What is schizophrenia? - Anees Bahji

Discover what we know- and don’t know- about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of schizophrenia.
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Schizophrenia was first identified more than a century ago, but we still don’t know its exact causes. It remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. So what do we actually know about its symptoms, causes, and treatments? Anees Bahji investigates.
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[@eddieandrews3335]

It saddens me knowing there are people in this world that a fighting for their life to stay sane.

[@belofostio8494]

Yes, it is damn hard to stay sane. I do not have voices or strong positive symptoms, but i can not feel my/other's emotions, and i cant focus on mental tasks for long... Couple times a year i get almost healthy, and even feel some advantage in my intelligence, coordination, learning skills and memory... not for long tho, now i am slow and tired again.

[@barritoothy]

@@belofostio8494 im literally in the worst year of my life, I want to run away from my family, but I just can’t, I can’t handle the thought of hurting my mom, family and more, but I know I have to, because I don’t believe in my religion anymore, and my family is pro religion, like down to the core, so it’s heart breaking, I just want to have some comforting words from someone

[@arunsundaram7719]

True

[@destrimble4059]

The fighting is a chore day after day I know what helps me can't tell a doctor or a physician that that's why I'd rather die than live with it cause it gives me insight on people's vibes and I've read to many books to try and change might as well accept myself

[@jonn519]

Thats me

[@ameen-4527]

Hats off to everyone who simply clicked to learn something new so that you could be a well informed productive citizen!

[@nishabhatt1576]

Thanks for cheering up

[@deaconmorgan7785]

Me who clicked on it cause I was bored: why thankyou

[@barni6504]

+5 social credit

[@sasa-bv9gu]

heyy that's me :)

[@archiewilks2868]

@@sasa-bv9gu me too:)

[@logika2613]

Lost my mother to suicide induced by schizophrenia. I was 7 and she was 36. She set herself on fire which I witnessed. Absolutely tragic, for no fault of hers. EDIT: To people commenting that they are so appalled that I shared my story so publicly, that it's probably a lie or a joke, and that I just want attention, you are wrong. I am 32 now and I don't go around talking about this with everyone I know in real life. I only felt comfortable sharing this here because I get to maintain my anonymity, I see so many people sharing their experiences as well and I am also not ashamed of it. I am not very active on KZbin and I don't really have anything to gain by making up sad stories over random videos for attention.

[@lukecohen9833]

oh so sorry for your loss I feel the pain of losing a love to suicide

[@millychapman]

It’s such a cruel illness. I am sending you love. You both deserved so much better.

[@Cloud-lx1ou]

I pray that you're blessed with all the strength in this world. Stay strong dear

[@pyromain7811]

Jeese

[@pyromain7811]

My mom has schizophrenia but she just left me and my brother and you WITNESSED her get set on fire

[@vishnulove]

My mother has this disease, We are from lower middle class family in india. In my family most don't know English. My father have took her to hospital and they gave her a medicine which she needs to take everyday. But she is very agressive and doesn't take the medicine daily. My father is strict and he is also agressive. In my home there are fights and arguments almost everyday. I knew her disease because I search the medicine on google and after watching this video most of the symptoms match to her. I just want to grow up fast and take to a good hospital in which the doctor can explain her the disease.

[@JoannaLopez-se2gl]

this broke my heart. i hope all goes well for your mom and your family.

[@chulkon]

Hey bro, i have exactly the same problem. My mother has it, she doesnt take medicine daily and have fights with my dad because she is mentally ill. You are not alone my brother!

[@spiritualthings2023]

All will be okay ...have hope paitence...

[@marionlomboy8217]

Hope all the best for you and your mom! Be strong for her

[@kenechiachusiogu]

praying for you and your family 🙏 ❤️

[@tanya292]

This is why people get irritated at bad depictions of mental illnesses in media. Very informative!

[@tanya292]

@Mansuba's Counseling User the video linked is for pooping in Bombay slums not schizophrenia in India. But yes I know that the current state of these things is not very good in India. The society views and understanding of the mental illnesses is terrible. The laws are vague. And infrastructure is missing. Most people assume its demonic possession or something similar. The solution is generally chaining people in temples or mosques.

[@tanya292]

@Crazy Pants I hope you're dealing with it as well as you can. I have more manageable things like anxiety depression and ADHD. And like most people don't understand anything related to mental illness. And that leads to horrible treatment. So I can't even fathom how people treat others with these highly demonized issues.

[@whitneyd6827]

@Crazy Pants Same 🙋🏼‍♀️ and even after educating family and friends about my disorder and getting medicated I still have bad days. They don't seem to get it, they're like shouldn't your meds fix it? Me: Well yes... but also no

[@jasonopoku4139]

This comment was made 6hrs ago...and has 666 likes.....

[@nosterbebot]

Is there a good depiction of being crazy? Hahahah..

[@Kenan99_]

imagine having this in 1750. we’re lucky to be living in this era of technology and psychological advances

[@culdeestudios1725]

@@frogmouth2 I rather be able to manage stimulants than get hanged for having a mental problem.

[@cainhannah4393]

Luck has nothing to do with it. As ironic as it sounds people had to suffer so we can gain understanding. In 100 years from now they will look back and be horrified that we inject radiation into people to kill cancer. We fall down before we learn to walk and we have to walk before we can run.

[@schnoz2372]

I don’t feel too lucky

[@jamesfinch6766]

They didn't have TV so the village would listen and be entertained by the schizophrenic. By the way I am schizophrenic. No hard feelings.

[@strawberrybunny649]

They be like burn the witch and stuff

[@martiananomaly]

Yikes. This is too scary. The fact that it can be diagnosed when you're into your 20s or 30s is really scary as well. Respect to all people living with Schizophrenia. You're all really strong and respect you for that.

[@breannaeads5575]

My boyfriend has well managed bipolar disorder and schizophrenia but I’m still trying to educate myself just in case he ever has an episode later on down the road. I want to be there for him and help any way I can. Thank you for posting this ❤️

[@robbingyouinbroadday]

you got this Queen 👏🏻✨

[@Beatrix-tg9dg]

Thank u

[@CesarPerez-it8xy]

You're awesome.

[@marywynne7931]

Please, for the love of God, don't have children with him. I have a serious mental illness, and it's awful looking at how much wasted potential I have. Don't waste resources on people who will never be able to use them.

[@Beatrix-tg9dg]

@@marywynne7931 wow pretty dark, hate to see how things are going for u. We can have kids. But u need to take precautions to lower chances of getting it, and start early with doctors. If u start showing signs u can start meds and therapy. If u do that yes we can have a normal life. Apparently u arnt on meds and therapy…

[@scarper632]

Met a girl on school i really like that has schizophrenia, I’m trying to learn as much as possible before i ask her out. This was super helpful

[@kiranabayaratna749]

You could change her life bro!

[@cats-a-lot3609]

Yes do it!!!,

[@adalortiz981]

It is great for you to learn about her condition and make her feel better knowing there is someone who is interested in her no matter what. I wish you the best.

[@genericcube]

You will soon realize that it’s not her illness that defines her but rather her personality and humanity :) I’m saying this as someone with Schizophrenia. Wish you the best of luck my friend.

[@-oliamsi-6715]

give us the update bro what happened ??

[@emmalola7223]

My mom has schizophrenia and I lived alone with her. It is really difficult for kids to watch their parents suffer like this and to feel helpless towards this situation.

[@jasmineg.5186]

Sometimes it hurts me when my siblings say “you didn’t even pay attention to her” when my mom was showing symptoms. I just thought she was being weird and just kept on coexisting with her until one of my siblings explained to me what was going on yknow. I was young at the time but they act as if I disinterested care what was happening to her :/ sucks

[@amazona8257]

@@jasmineg.5186 it's not easy as a child to really understand what is going on. As a child it's all "normal" to you because you have always lived like this and your parents are your reference point. You shouldn't feel guilty about anything because at the end of it you were there for here and looked at her with the loving eyes of a loving kid ❤️

[@jasmineg.5186]

@@amazona8257 thank you man, God bless you 🤍😔

[@JN-co3lw]

My mother had schizophrenia and so does my sister. My mother was paranoid all the time, always telling us scary things. My sister hears voices and hallucinates.

