What is Psychosis?

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[@JimmyYuen-n5n]

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[@Needless2say]

I noticed she didnt mention korsakoff psychosis from a lack of vit. B1 and probably excess sugar/carbs/ alcohol which deplete vit. B1. It begins with beri beri . Wet beri beri affects and enlarges the heart. Dry beri beri affects people in a Neurological way. Some doctors believe there is a third representation that affects the gut and creates disregulation in it. Pelagra is a vitamin B3 deficiency. Its deficiency can also cause neurological issues. When I get depressed or worry to much I take 1000mg of niacinamide. Once in a while I just use 100mg of niacin it does bring a flush so I perfer to only do it in the colder weather. For research on B1 look for Dr Derrick Lonsdale or EO Nutrition. For B3 look up Dr Abram Hoffer. Other Drs that are familiar with these deficiencys are Dr Peter Osborne, Dr Eric Berg and there are many others

[@MrCalifornia1234]

As a psychologist and professor of psychology, you should be a professor of psychology. Good work!

[@dionysiafakiola3899]

Haha yeah i agree with u she is amazed❤

[@ar-gm5on]

You should invite her to be a guest lecture

[@MrBoybergs]

@SharkTank I think he made it pretty clear.

[@taghreedrulia5168]

SharkTank So he can push people to take medicine,fk up their life,and make money

[@Jdelli0916]

@@taghreedrulia5168 Psychologist don't prescribe meds. They are not MD's.

[@Chopin1397]

Lauren, I’m an attorney and I have a female client about your age who is in jail facing 3 felony charges for assaulting her father and others with a deadly weapon. Last May, she was diagnosed with psychosis after a feeble suicide attempt. She was in a mental hospital for five days but would not agree to treatment. She was discharged to home and in September she had this sudden, violent outburst. Your videos are really enlightening and demystify this condition. I’m sending links to her parents to watch and better understand their daughter. I will have her case handled in mental court if she agrees to treatment which so far she is reluctant to do. However, she faces prison time if she won’t opt for treatment. I am hopeful she will come around to the most sensible option. I want to thank you for your courage in bringing to light what this condition is in such an open, honest and compassionate way. I have a much better understanding of how to deal with this after watching your videos.

[@michellesnyder816]

I think I list everything.....did you get reply from me? Regarding my son.

[@Chopin1397]

@@michellesnyder816 I didn’t get your reply regarding your son. My case with the young girl worked out really well. All charges against her were dismissed and she is back in college doing well. Take care Lauren!

[@michellesnyder816]

My son has refused to talk with anyone and thinks they are sitting him up. What happens if he is considered incompetent? Will they still send him to prison ? How do I go about this ? I'm disabled and he helps me with my day to day Not a clue and feeling lost b and helpless.

[@Chopin1397]

@@michellesnyder816 If your son has been diagnosed as psychotic most courts will handle a case differently than criminal court. This is what happened in my case. Her case was handled in Mental Health Court. His lawyer can petition the court to have it handled in Mental Health Court. Can you tell me more about your son’s case and what state is it in? I could research it for you and of course there would be no charge.

[@joshuafletcher3107]

People can be absolutely remorseless and incredibly ignorant, stress just makes the condition worse i got locked up on a psychiatric ward the year before last and honestly it was the best thing that ever happened to me, my brain is very susceptible to the side effects of medication because of a traumatic brain injury that happened when i was 3, when your working trying to pay your bills and everything all the while being tormented by neighbours or the people in your local supermarket can make it incredibly difficult going through the mental health system, I'm from the UK so its probably a bit different but basically its like spending several months locked in your mind being mentally and emotionally tortured, and then the medication they prescribe has life threatening side effect that require you to go to the hospital immediately.

[@bradfitzsimmons3721]

I have bipolar disorder and have experienced psychosis. You covered all the bases. Very brave woman. Stay well.

[@sweetascandyxoxo]

I’m having a psychosis episode. I’ve been hearing voices when I normally just have visual hallucinations. Your calming me down so much and making me feel comforted and it’s nice to know I’m not alone. Thank you 💗

[@sarasara9780]

I don’t understand how you guys say you have visual hallucinations and at the same time say that you can’t make difference between a visual hallucination and a real thing that other people normally see .. please explain to me .. do you guys know that after the hallucinations go away ? I’m not sick but this idea is really getting me thinking too hard that I’m afraid to get sick

[@sweetascandyxoxo]

sara Sasha so that’s a good question. Most of the time I do know it’s a hallucination that only I can see. Because I Just know by now that it’s not real. Uhm such as seeing a moth land on my finger or a really tall person with no face. Because it’s not a normal thing. However, I have had a hallucination one time that I did not know it wasn’t real. I was convinced it was and actually became quite inpatient and mad and incredulous asking my boyfriend if he could see it. It was a orange circle lit up on the ceiling in the dark room. I believed him only because know he wouldn’t lie to me. But I couldn’t distinguish. So I told my psychiatrist. Hasn’t happened since. Well, when I hear voices...I’ll be in the shower this recent time..and home alone. I got out to go search my apartment after calling out. Couldn’t find anyone. Went back in the shower and heard it more. So I was like oh, I’m having an auditory hallucination. So it’s kind of like a middle ground at times I guess. It’s complicated. I wouldn’t worry at all. It sounds scarier then it actually is ♥️

[@sweetascandyxoxo]

sara Sasha I should say I don’t have schizophrenia but Cyclothymia & borderline personality disorder. I’m on meds and some of the old delusions I had before meds was that Sasquatch controlled the weather, sunlight dish soap has radioactive in it. I went to the hospital in pain and had a delusion that the nurses and doctors and my mom were all conspiring to keep me in the hospital locked away. And that they were lying about me being in pain and sick. Even though I went there with really bad pain and almost had my gallbladder removed. It wasn’t a long delusion but at one point I actually ranway. I stayed for eight days. In a row after on the surgery ward.

