Yes big facts Chris. I don't know you but I feel a moms love for you. Your Mom must be so sad. I saw your Dad and sister. Plz let them help you and use that fun.
Everybody that’s ever been born is walking around free as day but trapped. Some are lucky and born with good brain waves, some not. Some by parents who live, many not. But everybody, as in not one person exempt, is born with the innate nature to squander everything. “The heart of man is desperately wicked. Who can understand it?” - Isaiah the Prophet
Honestly I feel (in my opinion), around time 2:58 when he is asked about how he feels, it looks like the voices or something inside him is telling him to lie, because he says he’s fine but makes a look of disgust afterwards..
It goes like that alot. Most of the times the mood is dependent simply on what they are being told by the voices. Or at least that's how it was with my father.
I'd be angry too if I was a schizo young man that escapes a serious mental illness using drugs meanwhile my family who gave up on me and let me sleep in the streets still have the ability to laugh and smile living their lives normally because they can't really and truly understand that I can't control my damaged brain yet expect me to think they love me for ditching me to save themselves the trouble of going through my hell with me even though they conceived me to begin with Just a thought on how the world looks like from his prospective.. They convinced themselves “if we stop giving him money, we stop enabling him” .... Well ain't that a convenient soundbite for them to shift the blame and stop bleeding their money on him, that didn't only fail to fix his situation, it actually made it a lot worst, now he's stealing to go by, and risking getting shot for it, all just to silence the demons inside his head Yeah, I’d be angry too man
His dad said in the interview he did acid, that probably open the can of worms, since he already had a genetic mental disorder. Poor kids, he is lost inside his own mind, not sure he is living in the same dimension like the rest of us. He is in a very dark tunnel, I hope he finds the way out to the light
It´s hard to admit to others that you are lonely. He thought about it for a second, made a face like he was about to start crying, and that made him a bit angry because he still has pride. But still though irritated he admitted it which is great, and in the end he even accepted help.
To Chris’ family, the entire SWU family is supporting you and Chris. We’ve seen success stories before come from this channel and I believe we can see it again. I’ll keep Chris and you all in my thoughts. Sending love, strength, and courage from Canada.
@ Brittany hello my fellow Canadian 🇨🇦 yes this is a hard one to watch . I pray chris can get on some proper meds and lives a life he deserves . He seems like a good guy . Sending Love&Prayers to chris & his family and all that are suffering &struggling worldwide. I’ve personally have worked with the homeless since 2004 the last 7 yrs I’ve worked with street kids age 16-30!yrs old I’ve seen &!heard every story under the sun. Sending good vibes only . Love fr Toronto , Canada 🇨🇦
@6th gen 🍁 @ hello I have been working with the homeless since 2004, IM ONLY ONE PERSON!!! BUT I DO MY PART !!! And a lot of it I do for free!!! I USE MY OWN MONEY !!! But your 💯 right CANADA 🇨🇦 NEEDS TO DO BETTER !! WE NEED TO DO BETTER . Love from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
Right?? He seems like such a beautiful man... Really ruined by the cruelties and vices of the world. He seems like he doesn't want to ask for much... Just seems like he's hanging out for moments of pleasure.. I really hope he's doing ok...
We crossed paths in fashion district, he was crying and my heart broke, I kept walking but felt so wrong about it, he had so much sentiment in his tears, so I went back to try and talk to him and buy him a meal or something and he wasn’t there anymore. I felt a hole in my heart. When I saw his face in my feed I knew it was him. I really hope he is well and with his family. He deserves a better life, everyone does.
@Cody Howard if you really read what she wrote, and understood the effort she was willing to put, you won't say this. She wanted to get him a meal, she WENT BACK to look for him. What was she supposed to do? Run around the city looking for him? What would YOU have done?
@Cody Howard I never give money, as the vast majority will misuse it. People who give money are actually hurting these people, not helping. If they ask for food, I offer to walk with them into a store or fast food place and let them get what they want and I will pay for it. A third may take me up on it. The other 2/3 are not interested in food, but rather drug or drinking money. Giving them food however is no skin off my back and it won't hurt them.
the sadness in his eyes in unbareble. I really hope he can get on meds again and that he will go to his family. So nice of you to get him a phone. He was more clear than the last interview i feel like. I wish him all the best and also his family who love him so much.. xxxx
As someone that grew up with a parent with this disease, it’s so hard to reach them…it’s another world they live in and you are not always welcome. So hard!!!
@@patkruger3930 a conservatorship or medical POA. a medical poa and general POA would work in overseeing medical treatment/care they would be the ones to make decisions. A general poa would decide living arrangement, money decisions etc. It's a diet version of a conservatorship. But could be very beneficial. I once had a family member with those docs because there were having Schizophrenic like episodes and could not care for her self hygiene, food etc and wasn't in a state of mind to make medical decisions or money decisions.
My ex wife Suffers From Paranoid Schizophrenia, She has custody of our daughter, She also has Severe Bi-Polar. I've watched he Square up with my child at 7 because she was having too much fun trik-Or-treating. I have bilateral club foot, so i cant work and no Disability lawyer will touch someone with a Birth defect thats in their 30s. I so badly just want my Child to feel loved, To teach her, To give her new experiences i was unable to have as a kid. But so much worse is in the edges of this story. i haven't seen my daughter in 2 and a half years.
This is a picture of hopelessness. A boy missed everyday. A family desperate to save him. I see the shadow of him as a toddler. Thanks for connecting him to his support.
BPD. Mixed with a touch of Bipolar. Now that’s cruel. I feel so sorry for this man, love & support is what he needs, forced support if necessary as he is incapable of making any decisions at all.
@@Red_1976 As a person with BPD I truly disagree. I would NEVER change (or even compare) my "illness" to schizophrenia. I can work, keep my apartment clean, pay my bills, get married with my man, have children etc like a normal person. As a 24-year old I can feel how I'm healing year after a year, and most people with BPD don't even need medication or intence therapy when they are over 30 years old. Alltho many people with BPD like to play victim. Do you have it?
I'm a schizophrenic too, the one answer reply's are so common in this illness, he defitnely needs medication and support.I hope he gets the help and his life back to normal, his living in a mental prison, it's real sad to see him like this.You can do it Chris i've been battling mental illness for over 25 years and it gets better.:}
I can't say it got better for me, I just learnt to deal with it. Making me acting fake 80% of the time. At least in the eyes of other people i look better. So i don't feel judged anymore. it's a relief in a way.
@@miapdx503 It’s a terrible illness, I’m lucky with good medication a good dr family and friends .I also avoid illegal drugs. The most your son needs and the love understanding and support, your son will get better I’m sure.Keep up the good work.🍀❤️
He’s the perfect example of someone who needs to be forced into treatment to get off drugs and stabilize his schizophrenia. He’s not capable of making decisions to save his life.
3:10 understanding he can handle his problem But realizing its not normal and he pushes people away that want to help and that most people just don't want to deal with him 😐
He answers questions the same way I do when someone is talking to me in a crowded room. You can’t take in what anybody is saying so you just go “Yeah” to ride along with it. Only he’s got the crowded room in his head..
