What To Expect As A Parent With A Schizophrenic Child

[@gailgray6653]

Excellent advice. Professional diagnosis, education, support, help them meet their needs. Learn individual management skill. Seperate your child from the mental illness. Respect and love them lots. Your channel will grow with these videos. You should be very proud of yourself.😀

[@shanaribbons5303]

Exactly cause you have an illness, you are not the illness. Your an amazing human being❤

[@holyinvestigator]

i'm a newly diagnosed schizophrenic, your videos are so helpful. I've been showing them to my partner and parents and it's really helped get some hard questions out of the way :)

[@coebee7697]

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[@holyinvestigator]

@@coebee7697 okay? my delusions be more like "lol beyonce is watching u thru the screen" but go off shawty bae lil miss originality with a side of forever alone

[@holyinvestigator]

@@coebee7697 suggestion: if this is how you spend your free time, you should really look into getting help. It says a lot about somebodies mental status when they attempt to trigger others into feeling as empty as them.

[@MooooonDemon]

no ur not you just watched lain and thought it was about schizophrenia and went ''omg meee'' when it's not even about that

[@holyinvestigator]

@@MooooonDemon diagnosed schizoaffective when I was around 12. Diagnosed schizophrenic by a psychologist after a drug induced psychosis led to months of rehab therapy and medication changes around July 2022. Idk what it is with tiktok brainwashed shitlings and thinking they can tell everything over a profile picture but y'all wild with it. The epitome of chronically online is trying to feel good ab yourself by taking a shit on whoever does not fit your narrative. Can't wait to add this to the list of things to have a convo w my psychiatrist ab like idk maybe she can dumb down the logic behind "fakeclaiming" or whtvr the fuck social media calls it.

[@deenad3562]

*Yippee yayyyy!! 4yrs, so good to see you are still Going Strong! Keep pushing and never stop!* 😀

[@gribble2979]

Thank you for posting this. My sweet son has schizophrenia and he amazes me every single day. Just as with you, most people have no idea he is schizophrenic when they are around him. You are helping people and you are awesome!

[@Renee5D]

You are such an inspiration to everyone especially young people just being diagnosed ! What a positive brave approach to tackling schizophrenia by sharing your experience with such honesty and confidence and humor, you are helping so many people ! You are so appreciated ! ❤

[@ArbysParkingLotBrawlLegend47]

fuck, when u said "I cannot give myself credit for anything and I don't know why" I felt that.

[@Maxwales92]

Bang on video bud. Not going to lie it had me emotional and glad you stuck around after that episode video. What your doing with this channel is amazing, I am an SZA sufferer myself and it was early onset for me. Now at 30 yrs of age and having never given up I feel blessed for everything I have and also so pleased yourself and others are providing these kind of videos that will save lives!

[@varpuvirolainen1793]

Thank you. This helps me understand what it´s like for a close friend of mine. I can´t think of many things more frightening than losing touch with reality and your own mind and my heart goes out to anyone who has to go through that. I wish you well and keep making these videos!

[@NarutoIsAwesome21]

Saw your video from 3 years ago where you had an episode and saw that you’re still uploading You look like you’ve been doing much better, healthier and happier. I’m schizoaffective and videos like these give a lot of hope

[@heatherhanover6958]

Thank you so much. I love your videos. They really help me navigate how to best help my son who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in the last year. I’m hoping someday he will watch them, too.

[@Novagreyhound]

Honest and real lived experience is golden. You are helping people. I am worried about my youngest with some symptoms I see and I came online looking for answers and I found your videos. I appreciate you sharing.

[@diane9247]

Well, schizophrenia is often first diagnosed in the teens (the standard is first psychotic break: teens to early twenties; can be somewhat later for females) so I don't know why two psychiatrists had trouble with that. Anyway, you have phenomenal insight, which is a rarity, and gives you a much greater chance of maintaining stability. I'm a retired therapist and my favorite clients were schizophrenics - actually, most of us in three clinics where I worked felt that way. You guys are heroes for putting up with your internal turmoil, scary thoughts and/or hallucinations, organizing your lives or completing simple tasks, and coping with the hassle and judgment of the external world. One of the most heartbreaking things in my career was to see young a person experiencing his/her first "break." It was rare to see a supportive family behind them. I could picture the decades ahead of stopping and starting meds, or refusing all help, homelessness, self-medicating with various substances, dangerous situations and run-ins with the law, eventual inability to feed or clothe themselves. Whatever you do, young man, even if you think you don't need it, please stay on medication. Warmest wishes from a retired Listener in Oregon.🍃🦋🍃

[@carolburnette2019]

May I ask you a question?