[@TheHeyDood]

@paul w Don't be jerk. You're feeding peoples delusions and causing real harm.

[@TheHeyDood]

Thank you for being open about it. I've never had schizophrenia, but have struggled with depression and anxiety and I appreciated you sharing. It helps people feel less alone. :)

[@mariecait]

I’m scared of having another episode. My parents visited me in the hospital and were so terrified of seeing me that way they left immediately. This broke my heart. But I couldn’t control it.

[@siriusleigh24]

Try not to be scared and remember that thoughts and hallucinations can't harm you. Know that what happens is in your mind, so be strong and remember that it is YOUR mind and YOU are in control. My gf now ex left me after an episode in which I seen dead people walking around and had two demons and the devil torment me for months. Got no help from a doctor who just said get more rest and don't listen to the voices. My parent's advice was also to not listen. Never been so alone. Going to work was a living nightmare with thought broadcasting and I got through by trying to ignore the thoughts, the demons, the childrens choirs singing or the nuke alarm going off. Eventually I started sparring with the voices on matters of logic as they were hypocrites and couldn't keep their story straight. So I started taunting them and became calmer gaining control to the point the voices were just silly. I took a lot of strength from prayer at the time, especially prayers to Archangel Michael. I hadn't believed in it for a long time but it actually helped.

[@malcolmmcarthur6406]

@@siriusleigh24 Wow. I find your story really interesting! I wish you the best.

[@siriusleigh24]

@@malcolmmcarthur6406 Thank you, I need to write it down sometime as it was like being in a haunting/horror movie. All the pieces fit. I was living in a dark valley, flanked by mountains. The old headmaster's house adjoined to the old school building now converted. Church and graveyard to the left, and another graveyard across the road. An old miners Town, people lived short lives there. It all started with an earthquake. Within 1-2 years, nearly died in a car crash. All 3 of my dogs died. 10 year relationship ended. Left my job and moved far away.

[@ivanbreak]

@@siriusleigh24 tell the voices "I don't have time for this shit"

[@ivanbreak]

you will get stronger and they are going to get weak and will disappear

[@availablelight999]

My 16 year old son was just diagnosed paranoid scitzofrinic and it was heart breaking watching him deteriorate and not knowing what to do to help. Your channel has been a blessing to help guide me in his care. Thank you Thank you. So glad your doing well, shows me he can to

[@sideshowbob8220]

What's "scitzofrinic" ?

[@unfluster]

I really admire you're openness. It feels a lot more human when someone is talking from a place of experience.

[@dcprof]

Your presentation is so clear and compelling, and covers so much useful information, that I am going to use your videos in my graduate course on psychopathology for psychologists and counselors. Thank you so much.

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[@Lizardwhat]

Thank you for educating your students on psychosis...and also, support them on patreon for making your job easier! :)

[@Phoenix-md8sh]

I live with bipolar disorder with psychotic features. I have experienced psychosis a few times and this video is very accurate. For all those who experience it, I relate 💯 and hope you get help.

[@johnsontb1]

I apologize for the length of my story, but I have never talked to anyone who has experienced something similar. My episodes started in my 30’s. Instead of commanding, I experience unlimited ability and power, almost as a deity for the first part of my episodes. They can last for a week or more if intervention is not done. When I begin to come out of the first stage, I end up transitioning from a watcher or deity of people into the person who is watched. It is terrifying as every personal or private thought is no longer secret. Everyone is given an unlimited view into every detail of my entire life, every mistake, every embarrassment, every thought. I will hear friends and family discussing me and talking about the crazy things they saw me do while having my psychosis. I will cover my head with a pillow to drown out their voices, but nothing stops it. It sounds like a shopping mall on a busy day, the echoes of hundreds of people as though they are standing in the next room. This causes me to think that the only way to stop the embarrassment and shame is suicide. I will fade in and out thinking I might be having a hallucination, and that everything I am experiencing may not be real, but the visual and auditory hallucinations are so unbelievably real that it becomes very hard to convince myself it is fake. I have tried to keep weapons away, but each time I will immediately think of a different way to do it, almost like a calm and clear thought that comes over me realizing the embarrassment will soon end. I think my episodes are from a TBI I had in the military, because they started later in life. When I told my doctor about it, he just wanted me to go into a psych hospital. They do not happen all the time, and I am just a normal person all the other times in my life. So locking me up while I am not experiencing an episode seems pointless to me. Thank you to anyone who read this.

[@tornadogirl9099]

You need to find a different Doctor. One who cares and will listen to you and help you. The Doctor you mentioned sounds like they're lazy and just don't want to bother with you or try to help you. Sadly some Doctors are like that. I went to five different Doctors before I found one that was nice and was willing and able to help me with my Bipolar II. Don't give up. Help is out there. Sometimes it's a process of elimination. If you know what doesn't work, then you are closer to finding what does.