And they are not hallucinations these voices, there is psychiatrists speaking out that have worked in some of the biggest mental institutions in the US, they are of the opinion that these are negative entities constantly badgering these individuals, and these psychiatrists have been threatened by there superiors when they have spoke out. Now retired they can speak there mind without loosing there livelihoods.
@@bleedblue9657 I noticed a patient in the emergency room, I was there as a patient. He had gotten away from where he was an inpatient of a psychiatric facility. I felt so bad for him. He was very obviously ill and unable to articulate. I could see how tortured he was. I wondered at the time if it was the result of negative energy or entities by the look on his face.
@@bleedblue9657 Wow, that's fascinating. Can you tell us more? What do you mean by entities exactly? Where would I find more information about these psychiatrists?
His name is "Jerry Marzinski, and his UA-cam channel is "engineering mental sanity" he has over 25years in psychiatry he worked in the biggest hospital in the US and in prisons, and he is of the opinion that these voices are no hallucination the are negative entities, very interesting stuff and it begs the question why are we being taught that these are hallucinations
@@JazzyJadaXXX That's a common sight in California where I'm from. I left. I worked in nonprofit services for long time, but I think I might have been homeless at some point myself if I had stayed.
It's crazy to watch 100 diff channels and read the comments of uneducated heartless cynical unloved people. Then come here and read the comments, this is a beautiful platform for the voice of the real world. No glitz, no glamour. Raw uncut life. Mark, your my inspiration.
I normally don't comment on these, but thanks for helping him, Mark. This guy really needs it, I think all of your viewers were hoping to see Chris get the help he needs.
I have been extremely mentally ill for 15 years but are doing the best I've ever been in a long time . It's fucking absolute torture , cause our brains are so powerful for us and against us when it needs too . God bless you Chris . Love you mate X From a sufferer in Scotland 🏴
This is heart breaking to watch. To think that he's actually got family that is willing to help him and he's too addicted and mentally unstable to really rationally make a decision is so hard to watch,. I hope his family can find resources to help them to get him help and soon. It takes one fight, one fall, and his life can take a tragic turn. I'm really rooting for this man. Hoping he decides to accept the help he needs. Good luck.
His family can apply to get guardianship over him and have him put in a place that can take care of him. They are either grossly misinformed or don't want to be bothered. He can easily get 5150'd or 5250'd to get a doctor's assessment to find the proper care he needs. And before someone says "his family was on here looking for him" some people have limits to their willingness.
@@subzero07094 just because the information is present does t meN its accessible to most. I have an intrest in mental health and ive never heard the meatgods youve mentioned it vould very easily be they arnt aware of those meathods
As someone with schizophrenia this hit really hard. The frustration when asked "You gotta be lonely?" is so relatable and painful for me. Schizophrenic people don't get left alone. There's always voices and sounds and hallucinations. I hope he gets help. I really really do.
Sorry if you get asked questions that anger you. The life in your shoes is different than others and many just don't understand or even consider what you just pointed out. But by you pointing that out to me, made me realize how silly of a question it really is. Note taken....
I dont know what to say except i really wish you the best luck in life, a close friend of mine passed away shortly after he got schizophrenia he was like a little brother to me we were just teenagers experiencing drugs … i dont wanna say anything that offends you i just really hope you the best luck in life🙏🏼 take care
Best of luck with life man, my bestfriend is schizophrenic and I'm so glad he has the support of his family to help him. He's slowly trying to work towards a diploma and also volunteers as a youth counsellor which has been amazing for him. I hope everything is well for you.
@@Jakey4000 thanks man, yeah. Life is good. I'm working a really good job and I'm surrounded by good people. My best friend is my rock. I bet you are your best friend's too. It's not easy to be close to someone like us. Thanks for being there for your friend. 🤙🙏
@@markmayhew9259 Oh hell yeah man! I'm so glad to hear you've got an excellent support network in place! My friend and I both have interest in pharmacy, I just graduated with my pharmacy technician diploma today, and my friend is starting the course now after hearing about its content from me! You're right that it can be difficult at times, though a little bit or patience and understanding really does go a long way. Honestly the difficulty goes both ways, he helped me on my journey to discovering my mental health in a better way and before that I wasn't the greatest friend. It's amazing how the right medication makes a huge difference, I'm on Ritalin for adhd now and he's been on clozapine for a few years now, it was quite difficult to fully be supportive because I was in a different country at the time because he wanted advise on starting it as it requires a 2 week hospital stay and could cause sudden death if the dosage isn't correctly titrated, ultimately he decided to do it because no other medication was working and now he's been able to control his symptoms relatively effectively. Sorry for the long message, haha. Tell your friend they're awesome, and don't forget you're awesome too! It really does take an incredible amount of effort to do what you have done. Have a lovely week and take care - Jakey from New Zealand
As a clinical social worker, he would benefit from his parents becoming his power of attorney as his current state makes it difficult to manage his mental health. My heart goes out to him & his family as he’s currently unwell and self-medicating which worsens symptoms of psychosis.
I wanted to do that with my son and he threatened that when he was able to get out of it ,he would disappear for good. We had a family member do that in the past. It is so hard being a parent of an adult with a mental illness. We can't have them get help like we could when they lived with us.
That would be ideal, but the person has to sign off on this... or you have to take your loved one to court. Not fun either way, esp if the loved one isn't in their right mind.
Power of attorney means nothing in terms of getting him in an inpatient mental health facility. The laws change from state to state. He’s residing in commiefornia so he probably has more rights than anybody. He needs to get institutionalized and receive the meds and counseling for his condition.
I’m telling you. It just adds more perspective to his work. Gives you the whole scope, past the childhood stories and their appearance on set. Seeing him retrieve him from the concrete floor just makes his work look more authentic.
All countries have a homeless/mentally ill population. The US doesn't have a great support system, but I wouldn't judge a country based on one video. Remember, the person making this video is in the US, as is most of his audience
I’ve been watching these videos the last few days. Yesterday there was a man on the escalator behind me, very obviously disturbed and I wondered if he was schizophrenic because of what I’ve learned from these. Not that it mattered what he suffered from, but my heart swelled for him. He was muttering “mental health mental health” and I turned around and gave him a warm smile and said, me too (major depression and c-ptsd) and i hope you feel better soon. He started telling me that no one cares about him, and I assured him that even though I didn’t know him, I care. It didn’t seem to make a difference but who knows, my point being I am thankful that you have opened my eyes and my heart. I think sometimes ignorance on things can make a person afraid; it’s not that I never cared before. But you have helped me to understand and thank you. I am hoping to share these with more people. You are changing peoples hearts and that’s so incredible and thank you one more time.
Kudos to you Angela, it takes bravery to reveal your vulnerabilities to a stranger. I'm sure you made a difference for the guy. Things like this are what *sometimes* causes a cascade of change in the helpless.
LOVE the picture you took of him. It really captures his beauty but also the confusion and unrest in his mind that shows in his facial expression. Adore all your work Mark! You are doing such amazing things for this world!
At 8 min when he says yeah to being open to living w his family, instant tears. Mark is trying to help and underneath it all, this guy knows 🧡I hope he can accept the help for himself
It's so nice to hear that his folks are trying.... As a father I can only imagine the helplessness of the situation. Keep going mum n pops. There's a good few thousand folk here rooting for you all. This is a kind and long soul that needs to be given the chances to heal and grow in his own way...
