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I've been struggling with being schizophrenia for years now and being so afraid of being treated for it by doctors and taking pills. But after recent rapid increase in how bad the episodes have become I've been looking for UA-cam video's to see someone else's experiences and knowledge about it to be able to find comfort in it and maybe help find ways to manage it without medication and ive found your video's to very uplifting and comforting through these past couple months and after the episode I had yesterday being the worst one yet ive come to watch even more video's of yours to help because before I felt so alone and isolated from the world because of these episodes and not really knowing anyone with it but now ive found your channel and don't feel as if the world is so grim as I did before and even starting to open up to being put on meds for it, not 100% open to it but still much more than I was before so your videos have opened me up to going to find a psychiatrist when i have enough money to pay for that and get help but until then telling my family and loved one's more about what I go through instead of just saying "I went through another episode again" so thank you for being a UA-camr and providing information to people about schizophrenia and dispelling the myths about it, you have greatly helped me be able to see clearer than I did before
You look lovely Lauren. I did not even realize how many things Ive picked up from media etc about schizophrenia, and honestly without even realizing. I feel awful that theres so much I didnt understand. Your videos have really given me a much better view of what people with schizophrenia really go through.
I have lived with schizoaffective disorder since the age of 17 and am now 45. I have lived my best life through it as I use my own mental health struggles to help others in the work I do in mental health. I am also a Christian and would even say my illness is a gift from God, not in itself but in giving me the knowledge and understanding to better help others. This is my passion and purpose 💚🙏
Yes you are very right. My husband has schizoaffective disorder also, and he and I are Christians too. When he is going through a mental struggle( and believe me there are many) his faith in the Lord calms him. When he is told to rest in the arms of Jesus, he seems no longer afraid and angry. He is on meds too . And may I add, we have been married for 48 years, have three children and four grandchildren.
God is good❤ U sound like am amazing person I have a10yr old daughter struggling with psychosis. She's doing amazing thanks to people like yourself who have been through the struggle and overcome. Since coming to realize my daughters illness I have learned so much. Thank you for helping others. I'm Glad I found this community so soon so much positive information being shared
Amy Anderson That’s really great to hear. Yes the illness doesn’t stop life although it may have its struggles like anything else people have to endure. I know my mum wishes I never had the illness as she feels it is her fault in some way. I try and reassure her by telling her that I have met so many amazing people and had opportunities because of it. God bless.
Diedre Cobbs I’m glad your daughter is doing well. It will make her stronger in general going through something like this with good support. I am learning all the time with how to manage my illness with life changes and medication improvements. I am glad things are so much better as regards mental health treatments nowadays. People never really used to talk about such things when I first fell ill back in 1992. Hope your daughter continues to do well. Yes an amazing channel. Really appreciate Lauren’s time and effort she dedicates to this channel.
The only cure for that is JESUS CRIST my beloved ask for His help and he will help you. Its demonic attack and no one even talks about it that way anymore check EMMANUEL TV channel for full info and see what God do for the ones that love Him back
I have schizophrenia, and I drive, and I've lived alone, and worked too. Also, I drink alcohol hehe... not so much tho, just occasionally. I think as long as you take the medicine, you can live as "normal" as other people without schizophrenia.
@@adityachaudhary5678 hi, I don't have schizophrenia but I have a few severe mental illnesses. All I can say is that me it has waxed and waned after medication. Sometimes I’m really good and sometimes it's hard. I think it's similar for schizophrenia. I know medications can take around a month to really show you if they’re working well for you. I hope you find what you need and that someone with schizophrenia can respond to your comment. ❤️
I don't have schizophrenia but my grandma is schizoaffective & recently it's been really hard. your videos have helped me understand it so much & have helped me take the steps to better help her. I really appreciate what you're doing & I admire you so so much. thank you for being such an honest, authentic person. people ARE hearing you❤️
I think it’s common for SO many of us in the disability community, regardless of TYPE of disability, to receive these kinds of (to us) super bizarre or even seemingly obvious questions. People who are blind get the parenting question ALL the time, and so many similar to what you’ve shared here. It comes down to most of us only pay attention to or know what we live, with the addition of the fact that much of our world culture (I’m in the US, I know you’re in Canada, but I feel like this is pretty universal), is very Us/Them. Anyone who is different, for whatever reason, is often portrayed as the unknown, and fear becomes a huge part of the equation. Assumptions are often based on how someone imagines they would do something if they were in the same situation, but they have no knowledge of the tools or skills of living that life experience to inform what they imagine. Love that you did this video, Lauren!! You address things in such a balanced and informative manner! ❤️
Great video! I’m glad you addressed the issue of drinking alcohol when taking medication. It should be reinforced that any stimulant or suppressant could interfere with medication. My neighbor’s son was a person living with psycho-affected disorder. He was not supposed to use caffeinated drinks. He decided to drink a number of caffeinated coffees one weekend and it interfered with his medication and he had a psychotic event that led him to exit out a second floor window and died. Such a tragedy for him and his family.
There is a huge risk associated with such diagnosis and relative treatments. Some of the drugs are crippling to the soul within if that's not bad enough side affect in itself. 🙏
There is only one cure my friend and its Jesus Crist that this world turned its back on -Emmmanuel tv- has the full explanation of the spiritual attack thats why no medicstion or alcohol will help to take that out and cure it but the true light
@@johndoeredfeather9600nobody ever cured this thing with medication. Religion wont fix it also but relationship with Jesus Christ who dis that on earth can do that too with his holy spirit amd i also had ADHD that he cured for me.
Thank you so much for your videos. I don't have schizophrenia but other mental illnesses, and when I'm in a low patch, it is really helpful and comforting to know that there are people out there who go through the same thing, and still have a good life.
Thank you for this channel. Helped me understand schizophrenia and shizo affective disorder. It also helped me to unpack the myths and misconceptions I had about people living with these illnesses.
If u want to cure urself from ur deamons inside urhead ask help from the one who created them amd see that its not illness -Emmanuel tv- has the answer for u
My question is my friend suffers from schizophrenia and she is doing well. She has a house, works full time, and lives with her son. I believe that people with schizophrenia can do anything they want that’s good. I hope to become a copyright. Once I start, there’s no stopping. So I realize that people with schizophrenia can have high potential. I don’t want to get a driver’s license because I had around five seizures. Should I not drive? Love your channels. They are informative.
Thank you for making this channel and thank you for shedding light on this subject. My sister was diagnosed with this over ten years ago when we weren't as well educated on the subject. I've recently moved back to my family home and am trying to help with her as best I can. My mother is an older woman who does little to no research and doesn't use the internet save to get recipes and can get easily frustrated with her situation, so I've been taking the reigns and looking it up as best I can to get a feel for what she is going through and how to go about treating her at home. Where we live, there isn't the best mental health care and there is little to no support system for other people living with the same condition. Your channel has helped me to understand her condition and what she can be capable of doing. I feel like my eyes are open now thanks to you. I wish she was able to have this type of support system in real life and meet other people like her.
Cure for that "illness" is Jesus Crist if u dont belive in demons u are making big mistake dont live in ignorance seek for the Lord and get ur sister delivered from deamons in a living church -Emmanuel tv- channel got the truth working for them so can for you
I gotta say. I'm glad i came across your channel. I never thought that anyone like me were out there. I pretty much thought those with schizophrenia were destined for full time hospital care. I thought i was been really sneaky by not being put away. I've been hiding for decades. It's feels nice to be cautiously open. You help me interact with a world that might know i exist. Thanks. I might even tell my doctor about what I've been going through. There is a lot at stake now that i have a family i support. But it's still nice.
I really appreciate your channel since my 17 y/o son was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder a couple years ago. This year has been very hard for him and us as his parents, I say us because its been hard to understand what he's going through especially since for a while he would not tell us what was happening until he said he was having a "mental breakdown" and needed to be put into a facility. Thank you for being so open. Watching this video made me cry because I really hope that my son will be able to live a happy full life because at this moment its hard to see him so down about his future.
Skizophrenia-affective disorder can be the most challenging hurdle in anyone's life. Noone can understand it better than the individual, that's why they might need the best support available at times. Often these people continue to develop as functional and valued individuals. I like to think these people actually have something better going for them, the demands of success as a person with expectations of success and a higher quality of life, however much they might engage or wish to share it 🙏 The world is a diverse place where doors can open and shut for anyone...