[@vanshikanagar7602]

Same with my mom

[@openmindead1610]

My schizophrenia isn’t active at the moment so I am capable of living a normal life thanks to medication. Schizophrenia doesn’t have to be a constant struggle (contrary to belief). The only downside right now for me is loneliness.

[@arvindkadam6709]

Hello there friend. You ok?😊

[@priyamgujjar2422]

You could talk to me if you'd like a friend?

[@sakura-lr6rn]

HEY can you tell me something that you do that helped you with schizophrenia?

[@yammivarshi8009]

How long it does take to cure ......how many days did u take medication...plss it's important for me please reply....my frnd was suffering from it😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭......will it be cured permanently...there is no need of taking medicine for whole life??

[@openmindead1610]

@@sakura-lr6rn going out on walks daily, taking medication, eating three meals, exercise, rest.

[@sweetfighter2592]

Had a friend growing up that I was really close to. He always kind of seemed a little off but I didnt really think anything was wrong with him. Fast forward 6 years, we lost touch but I ran into his parents and they told me that he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was shocked but it made sense. Hes doing good now and he even has a newborn baby and girlfriend.

[@Dao67]

"OFF" like that's bad

[@zedy09]

I've been searching about Schizophrenia and I feel like internet is listening to me or watching me, how is this on timing?

[@meowycat8]

Zedric Zabala you probably have KZbin history, and KZbin has AI matching to your recent history, which is probably why you watched this! Have a great day!

[@prabhashchandra9116]

Say Hi to your FBI agent.

[@Joso997]

I think you are developing Schizophrenia.

[@someoneelse583]

Been researching for Schizophrenia for years, and this finally come up. Years later. Thanks a lot though.

[@rhishikaguragain6117]

SAME IKR IKR

[@tallblonde1976]

They should say this is one of the scariest illnesses you can ever face. The strange symptoms - voices, hallucinations--make you fearful to tell others. So not only are you facing these strange symptoms but you face them alone because you're scared to share With others.

[@ikimiyu]

:0

[@kiertres12]

I’m wondering are you someone who has schizophrenia or no?

[@aihoshinoirl]

@#howtodestroytheinternet shut

[@Axxxel_in_Harlem]

@#howtodestroytheinternet *Shut.*

[@Mobus_]

I don't get it. Hearing voices is normal. It's just you talking to yourself, thinking aloud, in your mind. Hallucinations are caused by dead cells floating in your eyes, also normal. I'm thinking this is just something people say that have just to gain attention.

[@Beef_Cooker]

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia last week. I’m just glad there are people out there that understand. I came here to find out more about it because I’m so curious.

[@AyushSharma-zr9ve]

I hope you are doing well mate

[@wetpunani4784]

The fact that my mom has it and I have almost every symptoms mentioned in this video really scares me. To anyone dealing with this take care

[@creedin7120]

i met a guy in the mental hospital with schiz and he was honestly the funniest guy i've ever met

[@EyeoftheTiger1031]

Me too! lol

[@joshuastoaac9572]

Wait...

[@idunnodo1142]

@@SM-ut2mf So the guy who threw himself off a building due to seeing spirits. Was there "nothing wrong with you mind"?

[@robloxmanface1]

@@SM-ut2mf what kind of crack are you on to think that it’s man-made lmao

[@SM-ut2mf]

@@idunnodo1142 yea all he was seeing was his past memories which was under amnesia , while remembering his suppressed memories he thought he was actually in fire

[@TwineCheeks]

I’m schizophrenic, it makes me sad because i can’t think straight sometimes I get lost in my mind and thinking. 😞

[@Laffy-ix5xy]

Sorry to hear you are struggling. I have a friend who suffers from schizophrenia. She does lack motivation, like this video says. But one of the things that helps her is having a hobby. She enrolled in an art course. It gives her something to think about. I don't know if you have any hobbies, but it's a good way of focussing your mind. Of course, only you can decide if you're up to doing something like that. Either way, I hope you have more good days than bad days. And please take care.

[@aalianwished]

Bro ly

[@itsayuhere]

You're saying that you've schizophrenia so does it mean that the patient know that he is suffering from it? Because my aunt has schizophrenia(as all the symptoms are same as her weird behavior) but if i tell her this then she'll not believe me & will surely kick me out. I'm so confused. Plz help

[@tuasonbeast8144]

Irritated

[@kashghotra7869]

@@itsayuhere Many schizophrenic patients have a "lack of insight" and others don't.

[@FByrde]

My boyfriend has schizophrenia. It's a rough ride, especially after years of taking the meds. Thank you for helping to un-Hollywood the facts, because the general public's perception of this and other mental illnesses are so ludicrously dramatic, it's almost impossible to have a civil conversation about it sometimes.

[@localheaddealer1382]

Like what?

[@astha_yadav]

The animation was so scary to watch with the shadow demons I can't even try to imagine how scary it must be to experience this for real and live with it You all are very brave ! 💐

[@MsCookieClaire]

My aunt has schizophrenia, and I want to understand her better. Thank you for this, ted ed.

[@mynotificationsareoff.400]

I recomend looking up “I’m not sick, i dont need help” its a two part lecture, i think he did another one thats shorter but I’m not sure its as in-depth because i havent watched it.

[@mynotificationsareoff.400]

The videos show you how to talk to people affected in a safe manner and how to encourage them into seek medication and help when psychosis happens.

[@raydressel3741]

Valerie Brand ty my father has this desease and this helps me to understand him better

[@MsCookieClaire]

@@mynotificationsareoff.400 will do! thank you!

[@juancena1117]

So does my mom. Its a very interesting topic as the Brain is the most important part of the body.

[@atxjazz1282]

My brother has the condition. He's a good person, but his illness causes him to have extreme behavior. I want to understand more about this illness so I can help him in anyway I can.

[@emirboncu2282]

He is lucky to have you king

[@shaqmalakhy9428]

What if you're not real, you're just your brother's imagination

[@rajatkohli8252]

Try switching to a vegetarian diet and breathing exercises which are a part of meditation!

[@JimmyMcGillsg]

What does it mean when im high from weed ready to go to sleep and suddenly I hear like real conversations between people sometimes I notice them after they been talking for like 2 3 minutes than I'm like wtf did just what were they talking about

[@saranox7319]

I am visiting my twin brother (he moved away, he broke off contact to all relatives besides me, not seen him in over a year) I am pretty sure by what he told me he has schizophrenia, he was schizoid before but now he has paranoid dellusional thoughts. (He was pressured into smoking weed several times. Maybe his psychosis was triggered by it.) He is wearing noise cancelling headphones sleeping on the floor right now. I am not sure what to do. I feel he is not thinking clearly but am afraid to disrespect him. 💔

[@Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z]

My symptoms became noticeable at the early to mid 2015, but peaked around the early months of 2016. Because of how vivid my hallucinations were, I ended up so paranoid I tried to end myself on two occasions. Subsequently, I started hearing voices from different people on campus in my head and it tormented me so much I heard a guys voice on campus and decided to act out on it, I just wanted to make it stop, and ended up being stupidly violent (and paying the consequences). These days I get annoyingly playful but I keep negative emotions far away, and I've turned to exercise and meditation because I didn't necessarily like the medications I was on. I don't want to sound naïve, but I'd like to see how far a positive attitude and my mental strength can take me, however, I won't advise anyone to stop their medications like I have. I wish us all strength and good vibes, schizophrenic or not.

[@Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z]

@Someone they might be paralysis demons. However, an active mind shouldn't be a detriment. It's just an innate point of creativity yearning to be used in my opinion.

[@AngelaLovesJesus-qr4ig]

I want to encourage you as someone who’s not taking medicine just counseling and a de stressful life I feel like I’ve regained myself as much as one could ever hope for

[@Z.P.H.Y.N.C.K.Z]

@@AngelaLovesJesus-qr4ig beautiful.