Or maybe the dad or whatever other family he has could have kept in touch with this guy and.. I dunno? Showed up to this interview beforehand and said.. "hey son, I am here to help you." I understand that in life we make bad decisions but this guy clearly needs help and it is extremely sad that his family has not already done something by this point..
@@jayshoenhair9825 they have already tried! You are uninformed and quite judgmental. You have absolutely no clue how difficult this is for parents of legally adult children that are in active addiction. Be better or just don’t say anything at all.
@@tinam761 they ain’t try hard enough. clear as day this dude ain’t loved enough. I would keep him in the house where it’s safe, tend to his needs and help push him in life instead of acting like he a “big boy” and can take care of himself, cause clearly he cannot
@@jayshoenhair9825 ya bro they haven’t tried ? They have tried a million times and the dad even said he enabled him for years. They came there looking for him wtf are you talking about I pray your never in this situation
@@zacharyberry1478 I've been on the other end of the situation. Not as bad as where he is at but living in a homeless shelter and my parents drove me there when they could have easily taken me in. I'm doing better now thankfully, but I almost got raped in the process. So it's a sensitive issue for me. All I'm saying is that in the interview they came down there and the dad was like "well we haven't been able to find him on this trip so.. we are leaving today"... I'm really just saying why didn't they stay until they found him? He said he was open to help from his parents. I dunno... I get that they are putting in effort but all I am saying is if my son was sleeping on the Fucking cement sidewalk and I went down there to help.. I wiuldnt just give up after a few days.. I would at least find him first and talk to him. If he said "I don't want any help" than hey... That's it. But I wouldn't give up so easily. That's all I'm saying, my original argument wasn't pointing that out.
It was very subtle but I noticed a glimer of hope in his eyes when you mentioned giving him a phone so he can get in touch with family. I want to see that man smile from ear to ear some day.
Unfortunately it was most likely just because of the value of the phone, (for drugs) it’s a dangerous cycle. He doesn’t seem like he actually wants to see his family. He’s had multiple chances and skipped it or hid
@@Beornomaybe because there’s something they’re not sharing. My dad was narcissist/sociopath and created evils in my life, led me to become mentally ill and then was like ~omg so weird that she’s crazy now, she used to be SUCH a bright light! I wonder what happened! ❤~ evil RUNS DEEP. When I was in psychosis he would’ve led me to suicide and then cried and my funeral. Yet he smiles in pictures. I’m sure he’d say great things in an interview. You really don’t know. I do want to say I never watched the family interview and if I find they’re genuinely compassionate then I will eat my words but yo I swear, you NEVER know. This boy seems like he has never been mirrored, never been seen, never been loved - and that’s how psychosis is is usually activated. Abandonment in childhood. It all comes up in the late teens. People can say they love somebody but if you didn’t give them what they needed in childhood, they could be subject to this. And no one wants to admit they fumbled the ball. Again they could be loving and this could’ve just happened with no trigger point, no roots in trauma. But I honestly feel like there is a connection to past trauma somewhere.
@@jorgeortiz1123 it is his own fault. nobody makes him do drugs. he makes the choice to do that. nobody puts a gun to his head and says DO THIS !!! he chooses it ... furthermore he has his parents who literally say he can move in with them and he doesnt. again HIS CHOICE , HIS FAULT. so sick of people saying have compassion for these junkies ... theyre junkies. they lie, steal, cheat , and live off of hardworking Americans who pay for all their stuff, meanwhile they do NOTHING BUT LEECH ... they should all be nuked!
@@tyreesneedpoken like a truly privileged spoon fed person. You’ve got no clue what you’re talking about. Do me a favor and step outside your mess of a house for 2 seconds.
One of the most rewarding relationships I've had was with my Uncle Mike. He served in Vietnam and came back paranoid schizophrenic. As we grew older, I would visit him and he would talk to me very clearly bc he was being treated at the VA. We had such a great time together and miss him dearly. The world can be a cruel place at times. Glad we had those moments together. Thank you Veterans!
Oh yes! …that thunder that Mark brings is an eye opener. It is a fact that it is hopeless to wait that any system will make some changes …only you can make the difference and that is what we need today
My ex wife was schizophrenic. It was sad how she went from a beautiful creative and productive person to in and out of jail and forced by a judge to court ordered medication. Even the medications didn't help. She passed away of cancer at 42 but left behind two awesome sons. It's sad she fought it for over 20yrs. I really hope Chris survives this.
I really hope Chris has a 3rd follow up and he's got away from illegal drugs , is managing his schizophrenia and aspiring to live a productive life. I befriended a guy in my 20s that had schizophrenia and he became a teacher in Alaska. Mental disorders don't have to hold you back in life. Best wishes!
I think he needs a real prescription to treat his illness (which may work) rather than self medicating. He needs sectioning in a mental hospital for a few months atleast, so he can be medicated and stabilised. Then he may be able to choose what he wants for his future. Unfortunately I don't think he knows himself here, or could make any rational decisions on his own in this frame of mind.
my great grandpa was a teacher in alaska, hes a chill guy, dont know much about his mental stuff but everyones got issues, what makes the difference is how we deal with them
Inspirational story, that's what he need to hear, something positive and not such stupid question like loneliness,of course it's though and it can be represented as a weak link to his disease but I understand it's difficult sometimes to ask the good questions and his work to share those stories are vitaly important
Fuck. When Mark says ‘you gotta be lonely’ watch the sharp pain expression that floods his face, the color change as well and his verbal ‘YAH’ like he is saying wow, you fuckin think? Loneliness kills people. If babies are not touched enough they die. Adults face the same demise over a longer period of time.
You are so right! I finally after three fight of my life got my nephew out of foster care and he’ struggled so bad with touch. It was horrifying and took me many weeks to overcome this! He was 6 months old and I’ve since adopted him - he’s 3 now doing amazing but will forever have issues from the neglect. It’s the saddest thing for someone to have no one 💙
Yeah, I feel like Mark was a bit unsensitive and judgmental in this one. Not that question so much on its own, but the response on Chris' face was really telling, and I could sense that Mark's questions were really hurting him. Other questions seemed kind of presumptuous and condescending as well. Perhaps Chris is escaping some form of mistreatment from his family, maybe even a pattern of treatment that his family aren't even aware of.
To say it's not rough living on the streets means that what goes in your mind it's much worse. I feel for this guy. Blessing from 🇮🇹. Mark I love your work.
I really hope Chris got the help he needed. As a person who suffers from similar illness, I know I would probably be where he is now, mentally, if I had stayed unmedicated into my 20's. I am so grateful that my family finally reached me before I slipped into catatonia, and that I was finally able to find a medication that suited my needs. The way he speaks, and how it takes him a long time to respond to simple inquiries really gets to me, deeply. Mark, you are doing the whole world a service by choosing to bring people like this into the light, and I'm sure the majority of the public thanks you for it. I thank you.
I've heard another UA-camr bring up a very good point: why are people like Brittany spears' parents granted conservatorship but a case like this couldn't? This man is literally lying in the street every night, not taking medication and our legal system says he's an adult capable of making his own decisions.......HOW is he capable?! This lifestyle is going to kill him!
