What Helps Me Deal With Schizophrenia

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[@patchoulicolt7093]

Your hair is awesome! I love your hair longer.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

He’s SUPER cute

[@prettyprrrrettaygood]

Immune to pettiness, aware of mortality, accepting of situation, & focused on stability. Damn, you are one wise human. Bipolar 1 similarly shaped my worldview. Only I needed 20 additional years to arrive at conclusions you did.

[@effloress]

Thank you for making videos discussing your illness so openly! Living with psychosis can feel very isolating but you're making us all feel a little more connected.

[@lturnbullify]

Hey i have been dealing with my schizophrenia now for 11 years iam 32 now and it all started when i was 21, i have also been hospitalized 3 times and have had many medication changes over the years, now iam on olanzapine and its been working for the last 7 years but iam married and have an amazingly supportive family my wife and i have a photography business and it allows me to get out in nature and pursue what iam passionate about like nature and insect life.. So there's a lot to be hopeful for i know there are somedays when iam just having a bad day but there's always the promise of tomorrow and a new beginning with every new day.. My faith has gotten me through a lot of these battles too, just knowing the love of Jesus and trying my best to live for him makes a big difference, he loves us all whether we acknowledge him or not and he's just waiting at the door for us to let him in.. Jesus loves you man and so do I.. :) God bless you and keep you my friend and things will get better :) Have a great day..

[@drubesrubio]

What a testimony my brother. I too ended up getting schizophrenia when I was 21 due to drugs. I'm going to turn 29 this year. It was really hard the first years for me but thank God that he kept me safe from myself and the Devil's schemes. I ended up getting sick again the December of 2016 because I stopped taking my meds. I'm trying to get back to living the life that God wants for me. They say this disease cannot be healed, but the bible says different. Isaiha 53:5 But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be Healed

[@chloetopping8451]

man, existentialism is such a cathartic thing. to know that we are so ridiculously insignificant in the grand scheme of things can mean looking at our lives, accepting that no one cares and either running with it or digging a deep, dark hole. with that considered, i hope you're well!

[@jeremywilliams1664]

Hi Jacob. I was just diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder - Depressive Type after many years of misdiagnoses and wrong medications (such as stimulant meds like Adderall and Vyvanse). It's awesome you are doing these vids. I'm at the starting line of learning about this. I don't know what to do.

[@beargrizzly3120]

Jeremy Williams Hi I have schizoaffective disorder too and I am 16. Was diagnosed after a long inpatient stay. It sucks.

[@jeremywilliams1664]

How have you fared with it? I'm definitely trying to wrap my head around understanding this disorder!

[@jeremywilliams1664]

How did the psych ward determine your diagnosis?

[@suzannealsop3394]

Hey, I have had manic type schizoaffective disorder for 26 years now since I was aged 17. I find that as long as I take my meds, get plenty of sleep and do not have too much stress in my life I can live well. I have been able to go to university and obtain a degree, am married and have always had a job. I guess you have to find what works for you but nowadays mental health treatments are so much better than they used to be. I wish you all the best Jeremy and things will be ok.

[@jeremywilliams1664]

It's great to know that I can live a normal life just like anyone else as long as I continue taking my medication, following my treatment plan, paying attention to my mind and body, and seeking help when and where needed.

[@nikki-qb7iq]

I agree with your perspective on life. I was just thinking the other day that I'm so glad that with getting older comes more knowledge that helps to keep my ego in check. I used to be so worried that my life wasn't like this person's, or that my path is different... but in the end, all you have is what you made for yourself out of whatever situation you were placed in.

[@leannecroteau]

Good video. I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 15 too. I remember hearing voices and hallucinating as early as five years old, so I was most likely born with it. I always enjoy your KZbin videos about Schizophrenia. I got really excited when I saw that you had uploaded a new video. Your voice is so soothing and comforting.

[@Peter-mn8rr]

Hi Jacob Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts to us. Hugs, Peter in Gothenburg

[@djw1422]

Thank you for sharing such personal and deep feelings. I love how bright you are and how you think. It's truly insightful and wise. I wish you peace and love!

[@bl1072]

thank you for letting us be a part of your mental health journey. it helps a lot to watch these videos understanding more. i want to help people with the 'taboo' mental illnesses and this brings a new light to it. thank you so much

[@LostBear.]