[@narendrapanchal782]

It's been more than 10 years and my mother also has schizophrenia but the way it affects her is a bit different. She didn't tell my father for 2-3 years which led to delay of treatment and affected her even more. When my father finally started noticing that yes there's something wrong, she was taken to the doctor but untill then she lost the control over her mind. I was only 4 or 5 and I don't have many memories of us being happy together since at the time she was just not there anymore, she was just completely lost and I couldn't help her. We struggled a lot with everyday work and my older sister from a young age had to look after me. I don't have any memories of her (my mother) where she actually was okay. We are still struggling but we are just taking care of each other. My mother is always talking to someone by herself, tells me how some people visited her when no one came home. She sometimes asks me which year is it and then says it's 2003 or 1999. She sometimes even forgets that I exist. It's been so hard but seeing her struggling knowing what she's going through hurts even more. We know we can't be of much help except loving her and helping her as much as we can. I hope the discrimination against people who are suffering mentally can stop. I have seen people look at us in a weird whenever they see my mother outside. It's infuriating and sometimes makes me feel like crying. I hope everyone's safe and if anyone's suffering from this or and other problem can be happy. Please look after yourself and your loved ones. I just wanted to share after reading so many stories. ✌️😄

[@LewisGirls]

This is soo sad and sounds like our story but it gets better. 🥺💔

[@esmireldalugo5442]

Thank you for commenting.. I can literally relate to everything you wrote, my mom has schizophrenia too and I get it. You’re not alone

[@Lynn.-_-.]

Same

[@NitemareMoon]

"reduced motivation, expression of emotion, speech, difficulty concentrating, remembering information, and making decisions" Hold on now.

[@iseetrolledpeople]

They might call it schizz, I call it long-time mindless internet browsing effect.

[@potatowarrior747]

@@iseetrolledpeople yes, ADHD probably..

[@raz0rcarich99]

The negative symptoms of schizophrenia are in many ways indistinguishable from depression.

[@PlaceholderDoe123]

Those are the symptoms that are most commonly found in other mental disorders. They do not mean you have it, but schizophrenia and psychosis have different feelings of these symptoms than say depression. There’s still a fine line however. It’s all hard to explain.

[@cmbaz1140]

This sounds like me

[@bobdobsmogmog]

My mom had paranoid schizophrenia, I had an interesting childhood to say the least... When I grew to adulthood I took legal guardianship of her and got her on antipsychotics (risperidone), it was amazing, like meeting her for the first time. I got a good decade of time with her in this better state of mind and it was great, I was so happy to see her live so well and so stable under my guardianship... She passed away due to complications with strokes a few years ago. I love my Mom, even though she made a lot of crazy decisions for us throughout my childhood, she still showed me unconditional love and taught me how to be a good man.

[@ehtx]

I am very sorry she passed away Your story is inspiring I sank in tears to hear some one take care of his mom like this Brave boy

[@cooperscreditconsultingint6792]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️

[@umwhat1470]

So proud of you for taking care of her, some people behave harshly with people having mental disorders.

[@HasanABader]

Sorry for your lose bro you and your mom are one of a kind.

[@circe9981]

@@umwhat1470 yeah, exactly

[@bonegoths]

Schizophrenia is so tricky… I didn’t show many symptoms when i was young, but as i turned 20 it was painfully obvious. I was terrified to get diagnosed with it because of the stigma and the completely false stereotypes of people with schizophrenia. They prescribed me with an anti-psychotic called Invega, and it works, but it made me feel absolutely nothing. Any spark I had before was completely gone. My mom made me keep getting it because it “leveled me out” but really it turned me into a husk of a human. I can’t remember most of it other than what I wrote down in a journal. I really hope they get better treatment someday. Great video… pretty accurate

[@reannelopez3186]

My aunt has schizophrenia and my mom suffered from bipolar disorder, so mental illness runs through my family. Growing up I never understood what they were going through but this video gave me a better insight.

[@zawaliki6208]

I hope you can avoid the disease❤

[@farhankamil9358]

The animation is creeping me out. I love it

[@ea7535]

Same! 😂

[@dcardigan13]

And they drew knees too

[@mightypurplelicious1625]

The way they draw open teeth smiles is horrifying

[@e.sstudios1015]

Dude after 2 seconds thinking the same thing, your comment popped out!

[@anon_ninja]

Hate it

[@deskslam4232]

Schizophrenia is certainly a very distressing illness. I’m glad I have been able to manage mine well enough, but sadly my mother is permanently in a mental health facility. I believe in us schizophrenics, we’re capable of so much more than most think! Edit: For anyone who randomly checks back and sees this, thanks for all of your support and even taking the time to read this, you go babes!

[@dannydan5665]

Tell what will you see

[@kayy9321]

You are loved ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MB-ff1id]

If you get reading into religion, it might help.

[@lonelynights5393]

@@MB-ff1id why???

[@whatdadogdoin6178]

@@kayy9321 that means nothing It's a useless comment

[@coinerb]

the visuals in this video are so disturbing, but thoroughly describe what is being talked about and what these diagnosed people go through. bravo

[@Dukennstmichdoch]

Thank you for this important video! I’m so bad right now! Before I went to the university, I worked 1 year at the hospital as a volunteer and I met there a lot of people with schizophrenia. All the nurses told me every time I met a patient with schizophrenia, that I would have to care of myself. And this people was the nices I met there. It’s so sad when people stigmatise others for something they can’t do anything about.

[@SamVikings]

My brother is schizophrenic and it breaks my heart to see him and my parents suffer because of this disease. He was a very talented and joyful child, but this disease has transformed him into a completely different human being. He often gets violent and starts beating me and my parents. He is 22 and my parents are old. He then cries and gets sad about his condition. We've been giving him treatment since past 6-7 years but his condition doesn't improve. I wish there was some proper treatment to this disease, or things could get better in any way 😞😞😞

[@michaeluzumaki1762]

Horrible horrible situation. I could never imagine having this disease or living with someone with this disease. Hope that your brother gets better as soon as possible. Family members are the biggest source of motivation for people suffering from any mental illness,you being there is really helpful for him

[@chifu26]

@Xene Dvalin what

[@waynelu8863]

@Xene Dvalin how did you know that

[@iamgreatness6649]

Meditation tell him

[@jaycob9228]

This things are caused by demons Ephesians 6;12

[@jakeshumway9487]

Everyone is self diagnosing themselves and thinks they are schizophrenic now

[@mariamimi11297]

As a diagnosed schizophrenic (paranoid) I can tell, that I don't even wish my worst enemy this kind of disease. But I also don't mind people who think they have it, let them think what they want. If they're really having it, they would soon find out (but as I said, I don't wish them that).

[@seamushawks2190]

I actually am diagnosed so the jokes on.. them? Me? I can’t tell. Probably me.

[@seamushawks2190]

wild one since we have the same diagnosis, we can probably agree that trendy isn’t the word. They may want their view to carry more weight in this comment section, but I lost everything when I came out about my diagnosis. Even those who knew something was off about me but were still my friends left when they knew WHAT was off about me, even though nothing had changed but the lable. If you’re open about it I bet you can relate

[@mariamimi11297]

@@seamushawks2190 I'm really sorry for you. All of my friends left me as I stayed the first time in a medical hospital, I was only 16 at this time. Only one stayed by my side. I wish you all the best and that you find people who know that you're not your diagnosis, that you are yourself. Blessings to all of you, stay safe and healthy!

[@Jonathan-gj6mh]

I was gonna do that but I don’t have it after replaying it 3 times

[@sherrimandel6983]

Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit

[@melissacampbell9915]

Psychedelic is the answer to most severe anxiety and depression...The use of magic mushrooms completely helps one get over depression and makes you feel like yourself...I used antidepressants for some years but it only made me feel like a zombie but with immediate use of mushroom 🍄 in few months I feel like I'm living a whole new Life.

[@tessymitch]

I made researches and found out that shrooms are very helpful , it has really helped to reduce anxiety and depression and some other mental health issues..i would love to try magic mushrooms but they are hard to source!

[@dearity33]

I live in Michigan….suffering for awhile now but didnt realize how serious I may have it until recently - probably bc of @self medicating” with alcohol

[@thomasmaxime2340]

I've been having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress..not until I met Myco_louiis.. he really helped me

[@hazeemakhan5301]

How to get to him?