@@timothylash8678 Couldn't agree more, money will get you anything in this world, if you got money, you don't need to care about anything, money is the ruler here, fuck this shit
Mark, it's a good work you do. You are not only giving us all a better understanding of people's struggles (which may prompt actions, small or large) but trying to do everything you can. This spirit of helpfulness and caring is clear and obvious, not only to your viewers but to those you interview.
So many dual diagnosis homeless are like him, sleep where you fall, eat when you remember, check back into life when someone engages with you, which sane conversations with others aren't very often. He will come around, the more mark sees him and just waves hi,as a stable figure. He will show up one day and want to call home.
Really really wanting to hear a positive update for him down the road, the pain in his face is heartbreaking😔 hoping he can reunite with his family and get on a better path 🤞
I can tell he’s in a catatonic state. He’s very apathetic to his own life. He doesn’t mind sleeping on the street. I hope he gets his medication and into a place to call home, some nutritious food. Deeply praying for him.
Beauty2thestreets found him right now and spoke to him. We saw it while she was live, she asked him where he stays and he said 6th and San Pedro. She gave him her business card for him to call her if he moves. She told him to stay put in that area so his family can find him. 6th and SAN PEDRO!!!
It looks like he lost weight since his last interview. I really hope he connects with his family again. Mark, you're one of the good ones, man. Thank you for helping Chris and so many others.
I feel like he prefers to be outside on skid row because it makes him feel LESS alone, not more alone. He probably has a really hard time being inside a house where it's too quiet. And my guess is he hates the side effects of the drugs used to treat schizophrenia.
@Delirium Tremens I am so sorry to hear about your friend. It is such a terrible disease and I pray this young man is able to find some peace, love and joy in his life again.
@Delirium Tremens I have a friend who is schizophrenic and bipolar. He said he stopped cold turkey and weed helps him so much. I can tell some days when he's "away" so I give him his space. He still has issues with it, but he's taught himself how to control it. I really care about him. I like that he and I are able to talk about our mental illnesses freely without being judged and laughed at. As for me my family thinks I was just being a bum...well I would slept three days straight and shut down. Bums don't do that. My mom says I'm not good at communicating about my depression, but I feel like she judges me and ridiculed me for being on medication. I just deal with it on my own. My dad thinks it's funny. My siblings I believe they feel for me.
This has something to do with it but he's also a drug addict. If I were his dad I would try to get a 51/50 psych hold and try one last time (they have tried to get him clean in the past he's also been in and out of jail etc) to get him clean, medicated, and in some kind of therapy. Problem is you can't help the unwilling no matter how much you love them, it would have to be a legally forced situation. Maybe it would be in his best interest to go in to a group home / inpatient setting permanently at this point because he obviously can't make good decisions for himself due to the severity that is schizophrenia coupled with the drugs he's doing, crack and spice are most definitely exacerbating those delusions...but all of this takes a judge, time and money so that is 100% up to his next of kin. Sad to say Chris will more than likely die on the streets if something drastic doesn't happen.
Of all the interviews of yours I've watched, this one made me sob. I'm a young man who has also struggled with mental health and substance abuse and could so easily see myself having wound up in Chris' situation. Wish I could help this dude.
How wonderful that Mark is helping and getting Chris a phone, so he can get back in touch with his Dad and Sister... Hopefully he goes back home and accepts the help he needs... Much love to y'all...❤
This is the most stunning and heartbreaking thing I think I've ever seen in my life. I was captivated by the first interview, by the end of this I was in tears.
I know I can find footage of Skid Row on youtube but I enjoy it when you show it too. Gives the viewer a glimpse of the outside environment of the people you are interviewing, where most of the time we are just seeing the inside environment.
I feel like during his very....measured....responses, that a hundred voices are yelling at him. All my heart out to this brother. Thanks so much for the follow up.
You may be right. But whatever Chris believes he did wrong, ya know what, the sentence has been completed. Time to go home Chris. Certain body language cues are universal and involuntary. He's screaming for help
I think that is part of it, more that he has absolutely no self esteem left and he’s suffering significantly from schizophrenia, which is a very challenging illness to deal with, medicated or not. He probably feels worthless, sadly. 🙁
Heart breaking..... Thank you for doing these interviews and showing that these people who a lot of us just pass by without a look are PEOPLE too and deserve better.
This is absolutely heartbreaking. Thank you so much for trying to help him and staying in contact with his family. That is amazing that his family came out to find him and I’m sure they’ll keep trying. I’m praying for the day I see a video update about him where he is coherent and smiling.
He’s so young and he just needs meds and a calm place to sleep. His parents need to 51/50 him for his own safety. He can’t think right now. He has so much potential
Thank you for trying to help Mark!🤗❣ My brother struggles with schizophrenia and I almost lost him to the infamous Eastside Vancouver. I was combing the streets, year after year to look for him, exhausted and worried. When I finally did, he was irrecognizable after 18 yrs of last seeing him. My heart broke. Finally, he was willing to take help and lives in a group home in the Vancouver area. I'm glad to know he's safe now. It can be really hard to convince people with severe psychosis and mental illness to trust. So again, I thank you for trying to bridge the gap with Chris to his family. Much love to you all. Deeanndorah💟
Goodness this breaks my heart! I had a father who was an alcoholic schizophrenic. It took years for him to accept help…but we got him and once he was under medication boy the difference! Hope his family never gives up on this young man…🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
My best friends brother lost his battle to schizophrenia October of 2020. My heart really hurts for these people. This was not by choice, and it is so sad to this disease take over. Thank you Mark for doing what you can to help him. We need more people like you.
I don’t think there’s been a video on this channel that’s affected me like this one. I’ve never seen someone look so broken before and it completely shatters my heart. That’s a human being with feelings.
Mark, thank you for all that you are doing. Bless his heart. He’s still someone’s child and is loved. This is an incredibly sad story and we appreciate the follow up
This one made me cry also. I have some mental issues I’ve been struggling with for years and I just want to be here for this guy. I’m glad someone is you give me faith in humanity
Oh my God, so heartbreaking like everyone says below in comments. To Chris's family- I wish so hard Chris can turn his life around, thank you for your support, I can imagine how difficult this is, I can see he loves you at the end of the video, and to his lovely sister- please don't give up! xoxo
I can only imagine how his mom and dad feel watching this. How very difficult. My heart goes out to them. May they find comfort and a suitable resolution to their son's issues.
Sick of hearing how "good looking" people are in these videos like that adds one iota of tragedy to a destitute life. Such a stupid metric to apply any of this to. Way to show that you entirely and absolutely do not get it.
@@beetee2089 this is still the fucking stupidest thing to say in response to a compliment. i never even implied that a persons value is dependent on their physical appearance. never said i’m measuring anything by his appearance. i just said he had pretty eyes you whiney fuck.