[@kaleezinn5214]

Dont forget to advocate for yourself! When I first started my mental health journey I would deal with awful psychiatrists and any meds (even when they weren't working for me) because I was scared to speak up and advocate for myself. Whatever you decide to do I just wanted to let you know I dont think any of that is embarrassing or shameful. You are valued and you matter. You're worthy of treatment if that's the route you choose. Don't give up I am routing for you!!

[@sam-forshort]

Hi tanner! Just want to let you know another stranger out there cares about and values your experience. I know it takes a lot to share personal things like this and I'm really proud of you for speaking up! I hope you find a medical professional who can assist you in the way you need, but know you're not alone or less valuable because of whatever current processes your brain is going through. Mental health is incredibly complex and nuanced, but know you're worthy and capable of the life you desire.

[@M8kmecry]

Hi Tanner, I hope you see this. If you would like to contact me so we can talk privately, my email is [e-mail]. I do think you could be correct in that your symptoms have been caused by your TBI. That is unfortunately common, there are even a few youtubers who have vlogged about about their experiences that might be insightful for you. There is one guy in particular who is having problems that break my heart. His schizophrenia and other mental health diagnosis did not come on until after his tbi in the military, and unlike how you experience periods of normality in between your symptoms, he is unfortunately stuck in a perpetual cycle of symptoms and it is sad. His name is Daniel. He is featured on the channel SBSK and also has his own channel which is followed by and supported by thousands of people who care for him and are supporting him through his journey. The reason I tell you this is that I feel it is incredibly important for you to seek help IMMEDIATELY if you begin to experience ANY of the signs of yourself beginning to slip into a psychosis episode. If you have family or spouse or close friends that you feel comfortable telling, please tell them the symptoms and advise them of what to do if they see them. You could even try writing a generic letter regarding the symptoms that you experience including the suicidal ideations, and that you have a military related TBI. Carry this with you somewhere even jn your phone just in case, so that you can show it to a DR or someone near you, and they will know what is going on should this happen in the future. Right now, when you are in a calm state of mind, is the perfect time to start coordinating a care plan for yourself, and seèking out the help of a psychiatrist, or a neuro-psychiatrist, particularly one that specializes in TBI and related mental health symptoms. You can begin seeing them regularly, discuss symptoms amd anything else you might need to talk about, and ask them to assist you in making a game plan to share with your loved ones in the event of another episode, including how and where to take you for care. This could save your life, as typically a person who is in the midst of an episode is not able to coordinate these things at the time they need them and may be jn complete denial that there is a problem at all, especially if in the first phase that you spoke of. There ARE some medications that can be used either daily to help prevent, or during episodes to help calm down the symptoms. This might be helpful for you. I would also encourage you to seek out crisis care in your area,look up numbers, locations, facilities or groups that you might be able to use in the event of a crisis. Some areas even have a number you can text to have them contact you and help you during a crisis, depending on where you live. If you need help finding this info, email me and I will help you find it.I used to handle some of this for work so I can usually assist in at least making someone a list of options. I am heartbroken at the amount of people who are ex military, or even active, that have suffered some kind of psychiatric or mental health symptoms during or after serving, and the absolute lack of acknowledgement that the military and VA here in the US, give to this issue. I cannot even count how many people I have come into contact with that are or have suffered from something similar and havent been made aware of the possibility of these issues occurring, the symptoms to look out for, the ways to seek help and options for treatment and care.....it is due in part to the stigma of these conditions and the INCORRECT connection that people make between admitting that there is something going on, and asking for help, and thinking that doing so means you are weak. You arent. Those of us who suffer from mental health csymptoms are often stronger than many others due to the battle constantly going on in our minds. I hope you are able to find some help with this, there IS help out there. I would be devastated if something happened to you or anyone else during an episode.

[@Catlily5]

Just to reassure you, if you do have to go to the psychiatric hospital (in the USA) they probably won't keep you a long time like the olden days. Most hospital stays are a couple of weeks or less.

[@stevesayewich8594]

Lauren, I have learned so much from you.

[@MJSGG]

I fell asleep listening to one of your videos last night, which is a major compliment considering I have been sleep deprived. Your voice and overall tone concerning these topics is amazing. It gave me peace.

[@ClaytonHardee]

Thank you for sharing this video. My psychosis consisted of visual hallucinations as well as sound, smell, taste, and tactile hallucinations lasting several months before I checked myself into a psychiatric hospital for stabilization. While in psychosis everything was a 100% real to me some symptoms of which defied common reality and were indications that indeed I was in psychosis and needed help. Today with the help of medication and therapy I am symptom free and enjoying life again.

[@shiobanrand9234]

My now ex boyfriend has had 3 really bad episodes of psychosis and his family continues to blame to women he’s been with. Anytime he gets stressed he has an episode. It’s so heartbreaking and hard to watch. He speakers of things that don’t make sense. He swears he’s been alive for 500 yrs and constantly repeats himself. I’ve told him over and over that he needs medication but since his family tells him he’s ok it’s just the people around him who cause it, he doesn’t believe it. Seeing him like this breaks my heart. Even though we’re not together I will always be there for him. My family’s says I’m putting myself in danger but he’s the most kind and generous person I’ve ever met. He’s just not himself when he’s sick. I can’t leave him to deal with this on his own

[@Ivorymoana]

You are a true and loyal friend. My husband of 38 yrs, is triggered by stress - good and bad. Family deaths, family weddings, birth of our children and grandchildren. There’s no way to avoid these stressors. That’s life. It’s too bad your friend doesn’t have the support of his family. It’s so important.,Hopefully, with time , his family will develop the insight needed to help this loved one!