Hello Robert, Have you ever headed Robert Boyle the scientist? I just watched this video. ua-cam.com/video/2VsW1XSheWo/v-deo.html I've known about him since I was in school 1966/1971 and his law for gases called Boyle's Law. Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
Another very great video Lauren. I worked for years as an Uber. Lyft, and Doordash driver while on medication. No driving problems at all. Rewarding work too.
I’m really happy your channel got recommended to me. I’ve been watching a few of your videos already and they’re super informative. I also really appreciate your openness about so many things regarding schizophrenia!
I hope that psychiatrist doesn’t practice anymore. When I was working with people with mental health issues I worked in a core and cluster unit where we were helping people live more independently and fir some to live in the community ( community care is a big issue though- I really believe there are people who are forced to live alone after many years in hospital. They didn’t want to. They lost their community, their friends and support. One visit a week and the rest of the time completely alone and isolated)
Thank you for making this video. I've had schizoaffective disorder since I was a teen, also having gone through many diagnoses before arriving there. I do have tactile hallucinations, often in the form of phantom raindrops (even if I'm wearing an outer layer or I'm indoors) or spiders crawling across my arms and legs. Doesn't help that I see spiders, too.
I love your channel! My mother had schizophrenia almost my entire life until she passed away from a heart attack in 2017.I had to take care of her from the time I was 12yrs old until I was 42.I love my mother with all my heart but bc of what I seen with her psychosis I now have severe depression and paralyzing anxiety and panic attacks.
Sorry to hear that, I hope you are feeling a little bit better at some point. I've had to come to terms with my schizophrenia. It's sometimes sounds that are voices and other sounds that are varying degrees of thoughts and ideas trying to focus on a normal thought process. I have to speak a certain way for people to get how and why I'm experiencing things. I can function now but as I was growing up, I had no help and would fall down often. She won't experience that pain anymore and that should be the take away from that. It's hard and I appreciate someone like you who cared and took her into your arms to make her feel as safe as possible. I wish I had that and to me, that makes you an angel. I wish this disease on no one. Ever. Not even on the most hated person, I wish this on no one. I feel a bit freer today even though I had an incident recently
The only cure for that is Jesus Crist sorry for not writing this eariler but may save someone elses life. Its not her that is crasy this world forgot that there are demons in this world and we need to ged delivered from them and the living church has the answer for that. _Emmanuel tv_ has the answer and seek God help
@@ReznaQay Got u man, but when u got no way of human cure for thst u gotta look for somthing else what in this case is deliverance and healing what is only in Crist name and not many people will find a man of God that can do that or succeed in fixing that but those who have opportunity to go to such man not a witch doctor but authentic Priest who has the holy spirit in him will find his salvation and who seeks God will find the truth and we dont live in this world to find glory here but in heaven and is said in -rapture dream- videos that Crist is coming and if u look for the truth that im giving people will find the eternal salvation what is promised, healning and deliverance. U a believer and U KNOW IT IS WRITTEN THST GOD GAVE US SOUND MIND AND NOT FEAR AND MADNESS. AND I POINT PEOPLE TO THE GREATEST DOCTOR THERE IS.
@@ReznaQay And one more thing u cant convince everyone we are aware of that but if anyone think about it and have hope he may find the cure its here for thousands of years and we forgot about it in time, bisy with our lives. And u as knower of the truth are asked to share it on the roof tops.
@@ReznaQay there is only one truth my man the devil is slightly changing it, that you lose ur path. Jesus Crist is the truth and life who believe in him shall have everlasting life and in scriptures u are reading are demonic, healing by Paul was in the name of Jesus Crist stand up and walk that simple, he did not used herbs like santaria botanicans and other witchcraft stuff that are thousands in number u go read the true Gospel the one and only bible the life of Jesus Crist and see that there is no herbs used to cast out demons or healing. Its madness how much deception evolved in time and even churches donr even know how much they are lied to. Im giving u the authentic, the first and everlasting seen enaugh experienced enaugh asked for Jesus Crist's help in need and weakness so he was there. I could go in religion like that but i stayed on the word and do not cherrypick of it I swallow the bitter vegetable and dont go to sweet candy what is the reason why pride of self rightousness is destroying us but Jesus Crist knows best.
You are a JOY for me when I view your videos my internet friend. You have a nice calm voice and that is very important. Thank you for all you do to be of help to others.
My mother has BPD and Schizophrenia (schizoAffective) and she is 79 yrs old now and is STILL in denial and untreated. She refuses to admit and embrace she has these mental illnesses. She has major pride/ vanity and won't let anyone know this - not even me, even though her one assigned dr diagnosed her at a psych ward many yrs ago after she attempted suicide. She lives in a constant state of psychosis and delusional thinking and always hears voices, sees cops following her w/ binoculars and thinks ppl are stalking her at every restaurant we've eaten at in the last 3 yrs when we've dared to go out in public. She is so twisted and insane, I can't even describe it. I call her a 'dry drunk' b/c she doesn't drink but she is drunk on emotional dysregulation, selfishness, immaturity, insanity, and loves to try to control me and take away my voice b/c she hasn't got one of her own. She is drunk on power tripping and the delusion of power. She is drunk on rage and lives in the past too - drunk on regret and hate and nostalgia. Drunk on fantasy - out of touch w/ reality so much, it's hard to fathom that she's lived this long! After my stepdad died 20 yrs ago, she's been much worse to be around b/c he managed to keep her grounded somewhat. Talking to her on the phone is even a nightmare most of the time. PLEASE folks - listen to me: DON'T HAVE KIDS IF YOU HAVE THESE MENTAL DISORDERS - esp if you are untreated and in denial of it and maybe you know it but won't tell anyone else. My mother ruined my childhood and was terribly evil and still is, so NO NO NO, ppl w/ these diseases DO NOT need to procreate! You will ruin your children's lives w/out even knowing it & scar them for life. No true bond can be had w/ a mother who has no maternal instincts like my mom - who at least has admitted this part of her prob. She says "I know I'm not maternal and I know I'm a monster and I don't care and I like myself the way I am and I will never change"....exact words - not paraphrased! The untreated prideful vainglorious evil ones like my mom will destroy themselves and destroy you too along the way. My mom tried to kill me as well as my brother and dad (all attempted murders w/ a butcher knife from kitchen) and tried to kill herself later too. She can't be trusted to take care of herself and all her life, left untreated, she is much worse now. She has had 44 jobs in her lifetime b/c she can't handle anything, is super hypersensitive and paranoid beyond belief. She can't handle a little competition and won't take constructive criticism which is ESSENTIAL if we are to grow but mentally ill ppl - esp those untreated - will never evolve. They are stuck in 'arrested development'. She smokes while half-asleep and falls over in her chair w/ cigs hanging out of her mouth while bitching me out on her way to sleep. I can't stand even visiting her for just an hour w/out going through hell on earth to have to put up w/ her insanity. She refuses to listen to me to get help and I have begged her to get therapy. She could die in a fire due to smoking like this and never leaving her apt - always catatonic and watching the same movies all day, over and over when she's not on the phone gossiping and spreading malicious lies about me, whom she hates b/c I'm the opp of her - healthy and happy and she wants to bring me down b/c misery loves company. She lives in a pig stie and never cleans the apt. She has always lived in utter chaos and insanity like this though so this is not new. Her memory is much worse too and w/ age, she has gotten so much worse. I must go 'no contact' b/c her narcissism attached to this too makes her a monster out of hell. Pls DON'T HAVE KIDS if you have this disease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its strange, sometimes I see people with the early warning signs I had, I feel scared to trigger them because I know how they are feeling. take care everyone. take your meds x
Always enjoy listening to you speak and learning further about this condition. Would you ever consider doing a vlog on a typical day, interaction with the kids each other etc etc.
You are wonderful, giving this course in basic humanity! I love your channel because you don't just advocate por people living with schizophrenia (also I know nothing besides the textbooks about it).
Excellent video again, as a mother of a daughter with schizophrenia I find your channel very helpful and I agree with every point you make, much love to you two...❤
Ask for the Lords help Jesus Crist has the cure for that you are not bound to live forever with that demon inside of you get help form your creator -Emmanuel tv- channel has your answer
@@watstheirface0510 i tought that when i had ADHD but its not just your mind making up things and fighting with you. Wts way deeper and Christ is the cure for that.