[@jupiter1050]

my brother was just diagnosed with schizophrenia, and right now it’s hard for me because he lives so far away, but i’m going to learn to cope with it because i don’t know what he will do or what he was capable of, but this videos definitely helped me to understand better what schizophrenia was, thank you

[@NoneRain_]

this animation using "shadows" and "entities" was on point to talk about schizophrenia. I don't have it myself, but I do live and take care of a loved one with it.

[@ikimiyu]

[@eliasmarbina2279]

it look like bob from fnf!1!1!!1!!!

[@ailhou2802]

I have schizophrenia and I thought it was totally on point too

[@trek7985]

Not shadows demons

[@shanellerosado63]

What symptoms does ur loved ones show.. i think i might have it

[@tyronerequif4653]

As someone who genuinely has schizophrenia, thank you for spreading awareness. It’s extremely difficult to go each day trying to figure out if anything i see is even real. It makes life almost unbearable, I just try my best to keep going

[@Jackgritty28]

Deluded by life,claim a mental illness, who caused it, a disorder of the mind, do you blame your environment, or care about it, do you seek treatment, or is prevention the cure🆘⛔🈵🚩💊✅

[@tyronerequif4653]

@@Jackgritty28 i do take medication actually, i care about my environment. What I don’t care about is the people who make up things about people like me based on disabilities and disorders. Not sure what you’re trying to get at, can’t tell if it’s an insult or not because I just woke up, but if it isn’t then I’m not sure what you’re saying. Regardless i get medication, therapy and all that to prevent it from controlling my life or emotions.

[@thenightmarewizardcat]

I understand what you mean. For me it is difficult to find words to express myself properly, or as well as I would like to, but thank you for speaking up and sharing your words. I do also feel identified in that, trying to figure out what it is real and what it isn't.

[@tyronerequif4653]

@@thenightmarewizardcat i aprecciate your perspective and feelings , definitely valid regardless of disabilities or not. Everything in general is just a perspective, yet no one really seems to understand that. People see things differently, but stereotypes is where everyone went wrong. It started wars, hate, and famine. Not sure why we can’t all just help each other out and just accept each other as we are.

[@Kosmid]

Damn, I didn't know Rayquaza had schizophrenia. You can never really be to sure about anything...(lol I'm sorry)

[@Poppy-333]

This animation was absolutely beautifully done. So many subtle creative nuances. 💛

[@jgheysenj]

My older brother was schizophrenic, I wish I understood more and was patient. Growing up and learning more about this this syndrome may have changed alot. I was not patient with him, it was never easy. I hope education like this will help the next family.

[@ssgbobbarnes]

I remember finding out my older brother was suffering from this disease. I couldn’t comprehend it. Then over the next 10 years or so I watched him deteriorate. This is my hero who I looked up to and grew up playing videogames and wrestling with. To me, mental illness is the worse disease because there’s no empathy for it and these people struggle alone in many cases. They’re left behind and forgotten about by their families.

[@tildev6865]

Sending love to your brother ❤️

[@jesipohl6717]

it's a personality until the erson experiences traumatic stress, then it is a disease. those who hear voices and have not had traumatic experiences often hear friendly voices and are mostly more aware that they are aspects of their own consciousness. additional visual experiences are interpreted with less anxiety and often considered sources of inspiration. in many societies those with these traits are recognised from a young age and trained (cf. "therapy") too hone their special abilities in a way that they can manage and contribute with special talents to others. our society throws people away and drugs them into "normal" instead of changing to create barrier freedoms.

[@Cc-kn2sm]

I felt this, I know I don’t know you but your not alone.

[@Yournansaman]

My father has it, don’t worry, he is not forgotten by me at least

[@marinetter.8423]

Oh definitely. Instead of making these poor folk snort pills we need to be looking into the very core of what it is and why it happens.

[@pianobyadii]

My mom has schizophrenia and is in the hospital right now, I really hope she feels better

[@fattouma23444]

I hope so stay strong and be there for her ❤️

[@Mellie]

My Mom has it too, or should I say she has schizoaffective disorder. It's really hard growing up with a Mom who has this. I'm sorry that you both are going through this.

[@SM-ut2mf]

Schizophrenia was invented by a scientist in a lab , to ends uknown , it is blatant human rights abuse , dont get scared there is nothing wrong with you mind , you are fine , keep hope and work towards your dream

[@mayamaurin5033]

@@SM-ut2mf Schizophrenia is NOT made up, it is a real disorder with which many people struggle. Whether this was meant to be comforting or not, it shows that you do NOT understand this disorder. I am sorry if I am mis-interpreting, but it was not 'invented' by ANYONE.

[@SM-ut2mf]

@@mayamaurin5033 thats what they want you to think , its a drug , like the LSD , but much more sophisticated , given to them secretly , remember no one can violate The Universal declaration of human rights

[@YourPalNko]

One of my best friends sent me this today saying he watched it and that it helped him understand my diagnosis a lot more. :) I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia since I was in my late teens and am turning 24 in a week. I have never had someone do outside research into my diagnosis so they can best understand. I felt so loved in that moment.

[@CesarPerez-it8xy]

Bless you

[@silver360moon3]

This video was very informative. I have a lot of similar things going on and have ever since I had a bad mental break caused by painkillers a doctor put me on at 17. I was so paranoid that I couldn't touch my phone without having panic attacks and I was having hallucinations where I would hear someone say something extremely rude or yell my name from another room. It wasn't just in my head, I could physically hear things which I never experienced before. After being hospitalized, I was put on a psychiatric drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and a range of other things. I've never been diagnosed with anything officially but I have my first visit with a counselor tomorrow. I'm hopeful that whatever it is I'm going through is real and not just me overreacting or being delusional

[@lynxaway]

Something about schizophrenia that I think a lot of people aren’t aware of is how susceptible people with the disorder are to abuse, especially intimate partner abuse. Abusers can seek out people with schizophrenia because they find them easier to control-by manipulating their reality, by convincing them that only they [the abuser] can be trusted to tell apart what’s real from what’s not. That kind of forced dependence is really frightening and difficult to break out of...it’s a whole different breed of awful.

[@grantsky5641]

I wish I had a partner. Not one that abuses me tho.

[@lumeme9352]

@Daniella Pawl How would you having Schizophrenia make the abuse better?

[@tinymccupcake3308]

Yeah, it’s really bad when someone with schizophrenia shares what they see and people take advantage of them.

[@xoxovalerie6225]

TinyMcCupcake :3 Yes my mom husband did that too , and she didn’t believe me when i was abused too . It’s really sad to have a mother with this illness

[@glassyoongi]

Kind of like my parents

[@spaceydragonmanga686]

I've been living with schizophrenia for 3 years because of trauma when I was a kid, it sucks, pisses me off, and I want nothing to do with it... And then there's instances where I feel at loss, idk. Nobody will read this, but never wish this on anyone, I have 6 voices and it sucks. (Edit) so this comment got some likes, wasn't expecting it but hey looks like people don't really understand the turmoil of the illness on clear fronts. If you want to dis what I say do research or find some schizophrenic on the street. Seriously.

[@rubahash4857]

i do hear you

[@anythingbutmyrealname]

i hear you

[@anythingbutmyrealname]

i hear you

[@anythingbutmyrealname]

i hear you

[@anythingbutmyrealname]

i hear you

[@monolithsound]

Absolutely fascinating and necessary for understanding this often crippling mental illness. Thank you, Ted-Ed.

[@charusahu5961]

It is incredible how a five-minute video can have so much information!

[@xavierskylar578]

As someone with schizophrenia, this video is so heart warming with its message to break the stigma and have people understand it. I actually have to hide my diagnosis from my employer due to an episode not counting as a reasonable use of sick hours.

[@jasminegrogg8773]

i really hope your employer learns something about the disease one day, an episode can be so draining. i send you the best wishes

[@oogachaka3447]

I hope you’ll find someone to talk to about your troubles.