[@poodtang2104]

I wasn't diagnosed with mental health problems until my mid 20's now I'm 49. But by mid 20's the the damage had already been done. It ruined and stole the life I should have had instead of the one I got. My Zoloft only lasts about 12 hours. Once it's worn off everything comes back. I feel like butter spread over too much bread at this point. But I'm still alive so I guess that's a bonus.

[@carolburnette2019]

How are you doing?

[@poodtang2104]

Not too bad I guess. Still moving forward. One day at a time.@@carolburnette2019 Thanks for asking.

[@e.s.l.1083]

Thank You. * heres a thought: perhaps, all young people 'struggle' (as you said) with 'self happiness', and they do so, due to 'lack of experience'. It's not for a judgemental lense, it's just a equation. Self happiness, is a result of 'experience'. Your parents are very fortunate to have your good company! No parent signed up for EASY. Admittedly, every parent signed up for the road less traveled, & (some what?) exquisite lives the poetry there. Purhaps, being a 'good witness' is a key to 'self happiness'. Kudos to you and yours, and ALL the outstanding accomplishments, along the way, on your roads less traveled. ❤

[@michellefrancis8413]

As a child with diagnosed anxiety and ADHD, this has helped me tremendously. Thank you! ❤

[@YellinHelenP]

I'm so glad you talked about how important it is to not go along with someone's delusions when they become sick.

[@thewiseguy3529]

You are kicking ass and taking names bro! Kudos to you man! You are a warrior!!!!!!!!!

[@shanaribbons5303]

So true happiness is not just about the moment. And you gotta give yourself credit! You deserve it❤

[@amandaloveless4369]

I think the biggest misconception when it comes to any type of mental illness or even neurological disorders is that people often assume all the symptoms are the same for everyone. I know some aren’t as wide of a spectrum as something like autism but regardless things effect people in different ways… not to mention the ways different medications can create even more side effects for different people, the way drugs and alcohol can effect people who use them to self medicate, and how often people have more than one diagnosis. Anyway, l love your channel and how honest and open you are. I’ve always been vastly interested in the mind, psychology, mental illness, etc. But l became even more interested after my son was diagnosed with autism I 2016 right before his 2nd birthday. I completely agree that self diagnosis is not a good thing. If you aren’t sure about a diagnosis (weather it’s your own or your child) there is nothing wrong with getting a 2nd opinion.. - with my son, he checked every single box when it came to a autism diagnosis so the day we took him in to get evaluated I knew we would be walking out with an autism diagnosis but up to that point l only ever said l very strongly believe that’s what he had but until he was seen by a professional to confirm that l never stated that was for sure what he had.

[@caterinakourkoulou7635]

Hi I just wanted to tell you that you are doing great job with your videos, you are very good with describing with what's on with you and your advices and that I very much admire your sensitivity. Keep up with the great work you're doing 🤠

[@OverlordDogz]

Thank you for your videos man. That pep-talk towards the ending of the video was really inspirational for me. I can’t put into words how much I appreciate you

[@lupebeserra983]

Is this the same kid in the video where he was video taping himself in his room.

[@Vivus_offic]

Yeah

[@dezyancey6336]

Yeah

[@soliipsiism]

Yeah

[@eatingwithapril415]

The meds make them very hungry.