@@itsjourdon I understand the emotion/sentiment behind your compliment, and I agree with it and approve of the sentiment itself. That said, you have to understand that a lot of people with mental health issues (me included), are made to feel so incredibly ugly. And so it becomes easy to assume that because you feel ugly, you don't deserve any love, and thus don't deserve any attention, and thus don't deserve to heal. The person who replied to you, simply replied from that pain of feeling ugly. Which is very real. And it exist in so many people in our society, and most people ignore it, until it festers like a cancer which was ignored for too long. Yet they happily point the finger at others, to be able to keep living in ignorance of their own dysfunction. A lot of people who have a substance problem, have this issue because of chronic feelings of being ugly, invalid, unworthy, not worth a damn,... So if there's any critism I could give you, is that you gave your (sincere) compliment because it made you happy to do so. But in doing so, you forgot that it will absolutely touch a nerve in people who feel ugly/worthless and are suffering because of it.
@@william4661 did you people replying ever stop and think I, or anyone you’re replying to on the internet, may also have a mental illness? man, I have a cocktail of pills to take every day, twice a day, and I suffer every day from addiction and alcoholism. I definitely never EVER said I wasn’t and to be honest I could be one misstep away from being in his shoes. I can also talk about how other people are attractive without it having anything to do with his “value.” I swear you people take a sincere compliment and take it as an enemy displaying their elitism... take the stick out of your asses. go take your fucking meds. I did, and I feel it’s fine to point out things that might make other people feel BEAUTIFUL. whether I complimented his identity or his appearance, it’s still a compliment. by the way, if people feel ugly, how is my compliment for someone else, hurting them? please explain. because, i feel ugly and worthless everyday and don’t whine and bitch when other people get uplifted if I’m overseen. that’s some middle school level bullshit thinking. a compliment toward someone else has NOTHING to do with YOUR OWN value and y’all need to learn that. I sympathize but that is not a rational explanation at all because I grew out of that a decade ago. y’all are on another damn planet it’s insane.
The pain in his face and eyes is making me sob. This hurts my heart so much. Chris, I'm so so sorry you're hurting so badly. I hope so much he can get help in a way that feels comfortable for him and reunite with his family soon.
Keep at it Mark, I know this can be exhausting.... you're so important to this world
Yes yes yes
This comment
Yes big facts Chris. I don't know you but I feel a moms love for you. Your Mom must be so sad. I saw your Dad and sister. Plz let them help you and use that fun.
@@DH-ij9pe yes we do
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The heartbreak Chris's family must feel seeing him laying on the streets like this.... pure torture.
I can't imagine. It made me cry because I have sons his age. This could be them or any of us. Mark you are the kindnest man. Good vibes all the way.
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Truly devastating.
So sad if my son was like that.so i agree with you. Hope he gets help
What can you do though, he doesnt want help but he also isnt in his "right state of mind"
The mind is such a beautifully frightening thing, here’s a man walking around free as day yet trapped.
Everybody that’s ever been born is walking around free as day but trapped. Some are lucky and born with good brain waves, some not. Some by parents who live, many not. But everybody, as in not one person exempt, is born with the innate nature to squander everything. “The heart of man is desperately wicked. Who can understand it?”
- Isaiah the Prophet
Yet in his eyes you can barely see the little boy he once was
This was so well worded.
Wow! Such a powerful comment
Honestly I feel (in my opinion), around time 2:58 when he is asked about how he feels, it looks like the voices or something inside him is telling him to lie, because he says he’s fine but makes a look of disgust afterwards..
In his first interview, he seemed lost. Here, he seems so much more angry. It’s sad and I hope he gets the help and support he needs.
He was high as fuck in the first interview
@@rory644 nah
It goes like that alot. Most of the times the mood is dependent simply on what they are being told by the voices. Or at least that's how it was with my father.
I'd be angry too if I was a schizo young man that escapes a serious mental illness using drugs meanwhile my family who gave up on me and let me sleep in the streets still have the ability to laugh and smile living their lives normally because they can't really and truly understand that I can't control my damaged brain yet expect me to think they love me for ditching me to save themselves the trouble of going through my hell with me even though they conceived me to begin with
Just a thought on how the world looks like from his prospective.. They convinced themselves “if we stop giving him money, we stop enabling him” .... Well ain't that a convenient soundbite for them to shift the blame and stop bleeding their money on him, that didn't only fail to fix his situation, it actually made it a lot worst, now he's stealing to go by, and risking getting shot for it, all just to silence the demons inside his head
Yeah, I’d be angry too man
He kinda seems more like he’s just given up.
His delay seems like he is hearing many other voices in his head. Such a handsome man with potential. Chris don't give up Chris!!.
He is responding to the voices. Very internally preoccupied.
@@kcnnanna so sad /:
His dad said in the interview he did acid, that probably open the can of worms, since he already had a genetic mental disorder. Poor kids, he is lost inside his own mind, not sure he is living in the same dimension like the rest of us. He is in a very dark tunnel, I hope he finds the way out to the light
Exactly what I was thinking
@@coryman4245 sorry about your friend, this drugs are not for everyone, and certainly not to abuse. The best use of them is for spiritual purpose
His reaction after being asked "you gotta be lonely...?" is haunting.
I felt it too. More like how can I possibly be lonely with all these voices in my head?
It was an oddly sad, yet defiant response...wonder what he was thinking
I thought the same thing ... Super odd reaction
It´s hard to admit to others that you are lonely. He thought about it for a second, made a face like he was about to start crying, and that made him a bit angry because he still has pride.
But still though irritated he admitted it which is great, and in the end he even accepted help.
I peeped that too. Definitely terrifying, like he was trying to break through but just couldn’t.
To Chris’ family, the entire SWU family is supporting you and Chris. We’ve seen success stories before come from this channel and I believe we can see it again. I’ll keep Chris and you all in my thoughts. Sending love, strength, and courage from Canada.
@ Brittany hello my fellow Canadian 🇨🇦 yes this is a hard one to watch . I pray chris can get on some proper meds and lives a life he deserves . He seems like a good guy . Sending Love&Prayers to chris & his family and all that are suffering &struggling worldwide. I’ve personally have worked with the homeless since 2004 the last 7 yrs I’ve worked with street kids age 16-30!yrs old I’ve seen &!heard every story under the sun. Sending good vibes only . Love fr Toronto , Canada 🇨🇦
Sending additional strength from Nashville!
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@6th gen 🍁 @ hello I have been working with the homeless since 2004, IM ONLY ONE PERSON!!! BUT I DO MY PART !!! And a lot of it I do for free!!! I USE MY OWN MONEY !!! But your 💯 right CANADA 🇨🇦 NEEDS TO DO BETTER !! WE NEED TO DO BETTER . Love from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
A handsome guy with a beautiful soul. Life can be so cruel. I really want Chris to get clean and receive the right medication. 😭❤️
Right?? He seems like such a beautiful man... Really ruined by the cruelties and vices of the world. He seems like he doesn't want to ask for much... Just seems like he's hanging out for moments of pleasure.. I really hope he's doing ok...
Yeah, sod the ugly ones they deserve everything they get right?
@@jelstone20 take it easy. its not a bad thing to acknowledge that this man is handsome.
He could well be much better now 🤞
AND THAT HAIR!! if he can just be quiet for a few hours he could absolutely crush a modeling shoot
We crossed paths in fashion district, he was crying and my heart broke, I kept walking but felt so wrong about it, he had so much sentiment in his tears, so I went back to try and talk to him and buy him a meal or something and he wasn’t there anymore. I felt a hole in my heart. When I saw his face in my feed I knew it was him. I really hope he is well and with his family. He deserves a better life, everyone does.