[@Real_Lion_of_Judah]

The video says that schizophrenia is poorly understood, but really every other mental illness is equally misunderstood. 'Schizophrenia' is just a label, like any other label for mental and emotional difficulties. The root of *all* mental illness (suffering) is the binary activity of the mind (the ego), the separation between left brain and right brain. The 'hallucinations' associated with 'schizophrenia' are merely the expression of repressed thoughts and emotions. The way to truly heal schizophrenia is the same way every mental illness is healed: by bringing the two halves of the mind together by practicing at maintaining a 'meditative' state of mind, keeping your awareness anchored in the feeling of the body, and the sensory experience of the present in general. In that way, you break the subconscious mental habits that manifest as depression, anxiety, hallucination, etc. By the way, the only reason marijuana can be a 'trigger' for schizophrenia is that it calms the mind, causing repressed thoughts and emotions to come to the surface. The 'schizophrenia' happens when one resists (or attaches to) those thoughts and emotions, rather than merely feeling them and allowing them to pass. Ultimately, marijuana is a healer. Schizophrenia and other 'extreme' expressions of the ego are like the final and most painful stage before a butterfly breaks out of its cocoon. You want to break free? Read a book called The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle.

[@neomileft3409]

May God and the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your family more.

[@Real_Lion_of_Judah]

@@neomileft3409 God has already blessed him completely. It's dark inside a chrysalis, but it's the only way to get our wings and fully realize what that label ('God') really means.

[@dvb5670]

imagine having schizophrenia 200 years ago. that would be especially scary.

[@adrianaslund8605]

Not true everywhere. Modern society is Especially harsh to schizophrenics because paranoia breeds easily. That's not true of a collectivist tribal society. After the rise of antipsychotics relapse became much more common than before.

[@AvatarRoku999]

Schizophrenia wasn't really a thing back then because the air was pure, food was good, and healers had herbs from the earth that treated everything. Read into dr sebi

[@dvb5670]

@@AvatarRoku999 i doubt that but k

[@Mohammed-bd7ql]

Scary? You'd be a prophet. Live like a king with women all around you.

[@chrisreyes1611]

@@AvatarRoku999 de.sebi a fraud. Stop being FAKE WOKE

[@chopotronichappiness8917]

My aunt was diagnosed with brain tumor 20 years ago. She developed schizophrenia after the operation that took place back then. Her condition has been deteriorating ever since. She is so violent at almost all the time and has caused a lot of physical and mental harm to her family members which includes me, my mother and my grandmother. We live in a 3rd World country and seems like the doctors can't really do anything about it except prescribing more and more meds and shots. Sometimes her violence is so unbearable we have to send her away to mental hospital for months and it sure is expensive. She basically has no life at this point and it breaks my heart to say it out loud, but everyone in the family is waiting for her to die. It's true. As heartbreaking as it sounds, her family members very often wish she were dead so she wouldn’t have to suffer this much and make the whole family suffer along with her. My mom said she was a lovely person when she was healthy. I just feel so sad for her and it also makes me wonder if living and dealing directly with a schizophrenic person all of my life, I might go crazy one day too. Not to mention, other members of my family have hardly ever been happy in their own lives too. I'm sorry, there's no happy ending in this comment. Love and hugs to y'all.

[@belle_nm]

It sucks. I can’t imagine having this. Hoping it gets better. Life is already hard. I can’t imagine how difficult this can be.

[@nativesith730]

Life with two disorders is hellish as I'm tearing the family apart and I can't even control my emotions half the time but I recognize my mistakes as I try to sort the situation out, I'm doing well atm and yes it's quite hard living with this disorder as sometimes my emotions get the better of me. There's a lot of multiple factors in my childhood that probably kicked of many syndromes as I developed throughout my childhood, I am diagnosed with the syndrome in 2019.

[@mamudere67]

Yellow girl u seem nice

[@Desijersey]

It’s even harder when you realize it later

[@Desijersey]

My husband always had it and I didn’t realize, I just kept holding grudges and now I’m dealing with depression and anxiety

[@personwithamid-lifecrisis6289]

@Mee Acownt There are simply people out there who cannot battle this by "spirit" and will alone and you dare say that the medicines only torment them?

[@happenedbychance3392]

My father was schizophrenic and narcissistic. I want to say that while everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves, that even people with mental disorders can do bad things or be bad people, and deserve the same treatment when they are bad people. Mental illness is not an excuse to do bad things, and if you have a meltdown or hurt someone's feelings, you need to apologize. Once again I'm not taking away from this videos message about being sensitive to other people's situations and stuff, just adding something I think is important.

[@randomname8220]

Well, some mental illnesses are an excuse though, some can't be treated or are just so serious that the person could get angry over little things and try harming/killing if it's that serious.

[@happenedbychance3392]

@@randomname8220 sometimes, but if you're capable, you still must apologize to those you hurt

[@Arix0n]

My father also had schizophrenia, but he commited suicide..

[@happenedbychance3392]

@@Arix0n I'm so sorry for your loss. 🙏💜

[@Arix0n]

@@happenedbychance3392 Well, im okay with it now, it was 7 years ago.

[@5Porygon]

One of the top videos on KZbin for me. :) I also have paranoid schizophrenia from my 23 year.

[@norah5370]

i’ve lost two family members to schizophrenia that have cut contact off. i’ve been showing signs since i was a young teen and i don’t know if i’ll ever be ready to face this in my 30s or maybe earlier. it’s a blessing to be mentally healthy and many take it for granted.

[@someonerandom9731]

I think I may need a video on what is autism, because for me autism is a harder concept to grasp than schizophrenia

[@michaelnelson2976]

Haven't watched it myself, but here's a TED Talk on it. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KkhpeXfZJ4hq8

[@coolsonic8982]

Why would I be harder ? I agree that autism is a hard condition to understand but there is no need to compare the two in that way...

[@clarkevander]

@@coolsonic8982 why not? I think it's good to compare mental illnesses to better understand them

[@danatrick4868]

@@clarkevander autism is a mental disability, not a mental illness.

[@rebecca4680]

@@danatrick4868 . Ok, sure, not the most appropriate word used, but you know what he's talking about. 'Mental condition' would be more appropriate than 'illness' or 'disability' since many with autism are high-functioning and not any less abled than others.

[@itsmeharperjacksons6633]

Ted-Ed teaches me so much, it's wild. I respect that. My friend has a cousin who has this sickness, didn't know it was like this.

[@readyintrovertone5808]

My great grandmother had this. It was tough on my grandma when she was young, to have her mother freeze for a few hours at a time and see ghosts. It's not easy. I hope your friend's family is doing well

[@itsmeharperjacksons6633]

@@readyintrovertone5808 oh dear that's awful, my friends tells me stories all the time about what his cousin goes through and I honestly wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[@joaopedropeixoto8558]

@@goldmanstaxxx6408 pretty sure it's a mental disorder.

[@kenyirsorariba8197]

The likes were exactly 666 so I liked it to chage it into 667

[@cristinavillarin20]

Itsmeharper Jacksons now I’m about to do what’s called a pro gamer move

[@mcpuffenstuff6213]

I'm a 39 year old dude, laid back and live a stress free life but had a manic bipolar psychotic schizophrenic episode last year. I feel like I have a justifiable number of reasons that led me to this happening. Mainly, seeing through all the lies in the media and governments around the world. Anyway, I was hospitalized for 10 days and refused medication except for a few days when it was mandatory. I was let out and it honestly took me the better part of a year to get back to feeling like my normal self. I still have wild thoughts when I think deeply but I know how to differentiate between the rational and irrational ones. Its like my mind has been opened to another dimension of reality that nobody else notices whatsoever and its tough to think ill be alone in my thoughts for the rest of my life.

[@Captinncook]

Smart. Put these videos on here knowing I’m gonna watch them and try to make me let my guard down so they can get me when I’m weak

[@Ghostly1989]

I actually have a friend who has the condition. She’s honestly one of my best friends going on 6 years. :)

[@timewalker6654]

🤨

[@j.s8660]

Hol up

[@nandinikhurpa3476]

What's she like??? Tell us something about her please

[@zabintasrik4488]

Don't take meds then, they might start disappearing

[@Ghostly1989]

Nandi Nikhurpa Irritable at times to the point she can drop talking to me for a while, but when it comes to learning from one another naturally it’s like having a sister and a close friend when we’re chill. Natural chemistry.