[@oliviaoli310]

Bulling

[@luisfigueira5691]

I was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder one year ago, but I left my med and I didn't go back to the psychiatrist anymore. I didn't have auditory hallucinations, but sometimes my own internal voice was telling me things but it wasn't a different, just like when u talk with urself .I I had persecutory delusions, I was thinking that someone was going to kidnapp me and after that torture me and kill me. I was linking every unusual thing that happened to me or around me to a complot of the police to kidnapp me. I couldn't sleep I was all the time watching through the windows,just waiting for them to come. I thought that my cellphone was hacked, I deleted my social media, etc. My mom was afraid of me, and when they took me to psychiatrist I was thinking that they were going to hurt me. But I think that the psychiatrist didn't believe me and he thought that I was a criminal a liar. Cuz everything began after I was arrested cuz I went to a party and it was illegal because of the pandemic public and private parties were illegal at that time. But now I'm feeling weird, I don't know how to xpplain is like if I'm afraid again but I know that I can control it, if I see a suspicious car parked in front of my house I memorize the car registration, I know thats no healthy for me to do that, but somehow I feel that they are now looking for me again. But not like before just a weird feeling and thoughts that come to me sometimes bit I pass of thinking that and I feel better. Do u think that I need professional help or not,.cuz now I'm not thinking bout it all the yime like before but sometimes I feel that weird feeling, that I used to feel but now obviously less intensive than before.

[@idabee7605]

If you’re unsure, please play it safe and seek professional help! You deserve hep.

[@mikehawk3489]

Yes you need meds my friend

[@littlewises152]

what you are describing sounds like the prodromal stage of psychosis which can last for weeks to years. It’s very important to get mental health support from a professional to get evaluated. They will help you manage the symptoms you are experiencing. Early intervention is key towards halting an increase in the severity. Seek a professional, and see what is going on, you deserve it and you don’t have to suffer alone.

[@Maxwales92]

To be honest this can be a residual effect of having an episode like you described. The key thing is that its less intense and you are aware that these thoughts are no rational. Keeping critical of such thoughts and not getting too worked up about them helps alot in my experience. However if it is really concerning you its worth seeing a doctor of course, stay strong sounds like you did very well with that illness in my opinion.

[@bunnyhop1784]

Found your video. They diagnosed my daughter with bi-polar but been thinking it is schizophrenia. She does not want mental help therapy and/or medication. Her and her husband have separated from us. Don't know why. I just want to tell you as a mom your video helped me a lot. Please know what you do can be so helpful so please keep teaching us about this disease. Do you give out your 1st name? Love you much, Janet ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@gribble2979]

Three different mental health professionals each diagnosed my son with a different illness: schizophrenia, bipolar, and schizoaffective disorder. He was finally told there is so much overlap between each of them that it's becoming more common to group them under the same umbrella. Sort of like individuals who were previously diagnosed as having Aspergers are now said to be on the autism spectrum.

[@s.p.prayingmom2021]

This was a huge help in understanding!!! Thank you!!!

[@bienmachacao]

Hey man, I watched this video in case my kid has this problem. Mental illness runs in my family so this is very helpful. Thank you🫶🏻

[@revelgirl1742]

I admire and respect your generosity and courage to share your experience for both people who suffer/manage this condition and reaching out to parents. Amazing educational value.

[@EnochSchitzo]

I have it since i was 12,but i got diagnosed at 20. My parents were angry. Mom kicked me out of the house,cuz she said she couldn't accept it. I was locked in an asylum in march. Im aware what i have is real,just not when it happens. Goodluck man.

[@coastalbushrustique6848]

I’m so sorry your mum was so awful about your diagnosis .. fear makes people do stupid things

[@antidotebando]

My mom put me in a homeless sheltdr when i was 12. Then to a mental hospital and then to a boys home for over a year. Life without parents is tough, your not alone.

[@antidotebando]

@EnochSchitzo bro!

[@Maxwales92]

All the best EnochSchitzo, extremely tuff stuff when the illness is horrible enough. Wishing you luck in fighting on buddy!

[@carolburnette2019]

​@@antidotebandoHow are you doing?

[@shanaribbons5303]

Exactly empathy is so important❤

[@micklehickledillpickle]

Glad to see you upload! Keep it up!