[@JW-cs8dr]

I just want to say you are an amazing person. I'm not sure if someone close to me is schizophrenic, but they are definitely going through a psychotic episode and are currently hospitalized. I am so glad I ran across your channel, you are helping calm my nerves because I a so scared for this person right now. Whatever comes of this person's situation, you have helped me understand what may be happening for this person, and how I can support them. Thank you for all you do and how many people you have helped through your story.

[@traces2807]

Can you even begin to imagine the torment and agony this disease brings? Unless you have been through it, it's unimaginable. Thank you to this beautiful young woman for sharing and imparting her knowledge. Beyond courageous.

[@chrisdewinnaar9306]

Lauren, I just want to give you a hug. I can see the pain in your eyes. Thank you for sharing.

[@jamesconnolly-v8k]

Lauren your a star.

[@abigail.r.snyder77]

I’m a nursing student and I’m in my mental health rotation and I can’t tell you how helpful your videos have been. I work with a lot of patients with schizophrenia and schizo effective disorder with bipolar mania/depression and your videos have helped me to better understand where they are coming from and what they are experiencing. You are truly so inspiring and your openness is helping so many people. ❤

[@bradn1728]

i was a schizophrenia.. when i was young and now i am free from medication .i learn to control my own thoughts and it is my own mind that is talking and thinking and nobody else is doing it. people try to scare me put me down now i can stand on my own tell people i am as smart as you are no more put downs or try to scare me from my own thoughts .look at yourself tell yourself are you going to be afraid of your self or run and hide.no more i look at reailty straight on and bring it on.😄😄😄😄

[@shaileshrao6759]

Hats off to your strong WILL POWER to come out of those episodes and share your own experiences. You are the right person to direct many many psychotic cases in the society. Keep it up. Best wishes.

[@chaoticandrew5983]

you literally described this so much more accurately than anyone else i've heard... really hit home hard

[@BurningBlackScarlet]

I have BPD with psychosis and I've been struggling to find any kind of information on long term psychosis. Thank you so much for posting this video, it helped so much and I've been terrified that is developing into more. When you said that you get breakthrough symptoms even when you take medication, I felt my body collapse in on itself. I felt like everything made sense and that the world was right. I've been experiencing breakthrough symptoms as well and I was scared that I needed to up my dose again. I'm scared of being so drugged up that I'm zombified. But you saying it's normal, that life is still manageable. It all made sense. Thank you so much. I just want to cry and hug you

[@reason5591]

@BurningBlackScarlet awww im hugging you in my mind young lady. I also am Bipolar 1 and have experiences with psychosis. Matter of fact ive heard things that arent even here around me. See my lengthy descriptive account of this I just posted in comments. You are not alone, there are so sooo soooo many of us out here. You comment shows me you posted 4months ago. Its now 1:38am on 10/26 and Im hoping you are ok and doing well

[@BurningBlackScarlet]

@@reason5591 Thank you for your reply. I'm giving you a big hug in my mind as well

[@srikanthrbs1362]

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[@patriceodell4079]

Bless your heart! And thank you for being so brave. You are a fighter! And a winner.

[@taiadi]

This was an incredibly fantastic explanation of psychosis, what it is, and how people can experience it. I'm so grateful that you're able to do these videos for the world to see. Keep on keeping on!

[@houseplantasy8047]

I am someone diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder. I am also someone whom is so hyper-aware of my condition that it scares me when I begin to notice the onset of some symptoms. I have experienced a number of episodes of psychosis and I can remember before every episode I begin to panic internally as if my mind and body are nervously preparing for another round. Sometimes I am able to find a way to ground myself before a storm, while other times I end up hearing about things that happened when I was in a full blown state of psychosis and beyond any awareness. What has scared me the most is that when I experience psychosis, I am 110% unaware of present-life and then to come out of psychosis and understand that you could have perished in the midst of an episode and literally NEVER know is what terrifies me to this day. Is there anyone else here who has experienced or experiences this sort of fear?

[@srikanthrbs1362]

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[@braveasanoun5732]

My episodes usually involve a detachment from myself and my identity, ie believing that I am a different person or being at the time. I don't have a very strong sense of self in the first place, so psychosis just breaks me away entirely.

[@isabelleayala7081]

Hi watch “talking with people living with schizophrenia” I don’t know how to link it here anyway it’s great how they compare each other situation & how they have routines & often do a realities check I also heard about getting a monthly shot. It’s great

[@fhfhdjdf9o]

hi been having the same issue for years are you doing ok now?

[@garyklafta3411]

DURING VIDEO YOU SEEM VERY COHERENT AND ORGANISED IN THINKING . VERY INFORMATIVE . I WISH TO ENCOURAGE YOU . YOU DID GOOD IN PUTTING THESE VIDEOS TOGETHER .

[@Dreamavere]

I have suffered with auditory and visual hallucinations since I was 16 years old, I am 34 years old now and have only recently been diagnosed with psychosis after finally finding the courage to talk about it. I kept it to myself and hid it from my loved ones for so long, it was exhausting trying to stay composed in front of other people whenever I had a hallucination. I have now reached the point where I can't take it anymore and need help to cope with the auditory and visual hallucinations. Thank you for sharing your story, you are very brave for making this video

[@wadewilkins439]

Thank you I am a veteran new to schizophrenia and psychosis. Your videos are very helpful.

[@summerd5815]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@mrswmayres]

I greatly appreciate your videos. You are a natural teacher and public speaker...so great at sharing so much important information.