Do you feel lonely most of the times, just cause you can't go outside and meet people?

[@EntertainmentWatch]

Thank you, Jacob! I enjoyed your video. I think you are right in that people should do what they like and be happy or content with things. We do the best we can with what we have been given. You are an inspiration! Keep doing what you enjoy! 😎

[@seekwisdom5102]

I am doing Ho’oponopono to help with anxiety. Its a mantra Im sorry, please forgive me, Thank you, I love you. Speaking to my subconscious and it has helping me.

[@barbaramartinez7311]

I've been fallowing your videos for a while my mom is the care giver for my brother and right now he's in a really bad place he has gone off his meds and is hospitalized right now but my mother has been fighting this fight for 6 years i think it would cool to have your caretaker in a video with you. I think it would to show my mom she's not alone. And get some advice.

[@suzannealsop3394]

Love your video, love your advice and love you as an advocate for mental health awareness. Well done on all you do and thank you. I too find comfort in knowing that at the end of the day none of it really matters. Just find your own inner peace and happiness. As long as we do not harm others and try to help them if we can that is all we can hope to achieve in this world 🌍

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

I wear earplugs most of the time and it takes 80% of the stress away. It's weird cause environmental noise triggers panic in me. But at the same time I wish I could hear without fear.

[@dcbell3936]

Love your content! Keep it up 😊

[@rebeccamendez2691]

I love anything u have to talk about Jacob. Pls kp mkng lots more videos - I also like when u talk about the universe - our extinction - but why do u think we will become extinct - can u explain that? Can u tell us why do u think we r even here? What's ur opinion on that. Take care Jacob. ❤💙

[@harc16gamer]

the best thing to do is stay strong make sure your always on meds to stay stable but always stick to what you enjoy and what you like to do is also good

[@Funkelbun]

You look so handsome ;) I got the diagnose but now i’m off medication. I only take strattera and voxra och occationaly nitrazepam to get a good nights sleep. And when i sleep the voices quite..... Actually now i feel very good, much better then most of my teenage years and some of the childhood. My problems started when i was at my lowest, no job, no friends calling or keeping in touch, i was almost allways alone and i tried some drugs that triggered the symptoms. But now good nutrition, earning money, being with friends, dateing and getting help from the pschyward has helped me function pretty well actually.... I’m Also pessimistisk about human kind some times but it is also magic and what you make of it. I want you to know there are other ”doors” to new realities in consiouness... Believe me...... You seem like a cool and nice guy. Decent Kind regards from Sweden :) Peace :P

[@Funkelbun]

Owen Carey

[@versatilehumanbeing6013]

@@Funkelbun What's ur instagram accout name I'll send u friend request I have OCD and intrusive thoughts which make my life a living hell maybe u can help me

[@cherifidele3567]

Thank you for sharing your story your helping so much💕

[@PiggyPiggyNina35]

Have you ever considered looking into meditation/yoga? In combination with medication, certain lifestyle practices such as yoga can be wonderful for the body, mind and soul. Also just really relaxing 😌 so many benefits !!

[@jeanpaultongeren125]

you cant visualise, nore meditate with Anti Psycotics. its just too much brian fog

[@ashleyduran2415]

Ive been hospitalized 40 times...15 of those times i was just running away from home because I didn't feel safe any where else. It's fucking stupid. Idk does anyone else add up real things and thennn make a delusion. Ive been thinking painful things and dont know what to do.

[@mariemyriam1455]

Love you and my heart goes out to you... you give so much insight that I kind of understand better how my child feels. He has schizophrenia too... thank you

[@medicalstudent8440]

Hello.. I have question please Do you loose your insight of your problem when your off medication?

[@aleksandracatt]

I love your videos, you are always so positive and inspiring!

[@kristyontiveros6748]

I love your videos!You are so amazing!I admire you very much!My love,thoughts & prayers to all who deal with mental illness!

[@mariannel8244]

I have the same issues and your videos help me a lot! Just wanted to say that you are probably the most handsome man that I have ever seen!