Tactile or (feeling) hallucinations mix with eye hallucinations and the interior hallucinations and the perhipal hallucinations all together makes anything at the moment feel real of what u touch and than it vanishes.
I have physical challenges but not mental ones. I was asked if one of my symptoms came from an accident and I said no it is from my illness, and they expressed the kind of sympathy that comes from imagining if the same had happened to them. Since I am aware that everyone has something that challenges them, I don't feel sorry for myself but realize that whatever I am experiencing is the particular variation that allows me to experience and express life the same way that everyone whether they realize it or not also has to deal with the uniqueness of life. I feel compassion for Lauren's struggles and yet know that her life is just as rich (and "normal") as mine. The truth is that mine is very rich despite all appearances. and while hers is challenging despite appearances and yet it is also obviously very rich. I am blown away with the talent that Lauren demonstrates and how much she is able to use those strengths for good in the world.
Thank you so much for each and every video you have made. I am making my way through them all in order to be a support for a loved one. I have learned a tremendous amount and i see there is also plenty more for me to learn.
Thank you for your honesty and ability to communicate what life is like for schizophrenics. Five years ago my 28-year old son was diagnosed as bipolar with psychotic episodes or schizophrenic, but since he has not been able to acknowledge he has a mental illness and take medication, we don't have more insight into his illness. It's so painful as a parent to watch him struggle. Your videos has helped me to understand and I have suggested he look into your videos, and the Polar Maniacs. Maybe some day he will and will see real people who are living with and successfully managing their mental illness. Again, thank you for being strong.
Love your videos, I have another questions in addition to the "can schizophrenics have babies" My question would be how would one go about managing psychosis while they are pregnant? Would pregnancy be different mentally to someone with schizophrenia than to someone without?
Thank you Lauren for sharing all your life and journey. You helped me really understand so much. My sister is struggling a lot with psychosis and paranoia. Before I was so frustrated because the education really lacks on this disorder. I have bipolar and you think I would have been more understanding of her situation.I never experienced psychosis. So i didn’t know how to communicate with her. I went from in two weeks to not speaking to her and angry. To talking with her and developing trust and understanding. If it was not for your videos we would not be in such a good place.Also i have shared the videos with my mother and its changed everything with my sister for the better. My sister has not looked into treatment nor have i suggested it. I take medication and see how much its helped my bipolar. But i don’t want to scare her or have her lose my trust.But now i can be there for her and love her in a way thats helpful to her and be the best sister i can be. You vulnerability is changing lifes thank you.
Its never easy Lauren. But it is oh so good. It becomes a way of life you no longer question or wish was different. It is simply your life. The illness and symptoms will be gone one day. And you will simply be left with your gift.
I wish all the best for you and your partner regarding your own baby thoughts. Having your own baby truly changes your life for the better. The 10% sounds little and medicine is going forward all the time; who knows what interventions, medications and therapeutical options are available for your kid/kids.
I just recently started posting about my mental illness (schizoaffective). It's been really scary putting myself out there, but I hope that my videos might help someone. Also, thank you for making the videos you do, I know they help me, and others in my life to understand my life better.
She cant help you sister only one that can is Jesus Crist the lord thst everyone turnedtheir back on -Emmanuel tv- channel has the answer to ur problem dont stsy in ignorance and go to living church to get that demon out of u or ask God to fix it up Himself
Seven7up n down really going through and commenting on everyones comments fam? if god didnt want people to have schizophrenia, he wouldnt make them be born with schizophrenia. why would he give it someone just to take it away as soon as they pray? isnt god more powerful than the devil?
@@leeeleelee Simple, when you dont have problems you forget about Him and when you have problems you cant fix yourself and ask sincerly is when he helps and shows you that you need his help. God says in your weakness my power is greatest and will show him how to fix the problem. And sometimes he dont want that maybe generationally people had sinned and its easy to hit the person that way, sometimes the person is called for his duty and wants him to search for solution and not give up, but most of us do not give it a chance coz its make no sence. And devil is prisoner in hell of course he is weaker he is created.
@@leeeleelee and why not tell everyone its truth i seen ghosts, was paralysed once while awake, was tormented by invisible bugs in the same night when commented on satanic channel and dreamt of prisoner beeing draged out of my appartment by police after i asked Jesus's help, this is real but cant show you what ive been trough and only tell you and anyone can be saved from his problems even incurable what is one of the ways to get him in your life again and of our forgoten source of life. Milions of people trogh history amd todsy talk about it u gotta be in denial to not seek the truth if im crasy 1/3 of the world js crasy.
I felt sorry for this poor girl suffering badly from schizophrenia /schizoeffect disorder. Then I watched a few of you're videos to better educate myself so I can be a more effective friend. Now I just don't care about her. Might have been a different story if she at least tried & not have lied. I bore part of her burden willingly so she didn't go through as much stress. I was effectively the last man standing that she had as a person with enough patience. Now she's on her own. Unmedicated, diagnosed with cancer & a prolific drug habit. Quickest way to is lose my sympathy on a matter to utter one selfish lie and let me find out on my own. Thank you for releasing me from these shackles of burden. ❤️
I can drive, but I feel unsafe doing so, so currently I'm not driving. My father thinks I'm just being lazy, but I'm not. I just don't feel safe with my psychosis, and driving.
The cure is Jesus Crist, God gave us sound mind and he can give us that back by delivering is from those demons that are now called mental ilness -Emmanuel tv- check it out
with the question about touching hallucinations, i’ve experienced hallucinations that were mixed visual and tactile. i could see what i was touching, but the physical sensation actually goes away after a few seconds - even if i can still see the hallucination. this is actually how i’ve figured out that something wasn’t real before. if i touch something and the physical feeling dissipates but i can still see the object, i’ll realize it’s a hallucination.
Loved this video. You're a very strong woman. That being said, no person with any schizoaffective disorder should ever partake in alcohol or drugs consumption unless authorized by their doctor. Anything that could further distort reality would be a very bad idea.
My grandmother and father had schizophrenia. My dad did not have it or we did not know it until I was 15. He was definitely fit to be my father. He never said one unkind word to me and I could always depend on him. He passed away 5 years ago and I miss him everyday. I am 27 and so far I do not have schizophrenia. It was always a fear of mine because I seen how scared it could make my father. He never really liked to talk to me about it because of how fearful I was about developing it. My husband knows the risk of me possibly developing it in the future and he is prepared to get me help if I could not do it for myself.
You're very lucky to have a family that can be such a safety net for you. I wish everyone had that. i hope you can be as strong as your father if you ever develop it.
I take an atypical antipsychotic medicine which says NO ALCOHOL, so a person with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who is compliant with treatment usually needs to avoid alcohol to avoid side effects such as heart attacks. I used to be on a medicine that says NO CAFFEINE or that medicine would cause a heart attack. MY ADVICE IS TO READ UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MEDICATION!!!
My advise is seek God and get delivered from demons and dont let anyone tell u they are not real coz u can see the destructive nature of those toughts. If u seek God to deliver u He will. Dont stay in ignorance what science says coz it has not got the solition. -Emmanuel tv- will show u the truth
The educaton system has forgot about Jesus Crist and thats why we have more illnesses today and have no knowledge about the unseen and the people that see that are labeled mentally ill -Emmanuel tv- for that topic
As for alcohol, I don't have schizophrenia, but I do have anxiety disorders including OCD. I rarely if ever drink any more. That's because I take a fairly high dose of an SSRI/anti-depressant and I don't feel good at all when I drink alcohol. In addition, it intensifies the effect of the alcohol, and not in a fun way. So lots of psychiatric medications don't play so nice with alcohol and if you're planning to start taking meds, you should have a talk with your doctor about alcohol use if it's a concern.
Drufs wont cure the problem it makes u addictive on it. There is deliverance from demons that only Jesus Crist can perform trough people seek for him and you will be sound minded as you should and u are not crasy dont forget that coz God made us all sound minded.
you are a brave woman ! and beautifull ! one ideea : what if God bless you with this ? go into psihology and try to descrifrate what you *see*. is just an ideea, because some cultures believe that some people can see things that others cannot. And I believe that ADHD is blessing from God! I wish you all the best and keep up the good work.