[@robrivait8545]

I have worked on an ambulance for close to 15 years now and I also help teach new EMT classes. Your videos would be perfect to show them a real life scenario. Your videos are very in-depth and very informative. On a side note I am not hitting on you LOL but you are one of the most beautiful women I have seen in a long time! Stay strong and God bless

[@1happypiranha]

You’re a very good speaker! Thank you for championing mental health education and awareness!

[@AD-pq7ph]

Well done! It is so brave of you to come out & share your experience... you become better of a person by doing it because it is helping others to cope,understand & heal... thanks :)

[@wendylock9071]

Think its fantastic your talking so freely about this, as it so important to me... as my 18 year daughter is going through the same thing, and listening to you helps me understand things easier.... as she doesn't talk to me about how she feels as don't want to hurt me..... so thankyou xxxxx

[@wendylock9071]

@@mattblackwell. thankyou so so much, it really means so much to me xxxx

[@loganross4774]

Thank you for describing in detail.This is helpfull for not feeling alone to see that others do experience episodes and that we can get through them

[@briancooley8777]

Jesus Christ helps me

[@jenniferwong4530]

You are such an articulate person. My sister in law's son is in hospital with psychosis at the moment. I've been watching your videos all afternoon and have learned so much. You are providing a much needed public service. Your work on youtube it vital. Thank you so much.

[@freddypie7613]

So true great work

[@annarnold3911]

Thanks for being yourself and portraying that schizophrenics can be normal too. You see so many people on youtube with the illness that are either so depressed because of it or cant function. To me the only way we are going to de-stigmatize the illness is if people realize schizophrenics are just normal people who can have "surprisingly" nice personalities.

[@alejandra_0661]

Hi,I am 17 and only diagnosed with anxiety but I agree with your explanation. In my worst days I see bugs everywhere, strong lights, everything smells bad and every sound is really loud. I usually can’t sleep and have a really hard time studying, understanding text or speech, talking and remembering stuff. I had a bad childhood and I still am in a not so bad situation but I am working hard to re-educate my brain in order to live a better life. I came across the fact that maybe the symptoms that you described are “normal” answers from our nervous system to extreme stressing situations

[@haleyalexander]

You’re amazing! I love your videos. You’re a good human ❤️

[@stinastina2293]

I have had 2 clear psychotic episodes, the first triggered by sertraline when I also experienced mania, and the second episode came from nowhere very recently and lasted a month. My doctor diagnosed me with borderline personality disorder and I've asked for a second opinion because I don't think I've been given the right diagnosis. I only hallucinate at night but suffer with frequent delusions and parananoia when I'm becoming unwell, as well as being in a constant state of anxiety. Your videos have really helped me to make sense of things that I've experienced that haven't been explained to me by professionals.

[@Xaemii]

This is exactly what I’m going trough

[@candicegracie1509]

This is one of the best and most impactful videos i have watched. We have a family member dealing with schizoffective disorder and i'm here doing research to better understand and you have really helped me. You have a talent! Thank you.

[@hotsonfornowhere76]

You are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your story and your knowledge.

[@gloriaforzaglia982]

You are so brave to share your story. Thank you and I'm glad you are okay. God bless you and protect you. So brave.

[@budtobloomblog]

As a mom with a young adult with Schizophrenia your videos have given me so much hope and understanding from a practical everyday perspective. It's easy to get caught up in the clinical research and social stigma. I feel so much hope and relief when I watch your videos. You blow me away with your poise, knowledge and fierce advocacy. Would you please post the association's information? I'd like to reach out to find out what is available in my country USA and state.

[@manudavis2164]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and opening up to such a sensitive disorder. We, humans, are such complex beings ❤

[@classiccinemac9480]

Lauren! You did a great job in explaining psychosis in this video. These were the lessons that made me remember how my Psychology class was in Spring Semester. It’s really important that we open up about Psychosis to explore what it means for others. I love how you’re able to reach out through video due to your knowledge of mental health. You’re really awesome and thanks for giving me a reminder of Psych lessons in this video

[@tomjenkins8833]

Yes I agree too it reminds me of a psychology lecture. Not from a person's experience. Quite detached to be honest.

[@reason5591]

@@tomjenkins8833 detached really? Wow its quite the opposite for me. Guess this is because we are all wired differently.

[@noreensirianni3135]

Thanks for sharing this valuable information because there are so many that are stigmatized unnecessarily by well-meaning people. Great content on the road to healing.

[@roastchicken9143]

Great demystification of psychosis, carried out with your lovely gentle Canadian accent. I find listening to you makes me feel calm and at one with the world. I guess there's an irony there! Thank you Lauren.

[@brandiefancher7380]

Thank you So much! You’re bravery!! Thank you!

[@taraelizabeth8804]

Your amazing Lauren. If only there were more people on earth like you.

[@kurtjensen1790]

Watching your videos have been a life saver for me. I'm a support person for my fiance and it's been a huge relief to have this knowledge.

[@kurtjensen1790]

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[@jshir17]

You look and sound so happy now. I always had the experience of other being able to read my mind but I couldn't understand what they were thinking or feeling.

[@tomcleverley18]

It is so important for those of us who are on Meds to stay on them and to take care of ourselves as best we can. Get a team of trusted friends and family to help you too. I was diagnosed with BP with psychosis in 2010 and I have been medication since. I thank GOD for my wife and a good friend who helped me to see that I needed help, and for the age that we live in now with medical care that we have. I will say that thinking back, if it seems bizarre (different than normal), then dismiss the thoughts that are bothering you as they are not real. Take care and GOD BLESS

[@darkknight4078]

You are schizophrenic garbage.