[@danispringer3361]

I have schizophrenia as well and I try to be happy music helps me and nicotine helps in large amounts I developed it when I was fourteen I tried to hide it but I had someone special to help but everyone’s gone I stay inside a lot too it’s hard to find a job ..... I just want that special someone again cuz it helps me to have someone

[@natasha6609]

You look like a famous rock singer/model

[@mavadim]

Have you ever went to work? What your parents think about it, do they want you to work sometime? What is your thought about. Thanks Jacob if you can answer

[@yourlocalcrackhead5714]

Haha I too have thoughts about how insignificant our species is and everything we stand for compared to the entire universe let alone 1 individual such as myself. I believe there is no meaning to life, our existence is the result of a chain of unlikely events. But whilst we’re here we may as well enjoy it, right? Peace brother.

[@theawakening2946]

Did u ever think maybe you are tapping into the spiritual realm? Thats what happened to me I recorded and I caught the voices on tape...then I knew it wasn't all in my head and I was actually hearing spirits...it happened to me about a year ago and I still hear and record them.

[@dogbogs]

House centipedes are fucking terrifying. I've only encountered one and I was lucky to survive

[@heatherbeans1638]

Do you believe in reincarnation or past lives?

[@Guyrandomducttape1]

House centipedes are fucking terrifying. I've never ran out of a room faster lol.

[@thirteenhundredel4114]

Have you thought about making music? Or being creative, like drawing something? I’d love to see what you can make

[@whatusername9189]

Yo man u should check out some people on the sz forums alot of people are on all types of APs dude.... it makes me wonder if im even gonna need them for life cause i dont hear anything anymore and i never had delusions. Im only on one med and since i started it, it gave me negative symptoms. But im just like you im content.... not as happy as i use to be but not depressed anymore.... i just wish i could enjoy skateboarding again but that went down the drain when i started taking invega plus i moved away from skate heaven

[@danyellesmith4218]

Hey there. I’ve been following your page for a few years, now. I also have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed in 2012. I’ve tried quite a few medications, some of them help a little. I’m wondering if you’ve ever tried Bioidentical hormone treatment? It has helped me quite a bit.

[@alexvidakovic]

My friend is drinking different meds and is dealing with shaking of entire body, the head the most, all the time. It seems to be common to all anti-psychotics. You just need to get used to it, it's not dangerous.

[@karinabrandon2541]

Is there any "getting used to" schizophrenia? Or is it a constant fear and annoyance to have? Are you used to your hallucinations and paranoia? I'm sorry if you've already spoken about this. I'm a bit behind (a lot) on your videos. Thank you.

[@karinabrandon2541]

MissZoey007 Thank you. But it was just a question, no need to get angry.

[@leannecroteau]

I have Schizophrenia and I have gotten used to being the way I am. I used to be labeled as having chronic Schizophrenia, but I am doing very well now. A lot better than I thought I would back several years ago. It's like Jacob said in the video, "you can't change that you have Schizophrenia".

[@CbriaRules1]

do you hallucinate stuff in video games?

[@JuliaKimie84]

Your videos help me a lot Thank you

[@antihackergrlnow]

Yeah he's a cutie pie, pretty normal compared to my roommate, he wall surfs all day long lol.. but as long as he's not out wandering, around he does okay hiding in his house too. My shrink actually decided that the doctor that diagnosed me was full of it as far as hearing voices go, I don't hear very many voices unless I'm wasted or something, and she was not giving me lithium, she thought that was insane, somebody mis-diagnosed me and said I was skitzo-effective, I just ramble to myself and relive things, which is PTSD, she was actually right on this part because a judge also diagnosed me with it. This is why I went and got a second opinion, some doctors mis-read people and mis-diagnose people, what I have is actually pretty normal, as long as people don't press my buttons, and i'm sleeping, my doctor doesn't want me on medications because I have allergies to them, when she took me off them I actually got a lot better, started taking vitamins, sometimes I will smoke a joint, have a beer or something good to eat, and I sleep like a baby this way. As odd as it sounds I'm glad I moved to Colorado, because I don't have to wait around for a drug dealer to show up and lace it with something, anymore, which is an added benefit to attending college in Colorado. It almost made me feel relieved though to know I wasn't disabled, because I'd imagine it would be a pretty difficult life to live.

[@tolisk1338]

i wish u the best stay strong!!