Oh my gosh 😢
You did all you could.
@Cody Howard if you really read what she wrote, and understood the effort she was willing to put, you won't say this. She wanted to get him a meal, she WENT BACK to look for him. What was she supposed to do? Run around the city looking for him? What would YOU have done?
@Cody Howard so basically you would have done exactly what she did or LESS? ok thanks bye
@Cody Howard I never give money, as the vast majority will misuse it. People who give money are actually hurting these people, not helping. If they ask for food, I offer to walk with them into a store or fast food place and let them get what they want and I will pay for it. A third may take me up on it. The other 2/3 are not interested in food, but rather drug or drinking money. Giving them food however is no skin off my back and it won't hurt them.
the sadness in his eyes in unbareble. I really hope he can get on meds again and that he will go to his family. So nice of you to get him a phone. He was more clear than the last interview i feel like. I wish him all the best and also his family who love him so much.. xxxx
It's not even sadness. I think it's more of an emptiness. He's a shell of a man.
@@Darkest_Soul_187 this is the tragedy....
Agent Smith exactly, I’ve seen this in my friend before
He was clearer. I think he has lost weight since his last video which wasn’t that long ago. His face seems thinner.
Meds ain’t gonna do anything
As someone that grew up with a parent with this disease, it’s so hard to reach them…it’s another world they live in and you are not always welcome. So hard!!!
Why doesn't his dad get an emergency guardianship for him? Chris obviously can't make decisions on his own.
I am so sorry for your struggles. My ex husband struggles and my son has had to grow up knowing how his father is. It’s heartbreaking.
I lost my wife to this. She left two kids behind
@@patkruger3930 a conservatorship or medical POA. a medical poa and general POA would work in overseeing medical treatment/care they would be the ones to make decisions. A general poa would decide living arrangement, money decisions etc. It's a diet version of a conservatorship. But could be very beneficial. I once had a family member with those docs because there were having Schizophrenic like episodes and could not care for her self hygiene, food etc and wasn't in a state of mind to make medical decisions or money decisions.
My ex wife Suffers From Paranoid Schizophrenia, She has custody of our daughter, She also has Severe Bi-Polar. I've watched he Square up with my child at 7 because she was having too much fun trik-Or-treating. I have bilateral club foot, so i cant work and no Disability lawyer will touch someone with a Birth defect thats in their 30s. I so badly just want my Child to feel loved, To teach her, To give her new experiences i was unable to have as a kid. But so much worse is in the edges of this story. i haven't seen my daughter in 2 and a half years.
Your compassion and lack of cynicism always impresses me. Thank you for giving people on the margins of society a voice. Please keep up the good work.
Indeed!!
he is making thousands of dollars off of sic people :c I would not go that far and call it "good work"
Heavy man. Not an easy job interviewing people in need. Respect ✊ MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE THE FRONTLINE OF MOST ISSUES.
Absolutely. I have mental illness and take my meds. If I didn't and self medicated or started shooting up I'd be dead. and
All issues infact, any healthy person would never take a dark route to solve a problem
Mental illness is real... I'm going to keep praying for these issues to be dealt with.
Trauma is at the frontline of all mental health issues
@@senetawhitman4146thank you honey. God is guiding his warriors to confront ❤
This is a picture of hopelessness. A boy missed everyday. A family desperate to save him. I see the shadow of him as a toddler. Thanks for connecting him to his support.
I can’t imagine anything more cruel than schizophrenia.
BPD. Mixed with a touch of Bipolar. Now that’s cruel. I feel so sorry for this man, love & support is what he needs, forced support if necessary as he is incapable of making any decisions at all.
I agree. Mental illness is awful. Absolutely awful. Losing someone's mind.
Try being taught by nuns
@@Red_1976 As a person with BPD I truly disagree. I would NEVER change (or even compare) my "illness" to schizophrenia. I can work, keep my apartment clean, pay my bills, get married with my man, have children etc like a normal person. As a 24-year old I can feel how I'm healing year after a year, and most people with BPD don't even need medication or intence therapy when they are over 30 years old. Alltho many people with BPD like to play victim. Do you have it?
@@LR-tr5cn Depends on how severe the bipolar disorder is?
This is so fucking heartbreaking..........his lost expressions. I just want to hug him and his parents.
The pain in his eyes shook me
God bless you ❣️
Stop swearing.
spicoli
I'm a schizophrenic too, the one answer reply's are so common in this illness, he defitnely needs medication and support.I hope he gets the help and his life back to normal, his living in a mental prison, it's real sad to see him like this.You can do it Chris i've been battling mental illness for over 25 years and it gets better.:}
Thank you! I have a grown son with this illness, you give me hope...🌺
God bless you for understanding I an happy you are getting help.
I can't say it got better for me, I just learnt to deal with it. Making me acting fake 80% of the time.
At least in the eyes of other people i look better. So i don't feel judged anymore.
it's a relief in a way.
@@miapdx503 It’s a terrible illness, I’m lucky with good medication a good dr family and friends .I also avoid illegal drugs. The most your son needs and the love understanding and support, your son will get better I’m sure.Keep up the good work.🍀❤️
@@guiguijol- that must be really draining. Wishing you all the best
Chris seems like such a sweet person who just needs some help. I hope he’s ok and we hear an update soon!
its always the good ones that are afflicted with schizophrenia...for some reason.
He’s the perfect example of someone who needs to be forced into treatment to get off drugs and stabilize his schizophrenia. He’s not capable of making decisions to save his life.
You might be right but in the eyes of the law its impossible to do that until he's deemed a threat to himself or others
He doesn’t want to be put back in contact with his family.
There is no such help.
100%. The alternative is a certain, and cruel death. He doesn't deserve that.
Agreed
The emotions he shows after mentioning lonelyness, is phenomenal.
Hard to watch man
3:10 understanding he can handle his problem But realizing its not normal and he pushes people away that want to help and that most people just don't want to deal with him 😐
Yeah that one hit hard right there
@Ruby Gee I'm thinking Joaquin Pheonix watched this before Joker. No disrespect to this guy.
He was being sarcastic! How can he be lonely with voices going through his head 24/7
The look of anguish, anger and hurt after the comment on loneliness. He's really hurting. Sending hugs.
Breaks my heart to see it...
What a shitty world we have built, just a facade full of cracks where damaged people lare lost.
I don't think he'll receive that hug unless you go find him.
Hurting ? He doesn't even know where the hell he is. He's dangerous.
hes annoyed with this interviewers misery fetish.
He answers questions the same way I do when someone is talking to me in a crowded room. You can’t take in what anybody is saying so you just go “Yeah” to ride along with it. Only he’s got the crowded room in his head..
That’s a great way to explain it
And they are not hallucinations these voices, there is psychiatrists speaking out that have worked in some of the biggest mental institutions in the US, they are of the opinion that these are negative entities constantly badgering these individuals, and these psychiatrists have been threatened by there superiors when they have spoke out. Now retired they can speak there mind without loosing there livelihoods.