[@coastalbushrustique6848]

I’m glad you are ok. I just watched your younger episode in your room video

[@mariel5814]

Thank you for your video. I have a friend who's son is obviously schizophrenic. She is in total denial and says that he's experiencing psychosis due to an adrenal tumor. She has taken him to several specialists, had tests run. No tumor He just stop taking respiridone and flipped out. Because she keeps telling the crisis team and the cops that he has a medical issue, they won't put him on a 51/50. So the madness continues. How do you help someone to accept reality and that it's nothing to be ashamed of before something horrible happens? Btw, his father is schizophrenia effect and she denies that too, saying he's just bipolar. He says he hears voices all the time and last year, they were telling him to kill her

[@lexushi99]

i do consider important for parents and doctors to be there emotionally for their kid. from the experiences i've learned about, schizophrenia can be a very scary thing for the person dealing with it. every tutor, parent and doctor should provide care and love to their child who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related psychotic disorder. and families should seek help as well if the experience is draining for them, so that they can be present in their child's life.

[@ME-hv9kx]

I know a mother trying helping her adult son who refuses treatment and is out of control. He is placing himself in danger and she fears something bad could happen to him... What would you recommeds to that Mother to do?

[@Benice337]

I am going through the same thing with my son it’s heartbreaking

[@coastalbushrustique6848]

Call the ambulance with police but explain his situation because police can be an extra problem .. hopefully they’ll force him to get help

[@Ravenwillowwood]

Great video very good advice! I’m glad to see your having a better day. You dog is really cute ! Keep up the fun and informative videos!

[@malonirogers7781]

My brothers a schizophrenic but he doesn’t want the help . What do I do ? Like he very defiant and I be trying my best to talk to him , take my time and try to help him with his meds help him get a job but he’s just very violent and keep saying he’s not sick and he don’t want help . Everytime therapists call or show up to the house he leaves . Atp Idk what to do

[@innercityhoops4949]

Excellent bro! Happy to see you uploading, please keep them vids up. :)

[@nicolebryant2419]

Thank you for this! My son was 15 at his diagnosis.

[@annemabrie2287]

I'm studying psychology in order to be a psychologist afterwards, these kinds of videos help a lot with making everything more 'human' if that makes sense. Learning these things only from a textbook just never seemed right to me. It creates such a distance between 'normal' people and people with mental disorders. Especially since I have two brothers, one with (severe) autism and one with adhd, and they are just normal human beings who deserve love and an amazing life like everyone else. The only difference is that they might struggle with certain things that most people don't.

[@forevermetal2464]

Love your hat kiddo! You help more people than you realize. Always Seek the Highest in Life with or without mental illness. Take Care of Yourself. ☮️💜🤘

[@ayla8345]

My parents just started hating me and not wanting me around lol

[@carolburnette2019]

I'm sorry

[@vitus140]

Hey, are you somehow related to Germany, or why is there a German flag in the background? Greetings from Germany btw! :)

[@AmziAsher]

Appreciate ya brother! ❤

[@coffeeNlemoncheesecake]

In university studies they say that if the mother has a high flu while 6 months pregnant the flu can cause the unborn babies brain to heat up with the mothers high temperature and can cause growth abnormalities. That's one theory and another is If the pregnant woman drinks alot or is an alcoholic, before during and after the baby is born the woman continues to drink while breastfeeding that it causes either retardation fas or schizophrenia in the child. And the third one is the baby being exposed to lead or paint or toxins while in utero and after birth and the fourth last one is drug induced psychosis from marijuana or cocaine if the ages are between 14 and 26 at the latest.

[@simonmen2378]

My small bother also suffering from schizopornia for long time since from childhood now he is already adult .He is taking medicines but it don,t seems medicine working for him.He do many wired things sometime.when we try to tell him something's he became very aggresive.i get quite frusted sometimes.🙏

[@jillz.6186]

You are amazing! I just stumbled on this channel and I’m looking forward to seeing all of your videos. My story is to long to get into but my brother was diagnosed at 18 years old. I’m a year younger. He’s 63 now, he’s been institutionalized or in jail his entire adult life. Four years ago he was placed very close to me. I pick him up every other Saturday for 3 or 4 hours. I wish I could be more entertaining but he pretty much wants to watch music videos on KZbin. He plays guitar and says he’s learning the songs. I bought him 2 guitars and he’s pretty good. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. Can’t wait to see more of your channel. ❤

[@Anjalena]

Does anyone know if the study of microdosing with psychedelics has been helpful in things like schizophrenia and psychosis? I know they're finding them to be incredible promising for mental health conditions like chronic depression, anxiety and PTSD. I'm hoping they'll be helpful for illnesses like these as well.