[@thundy308]

Have you tried taking minocycline in the past? I've heard of people curing their schizo by taking 100mg of minocycline for 14 days and then trying elective fmt

[@natasha6609]

Or actor, your very attractive and I like how you are honest yet mysterious. Are you an empath as well?

[@MrsJuliahCorah]

Hey :) I wanted to ask you a little bit about your relationship.. I really want love in my life but I can't handle being with another person .. I can for a while but sooner or later I'll become paranoid , thinking that person want to kill me or just isn't good to me :( Also it's so damn hard to trust anyone if you don't even trust yourself .. So how did you get to know her ? How did you handle being alone with her the first time ? How do you handle a relationship with another person ? Do you have the same problem like I do ? If yes, how do you handle those trust issues in your relationship ? Sorry if this is too personal ;( I just want a relationship anytime Keep it up, Juliah

[@williamroundy9173]

MrsJuliahCorah he and his girlfriend broke up if I remember right... In my experience though, meds can be a help. And when I am not too sick and can determine what is real and what is not, it is easier to think it through and realize my paranoia is unwarranted. Even reminding yourself every morning that the delusions are not real can help. It is much like living a dream, I think. But once you realize it is a "dream" you can kind of start to wake up from it... The delusions may not completely leave but you can begin to differentiate reality from fantasy. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[@MrsJuliahCorah]

William Roundy thank you for your reply :)

[@williamroundy9173]

No problem :) I hope everything works out for you! Always remember that you are not alone, there are plenty of us out here ;) a community of odd ducks if you will.

[@jayp8029]

do headphones and loud music help when you have auditory hallucinations?

[@tolisk1338]

i used to mix music when the voices were loud and tell me inside of my headphones which song to play next.its better with music though

[@__marie__]

Explosions in the sky's the earth is not a cold dead place is helpful for mine

[@stoneyvowell1239]

I've got a question for any skitzofrenix out there that I hallucinate!!? Do any of the hallucinations actually cause physical conditions? And I really don't mean to be triggering on this! I think that's part of why I'm not seeing so much. I've got a vague memory when I figured out that they actually couldn't hurt me!! And now I just live with the intrusive thoughts, but they're fairly easy to communicate and rationalize with.

[@LivingDead53]

Medicine keeps me be calmer, mostly physically. I will do nothing but walk and talk to things, otherwise. I'll become agitated and break things. I don't always like what I'm on, and my doctor doesn't question it much when I want to change meds. Do yours eventually fail or cause issues? Then we have my head injury that everyone ignored. That messes with me pretty badly, too. The CIA enjoys my emails, I'm sure. I lose insight at times. It's fun to watch or read later. Do you? Lately, it's been my fault because I'm not making myself focus.

[@ARasputinaFan]

Have you tried Cogentin or Ingrezza to address the shaking side effect?

[@ARasputinaFan]

@Amar Akbar Anthony BFF In my experience Cogentin is very effective and has few to no side effects. I was making an honest recommendation but I understand your concern: it seems that doctors like to prescribe meds for side effects and side effects for meds to a never ending continuum.

[@B4N4NiNj4]

Hey Jacob. Please try the ketogenic diet. Some schizophrenics has it helped dramatically. Its because on a ketogenic diet your body runs on a different fuel. Ketones instead of glucose. Studies have shown that ketones have neuroprotective neurosignal inhibiting properties. This is why many people with mental illnesses have felt much much better on it, including me. I really recommend you trying it. It is worth a try. (Sorry english is not my native language)

[@PiggyPiggyNina35]

B4N4NiNj4 this is really interesting. I’m curious to know how different foods effect mood and mental health. I think there is a connection between the two. After all we do refer to our solar plexus as our ‘emotional brain’

[@theentity7392]

Hi sorry if you've mentioned before but do you smoke weed, I'm genuinely interested? If so, how does it affect you ? Kind of a difficult question. I smoke and I'm not sure how I feel about it. It isn't negative/positive generally since it's just an amplified whatever my mood is. I think if anything I'm more aware of what I'm thinking when I'm high. I don't want to be invasive or give unsolicited advice but I'm not sure how you do inquiries. That's all!

[@michellemarlies]

in a few videos he's said that he had some gruesome experiences smoking weed, it amplified his paranoia and triggered the onset of a panic disorder

[@drubesrubio]

Weed caused my psychosis, So i would stay away from all drugs.