[@jaredrobbins2120]

Thank you. My brother had schizophrenia...we’re 99% sure... about 15 years after he took his own life I’m finally able to watch things like this. Obviously it took a long time. It was too hard before. Videos like this help me understand a little more what he was going thru. I was the first person he came to when he first started having hallucinations and I wasn’t there for him like my older brother and parents were, and it kills me. If anyone has a loved one exhibiting the symptoms, just be there for them if you don’t want to live a life of regret. I dunno why i just ranted there but it was an informative video, thanks.

[@oreochocolate_lavacake9960]

I'm sorry dude hope you're doing better now.

[@strangerdanger431]

Hey Jared! I appreciate you putting out something so close to you. I know it'll help out a lot of people. If you ever need to talk feel free to message me. I'm sure your brother loved you and if he could he would tell you that it's okay.

[@zapper333]

omg, i feel so sorry dude, hope you're doing well now, may he rest in peace

[@fritoz7184]

@aurxlina thank god im not the only one-

[@judesliggoo]

@@-suki-9106 Dude, seriously? On a comment about someone letting their heart out about his deceased brother, _that's_ what you want to say? 😐

[@era5081]

Yesterday, i had my psychology exam where we had a question about schizophrenia. I had the opportunity to read about it in college as a minor. Thank you Ted Talk for this video which gave life to the content so beautifully.

[@metsfan9298]

My good friend has this bad and he’s been put away. He suddenly at 29-30 years old began having hallucinations and thinking everyone was going to get him and talk about him and he wanted to hurt them. I pray he gets the right help and tries to get better

[@tanmitadas9667]

I dated someone with this disease. It breaks my heart to think that this was the third person in the two of us. I havent met a better human being than him in my whole life. I have loved him when i was with him and after too. But it just wasnt possible to save someone like that. It was like i was trying to cure someones cancer with love. He didnt know better either. He said I felt safe and I just thought if he goes somewhere its the end of us. We only got perfectly along when i developed depression. I was 18 he was 22. There were so many sadness attached to the most beautiful man I have ever known. We had to let go.

[@DMMeow]

I also had a relationship with someone with schizophrenia, a long term one, we were young enough that I saw it develop until it was full blown. He didn't want to seek help, he was paranoid about psychologists and psychiatrists/medication, and I understand the feeling of trying to cure someone's cancer with love. It's a hard decision to let go, but you have to care for yourself first of all!

[@Flowmotion1000]

@John Levison You’ve certainly had a lot to contend with. Pleased to hear you’ve found some relief. I’m interested in what the herbs were and what exactly they cured you of ?

[@s-saad7401]

:(

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

Cancer is hella fixable

[@gettingshotsomeonesgonnapa8635]

It must have been so sad to leave him/her.

[@aeong_bread]

I met a girl while in a longterm mental facility with schizophrenia. She was so bright, cheerful, and honestly adorable. She was hilarious and was such a beacon of sunshine to everyone around her. I had many personal talks with her and she was so open about her illness; I got such great energy from her those couple months I spent with her, so many honest chats about our lives and illnesses while put in an optimistic point of view. No matter the struggles she faced, she was sweet and kind to everyone despite it. I miss playing rounds of hang man with her where we'd secretly diss other patients with little inside jokes, lots of nuance to that sort of thing in a place like that where everyone is weird and hates each other. Not many people in there were up to speed with me or my humor, but she was. I hope she's doing well, miss her lots, even years after not seeing her.

[@sandcastle6537]

i hope she thinks about you too

[@mcuetos]

Even if she forgets about you (due to her illness), deep inside her heart, and yours too, there will be a link between you and her.

[@peterscott6003]

What a lovely , thoughtful thing to say.@@mcuetos

[@mentallychill24]

This information is life-saving. Thank you so much!

[@auntbetty1735]

This is one! of the BEST generalized descriptions of this brain disease! Yet wonderful specifics relayed in basic understanding. EXCELLENT and THANK YOU!!! I'm sure in 200 years, humanity will look back on the current treatments for schizophrenia and say, "What were they thinking????" Humanity will also understand at that time what is truly going on with the changing brain of people with schizophrenia.

[@michiahsievers9062]

My beloved uncle has this disorder. He's a sweet kind gentle person. Thanks for putting this information out on KZbin.

[@v.s_switch2673]

Oof...same with my dad... Hope your uncle is doing well.

[@benjaminposer593]

I feel like I'm in remission after years suffering

[@user-rp4pj4ts2l]

same. i never understood it until now

[@sarahkaveh7739]

@@benjaminposer593 what are his symptoms?

[@andrewr888r]

That’s not a person with schizophrenia

[@MM-tm7hm]

I’m currently stuck in my house due to the coronavirus and this channel is really keeping me entertained (and educated!)

[@fatman8191]

Ok

[@yaomomo3152]

Okay.

[@j_respect5948]

The animation is good making the video entertaining and interesting

[@MM-tm7hm]

Abdullah Kamal dude it’s not that deep I’m just appreciative that I have stuff to watch during quarantine 😳

[@soumyajit7829]

You would love VSAUCE, go check it!

[@nicolec.5352]

Thanks for this video. I have bipolar 2 and BPD but I actually had the schizoaffective disorder diagnose for 5 years until it was ruled out. But I still experience psychosis on a regular bases. It’s the most severe mental health symptom I have ever experienced, sometimes you just want to end things because psychosis is just unbearable. However it’s still possible to live a relatively normal life. The main issue is the stigma though, us people with psychosis are not monsters, in fact, just imagine what is like to go through such horrors every day, and still going to work, take care of your family and have a social life on top of that. We’re are brave people and we need to be proud of ourselves.

[@kerbear2000]

My older sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia around the age of 18, my parents were immigrants and were not aware of all options of treatment for this illness. The doctor just kept prescribing her with antipsychotic drugs. It’s been 10 years since she’s been on those drugs with very little change, if anything I think it made her condition worse overtime. As far as I’m aware the GP never referred her for any form of CBT and only when I made a complaint, then he went to refer her to a “psychiatrist” who was no help at all and even told me that my sister will never fully recover and that the sister I once knew will never resurface. I’m thinking of even sueing this medical clinic for medical negligence. This video was very informative, thank you for the video!

[@bloodspartan300]

If you do you will come down with schizo to... its an orchestrated thing.

[@spainspain3398]

that is so true: people with schizophrenia are perceived as dangerous but the truth is that they are more the visctim of violence

[@jessex5]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIjFoGl3jKl6fac

[@jessex5]

So true

[@blauwbeer556]

i have never heard of that, the only guy i know that has schizz and is dangerous is also fictional.

[@TheGrayton2000]

@@blauwbeer556 ive had it for 10 years

[@blauwbeer556]

@@TheGrayton2000 10 years of schizz or 10 years of people saying that it makes you dangerous? is it both?

[@LadyVader33]

"Are more likely to be victims of violence themselves." Hit the nail on the head! And this is regularly witnessed among homeless communities

[@randombot449]

It can make people agressive. It is sometimes difficult to dissociate who is victim or agressor. Being understanding, patience and communication is important. Fear ans blame adds difficulties.

[@RexoryByzaboo]

yes

[@kamranyusifov7451]

So sad

[@AnxiousFly]

Sure, but the producers of this video obviously never had to subdue schizophrenics. The level of violence and aggression they might display is frightening to say the least. While not all are violent, they are potentially highly dangerous.

[@Laura-sp4td]

@@AnxiousFly thats not true at all,dont spread misinformation

[@diarrhea6494]

the art and style is incredible

[@Aceofwolves]

As a schizophrenic myself thank you for being unbiased and respectful. We arent scary monsters.