Honest question, have you ever had to do a driver's medical? I was required for my commercial license, and they put a condition on my license that made it prohibitively expensive to retain a license in AB, so I haven't had a license for a decade now.
Its definitely a chore forsure, mine's verbal words I've herd conversations that haven't bin said and have misconstrued things have bin, conspiracys and alike when psychosis get bad, but nothing ever seen or any proof that its actually happening. Something like that makes relationships hard as you can well imagine. I have bin in a relationship for 3years and hold down jobs fairly regularly but it's a hell sometimes that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
I think a tactile hallucination is better described as not you touching something, but something touching you. things like feeling bugs crawling on you. like somebody is touching, poking you or pulling at your clothes. sensations of hot and cold pressure, almost like an electric force moving around over your skin. one I've heard a few people describe is thinking the cat was rubbing against their legs, only to look down and the cat isn't there. or that they don't even have a cat anymore. after my first cat died I had this for a while and it always took me by surprise.
Thank you for making this channel. It almost appears that auditory hallucinations are memories feedbacking/looping into your active hearing through a neural pathway almost like a short circuit. What do you see with visual hallucinations? I am wondering if my Mom has this. She is in her 80's. It may be dementia. Thanks.
I have schizophrenia too/ Schizo affective disorder and I do feel hallucinations (it's actually one of my most common hallucinations). They can feel sooo real! I even feel pain sometimes which makes me look weird because I scream or move seemingly out of nowhere. It's hard to get out of that situation... Haha
Yup they are real and only u and people with awakened spriritual eyes can see it. God gave us sound mind and can free it form the bondage of the demons that are in us if we ask for Him -Emmanuel tv- check it out believe and ull see how mad they will be when u find out the truth
@@seven7upndown241 well that or I am just schizophrenic. I don't mind different views I personally find it hard to believe in third eyes and spiritual things
I wish there was another Lauren making videos on Borderline personality disorder caused from complex PTSD or BPD and PTSD. The UA-cam's need that! I need that! Lauren contact me and maybe we could branch out together with a "living well with Borderline Personality Disorder". I'd love to make videos based on my illness, and I have a 6.5 almost 7 year old daughter as well. Love your videos Lauren and they truly help me a lot in my illness. ❤❤❤
It's very interesting to see your take on language with schizophrenia. I have several physical illnesses and I personally despise person first language because it feels so clunky--but Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome doesn't have the same stigma and connotation that Schizophrenia does (although I do think it would be sort of funny to see a horror movie based around EDS).
you should get in touch with "Imani Amani" on youtube if you want to 'diversify' how you represent living well with schizophrenia. Of course, doing work on your end to be able to hold space for experiences that you might not be aware of, and that speaking to you and the audience is a gaze that affects what folks share, if they feel safe enough to
I don't have a diagnosis for schizophrenia, however I'm experiencing a lot of the symptoms and I'm being evaluated soon. Im actually only commenting to find out if anyone with schizophrenia has had severe problems with alcohol. Not addiction, but rather you have 1 drink, next thing you know your standing at some bus stop 7 hours later not knowing what happened. I believe that this is severely linked into my mental issues, but maybe someone else has some better insight?
Hello Lauren, Great video. I hope that the people asking those questions to Google mean well. I hope they care about us. Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
I care about u and will give u the truth Jssus Crist is The Lord that can deliver u form that "illness" thati s actially demon possiession dont live in ingorance of a perspective just coz it does not make sence to u - Emmanuel tv- channel is a place that this makse sence
@@seven7upndown241 Hello, I love your writing I enjoy it very much but schizophrenia is an illness just like heart disease and cancer. Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
@@peternolan814 Its actually both ways the spiritual makes changes and in physical its so smartly implanted and leaves us with no hope with what PHd professors say about something with their limited info. One more thing did not Jesus promised that he would cure any desease if u see it that way only? check Emmanuel tv on yt
I’m suffering terribly from this virus going around and schizophrenia 4 weeks basically awake, I’m afraid of showing my illness, I’m timid, my mind doesn’t give me rest, I live on my nerves, I panic, I’m uncomfortable In my own skin, I’m getting religious, I’m angry, remembering my traumatic past, I’m confused
I have all these symptoms that you describe in your videos but the TV told me that I wasn't schizophrenic I was just depressed thank you Shannon I mean this is Shannon
I would like to see people with schizophrenia be placed in place that is safe and very helpful not the streets. I see them on the streets all the time and it bother me so much .
I don’t think I suffer from schizophrenia but I have experienced a few alarming voices on rare occasions while under stress. For example, I once was awakened suddenly by a screeching, blood-curdling scream at which I found my mouth wide opened. I am sure the scream came from me because I heard the neighbor on the other side of the wall say to her partner “Did you hear that!” At another time I heard a masculine, very frightening, growling masculine voice that startled me awake. Those two incidents happened only in a matter of seconds, they didn’t continue on. A few other times while awake I have heard my name called. Yet other times I suddenly have seen a shadow at the corner of my eye but when I turned around no one is there. Is it possible that I am beginning to develop schizophrenia? Those incidences are rare.
This comment is a bit old, but I hope you’re doing well! Those experiences here and there aren’t full-on schizophrenia, but I would still talk to a psychologist about this! That way he/she could give you direction and resources to prevent or help you if this gets more serious. Don’t make the mistake I made as a kid and say, “this isn’t serious enough, I can tough it out.” God bless! ❤
Can schizophrenic touch their hallucinations? In my personal experience, I did and it was just like a REAL HUMAN....I mean I couldn't differentiate between the hallucination and the real world. It's very hard to deal with it.
I think there was a question, branch of a question that was not answered with the mother question. I don't have schizophrenia, but have my own struggle with my own life. I ponder the challenges of postpartum for myself and ponder how postpartum would effect your stuggles ....the hormones, the sleepiness and irregular schedule, etc.
Ask for rella help form the Lord Jesus Crist that is waitig for your you asking His help and he will give you -Emmanuel tv- channel will show you what the King of this world do for the people that live for Him
I would say I've never wanted to/thought about touching the people that follow me around, but they can touch me. I walk through them and can ignore them but when they want to my hallucinations can make me feel physical sensations. Also i drive just fine but i have anxiety regarding the fact.
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You are an amazing ambassador,not just for schizophrenia, but for all diseases and disbilities. Thank you for teaching us
I am living with a few severe mental illnesses and she gives me a lot of hope! ❤️
@@Ameliamaemay1990 awe. i have the same disorder she has (schizoaffective) not really sure which type she has though but i have depressive type.
I admire the people that have struggles in their life it's wonderful the way they keep going and overcome them or get through them
It’s a lengthy process
For real
Vanessa, do you have struggles in your life? maybe you experience struggles in yourself or deal with people that struggle first hand?
Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar are spectral disorders. Each case differs between time and each other.
I've been struggling with being schizophrenia for years now and being so afraid of being treated for it by doctors and taking pills. But after recent rapid increase in how bad the episodes have become I've been looking for UA-cam video's to see someone else's experiences and knowledge about it to be able to find comfort in it and maybe help find ways to manage it without medication and ive found your video's to very uplifting and comforting through these past couple months and after the episode I had yesterday being the worst one yet ive come to watch even more video's of yours to help because before I felt so alone and isolated from the world because of these episodes and not really knowing anyone with it but now ive found your channel and don't feel as if the world is so grim as I did before and even starting to open up to being put on meds for it, not 100% open to it but still much more than I was before so your videos have opened me up to going to find a psychiatrist when i have enough money to pay for that and get help but until then telling my family and loved one's more about what I go through instead of just saying "I went through another episode again" so thank you for being a UA-camr and providing information to people about schizophrenia and dispelling the myths about it, you have greatly helped me be able to see clearer than I did before
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You look lovely Lauren. I did not even realize how many things Ive picked up from media etc about schizophrenia, and honestly without even realizing. I feel awful that theres so much I didnt understand. Your videos have really given me a much better view of what people with schizophrenia really go through.
I have lived with schizoaffective disorder since the age of 17 and am now 45. I have lived my best life through it as I use my own mental health struggles to help others in the work I do in mental health. I am also a Christian and would even say my illness is a gift from God, not in itself but in giving me the knowledge and understanding to better help others. This is my passion and purpose 💚🙏
Yes you are very right. My husband has schizoaffective disorder also, and he and I are Christians too. When he is going through a mental struggle( and believe me there are many) his faith in the Lord calms him. When he is told to rest in the arms of Jesus, he seems no longer afraid and angry. He is on meds too . And may I add, we have been married for 48 years, have three children and four grandchildren.