[@Michaelschizophernic]

We’re all dying. None of this matters.

[@veronicacarneal7441]

Thank you!

[@giselamoreira6516]

Im the same, i need meds to cope. Clozapine is the best med so far for me. X

[@GeorgesRecord]

Your awesome.

[@LivingDead53]

I've also got to stop, and I experimented today by drinking more buby, drinking anything but coffee, tea, and water. There's something, perhaps too much fluid, that is causing me to have issues. We schizophrenics tend to drink a lot of water and smoke. I don't smoke, but I'm always drinking something. Diet Coke is toxic. Buby appears to be, too. I couldn't quit diet coke cold turkey because that bothered me, but I will ease off of it. Putin said so. He's been harassing me about it for a while. I have insight now, don't worry.

[@foodie8727]

Hey Jacob... Curious if you've ever tried CBD for scitzophrenia? It is helping me and I am starting to wean off zyprexa.

[@secretaryofoffense7118]

food ie I take it (60 mg a day) for psychotic feature PTSD and it gets rid of any hallucination. Any. Doesn't completely get rid of paranoia, but it calms it down a bit.

[@foodie8727]

Secretary of Offense... Do you take it as well as antipsychotic?

[@secretaryofoffense7118]

No, it's the only thing I take. Not that I'm recommending anyone do the same, it's just what works for me.

[@rachelfoley7168]

I have paranoid schizophrenia.

[@debramather2477]

Done, done ,n done! Ty!

[@cindykoster9791]

you know Im playing it Now blue ar mini shield call them blue berrys three tangos 180se tend to say roger that or copy that

[@6538sachin]

Keep going up

[@bogdanh2383]

God bless you

[@emhurl]

On an unrelated note.. are you smoke free now, just vaping?

[@matthewrocco4138]

I started being on meds at 14 too

[@chrissyquartly2893]

Hi ive been fan of yours for a while. Ive been diagnosed with schizophrenia i think i may have been misdiagnosed. I dont see or hear things but i have delusions that everyone in my sight might be mean to me for being stupid and ugly. I'm afraid of them saying mean things laughing at me. I'm afraid of people being hateful to me because i'm stupid and ugly. What do you think caused your illness? I think what caused mine is isolation and alot of people including loved ones being cruel to me rejecting me betraying me. I wonder if trauma causes it or do people get mental illness for no reason. I think emotional abuse causes brain injury. Part of the brain shrinks. Google it.

[@chrissyquartly2893]

MissZoey007 psychiatrist! I'm really paranoid about people and feels like whole world is against me.

[@chrissyquartly2893]

MissZoey007 my psychiatrist told me i can have schozophrenia without seeing or hearing things. My doctors thought i was just imagining the mean things people say to me in public but i know i wasnt!

[@chrissyquartly2893]

MissZoey007 no i wasnt hallucinating but my doc thought i was but no people really do say mean things to me in public!

[@secretaryofoffense7118]

Ever read any Arthur C Clarke?

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

Where are you comeback

[@nitorsky1346]

From observing you, I could not diagnose you with schitzophrenia. I am also not a doctor. But seeing, hearing, or feeling things that a doctor says are not there can also be perceived as you see them, but the doctor doesn't. I hope you considered that you might be correct. But if you know, you know.

[@mattv7901]

So you hear voices talking s*** saying mean things makes you not want to do anything correct I know cuz I have this and what helps for me is using my imagination I imagine doing something fun takes my mind off the voices it helps for me maybe it will help for you imagine don't talk

[@matthewrocco4138]

Agreed

[@teamsesh4351]

Xcodeh ?

[@PowerfulRuben]

What happened to your girlfriend

[@basshunter8025]

SAVAGE ROOKIE yea he should talk about his sex life

[@nikki-qb7iq]

That was a looooong time ago. I remember he said they mutually broke up.

[@basshunter8025]

Murakami R aha

[@simoneborriello]

hello my friend :D

[@viresmelissa]

I need to talk about this with me as soon as u see this

[@anne-cecilierogne9113]

do you suffer from dramatic trauma stress

[@bonimagh6765]

Quit using weed

[@anne-cecilierogne9113]

have you killed anyone? i have not killed anyone

[@08jkhnor]

Anne-Cecilie Rogne seriously?