@@bleedblue9657 I noticed a patient in the emergency room, I was there as a patient. He had gotten away from where he was an inpatient of a psychiatric facility. I felt so bad for him. He was very obviously ill and unable to articulate. I could see how tortured he was. I wondered at the time if it was the result of negative energy or entities by the look on his face.
@@bleedblue9657 Wow, that's fascinating. Can you tell us more? What do you mean by entities exactly? Where would I find more information about these psychiatrists?
His name is "Jerry Marzinski, and his UA-cam channel is "engineering mental sanity" he has over 25years in psychiatry he worked in the biggest hospital in the US and in prisons, and he is of the opinion that these voices are no hallucination the are negative entities, very interesting stuff and it begs the question why are we being taught that these are hallucinations
wow, seeing all those people literally sleeping on the street really hurt my heart
Same.. heartbreaking
@@JazzyJadaXXX That's a common sight in California where I'm from. I left. I worked in nonprofit services for long time, but I think I might have been homeless at some point myself if I had stayed.
We can do better. We can be so much better. 🌺
Mine too.
@@exploringdimensions4all853 I understand that. I'm happy you got away. I'd cry constantly if I saw that in person.
It's crazy to watch 100 diff channels and read the comments of uneducated heartless cynical unloved people. Then come here and read the comments, this is a beautiful platform for the voice of the real world. No glitz, no glamour. Raw uncut life. Mark, your my inspiration.
I normally don't comment on these, but thanks for helping him, Mark. This guy really needs it, I think all of your viewers were hoping to see Chris get the help he needs.
I have been extremely mentally ill for 15 years but are doing the best I've ever been in a long time . It's fucking absolute torture , cause our brains are so powerful for us and against us when it needs too .
God bless you Chris .
Love you mate X
From a sufferer in Scotland 🏴
Wishing u the best of luck. The world is a better place with you in it.
Im so happy for you ❤️
@@idc77713 cheers brother 👍
@@lillkillen333 Thanks honey 👍
May God bless you with your painfull symptoms 🙏❤❤❤
This is heart breaking to watch. To think that he's actually got family that is willing to help him and he's too addicted and mentally unstable to really rationally make a decision is so hard to watch,. I hope his family can find resources to help them to get him help and soon. It takes one fight, one fall, and his life can take a tragic turn. I'm really rooting for this man. Hoping he decides to accept the help he needs. Good luck.
His family can apply to get guardianship over him and have him put in a place that can take care of him. They are either grossly misinformed or don't want to be bothered. He can easily get 5150'd or 5250'd to get a doctor's assessment to find the proper care he needs. And before someone says "his family was on here looking for him" some people have limits to their willingness.
@@subzero07094 it's hard when duel diagnosis is involved. Drugs and mental health.
@@subzero07094 just because the information is present does t meN its accessible to most. I have an intrest in mental health and ive never heard the meatgods youve mentioned it vould very easily be they arnt aware of those meathods
@@carolinerowles5951 no it's not. If he was medically diagnosed as schizophrenic it's as simple as going to a lawyer.
@@Ryan-nn1kl it's accessible to anyone who has an immediate family member with a psychological mental disorder diagnosis.
As someone with schizophrenia this hit really hard. The frustration when asked "You gotta be lonely?" is so relatable and painful for me. Schizophrenic people don't get left alone. There's always voices and sounds and hallucinations. I hope he gets help. I really really do.
Sorry if you get asked questions that anger you. The life in your shoes is different than others and many just don't understand or even consider what you just pointed out. But by you pointing that out to me, made me realize how silly of a question it really is. Note taken....
I dont know what to say except i really wish you the best luck in life, a close friend of mine passed away shortly after he got schizophrenia he was like a little brother to me we were just teenagers experiencing drugs … i dont wanna say anything that offends you i just really hope you the best luck in life🙏🏼 take care
Best of luck with life man, my bestfriend is schizophrenic and I'm so glad he has the support of his family to help him. He's slowly trying to work towards a diploma and also volunteers as a youth counsellor which has been amazing for him. I hope everything is well for you.
@@Jakey4000 thanks man, yeah. Life is good. I'm working a really good job and I'm surrounded by good people. My best friend is my rock. I bet you are your best friend's too. It's not easy to be close to someone like us. Thanks for being there for your friend. 🤙🙏
@@markmayhew9259 Oh hell yeah man! I'm so glad to hear you've got an excellent support network in place! My friend and I both have interest in pharmacy, I just graduated with my pharmacy technician diploma today, and my friend is starting the course now after hearing about its content from me!
You're right that it can be difficult at times, though a little bit or patience and understanding really does go a long way. Honestly the difficulty goes both ways, he helped me on my journey to discovering my mental health in a better way and before that I wasn't the greatest friend. It's amazing how the right medication makes a huge difference, I'm on Ritalin for adhd now and he's been on clozapine for a few years now, it was quite difficult to fully be supportive because I was in a different country at the time because he wanted advise on starting it as it requires a 2 week hospital stay and could cause sudden death if the dosage isn't correctly titrated, ultimately he decided to do it because no other medication was working and now he's been able to control his symptoms relatively effectively.
Sorry for the long message, haha. Tell your friend they're awesome, and don't forget you're awesome too! It really does take an incredible amount of effort to do what you have done. Have a lovely week and take care - Jakey from New Zealand
This could've been any of us. Sometimes you have no control.
My uncle and cousin had schizophrenia. They both committed suicide. So sad.
May their souls rest in peace
Hope they're in a bette place x
my boyfriend had it and shot himself in our bathroom, i miss him everyday
Best wishes to you K M
@@thatgurl456 blessings to you
@@thatgurl456 😔
As a clinical social worker, he would benefit from his parents becoming his power of attorney as his current state makes it difficult to manage his mental health. My heart goes out to him & his family as he’s currently unwell and self-medicating which worsens symptoms of psychosis.
I wanted to do that with my son and he threatened that when he was able to get out of it ,he would disappear for good. We had a family member do that in the past. It is so hard being a parent of an adult with a mental illness. We can't have them get help like we could when they lived with us.
The system makes what you advise as if its so easy almost impossible to accomplish.
Oh yeah, it’s that easy.
That would be ideal, but the person has to sign off on this... or you have to take your loved one to court. Not fun either way, esp if the loved one isn't in their right mind.
Power of attorney means nothing in terms of getting him in an inpatient mental health facility. The laws change from state to state. He’s residing in commiefornia so he probably has more rights than anybody. He needs to get institutionalized and receive the meds and counseling for his condition.
Wow that intro, it was something else. Capturing the edge of society, something very pure about it.
I’m telling you. It just adds more perspective to his work. Gives you the whole scope, past the childhood stories and their appearance on set. Seeing him retrieve him from the concrete floor just makes his work look more authentic.