God is good❤ U sound like am amazing person I have a10yr old daughter struggling with psychosis. She's doing amazing thanks to people like yourself who have been through the struggle and overcome. Since coming to realize my daughters illness I have learned so much. Thank you for helping others. I'm Glad I found this community so soon so much positive information being shared
Amy Anderson That’s really great to hear. Yes the illness doesn’t stop life although it may have its struggles like anything else people have to endure. I know my mum wishes I never had the illness as she feels it is her fault in some way. I try and reassure her by telling her that I have met so many amazing people and had opportunities because of it. God bless.
Diedre Cobbs I’m glad your daughter is doing well. It will make her stronger in general going through something like this with good support. I am learning all the time with how to manage my illness with life changes and medication improvements. I am glad things are so much better as regards mental health treatments nowadays. People never really used to talk about such things when I first fell ill back in 1992. Hope your daughter continues to do well. Yes an amazing channel. Really appreciate Lauren’s time and effort she dedicates to this channel.
The only cure for that is JESUS CRIST my beloved ask for His help and he will help you. Its demonic attack and no one even talks about it that way anymore
check EMMANUEL TV channel for full info and see what God do for the ones that love Him back
I have schizophrenia, and I drive, and I've lived alone, and worked too. Also, I drink alcohol hehe... not so much tho, just occasionally. I think as long as you take the medicine, you can live as "normal" as other people without schizophrenia.
After being diagnosed with schizophrenia ...how much years or months did you it take to get back to normal...
@@adityachaudhary5678 hi, I don't have schizophrenia but I have a few severe mental illnesses. All I can say is that me it has waxed and waned after medication. Sometimes I’m really good and sometimes it's hard. I think it's similar for schizophrenia. I know medications can take around a month to really show you if they’re working well for you. I hope you find what you need and that someone with schizophrenia can respond to your comment. ❤️
Agreed. I am schizophrenic. I drive. I work. I live alone and prefer it. I had 2 jobs but I had to leave my second job because of my anxiety
I don't have schizophrenia but my grandma is schizoaffective & recently it's been really hard. your videos have helped me understand it so much & have helped me take the steps to better help her. I really appreciate what you're doing & I admire you so so much. thank you for being such an honest, authentic person. people ARE hearing you❤️
I can actually touch them, and feel them. But not every hallucination
I think it’s common for SO many of us in the disability community, regardless of TYPE of disability, to receive these kinds of (to us) super bizarre or even seemingly obvious questions. People who are blind get the parenting question ALL the time, and so many similar to what you’ve shared here. It comes down to most of us only pay attention to or know what we live, with the addition of the fact that much of our world culture (I’m in the US, I know you’re in Canada, but I feel like this is pretty universal), is very Us/Them. Anyone who is different, for whatever reason, is often portrayed as the unknown, and fear becomes a huge part of the equation. Assumptions are often based on how someone imagines they would do something if they were in the same situation, but they have no knowledge of the tools or skills of living that life experience to inform what they imagine. Love that you did this video, Lauren!! You address things in such a balanced and informative manner! ❤️
Rhe answer to all of this is God we need the Lord Jesus Crist my man
-Emmanuel tv- check this and see what God do for the people that love Him back
Great video! I’m glad you addressed the issue of drinking alcohol when taking medication. It should be reinforced that any stimulant or suppressant could interfere with medication. My neighbor’s son was a person living with psycho-affected disorder. He was not supposed to use caffeinated drinks. He decided to drink a number of caffeinated coffees one weekend and it interfered with his medication and he had a psychotic event that led him to exit out a second floor window and died. Such a tragedy for him and his family.
There is a huge risk associated with such diagnosis and relative treatments.
Some of the drugs are crippling to the soul within if that's not bad enough side affect in itself. 🙏
There is only one cure my friend and its Jesus Crist that this world turned its back on
-Emmmanuel tv- has the full explanation of the spiritual attack thats why no medicstion or alcohol will help to take that out and cure it but the true light
@@seven7upndown241 sorry but they need medications, religion won’t help these people.
@@johndoeredfeather9600nobody ever cured this thing with medication. Religion wont fix it also but relationship with Jesus Christ who dis that on earth can do that too with his holy spirit amd i also had ADHD that he cured for me.
Thank you so much for your videos. I don't have schizophrenia but other mental illnesses, and when I'm in a low patch, it is really helpful and comforting to know that there are people out there who go through the same thing, and still have a good life.
Thank you for this channel. Helped me understand schizophrenia and shizo affective disorder. It also helped me to unpack the myths and misconceptions I had about people living with these illnesses.
If u want to cure urself from ur deamons inside urhead ask help from the one who created them amd see that its not illness
-Emmanuel tv- has the answer for u
If they were really demons medicine would not help. But medicine can help so they are not demons.
Oh my god, this video's idea is so creative!! I love your channel, thanks for your openness!
My question is my friend suffers from schizophrenia and she is doing well. She has a house, works full time, and lives with her son. I believe that people with schizophrenia can do anything they want that’s good. I hope to become a copyright. Once I start, there’s no stopping. So I realize that people with schizophrenia can have high potential. I don’t want to get a driver’s license because I had around five seizures. Should I not drive? Love your channels. They are informative.
I feel like most of these depend a lot on the severity of the illness and symptoms and how well you manage them.
True that is why she says this is how it is for her over and over. For many illnesses it is wildly variable for presentation.
Thank you for making this channel and thank you for shedding light on this subject. My sister was diagnosed with this over ten years ago when we weren't as well educated on the subject. I've recently moved back to my family home and am trying to help with her as best I can. My mother is an older woman who does little to no research and doesn't use the internet save to get recipes and can get easily frustrated with her situation, so I've been taking the reigns and looking it up as best I can to get a feel for what she is going through and how to go about treating her at home. Where we live, there isn't the best mental health care and there is little to no support system for other people living with the same condition. Your channel has helped me to understand her condition and what she can be capable of doing. I feel like my eyes are open now thanks to you. I wish she was able to have this type of support system in real life and meet other people like her.
Cure for that "illness" is Jesus Crist if u dont belive in demons u are making big mistake dont live in ignorance seek for the Lord and get ur sister delivered from deamons in a living church
-Emmanuel tv- channel got the truth working for them so can for you
I gotta say. I'm glad i came across your channel. I never thought that anyone like me were out there. I pretty much thought those with schizophrenia were destined for full time hospital care. I thought i was been really sneaky by not being put away. I've been hiding for decades. It's feels nice to be cautiously open. You help me interact with a world that might know i exist. Thanks. I might even tell my doctor about what I've been going through. There is a lot at stake now that i have a family i support. But it's still nice.
I really appreciate your channel since my 17 y/o son was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder a couple years ago. This year has been very hard for him and us as his parents, I say us because its been hard to understand what he's going through especially since for a while he would not tell us what was happening until he said he was having a "mental breakdown" and needed to be put into a facility.
Thank you for being so open. Watching this video made me cry because I really hope that my son will be able to live a happy full life because at this moment its hard to see him so down about his future.
Skizophrenia-affective disorder can be the most challenging hurdle in anyone's life.
Noone can understand it better than the individual, that's why they might need the best support available at times.
Often these people continue to develop as functional and valued individuals. I like to think these people actually have something better going for them, the demands of success as a person with expectations of success and a higher quality of life, however much they might engage or wish to share it 🙏 The world is a diverse place where doors can open and shut for anyone...
Hello Robert,
Have you ever headed Robert Boyle the scientist? I just watched this video.
ua-cam.com/video/2VsW1XSheWo/v-deo.html
I've known about him since I was in school 1966/1971 and his law for gases called Boyle's Law.
Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
Another very great video Lauren. I worked for years as an Uber. Lyft, and Doordash driver while on medication. No driving problems at all. Rewarding work too.
I’m really happy your channel got recommended to me. I’ve been watching a few of your videos already and they’re super informative. I also really appreciate your openness about so many things regarding schizophrenia!