[@danoconnor5138]

My great-uncle grew up in an age where there was no treatment for schizophrenia and his behaviour led him to becoming ostracised by his family, he killed himself at 50 by walking off the harbor. His body wouldn't have been found if his dog had not stood by the pier barking. I watched this to try to understand him as his story is a painful memory for my grandmother and great-aunt, so I don't want to ask too many questions. He was a deeply troubled man according to my mother and would turn to alcohol often, he never married or had any real relationships, but he was very close with his dog and my great-aunt would try to help him sometimes, so he wasn't completely alone. This video just made me kind of emotional about it, I wish he had gotten the care he needed so that he could have had a good life.

[@schnoz2372]

@@jonnovak6856 oh you definitely know what you’re talking about lol

[@adeensiddiqi4260]

@@jonnovak6856 You're calling it a naturally occurring personality trait. Just goes to show that you have never been with a schizophrenic or know anything about the magnitude of the problem these people face. Their delusions can literally make them unliveable. Their train of thought and the resulting actions affects the people around them and they themselves are living in a world of their own and so cannot sustain themselves. You are perhaps confusing disorders like ADHD with schizophrenia. They fall under very different categories. One is a slight deviation of personality, the other is a degenerative brain disease.

[@adeensiddiqi4260]

@@jonnovak6856 Can you elaborate on how it is a gift?

[@cashbags]

Same but except he died in 2013 by cancer and he used to be a bad guy in 70s

[@kobejordan5518]

@@jonnovak6856 So do you think my brother is lying to us? He went to the military then a day or two before two weeks he days they discharged him for schizophrenia. I asked what happened and he said the voices got too bad and he wasn't answering anybodys questions. I've never known him to act schizo I asked him what do they say and he said they tell him to kill himself and how to do it. Then he got sent to the airport and couldn't get home so he said his voices got bad again and so he told somebody. Now he is in the psych hospital. I don't believe him but I don't want to say it incase it is true.

[@kingmarcusrich]

My sister has schizophrenia, and I am diagnosed with bipolar 2/ ADHD She has her masters, and I am successful business owner. Never give up ❤️ It doesn’t matter who misunderstands you.

[@eclipse97526]

my gf has bi polar schizophrenia , So... is it normal for psychosis to last for 3 or 4 weeks and just basically be her other personality that has the schizophrenia ?

[@kingmarcusrich]

@@eclipse97526 I couldn’t say, what’s normal for my sister..what’s normal for me..is completely different..just treat your gf as she is..there is no comparison..the intent of my comment is to convey that we can still have a successful life even though we are diagnosed with what we have.

[@johnferrante3247]

What’s your business name?

[@kingmarcusrich]

@@johnferrante3247 cosmic solutions llc

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

Even that is a tricky part, because you can seem normal and successful on the outside to where people don't even realize what you're dealing with on the inside

[@Rihanna_dreams]

i have to live with this everyday, thankyou for spreading awareness 🤍

[@urmomallie41]

i’m glad people click on these types of videos so they know or understand people that have schizophrenia, like me, it’s very hard to keep same everyday with people making jokes about it and etc.

[@SunShine-et4by]

If you google their hallucinations, it's kinda scary. All these signs, voices, talking eyes even dead people. Non of these symptoms mean they are crazy, we should promote socializing them and shift more positive image.

[@paicemaster6855]

I agree, isolation just drives someone further into psychosis. It's a vicious cycle, but we as individuals have the ability to say "I am here for you" instead of ostracizing.

[@mariageorge4341]

Honestly I agree with you half way. I think each case is different. I don't necessarily agree with the socializing part because it can cause more harm than good sometimes

[@kinyacat5919]

Btw, is imagining monsters watching you sleeping on the bed part of that syndrome?

[@alex24809]

@@kinyacat5919 um I think so. If not it’s related. I think it’s sleep paralysis but I’ve heard people with schizophrenia have seen monsters.

[@seven7upndown241]

Its demonic. In Mark 9:14-29 there is a perosn whose son had psychosis and Jesus Christ fixed that when the apostles couldnt cast the demon. check the bible is written by God. I had ADHD which is too genetically transmitted i found that it works by demons of fear and lies and i did freed my head from the demons and body only in the name of Jesus Christ. In scitzofrenia the lunatic demon is stronghold and fear and lies are working with that strongman.

[@adriaroberts7958]

I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Anxiety and Depression 8 years ago. I knew I had different ways of perceiving life long beforehand and felt sad for my eccentric ways. I got by. Eventually trauma, drugs and other factors caught up to me and I became homeless. Stuck in my delusion and grandiose perception I lost a lot of what I cared about in the reality we exist in. I ruined my connections and sat in my mess and pain for a long time. Eventually I got better and now work full time in mental health, sharing my story and hearing other peoples stories of struggles and hopes. I think I feel more human because of it. Still fighting. Much love to my fellow humans

[@ehtx]

Can I ask if you take any medicines? Or if been seen recently by a psychatrist ?

[@Xobaer]

Much love, God bless you ✌🏼

[@priyanksaikia5549]

I need to know something. Does these voices inside your head can tell you things that are very real. I mean Real Facts that you never knew before?

[@chrisshook8471]

@@priyanksaikia5549 usually people with mental illness can be civilized autistic people can function in society Bi Polar they're more hit or miss. However Schizophrenics for the most part are the most dangerous individuals they're puschopaths that use that voice excuse to play insane when they commit murders.

[@CeeDoubleU]

@@chrisshook8471 complete nonsense

[@loistetteh9568]

Two years ago I was suffering from schizophrenia. First I just heard people call my name but whenever I ask I’m told there’s no one around, I didn’t understand it then. So it started growing and it gradually started eating me up, all I was hearing was my mum and my neighbors talking bad about me..it was continuous, first I didn’t want to listen but later I started replying to the voices I heard and one thing is that wherever I go it seems like the voices where following me and talking to me. I didn’t understand but I thought it was normal…but thanks be to God it was discovered early by my dad and now I’m much better… it wasn’t easy for me those years and till now I still don’t trust those around me because I still believe it was them that said those bad things about me

[@itzzzsss]

As an older teen I thought I was crazy due to very odd waking dreams. And that current attitude I had. I had all the symptoms of a schizophrenic. A teacher/librarian recommended me to read behavioral psychology books in jr high to understand what my dreams meant. It found my answers. I was not a nutcase. The books helped me to understand the self importance of self. To seek the answers. It made me understand

[@carlobragagnolo8640]

ii just love the way that Ted-ed explains subjects like schizophrenia(wich is a thing that i have never fully understood)

[@Username-lt7lt]

Carlo Bragagnolo wich

[@SM-ut2mf]

no one has the right to violate the Universal declaration of human rights , and it is important to work towards your goals it is some organizations who study people with hallucinogenic drugs like LSD but much much more sophisticated, for people who seems different than most ,i hope it is for a good humaniatrian purpose but the damage to the persons life is big , so does means justify the end ?

[@britneyborja8566]

My grandma had schizophrenia, my mom has schizophrenia, and my little sister shows signs of schizophrenia especially when she was much younger but is doing much better now, i definitely have the milder symptoms. Yes i agree it's genetic and environmental.

[@CarseyDNA]

STOP BREEDING NOW, THANKS - REST OF THE WORLD

[@thegoodsamaritan363]

Seek Jesus. Jesus can break those demonic spirits. I rebuke and bind all the spirits around you in the mighty name of Jesus! Call upon the Lord and He will help you!!

[@baddyaddyah4829]

Nasur E I’m all for allowing people what they want to believe but no thing can just take a condition away like that so please don’t get people’s hopes up instead we should learn to accept people with schizophrenia and help them.

[@oscars5875]

I used to have schizophrenia, there is hope, call on Jesus, when you have the terrible thoughts. Also read the bible, give your life to Jesus and believe in him only. Ask Jesus to live in your heart. Schizophrenia is a demon. I was delivered from it tru prayer and fasting.

[@mariatamara1626]

Sometimes I just think science fails us. To whom it may concern, GOD is the answer. If you don't like the idea just do what you think will work best. But give it a try. You won't even know how things will change. Like I said. If its not your cup of tea, do you.

[@snaining2054]

There’s this young teen novel called Made You Up by Francesca Zappia, about a schizophrenic teenager and her struggles with hallucinations. I think it’s a pretty good book for the younger audience if you want to teach them about schizophrenia

[@malliahreyn8429]

This is really helpful, thanks!

