worried for his future. For our future. I'm a med student and really want to become a psychiatry.. well I don't even know how to say it. I hope to make difference one day. Saluti from Italy

[@southernplayalistic9]

"a sister of a guy" this is also known as: brother

[@Drtoey11year]

I hate Italy but fake

[@mohdjobay2903]

Roberta Roby my brother have same problem I hope they get better..... roberta how can I contact you ?

[@humanszuck5155]

Thank you. The mental health field is frighteningly underqualified to help people now, mostly concerned about filling you full of whoever's medications producers are paying them the most at that time. We need people in that field that are actually wanting to help people!

[@LG-cz6ls]

@@humanszuck5155 Most of the meds used in psychiatry are generics and have been for years

[@chrystallinne]

I have Schizophrenia, and this makes me feel seen. I’ve dealt with it since I was 10 (I am 18 now, and soon to be 19) and it’s been a very big struggle for me. I am like her in the sense that I can differentiate between a hallucination and reality. I am able to tell when I’m hallucinating, but it’s still difficult for me to deal with. I’m really happy that I found this video.

[@gamingwithsmiley2192]

Thanks for this comment even tho years later I see it , it helps me. I was around 10 or so when mine started and hallucinations went away when I was 17 I am 34 now I was left with the other issues if I don't take care of myself my mental health goes down hill but iv been bettering myself for years , your comment helped me I hope mine helps you 😇 and hope you are well today

[@sharonsettle9079]

You are loved I'm so sorry for you mental illness, my dear suffers from so I understand.

[@BILLA17yt]

Do you guys feel others are hearing ur thoughts

[@vsreelekshmi591]

Heyy . I am a similarly disadvantaged person . Can we talk ?

[@Novarcharesk]

"Feel seen" what a cringe nonsense term

[@carolineglenn2918]

She is so intelligent and brave. I hate that she’s had to go through so much. Her mind is so incredible

[@davidfranklin7018]

I think, maybe, she wouldn't be who she is now *without* the schiz. I know I wouldn't be where I am now without bipolar.

[@michaelm8510]

David Franklin same here, well said

[@3joewj]

They think it's a virus. Not joking.

[@alias_peanut]

@@davidfranklin7018 she be even better

[@3joewj]

@clusterfuck schizophrenia is thought to be a virus.

[@kathymckenna5696]

Thank you so much for posting this.. my daughter was diagnosed approximately 10 years ago and the first to a little boy who's now nine years old.. she has fought hard to get better stay compliant and be motivated to work and to raise her little boy the best way with family support.. my daughter has had full custody of her son since birth and now the father decided to pursue custody first by abducting Michael for almost five months with contempt charges and now seeing to prove my daughter unfit and mentally unstable it's so sad seeing what my daughter has to go through I do believe that she's become stronger from this her mental health therapist has her listed as stable and compliant in person is thriving this post was so encouraging to hear in the midst of this emotional conflict that involves her family God bless you

[@eithos87]

this was hard for me to watch and sit through. I was diagnosed at 17 with schizoaffective disorder. I have been hearing voices that were not there since around the age of 6. one of the voices was not the kindest and I was having suicidal thoughts. after I started getting treatment that voice went away and was replaced with one that was better and helps remind me of all the skills I have learned through therapy. I have had people that have found out about my illness and avoid me after. I hate having to be quiet about it. on a plus side I graduated high school on time and I can hold a fulltime job. I love to draw and write poems and short stories. thank you for this video. stay strong all of you.

[@Jaycee555]

My fiance has schizo-affective as well.His auditory hallucinations are mostly controlled with medication except for one that won't go away, that has haunted him for years. It is so awesome that you have been able to replace those terrible voices with encouraging words for yourself! It sounds like you are doing well. Stay strong!

[@grumpycat6429]

Eithos I never received treatment. I’ve seen many creepy things but I’ve seen beautiful things such as angels and friendly giants as well. There’s about 4-8 individuals who grew up with me from a kid to now. They would fight these things off and help me focus, talk to me when I had no one to talk too. Some would call them hallucinations but they were far more than that. They helped keep the bad ones away. They visit every now and then to say high and stuff but they tell me that when they aren’t with me they’re on my home planet. This is no chemical imbalance. This is an invisible world that only a select few can see. And fewer can handle.

[@kotobukikokoro9276]

i was also diagnosed with schizoaffective at age 17. i'm 25 now. my mom made me never tell anyone because i think shes ashamed so even family members do not know.

[@Maaaarrrrssss]

@@kotobukikokoro9276 I'm so sorry to hear that, there's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of I'll tell you that ❤️

[@kotobukikokoro9276]

@@Maaaarrrrssss thank you very much ❤️ i really, really appreciate that. big hugs

[@Vedangi_]

There's a slight shivering and hesitation in her speech, I think that's because of the clown. You can actually see her struggling, she's so damn brave, God bless her❤️❤️

[@laxminagar5334]

Yes she feels panicked when she is describi g her traumas

[@Milokitty-en5nb]

Or maybe she’s just a bit nervous speaking in front of hundreds of people and a bunch of cameras.

[@SuperCraft1999]

One of the symptoms on the first slide listed difficulty speaking, also speaking in front of a crowd can be nerve racking (for me it surely is) especially about personal/sensitive subjects

[@Milokitty-en5nb]

@@SuperCraft1999 yeah I could wrong. It was just a thought.

[@kurstendiane]

Good call

[@triplereed1234]

I cannot believe how strong and composed she is given what she deals with. Incredible!!

[@jequelamaquez4726]

A lot of people with schizophrenia are able to function normally

[@louisskulnik7390]

She had an update with SBSK. She was in a very, very bad spot at this time.

[@Jannat-f1q]

@@jequelamaquez4726 With severe depression and unbelievable pressure. 🥺

[@MrZomg17]

I think the movie IT affected her

[@lotussavage1283]

@@MrZomg17 that's why people with schizophrenia shouldn't watch horror movies

[@emberphoenix9027]

My grandmother was a paranoid schizophrenic. Her young adulthood was in the early 50s and what I know of her is that her life was unimaginably hard, and she never really got a break from the difficulty. I struggle with different mental illnesses. But seeing the revelation that you founded something specifically for Schizophrenia, I'm really struck hard by what a different life that would have meant for my Grandma Dorothy. This is such a good thing. Thank you for doing this

[@sheenamarie832]

I agree, Schizophrenia is so horribly stigmatized and that needs to change!!!

[@LadyofCleves65]

I think we can blame the movies for that partly.

[@trinitylivingston1286]

Not just schizophrenia, but any other mental illnesses, especially the ones where some of the symptoms are hallucinations and delusions. There all stigmatized because of movies and tv shows, which makes my life a daily struggle.

[@Embernie101]

I think people need to understand it. There are different levels are severity for Schizophrenia. My other half's mother has the worst kind I would think. She acts on the things she sees. It is terrifying and actually makes her dangerous. But I still tried to understand it. just not with her in our house anymore. But it needs to be talked about. how else are we going to help those with it. To make sure it doesn't reach the point that my mother in law to be is at? She is going on 60 and she is dangerous to be around.