[@Meechy37]

I had a horrifying drug-induced psychotic break 3 years ago. I still remember it pretty vividly. Thankfully nothing like it has happened again since sobering up. I feel so bad for anyone that has to experience that in any frequency.

[@Meechy37]

@VtorGaming Nope. I might one day but I can't see myself doing it anytime soon. I don't even use cannabis anymore. After losing total control, I'm too scared of losing it again. Drugs are always a risk and for now I don't like my odds.

[@iamstardust6989]

My son is going through this now. Caused by meth. He has stopped all rec. drugs. High paranoia and voices. He's able to control it somewhat. It's been 3 months. How long did it take for you to get better?

[@Meechy37]

@@iamstardust6989 I haven't had full auditory or visual hallucinations since the event. Once I sobered up from the experience I was back to reality. I have some PTSD though and struggle with the anxiety it causes. I get scared that I'm going crazy sometimes but doctors have assured me that I'm okay. I sincerely hope you guys get through it. If he is still experiencing full hallucinations like clear voices then I strongly recommend going to a psychiatrist if you haven't already. Whatever symptoms persist, he can live with them, it just takes work. I had to learn grounding techniques that help me stop dissociating when I get stressed. The best thing you can do is be emotionally supportive and try to get professional help routinely for as long as possible. I still see mental health professionals very regularly to stay ahead of my obstacles.

[@iamstardust6989]

@@Meechy37 Thank you for your reply.

[@StuartMiles74]

It takes great courage to do this.

[@jasonburchard3743]

Well spoken!!! We can't choose what we are born into but we can choose where we go from there. STAY STRONG you and everyone. 👍🤗

[@lovewavesdriftingforever]

“The Journey between who you once were; and who you are now becoming; is where the Dance 💃 of Life really takes place.. American Native Indian quote...

[@jasonburchard3743]

@@lovewavesdriftingforever I respect that quote!! Very great knowledge.⭐👍💯⭐

[@lovewavesdriftingforever]

@@jasonburchard3743 Thank you... you’re welcome

[@laurensaunders4198]

I went through psychosis in 2011 and was hospitalised

[@naitch5365]

Also, marijuana at a young age can exacerbate psychosis in teens due to increased THC in the different strains of marijuana. There's a lot of scientific research done on this. Beautiful video, this is fully packed with info and only ten minutes long.

[@dadob8458]

OOooo you are so efin wise, marijuana cured my epilepsy so stop demonizing medicine, anything can hurt you in young age you moron

[@naitch5365]

@@dadob8458 I never said marijuana was bad, in fact CBD has a lot of medicinal benefits. I was just speaking specifically about psychosis in teens. I'm glad it helped you with your epilepsy.

[@MileRastovac]

@@dadob8458 He is right .. There are studies about THC and psychosis correlation .. Read up ..

[@dadob8458]

@@MileRastovac ok, I got it, anything can hurt you on this world, branch in the mouth hurts you, brick in the had, 5 kg of chocolate, shouldn't we be careful how we walk, talk, eat. It just kills me, when you demonize something, should you tell about good sides of it to?

[@MileRastovac]

@@dadob8458 I don't try to demonize weed, i smoke weed myself .. Im just saying that there is connection with hallucinogenic drugs and psychosis and thats all ..

[@jeanmtiger]

Well done for having the courage to share about your experiences and for informing the public.

[@xpkareem]

The human mind is so amazing. Someday I hope we figure out the electrochemical issue that causes psychosis so we can tackle it directly. Seems like the medications are not great, only better than nothing.

[@Mark-gz3zm]

Articulate and intelligent. Thanks for sharing sister 🙏

[@imppyify]

I admire how articulate you are with your words.

[@brianoutlaw6765]

I hate when I have psychosis. The voices put me through hell. Last time I had a episode it lasted for over a month and I had to be put in a mental hospital for a few days. I'm so glad they found the right medication for me. I love your videos. It's nice to know I'm not alone.

[@thc7865]

Did the voices went away with the right medication?

[@brianoutlaw6765]

@@thc7865 Yes they went away completely.

[@thc7865]

Brian Outlaw i dont have voices but i have music playing in my head the singing voices went away completely too but the tunes not went away what medication do you take?

[@brianoutlaw6765]

@@thc7865 I take Aripiprazole. It work very well for me.

[@brianoutlaw6765]

@@thc7865 I take Aripiprazole

[@naomidelvalle-kasib4344]

Lauren, as a Mom of a young adult with schizoaffective it's so hard to help. I wish I can take it away from him and I can take over it😔 thank you so much

[@povertylevelphilanthropy1524]

Naomi DelValle-Kasib you’re already helping so much just by caring.

[@cutingirl]

Naomi DelValle-Kasib being there is what helps. Just showing up. Sitting with your child, treating them like you treat anyone you care about.

[@chandrisodergren7209]

Hi Naomi, I am a mom to my 17 year old daughter with the Schizophrenia, yes I agree with you, its really hard and painful to watch them suffer and can't help them get off from the hallucinations.

[@chandrisodergren7209]

Yes I am in the same situation

[@directorjchrist6412]

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[@evacortes3762]

Hi my name is Eva how are you doing I watch your videos often I think you’re a great human being and your videos are very helpful to me we have a family member that doesn’t want to go get out so I’ll look up every video that I can thank you so much keep up the good work you and your family

[@stevevest7206]

Thank you so much for continuing to share your story. Your stories make the issues I have had in the past seem trivial.