[@kingsleyikenna7794]

Never wish this syndrome on anyone; it's disheartening...

[@cosmaprismo]

I have it. And I am not sure how I feel about it.

[@kingsleyikenna7794]

@JohnnyGotHisGun so sorry pal. Just ensure that he abides by his medications. He'd surely heal with time.

[@kingsleyikenna7794]

@@cosmaprismo sorry man.

[@Swaggely]

Who says "I hope you get schizophrenia"

[@noone6796]

@@cosmaprismo yes because your mind is in confuse state to understand anything. I got bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder at age of 19.5, I am now 25 year old, this year was most important of my career I was unable to study even for 30 minutes, this year I worked very very hard I am now able to study for 5-6 hours easily and my mental condition too got a lot better , I am near to normal but not fully normal

[@sikandarsaeed9162]

My brother has schizophrenia as well. After seeing everyone's comments, I'm in tears. I really wish I could say there was a way this gets easier for families, but for mine it's gotten harder and harder these past few years. Thanks for making this video, I hope it made everyone here feel a bit less alone.

[@PHlophe]

Sikander, i feel you , wallah , you have stregnth its explaining it to family that is harder

[@KCRUBYWOO]

Prayers to your brother and family 💜🙏🏽

[@Jamie-lb7eh]

Well, Vitamin B12 deficiency has been highly linked to several psychiatric disorders like impaired memory, irritability, depression, dementia, delirium, schizophrenia and psychosis1.

[@Jamie-lb7eh]

B12 CURES IT.

[@topg4209]

Same situation here he sometimes harms himself and we have to take him hospital

[@Fear_Therapy]

These kinds of videos are great because it allows non psych or therapists to understand this kind of disorders. ❤

[@pressncurl]

This is hard to watch. My husband suffered from it for 12yrs before he passed away. He went in for treatment after having the worse episode ever. That was the last time I saw him. I'm so glad he doesn't have to suffer anymore but I miss him so much. I wish I could've helped him. I had no idea it could be deadly.

[@LethalMila]

I’ve been dealing with the psychosis for a while now. Ever since I was a small child I’ve always seen things a little different in my life that didn’t seem normal to the people around me. I was always perceived as a very sweet kid but no one could ever read me or my expressions. For a while I didn’t know what was wrong and I thought I was a monster or something by the way people treated me because I didn’t wear my emotions on my sleeve. Through middle school and high school I started to experience really bad episodes of psychosis. At the time I didn’t know what it was and thought I was just going crazy or was haunted if you believe in that stuff. My environment wasn’t the best at the time and it played a factor. An episode for me would typically look like sitting in my room for hours in the dark practically immobilized by fear thinking demons are surrounding me and doing nothing but staring for hours and hours upon the end at me. Another example that involves the sensory part of the illness would be me sitting in my parked car at target because I wanted to buy some things for myself again immobilized by fear knowing Im alone because I drove there alone yet suddenly hearing all types of low whispers from all around me and suddenly appears four other people in my car sitting with me and I know it’s all in my head but it’s feels so real to me because I can hear them I can see them and I can feel them touching me but I know it’s not real. All I wanted to do was go shop at target but now here I am an hour later still still sitting in my car trying to control an episode. We are average people just like you it’s just hard for us sometimes no we’re not bad people we just have something going on that we try our best to control alone or with a small support system because if we tell somebody they think we’re crazy even some of you reading this might not even believe me and might think I’m crazy but that’s OK. If you have a problem I really hope you go seek help and I want you to know that you are not alone🤍🤍🤍🧸 PS yes I’ve been to multiple psychiatrist and therapist yes I’m doing OK I have a good job at a bakery that I love, I live on my own in my apartment with my pet snake and dog and I’m gonna go get a kitten soon🐈‍⬛ I love to meditate and live a normal loving life I do still have episodes but I have much more control now and yes they are still scary sometimes but I would never hurt a fly and in rl you wouldn’t even know I had a problem if I didn’t tell you bc that’s how good some of us are at hiding it. in-other words, ciao.

[@JG-jn6zc]

You can make it

[@thegamer-tg3io]

So in the car u could really see and feel the ppl in your head like they were actual ppl??? That sound HORRIFYING.😣 I really can’t imagine this. I’m glad u doing ok now. I’m sure the pets help a good amount too. I wish I knew u n real life so I could talk more about it or just try and get u to forget about it😞

[@finnkuhl9815]

ily this calmed me down a lot

[@44444LUNA]

You are so strong and loved thank you for sharing

[@lakshyapatel3842]

im so glad that you're getting better, psychosis and schizophrenia are very horrifying diseases and its good to hear that you have multiple people willing to listen to you

[@moonymilkt]

thank you for mentioning marijuana. it’s such a glamorized drug, but people often forget about the downsides of using one. i developed panic attacks and claustrophobia from smoking them

[@gharlowharlow]

Everything you said is all waffle the fact you said smoking them... lol

[@gharlowharlow]

You smoked once n had a bad time i bet

[@moonymilkt]

@@gharlowharlow nope. smoked a whole year before that, loved it and never had any problems until about 2 years ago when i started reacting badly to them.

[@aggt9266]

@@moonymilkt same here. Smoked for a decade and now it sometimes gives me huge panic attacks

[@thebestbuscuit]

Any kind of addiction will only harm you in the long run, specially if it's drugs. One may think that consuming it will mitigate stress or anxiety, but in reality it only leads to deterioration.

[@captainandromeda7461]

someone who is quickly becoming one of my best friends has schizophrenia and i wanna help understand them more so this was really helpful :)

[@tabeabussmann]

Outstanding animation for that topic!

[@Warlic149]

I just want to point out that psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) can be seen in other disorders as well, such as Bipolar 1, depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. Just because someone has hallucinations and delusions doesn’t mean they are schizophrenic! That’s another big stigma about schizophrenia.

[@sashamoore9691]

Uh no. Bi polar disorder doesn’t make u hallucinate

[@imanabdullahi3298]

@@sashamoore9691 Yes, it actually can, especially if it’s severe.

[@keolebogilembebe9747]

@@sashamoore9691Manic episodes are often psychotic episodes.

[@takatosa6023]

@@keolebogilembebe9747 ​ @imanabdullahi3298 it's called schizoaffective disorder

[@CHlCKIN]

​@@takatosa6023To my understanding, schizoaffective disorder is diagnosed when many symptoms of bipolar and ALL symptoms of schizophrenia are present. However, if someone were to have some symptoms of schizophrenia instead of all, the diagnoses would remain separate. Alternatively, bipolar can cause mild psychotic episodes without being tied to schizophrenia at all.

[@edenwayne8407]

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia but I was very lucky to be raised in a very understanding community, often times I was treated differently but nowhere near the harassment and antagonism that is unfortunately experienced by people with the same conditions

[@will-jc5vo]

You were very lucky.

[@truth6252]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPLq2OLi8ugftE .

[@markfeiritear]

theres delusions bigger than schizophrenia. spawning heals schizo effective disorder.

[@paradoxinteractiveprisoner4244]

I'm in your walls Get me out.

[@Jamie-lb7eh]

Vitamin B12 helps to cure schizophrenia

[@eloisaanascovillavicencio3366]

Love this Chanel!!! I'm here to improve my English, and I'm not only doing that but learning a bunch of interesting things. 👏❤❤❤

[@bigbad_]

May Allah give strength to all who is facing illness and mental health may Allah bless all of us

[@miguelrodriguez-qg1cp]

I can't believe how many trolls are commenting here! When I was diagnosed I hadn't even heard of schizophrenia and much less conceptualize what it entails. It's really sad that some don't believe in the torment that this mental illness brings upon people

[@nanali7245]

I deeply apologize for that. I’m so sorry you have to face dummies like that. How are you doing?

[@mysterygiggles6406]

@Xene Dvalin stop!!

[@spencerthegarfieldfanboy]

Are you oka?

[@strangerdanger431]

Hello Miguel, hope you're doing well.

[@thomasgamer4000]

i don't see any trollers