I hope that psychiatrist doesn’t practice anymore. When I was working with people with mental health issues I worked in a core and cluster unit where we were helping people live more independently and fir some to live in the community ( community care is a big issue though- I really believe there are people who are forced to live alone after many years in hospital. They didn’t want to. They lost their community, their friends and support. One visit a week and the rest of the time completely alone and isolated)
Thank you for making this video. I've had schizoaffective disorder since I was a teen, also having gone through many diagnoses before arriving there. I do have tactile hallucinations, often in the form of phantom raindrops (even if I'm wearing an outer layer or I'm indoors) or spiders crawling across my arms and legs. Doesn't help that I see spiders, too.
I like when the camera zooms in so that I can look at her stunning blue eyes.
They are so blue and pop. Wow.
Just like any blue eyes lol
I love your channel! My mother had schizophrenia almost my entire life until she passed away from a heart attack in 2017.I had to take care of her from the time I was 12yrs old until I was 42.I love my mother with all my heart but bc of what I seen with her psychosis I now have severe depression and paralyzing anxiety and panic attacks.
Sorry to hear that, I hope you are feeling a little bit better at some point. I've had to come to terms with my schizophrenia. It's sometimes sounds that are voices and other sounds that are varying degrees of thoughts and ideas trying to focus on a normal thought process. I have to speak a certain way for people to get how and why I'm experiencing things. I can function now but as I was growing up, I had no help and would fall down often. She won't experience that pain anymore and that should be the take away from that. It's hard and I appreciate someone like you who cared and took her into your arms to make her feel as safe as possible. I wish I had that and to me, that makes you an angel. I wish this disease on no one. Ever. Not even on the most hated person, I wish this on no one. I feel a bit freer today even though I had an incident recently
The only cure for that is Jesus Crist sorry for not writing this eariler but may save someone elses life. Its not her that is crasy this world forgot that there are demons in this world and we need to ged delivered from them and the living church has the answer for that.
_Emmanuel tv_ has the answer and seek God help
@@ReznaQay Got u man, but when u got no way of human cure for thst u gotta look for somthing else what in this case is deliverance and healing what is only in Crist name and not many people will find a man of God that can do that or succeed in fixing that but those who have opportunity to go to such man not a witch doctor but authentic Priest who has the holy spirit in him will find his salvation and who seeks God will find the truth and we dont live in this world to find glory here but in heaven and is said in -rapture dream- videos that Crist is coming and if u look for the truth that im giving people will find the eternal salvation what is promised, healning and deliverance. U a believer and U KNOW IT IS WRITTEN THST GOD GAVE US SOUND MIND AND NOT FEAR AND MADNESS. AND I POINT PEOPLE TO THE GREATEST DOCTOR THERE IS.
@@ReznaQay And one more thing u cant convince everyone we are aware of that but if anyone think about it and have hope he may find the cure its here for thousands of years and we forgot about it in time, bisy with our lives. And u as knower of the truth are asked to share it on the roof tops.
@@ReznaQay there is only one truth my man the devil is slightly changing it, that you lose ur path. Jesus Crist is the truth and life who believe in him shall have everlasting life and in scriptures u are reading are demonic, healing by Paul was in the name of Jesus Crist stand up and walk that simple, he did not used herbs like santaria botanicans and other witchcraft stuff that are thousands in number u go read the true Gospel the one and only bible the life of Jesus Crist and see that there is no herbs used to cast out demons or healing. Its madness how much deception evolved in time and even churches donr even know how much they are lied to. Im giving u the authentic, the first and everlasting seen enaugh experienced enaugh asked for Jesus Crist's help in need and weakness so he was there. I could go in religion like that but i stayed on the word and do not cherrypick of it I swallow the bitter vegetable and dont go to sweet candy what is the reason why pride of self rightousness is destroying us but Jesus Crist knows best.
You are a JOY for me when I view your videos my internet friend. You have a nice calm voice and that is very important. Thank you for all you do to be of help to others.
My mother has BPD and Schizophrenia (schizoAffective) and she is 79 yrs old now and is STILL in denial and untreated. She refuses to admit and embrace she has these mental illnesses. She has major pride/ vanity and won't let anyone know this - not even me, even though her one assigned dr diagnosed her at a psych ward many yrs ago after she attempted suicide. She lives in a constant state of psychosis and delusional thinking and always hears voices, sees cops following her w/ binoculars and thinks ppl are stalking her at every restaurant we've eaten at in the last 3 yrs when we've dared to go out in public. She is so twisted and insane, I can't even describe it.
I call her a 'dry drunk' b/c she doesn't drink but she is drunk on emotional dysregulation, selfishness, immaturity, insanity, and loves to try to control me and take away my voice b/c she hasn't got one of her own. She is drunk on power tripping and the delusion of power. She is drunk on rage and lives in the past too - drunk on regret and hate and nostalgia. Drunk on fantasy - out of touch w/ reality so much, it's hard to fathom that she's lived this long! After my stepdad died 20 yrs ago, she's been much worse to be around b/c he managed to keep her grounded somewhat. Talking to her on the phone is even a nightmare most of the time.
PLEASE folks - listen to me: DON'T HAVE KIDS IF YOU HAVE THESE MENTAL DISORDERS - esp if you are untreated and in denial of it and maybe you know it but won't tell anyone else. My mother ruined my childhood and was terribly evil and still is, so NO NO NO, ppl w/ these diseases DO NOT need to procreate! You will ruin your children's lives w/out even knowing it & scar them for life. No true bond can be had w/ a mother who has no maternal instincts like my mom - who at least has admitted this part of her prob. She says "I know I'm not maternal and I know I'm a monster and I don't care and I like myself the way I am and I will never change"....exact words - not paraphrased!
The untreated prideful vainglorious evil ones like my mom will destroy themselves and destroy you too along the way. My mom tried to kill me as well as my brother and dad (all attempted murders w/ a butcher knife from kitchen) and tried to kill herself later too. She can't be trusted to take care of herself and all her life, left untreated, she is much worse now. She has had 44 jobs in her lifetime b/c she can't handle anything, is super hypersensitive and paranoid beyond belief. She can't handle a little competition and won't take constructive criticism which is ESSENTIAL if we are to grow but mentally ill ppl - esp those untreated - will never evolve. They are stuck in 'arrested development'.
She smokes while half-asleep and falls over in her chair w/ cigs hanging out of her mouth while bitching me out on her way to sleep. I can't stand even visiting her for just an hour w/out going through hell on earth to have to put up w/ her insanity. She refuses to listen to me to get help and I have begged her to get therapy. She could die in a fire due to smoking like this and never leaving her apt - always catatonic and watching the same movies all day, over and over when she's not on the phone gossiping and spreading malicious lies about me, whom she hates b/c I'm the opp of her - healthy and happy and she wants to bring me down b/c misery loves company.
She lives in a pig stie and never cleans the apt. She has always lived in utter chaos and insanity like this though so this is not new. Her memory is much worse too and w/ age, she has gotten so much worse. I must go 'no contact' b/c her narcissism attached to this too makes her a monster out of hell. Pls DON'T HAVE KIDS if you have this disease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its strange, sometimes I see people with the early warning signs I had, I feel scared to trigger them because I know how they are feeling. take care everyone. take your meds x
Always enjoy listening to you speak and learning further about this condition. Would you ever consider doing a vlog on a typical day, interaction with the kids each other etc etc.
Love your channel so much. 🖤
You are wonderful, giving this course in basic humanity! I love your channel because you don't just advocate por people living with schizophrenia (also I know nothing besides the textbooks about it).
Excellent video again, as a mother of a daughter with schizophrenia I find your channel very helpful and I agree with every point you make, much love to you two...❤
Cure is Jesus -Emmanuel tv- check it out
Always been a veiwer and always will be, you've been an inspiration for me to Live Well With Schizo- Affective disorder. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Ask for the Lords help Jesus Crist has the cure for that you are not bound to live forever with that demon inside of you get help form your creator
-Emmanuel tv- channel has your answer
Seven7up n down shut up bot
@@tgfu_rapid130 no bots here dud but truth. And u angry coz its bitter and dont allign th your feelings.
@@seven7upndown241 Shut up, schizophrenia/affective disorder literally is a mental illness, not demons.
@@watstheirface0510 i tought that when i had ADHD but its not just your mind making up things and fighting with you. Wts way deeper and Christ is the cure for that.