[@michelewhite1900s]

Bless you! Watching your videos have given me insight into my adult son's illness. You also offer hope that one day he might live a happy life. His siblings don't know whether to hate him, fear him, or feel sorry for him. I hope they will watch these videos.

[@PhilJonesIII]

I'm dealing with the same dynamics. My stepdaughter stays with us. Her biological parents will have nothing to do with her and even with the limited contact she has, disputes are quick to arise. Her half-brother (my son) is wary of her and gets upset when she has an episode of arguing with her voices. Despite that, he gets very concerned if she leaves the house alone and feels that I should accompany her everywhere. They are both well capable of making hurtful remarks to each other, while quick to run to each other's defense when a third party should dare try the same. In other words, common sibling rivalry. I'm trying to get the message through that, although there is no requirement to love or even like each other, there is no excuse for lack of civility. Any hurt for either will hurt me and it's not nice. Maybe they will get the message one day.

[@lrowlands53]

Wow! More power to you. Your self-compassion is inspiring and infectious. Thank you and much love.

[@euanelliott3613]

Thank you for your videos, I appreciate the information. Nice smile.

[@Ambienceforlife101]

Thank you for educating us.

[@vladmercado1951]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Very brave of you but also extremely insightful!

[@ajaxlogan]

I have olfactory hallucinations, I smell flowers which I like, then sometimes I smell dog food. I used to smell chocolate, now I mostly smell flowers.

[@reason5591]

Wow this is interesting to me in a big way....just wow!

[@hopetrnr0]

what if it's a spiritual gift of the passed loved ones trying to tell you they are near? or a spiritual meaning? like do you ever look up the meaning of them to see if it resonates with you?

[@ffiaidd6277]

Lucky XD i smell cat pee

[@ajaxlogan]

@@ffiaidd6277 That is very unfortunate, I wish you get better🐱. Smells suck.

[@ajaxlogan]

@@ffiaidd6277 hello how are you doing? Nice to respond to nice, good, decent people on KZbin!🖖🏽

[@shailebeth]

I feel I have PTSD from going through these bouts of extreme psychosis. I’m going through a small one now, snapping in and out of it but this has been ongoing for about five months where I had two big ones I made it through those without having to go to the hospital by using many multiple methods of coping strategies. My psychiatrist is not giving me a diagnoses which scares me. I will find me a different psychiatrist for a second opinion. This one just throws medicine at me and explains nothing. I’m so glad I found these videos. I had no clue others went through similar things. I literally thought I was the only one going through all this because I have freaky body symptoms as well. I’m going to a holistic doctor for the physical symptoms and getting tests done. This holistic doctor believes in keeping you on your medicine if it’s working for you as he has mental disorder as well, which is good and is willing to work with my regular doctor. I’m hoping to get this all straightened out. Hopefully I can stop this before it gets worse. Both your videos helped tremendously!

[@siabrogden8363]

I was very scared of my first pyschosis experience, I still have delusions today. I think mine is from drugs, extreme trauma. I have treatment in a hospital on an injection, I keep thinking they are going to mess with my medication again. Thank you for sharing this video I love listening to you, you seem to know lots about it , much more than doctors.

[@numerology1138]

can psychosis feel like an infinite thought loop and like a fever in your brain that's what mine felt like and hallucinating and rapid anxiety or impending doom.

[@enzosalocin7473]

How are you now?

[@numerology1138]

@@enzosalocin7473 if me then im better but still get depression.

[@AngelicaReyes-vb9bh]

@@numerology1138are you still on medication? Did you get a diagnosis?

[@IthliniEllyanSenah]

It is very brave to talk openly about ones mental condition ❤ Thank for this video. I work with children and teenages. It's great to know the perspective of a person experiencing different conditions.

[@michaelhines9822]

Will be supporting I love your KZbin channel stay blessed

[@The_sound_Of_Thunder]

Thank you for giving a greater understanding of these conditions and symptoms to us layman. I have never had anything but anxiety, which can be hard enough to explain to someone who never had it. But your presentations can help destigmatize and give understanding for us of what is actually happening and taking the stigma and mystery out of it. Wish you all the best on your road to recovery.

[@Thunder_Dome45]

I can't imagine not knowing if something is real or not.

[@CraigFactsareFacts]

You're clearly not a Democrat.

[@ironguardian1970]

Psychosis is usually accompanied with auditory and visual hallucinations. Some of my clients see eyeballs in the wall staring at them. Some are convinced they are getting shots filled with eels. Some think the water is poison and refuse to shower for many months.

[@dalekdx]

@@CraigFactsareFacts Says the guy who believes Trump and Fox News are the best places to find out the truth.

[@briancooley8777]

It fucking sucks because I feel like I can’t trust anything. Not even my own mind. (I used to believe I was God but I had no control over everything and you have to understand how fucking scary that is)

[@johnsontb1]

William Scott Collier I have very loud auditory hallucinations that quickly turn more visual. No matter what I do I cannot convince myself they are not real. When I am talking to friends or family I will talk about the noises as though they hear them, and then quickly realize they do not hear anything. I will apologize and say I misspoke and then try to isolate myself, but then do the same thing again minutes later. Towards the end, I will even test the hallucinations. I will run tests to prove they are not real, but I always end up disproving myself.