[@DavidBowman-mq1bm]

Works very well for me.

[@shadowBanned2023]

So many great points on mental health. The human condition is the same for everyone we all have to deal with it lol. Also it's definitely better to get an expert opinion but sometimes even the experts get it wrong and it's best to try understand ourselves and that we are all human with a little bit of everything. Also about KZbin as a career it's not reliable long term, things like electrician or plumbing apprenticeship they are life skills and help us to grow and learn which for me keeps me entertained but also provide a decent income. There are many blessings to appreciate in life and down times are temporary. I seen a meme recently that said when life is tough, be patient 🤣

[@lennieblue]

I know someone who has schizophrenia but the denial type. Can't recall the term. I think that makes it all even more difficult.

[@freethinkingMILF]

Thank you for this advice

[@thewiseguy3529]

You better be working in a treatment center!!!!! 💪

[@ME-hv9kx]

Do you follow treatment and have someone to help you with it when you are under a crisis? How do you feel when someone tries to help you while you are under a crisis? Why do you think some mentally ill people get aggressive against those closer to them or those who try helping them?

[@timiddd]

I plan on having kids one day so i find this info helpful. Is your condition one that is hereditary, or does it develop on its own circumstances?

[@Marwen_Pekae]

Eine schwere Bürde, die du da tragen musst. Was ist mit den Flaggen im Hintergrund? Hast du deutsche Vorfahren, bzw. bist du Deutsch?

[@elaineproctor9415]

How old were you when you were first aware of the symptoms?

[@GROUSE_being_DOUSED_in_GASOLIN]

Good vid 👍

[@prestountm]

do you see things too? i was diagnosed w schizophrenia in 2015 and rn its mostly like i'm not able to see as clearly as i need to and my ears feel really weak, like i cant hear anything at all.

[@mirandamansavage3671]

6th comment! Big fan !

[@ohjeezmom3347]

💜

[@carolburnette2019]

❤

[@laurenanderson7330]

You seem like a wonderful person, but please take that hat off. 🖤

[@bmeisbb8203]

Do you still hear voices

[@emailmemore2]

Professionals don’t know anything about spiritual warfare, demons are attacking and need Jesus to protect you, command them to leave in the name of Jesus and find healthy Christian’s to pray over you, find biblical prayers of protection and healing.

[@ivyum6976]

This is horrible advice

[@maxgxl4everyone]

I just commented too about it being spiritual! Demons are real! I'm not saying schizophrenia isn't real, because it is but alot of times it's spiritual! I'm surprised your comment is only one I've seen!

[@SchizoidAngst]

Hit me up on discord fren. I'd like to ask some questions.

[@sherrinewman8642]

Thank you so much for the help. I’m so happy for you. My son wants to help people also. He is suffering greatly. He’s motivated but exhausted, can’t eat or sleep. Can I ask you what meds you take. My son is fearful to take meds. I get it and I just want some support for him. I’ve researched Invega. Have you tried it? I wish he had a friend he could trust. He’s amazing and I try to help but he thinks I’m against him. It is so hard to watch him suffer with no joy and declining. He’s too tired to do much and has lost interest in almost everything. He believes he can do it without meds but I am scared because I see it taking him away. I wish you all the best and I’m so happy to see you share your experiences. I love my son with all my heart and he is amazing, so kind, loyal, and I want his happiness, only. What can I do to help when I see him declining. I feel nothing I say is right. So frustrating when you can’t help. He is upset with me because I’m encouraging medication. I want to see his life improve and I am aware that meds can make things better and worse at the same time. I admire your strength and Courage to be a educator. This is by far the hardest illness I can imagine because it is in your head and you can’t take a break from it. I never dreamed my son would have to deal with this and he is so strong and still so kind, but I see it devastating him. Don’t know what to do. The more I try the worse I make it, but leaving him to suffer without trying meds seems like the wrong thing. He lives alone and is doing a lot but can’t go out to shop or enjoy anything. Then I trigger him and I don’t mean to. He gets so angry with me and I feel helpless to assist him. Having a conversation is difficult, now, and that makes me so sad for him and for us. Any suggestions. He also has PTSD both officially diagnosed.

[@varpuvirolainen1793]

How are you doing now?

[@miharu667]

❤❤❤