I love your videos! Informative as always.
Tactile or (feeling) hallucinations mix with eye hallucinations and the interior hallucinations and the perhipal hallucinations all together makes anything at the moment feel real of what u touch and than it vanishes.
I have physical challenges but not mental ones. I was asked if one of my symptoms came from an accident and I said no it is from my illness, and they expressed the kind of sympathy that comes from imagining if the same had happened to them. Since I am aware that everyone has something that challenges them, I don't feel sorry for myself but realize that whatever I am experiencing is the particular variation that allows me to experience and express life the same way that everyone whether they realize it or not also has to deal with the uniqueness of life.
I feel compassion for Lauren's struggles and yet know that her life is just as rich (and "normal") as mine. The truth is that mine is very rich despite all appearances. and while hers is challenging despite appearances and yet it is also obviously very rich.
I am blown away with the talent that Lauren demonstrates and how much she is able to use those strengths for good in the world.
i admire the fact u can talk about this stuff i cant say aword withoutbreking down ur amazing
Thank you so much for each and every video you have made. I am making my way through them all in order to be a support for a loved one. I have learned a tremendous amount and i see there is also plenty more for me to learn.
Thank you for your honesty and ability to communicate what life is like for schizophrenics. Five years ago my 28-year old son was diagnosed as bipolar with psychotic episodes or schizophrenic, but since he has not been able to acknowledge he has a mental illness and take medication, we don't have more insight into his illness. It's so painful as a parent to watch him struggle. Your videos has helped me to understand and I have suggested he look into your videos, and the Polar Maniacs. Maybe some day he will and will see real people who are living with and successfully managing their mental illness. Again, thank you for being strong.
Love your videos, I have another questions in addition to the "can schizophrenics have babies" My question would be how would one go about managing psychosis while they are pregnant? Would pregnancy be different mentally to someone with schizophrenia than to someone without?
You wear the cutest shirts 😍😍 I love your style ❤️
If it's appropriate, I'd love to see a full video on your parenting experiences
Happy Valentines Lauren 💝 lots of love from Davey Grace xxx
You are amazing Lauren. Never forget that x
Thank you Lauren for sharing all your life and journey. You helped me really understand so much. My sister is struggling a lot with psychosis and paranoia. Before I was so frustrated because the education really lacks on this disorder. I have bipolar and you think I would have been more understanding of her situation.I never experienced psychosis. So i didn’t know how to communicate with her. I went from in two weeks to not speaking to her and angry. To talking with her and developing trust and understanding. If it was not for your videos we would not be in such a good place.Also i have shared the videos with my mother and its changed everything with my sister for the better. My sister has not looked into treatment nor have i suggested it. I take medication and see how much its helped my bipolar. But i don’t want to scare her or have her lose my trust.But now i can be there for her and love her in a way thats helpful to her and be the best sister i can be. You vulnerability is changing lifes thank you.
Thanks for touching on some of the tough questions. I never got treated as poorly as you.
Its never easy Lauren. But it is oh so good. It becomes a way of life you no longer question or wish was different. It is simply your life. The illness and symptoms will be gone one day. And you will simply be left with your gift.
That was amazing congratulations on your journey will get through it forever
I wish all the best for you and your partner regarding your own baby thoughts. Having your own baby truly changes your life for the better. The 10% sounds little and medicine is going forward all the time; who knows what interventions, medications and therapeutical options are available for your kid/kids.
I just recently started posting about my mental illness (schizoaffective). It's been really scary putting myself out there, but I hope that my videos might help someone. Also, thank you for making the videos you do, I know they help me, and others in my life to understand my life better.
She cant help you sister only one that can is Jesus Crist the lord thst everyone turnedtheir back on
-Emmanuel tv- channel has the answer to ur problem dont stsy in ignorance and go to living church to get that demon out of u or ask God to fix it up Himself
Seven7up n down really going through and commenting on everyones comments fam? if god didnt want people to have schizophrenia, he wouldnt make them be born with schizophrenia. why would he give it someone just to take it away as soon as they pray? isnt god more powerful than the devil?
@@leeeleelee Simple, when you dont have problems you forget about Him and when you have problems you cant fix yourself and ask sincerly is when he helps and shows you that you need his help. God says in your weakness my power is greatest and will show him how to fix the problem. And sometimes he dont want that maybe generationally people had sinned and its easy to hit the person that way, sometimes the person is called for his duty and wants him to search for solution and not give up, but most of us do not give it a chance coz its make no sence. And devil is prisoner in hell of course he is weaker he is created.
@@leeeleelee and why not tell everyone its truth i seen ghosts, was paralysed once while awake, was tormented by invisible bugs in the same night when commented on satanic channel and dreamt of prisoner beeing draged out of my appartment by police after i asked Jesus's help, this is real but cant show you what ive been trough and only tell you and anyone can be saved from his problems even incurable what is one of the ways to get him in your life again and of our forgoten source of life. Milions of people trogh history amd todsy talk about it u gotta be in denial to not seek the truth if im crasy 1/3 of the world js crasy.
I felt sorry for this poor girl suffering badly from schizophrenia /schizoeffect disorder. Then I watched a few of you're videos to better educate myself so I can be a more effective friend. Now I just don't care about her. Might have been a different story if she at least tried & not have lied. I bore part of her burden willingly so she didn't go through as much stress. I was effectively the last man standing that she had as a person with enough patience. Now she's on her own. Unmedicated, diagnosed with cancer & a prolific drug habit. Quickest way to is lose my sympathy on a matter to utter one selfish lie and let me find out on my own. Thank you for releasing me from these shackles of burden. ❤️
Thank you Lauren.
I can drive, but I feel unsafe doing so, so currently I'm not driving. My father thinks I'm just being lazy, but I'm not. I just don't feel safe with my psychosis, and driving.
It’s a good decision! You’re not lazy, just responsible.
The cure is Jesus Crist, God gave us sound mind and he can give us that back by delivering is from those demons that are now called mental ilness
-Emmanuel tv- check it out
with the question about touching hallucinations, i’ve experienced hallucinations that were mixed visual and tactile. i could see what i was touching, but the physical sensation actually goes away after a few seconds - even if i can still see the hallucination. this is actually how i’ve figured out that something wasn’t real before. if i touch something and the physical feeling dissipates but i can still see the object, i’ll realize it’s a hallucination.
Loved this video. You're a very strong woman.
That being said, no person with any schizoaffective disorder should ever partake in alcohol or drugs consumption unless authorized by their doctor. Anything that could further distort reality would be a very bad idea.
My grandmother and father had schizophrenia. My dad did not have it or we did not know it until I was 15. He was definitely fit to be my father. He never said one unkind word to me and I could always depend on him. He passed away 5 years ago and I miss him everyday. I am 27 and so far I do not have schizophrenia. It was always a fear of mine because I seen how scared it could make my father. He never really liked to talk to me about it because of how fearful I was about developing it. My husband knows the risk of me possibly developing it in the future and he is prepared to get me help if I could not do it for myself.
You're very lucky to have a family that can be such a safety net for you. I wish everyone had that.
i hope you can be as strong as your father if you ever develop it.
you're a great role model. your mindfulness is soemthing that i strive to have!
I take an atypical antipsychotic medicine which says NO ALCOHOL, so a person with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who is compliant with treatment usually needs to avoid alcohol to avoid side effects such as heart attacks. I used to be on a medicine that says NO CAFFEINE or that medicine would cause a heart attack. MY ADVICE IS TO READ UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MEDICATION!!!
SOME MEDICATIONS ARE FATAL IF MIXED WITH ALCOHOL OR CAFFEINE/ENERGY DRINKS/COFFEE
My advise is seek God and get delivered from demons and dont let anyone tell u they are not real coz u can see the destructive nature of those toughts. If u seek God to deliver u He will. Dont stay in ignorance what science says coz it has not got the solition.
-Emmanuel tv- will show u the truth
I wish I had found this channel earlier. Thank you.
How do you know when you have to be admitted in a psychiatric ward or hospital
Thank you for your advocacy
Thank you for the informative video. It does help elevate stigma, because the education system gives little or no information on mental health issues.