[@alisa.maks26]

I've been watching your videos almost right from the beginning, just because the topic of mental health is super interesting to me, considering that I've recently come out of years of severe and almost never-ending panic attacks. But now your videos are also becoming incredibly useful because my grandmother experiences psychosis as a result of age-related damage to the blood vessels in her brain. I'll have to take care of her for a while with no help, and all the information you've been giving in your videos is so helpful to have in order to understand what's going on and how to manage it. So I just wanted to say a massive thank you and you are amazing, also for being such a trooper managing the illness yourself :)

[@Hadesyungin]

I cried listening to this

[@jasonburchard3743]

This is a great vid that helps reduce the stigma of mental illness. Her words are a mirror to me!!! I hope all is stable with you. Sail on despite the waves!!! Sending positive vibes your way.🌟🤗🌟

[@reason5591]

@D. Plant virtual hugs I totally get it. Im 60 yrs old diagnosed with BPD1 at 41yrs old and began experiencing auditory hallucinations around 10 yrs ago.

[@stevensmith3752]

Thank you. I really cannot thank you enough. You really do incredible work. What a blessing. You are gifted.

[@minn.1]

Thank you so much. You explained it so well. 👍

[@metalmogul4691]

The information in your video has helped me understand psychosis much better now. Thank you for taking the time to do it.

[@94Daphne]

Thank you for sharing your story, I think it can really help a lot of people. You are awesome :)

[@freyadear559]

Thank you so much for sharing and posting. I love this site, not only is it helpful and inspiring but your sharing helps me to understand my symptoms and not feel so alone and broken. With my illness I experience more Mania then depression ( its not half and half) with me however I awoke this morning after disturbing and lucid dreaming, feeling depressed and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. Your video really touched my heart I could see in your eyes and face your strength and bravery while navigating threw your well thought out and executed filming of this video. Thank you so much your videos mean a great deal to me.

[@alexkariotakis6604]

I underwent a lot of traumatic abuse and stress and have been in psychosis ever since. It is ruining my life. I lost my chance at grad school, it effect my life so negatively and wish somwthing would work to make it go away. Mine also involves religious hallucinations and delusions that have to do with religious abuse and trauma. So it is very hard to treat. I just want this to stop.

[@huwhatwhat4452]

thank you so much for being so open....I don’t have the courage to be honest with my friends and coworkers, even when things are clearly bad. I’m too afraid that if I even mention it aloud, it makes it all real. but I want to know more and educate myself on this matter especially when it becomes too scary to handle on my own.

[@DawnFifer]

Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@caiaspuna2808]

you are an INSPIRATION becos i have jus had my 20yr old son committed in2 mental health for the 1st time,he has 2 stay there for 5 days,i ws so heartbroken leaving my bby there,but it was also comforting as well becos i know he will get the help that he really needs,

[@mayagarcia-hector2732]

Super helpful!! Thanks for your honesty & professionalism talking about some tough experiences.❤️❤️

[@srikanthrbs1362]

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[@bertharuiz1225]

Commendably, what you are doing. Glad ur brave n strong to relive/explain succinctly mental illnesses. Sadly some psychiatrists ( not enough) stay but cease to deal more intently, have/ share a individualized plan of action for each patients who need specific directions to guide them , include extended fam., that way Pt. Knows and fam. What to expect n what action to take. Drs. need to do that. Mental illness still is such a mystery!

[@healingthroughthehomestead2935]

Great Video! I personally suffer from what has currently been diagnosed as Bipolar Type 1 with psychotic features. I had my first psychotic episode at 18 and then was hospitalized at age 27 for a more severe episode. I also experience breakthrough symptoms like you mentioned in the video. In the past 18 months my delusions have become much more invasive. Last month I was convinced that shadow ppl were breaking into my home and that my husband "worked for them". I couldn't have anyone around me on a cell phone because I was sure they were sharing information with "them" about me. :( psychosis sucks..but unfortunately it is a reality for many of us and I think that sharing the information is vital! Thanks for all that you are doing!

[@usrafieckx9]

Do you have friends?

[@JonasDygd]

Thank you so much for this. Glad to see that you're doing well now. I wish other people in my past (which is the reason I'm here) were as clear-minded as you, but sadly some people are just beyond help. But this at least helped me.

[@Jactyson03]

Thank you, Lauren. Your videos are very helpful.

[@ghillieghost8627]

Hello and thank you for posting videos on this topic. Sharing your personal experiences and symptoms. I have struggled with this mental disorder since my teenage years and have never had anyone a similar diagnosis to relate to. I am now 36 and my most recent psychosis was in 2017 and it was the worst of all psychosis I've had due to me putting my children in potentially harmful situations while trying to navigate my delusions. It was an eye opener because my kids mean so much to me. I finally found acceptance in me having this disorder and not believing my delusions of thinking I was "labeled" this way to keep me quiet. Again thank you for your openness in your videos I will be tuning in.

[@kerry3546]

You’re so brave, thank you.

[@michellebrownell9565]

Excellent & clear presentation of real mental health challenges. Thank you so much for your bravery to be so open about your own struggles. I know you helped thousands by your videos. I hope you are using your gift also in academia to teach those in the field of Psychology that don't have any of their personal experience with Mental health disorders. Again thanks from the bottom of my ❤️

[@jmk1962]

This is so helpful, thank you.

[@blueraven7273]

Thank you for the information. I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 and Psychosis at 16. It has never completely went away, it always comes back. You are more than 3x likely to get psychosis if you have Autism. I'd love to see a video on this!