The educaton system has forgot about Jesus Crist and thats why we have more illnesses today and have no knowledge about the unseen and the people that see that are labeled mentally ill
-Emmanuel tv- for that topic
As for alcohol, I don't have schizophrenia, but I do have anxiety disorders including OCD. I rarely if ever drink any more. That's because I take a fairly high dose of an SSRI/anti-depressant and I don't feel good at all when I drink alcohol. In addition, it intensifies the effect of the alcohol, and not in a fun way. So lots of psychiatric medications don't play so nice with alcohol and if you're planning to start taking meds, you should have a talk with your doctor about alcohol use if it's a concern.
Drufs wont cure the problem it makes u addictive on it. There is deliverance from demons that only Jesus Crist can perform trough people seek for him and you will be sound minded as you should and u are not crasy dont forget that coz God made us all sound minded.
you are a brave woman ! and beautifull ! one ideea : what if God bless you with this ? go into psihology and try to descrifrate what you *see*. is just an ideea, because some cultures believe that some people can see things that others cannot. And I believe that ADHD is blessing from God! I wish you all the best and keep up the good work.
Honest question, have you ever had to do a driver's medical?
I was required for my commercial license, and they put a condition on my license that made it prohibitively expensive to retain a license in AB, so I haven't had a license for a decade now.
Its definitely a chore forsure, mine's verbal words I've herd conversations that haven't bin said and have misconstrued things have bin, conspiracys and alike when psychosis get bad, but nothing ever seen or any proof that its actually happening. Something like that makes relationships hard as you can well imagine. I have bin in a relationship for 3years and hold down jobs fairly regularly but it's a hell sometimes that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
I loved this video so much ❤️
Thank you for making these videos they are really helpful
Great video IDEA! There's so very much I want/need to say but I have no clue how to word anything... 😪😪😪😪😪
I think a tactile hallucination is better described as not you touching something, but something touching you. things like feeling bugs crawling on you. like somebody is touching, poking you or pulling at your clothes. sensations of hot and cold pressure, almost like an electric force moving around over your skin. one I've heard a few people describe is thinking the cat was rubbing against their legs, only to look down and the cat isn't there. or that they don't even have a cat anymore. after my first cat died I had this for a while and it always took me by surprise.
Thank you for making this channel. It almost appears that auditory hallucinations are memories feedbacking/looping into your active hearing through a neural pathway almost like a short circuit. What do you see with visual hallucinations? I am wondering if my Mom has this. She is in her 80's. It may be dementia. Thanks.
We need an advocate like you for epilepsy!
Well I have a question can you still be a psychiatrist or psychologist with schizophrenia?
I have schizophrenia too/ Schizo affective disorder and I do feel hallucinations (it's actually one of my most common hallucinations). They can feel sooo real! I even feel pain sometimes which makes me look weird because I scream or move seemingly out of nowhere.
It's hard to get out of that situation... Haha
Yup they are real and only u and people with awakened spriritual eyes can see it. God gave us sound mind and can free it form the bondage of the demons that are in us if we ask for Him
-Emmanuel tv- check it out believe and ull see how mad they will be when u find out the truth
@@seven7upndown241 well that or I am just schizophrenic.
I don't mind different views I personally find it hard to believe in third eyes and spiritual things
I wish there was another Lauren making videos on Borderline personality disorder caused from complex PTSD or BPD and PTSD. The UA-cam's need that! I need that! Lauren contact me and maybe we could branch out together with a "living well with Borderline Personality Disorder". I'd love to make videos based on my illness, and I have a 6.5 almost 7 year old daughter as well. Love your videos Lauren and they truly help me a lot in my illness. ❤❤❤
Thanks Lauren.
It's very interesting to see your take on language with schizophrenia. I have several physical illnesses and I personally despise person first language because it feels so clunky--but Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome doesn't have the same stigma and connotation that Schizophrenia does (although I do think it would be sort of funny to see a horror movie based around EDS).
Thank you so much for this video. It helps a lot. I live with schizophrenia.
Thank you for your information I like your outlook on life!
I've never gone to a doctor about my symptoms. I'm always afraid that I'll be locked up, or lose my freedom in some way.
you should get in touch with "Imani Amani" on youtube if you want to 'diversify' how you represent living well with schizophrenia. Of course, doing work on your end to be able to hold space for experiences that you might not be aware of, and that speaking to you and the audience is a gaze that affects what folks share, if they feel safe enough to
I don't have a diagnosis for schizophrenia, however I'm experiencing a lot of the symptoms and I'm being evaluated soon. Im actually only commenting to find out if anyone with schizophrenia has had severe problems with alcohol. Not addiction, but rather you have 1 drink, next thing you know your standing at some bus stop 7 hours later not knowing what happened. I believe that this is severely linked into my mental issues, but maybe someone else has some better insight?
I have never met some one with schizophrenia admit to having the disorder
Hello Lauren,
Great video. I hope that the people asking those questions to Google mean well. I hope they care about us.
Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
I care about u and will give u the truth Jssus Crist is The Lord that can deliver u form that "illness" thati s actially demon possiession dont live in ingorance of a perspective just coz it does not make sence to u
- Emmanuel tv- channel is a place that this makse sence
@@seven7upndown241
Hello,
I love your writing I enjoy it very much but schizophrenia is an illness just like heart disease and cancer.
Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
@@peternolan814 Its actually both ways the spiritual makes changes and in physical its so smartly implanted and leaves us with no hope with what PHd professors say about something with their limited info. One more thing did not Jesus promised that he would cure any desease if u see it that way only?
check Emmanuel tv on yt
@@peternolan814 One more thing check 'rapture dream' on yt there are 1000 vids what there is no other religion has their saviour speak to the people
Love your videos!...What camcorder are you using if I may ask? Thanks
Before medication, I would get intensely delusional while driving. I was always sure that people were judging me or following me.
I’m suffering terribly from this virus going around and schizophrenia
4 weeks basically awake, I’m afraid of showing my illness, I’m timid, my mind doesn’t give me rest, I live on my nerves, I panic, I’m uncomfortable In my own skin, I’m getting religious, I’m angry, remembering my traumatic past, I’m confused
Do you actively work as a Mental Heath Provider? Beyond this platform that is?
I have all these symptoms that you describe in your videos but the TV told me that I wasn't schizophrenic I was just depressed thank you Shannon I mean this is Shannon
I would like to see people with schizophrenia be placed in place that is safe and very helpful not the streets. I see them on the streets all the time and it bother me so much .
I don’t think I suffer from schizophrenia but I have experienced a few alarming voices on rare occasions while under stress. For example, I once was awakened suddenly by a screeching, blood-curdling scream at which I found my mouth wide opened. I am sure the scream came from me because I heard the neighbor on the other side of the wall say to her partner “Did you hear that!” At another time I heard a masculine, very frightening, growling masculine voice that startled me awake. Those two incidents happened only in a matter of seconds, they didn’t continue on. A few other times while awake I have heard my name called.
Yet other times I suddenly have seen a shadow at the corner of my eye but when I turned around no one is there.
Is it possible that I am beginning to develop schizophrenia? Those incidences are rare.
This comment is a bit old, but I hope you’re doing well! Those experiences here and there aren’t full-on schizophrenia, but I would still talk to a psychologist about this! That way he/she could give you direction and resources to prevent or help you if this gets more serious.
Don’t make the mistake I made as a kid and say, “this isn’t serious enough, I can tough it out.”
God bless! ❤
To broaden the answer on driving, in some countries, you're not allowed to drive once diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Can schizophrenic touch their hallucinations?
In my personal experience, I did and it was just like a REAL HUMAN....I mean I couldn't differentiate between the hallucination and the real world. It's very hard to deal with it.
I think there was a question, branch of a question that was not answered with the mother question. I don't have schizophrenia, but have my own struggle with my own life. I ponder the challenges of postpartum for myself and ponder how postpartum would effect your stuggles ....the hormones, the sleepiness and irregular schedule, etc.
I do have tactile hallucinations
Ask for rella help form the Lord Jesus Crist that is waitig for your you asking His help and he will give you -Emmanuel tv- channel will show you what the King of this world do for the people that live for Him
You stand in front of the mental health world, facing stigma right in front of us.
I would say I've never wanted to/thought about touching the people that follow me around, but they can touch me. I walk through them and can ignore them but when they want to my hallucinations can make me feel physical sensations. Also i drive just fine but i have anxiety regarding the fact.
Great video Lauren