What a holy show the US is
That was a crazy intro, it looked like he either lost his shoes or they got stolen while he was asleep.... So sad
Wow that's heartbreaking but an eye opener. America the great and beautiful huh....💲💲💲
All countries have a homeless/mentally ill population. The US doesn't have a great support system, but I wouldn't judge a country based on one video. Remember, the person making this video is in the US, as is most of his audience
I’ve been watching these videos the last few days. Yesterday there was a man on the escalator behind me, very obviously disturbed and I wondered if he was schizophrenic because of what I’ve learned from these. Not that it mattered what he suffered from, but my heart swelled for him. He was muttering “mental health mental health” and I turned around and gave him a warm smile and said, me too (major depression and c-ptsd) and i hope you feel better soon. He started telling me that no one cares about him, and I assured him that even though I didn’t know him, I care. It didn’t seem to make a difference but who knows, my point being I am thankful that you have opened my eyes and my heart. I think sometimes ignorance on things can make a person afraid; it’s not that I never cared before. But you have helped me to understand and thank you. I am hoping to share these with more people. You are changing peoples hearts and that’s so incredible and thank you one more time.
Your kindness is so important
interesting that you didn't include how he reacted to what you said
Kudos to you Angela, it takes bravery to reveal your vulnerabilities to a stranger. I'm sure you made a difference for the guy. Things like this are what *sometimes* causes a cascade of change in the helpless.
God bless you, your efforts matter. Thank you for being one of the good ones ❤️
LOVE the picture you took of him. It really captures his beauty but also the confusion and unrest in his mind that shows in his facial expression. Adore all your work Mark! You are doing such amazing things for this world!
At 8 min when he says yeah to being open to living w his family, instant tears. Mark is trying to help and underneath it all, this guy knows 🧡I hope he can accept the help for himself
It's so nice to hear that his folks are trying.... As a father I can only imagine the helplessness of the situation. Keep going mum n pops. There's a good few thousand folk here rooting for you all. This is a kind and long soul that needs to be given the chances to heal and grow in his own way...
Or maybe the dad or whatever other family he has could have kept in touch with this guy and.. I dunno? Showed up to this interview beforehand and said.. "hey son, I am here to help you." I understand that in life we make bad decisions but this guy clearly needs help and it is extremely sad that his family has not already done something by this point..
@@jayshoenhair9825 they have already tried! You are uninformed and quite judgmental. You have absolutely no clue how difficult this is for parents of legally adult children that are in active addiction.
Be better or just don’t say anything at all.
@@tinam761 they ain’t try hard enough. clear as day this dude ain’t loved enough. I would keep him in the house where it’s safe, tend to his needs and help push him in life instead of acting like he a “big boy” and can take care of himself, cause clearly he cannot
@@jayshoenhair9825 ya bro they haven’t tried ? They have tried a million times and the dad even said he enabled him for years. They came there looking for him wtf are you talking about I pray your never in this situation
@@zacharyberry1478 I've been on the other end of the situation. Not as bad as where he is at but living in a homeless shelter and my parents drove me there when they could have easily taken me in. I'm doing better now thankfully, but I almost got raped in the process. So it's a sensitive issue for me.
All I'm saying is that in the interview they came down there and the dad was like "well we haven't been able to find him on this trip so.. we are leaving today"... I'm really just saying why didn't they stay until they found him? He said he was open to help from his parents. I dunno... I get that they are putting in effort but all I am saying is if my son was sleeping on the Fucking cement sidewalk and I went down there to help.. I wiuldnt just give up after a few days.. I would at least find him first and talk to him. If he said "I don't want any help" than hey... That's it. But I wouldn't give up so easily. That's all I'm saying, my original argument wasn't pointing that out.
It was very subtle but I noticed a glimer of hope in his eyes when you mentioned giving him a phone so he can get in touch with family. I want to see that man smile from ear to ear some day.
He literally had the opportunity and didn’t take it. So not true
i hope, but i feel like that glimmer was for drugs so he can sell the phone..
Unfortunately it was most likely just because of the value of the phone, (for drugs) it’s a dangerous cycle. He doesn’t seem like he actually wants to see his family. He’s had multiple chances and skipped it or hid
@@Beornomaybe because there’s something they’re not sharing. My dad was narcissist/sociopath and created evils in my life, led me to become mentally ill and then was like ~omg so weird that she’s crazy now, she used to be SUCH a bright light! I wonder what happened! ❤~ evil RUNS DEEP. When I was in psychosis he would’ve led me to suicide and then cried and my funeral. Yet he smiles in pictures. I’m sure he’d say great things in an interview. You really don’t know.
I do want to say I never watched the family interview and if I find they’re genuinely compassionate then I will eat my words but yo I swear, you NEVER know.
This boy seems like he has never been mirrored, never been seen, never been loved - and that’s how psychosis is is usually activated. Abandonment in childhood. It all comes up in the late teens. People can say they love somebody but if you didn’t give them what they needed in childhood, they could be subject to this. And no one wants to admit they fumbled the ball.
Again they could be loving and this could’ve just happened with no trigger point, no roots in trauma. But I honestly feel like there is a connection to past trauma somewhere.
Seeing him laying in the street was absolutely heart breaking. Thinking of my baby boy in that condition, I can’t even imagine.
but its his own fault
@@tyreesneed man, have some compassion, it's actually not his fault... i mean, he is schizophrenic
@@jorgeortiz1123 it is his own fault. nobody makes him do drugs. he makes the choice to do that. nobody puts a gun to his head and says DO THIS !!! he chooses it ... furthermore he has his parents who literally say he can move in with them and he doesnt. again HIS CHOICE , HIS FAULT. so sick of people saying have compassion for these junkies ... theyre junkies. they lie, steal, cheat , and live off of hardworking Americans who pay for all their stuff, meanwhile they do NOTHING BUT LEECH ... they should all be nuked!
@@tyreesneedpoken like a truly privileged spoon fed person. You’ve got no clue what you’re talking about. Do me a favor and step outside your mess of a house for 2 seconds.
@@tyreesneed he’s schizophrenic dumbass! He literally hears voices for no reason at all
One of the most rewarding relationships I've had was with my Uncle Mike. He served in Vietnam and came back paranoid schizophrenic. As we grew older, I would visit him and he would talk to me very clearly bc he was being treated at the VA. We had such a great time together and miss him dearly. The world can be a cruel place at times. Glad we had those moments together. Thank you Veterans!
Thank you for treating him with respect and like a human. And I think him for his sacrifice and serving his country.
He seems so empty. Mark, I can't even imagine how you feel.... probably exhausted, you are a Saint for doing what you do. ❤
Oh yes! …that thunder that Mark brings is an eye opener.
It is a fact that it is hopeless to wait that any system will make some changes …only you can make the difference and that is what we need today
My ex wife was schizophrenic. It was sad how she went from a beautiful creative and productive person to in and out of jail and forced by a judge to court ordered medication. Even the medications didn't help. She passed away of cancer at 42 but left behind two awesome sons. It's sad she fought it for over 20yrs. I really hope Chris survives this.
You must have fought the battle with her. It wasn’t easy for you, I am sure. But, how nice to hear that you are left with such great boys!
God will always and only ever see her as beautiful. Hope ya get that. Love ya!
I really hope Chris has a 3rd follow up and he's got away from illegal drugs , is managing his schizophrenia and aspiring to live a productive life. I befriended a guy in my 20s that had schizophrenia and he became a teacher in Alaska. Mental disorders don't have to hold you back in life. Best wishes!
I think he needs a real prescription to treat his illness (which may work) rather than self medicating. He needs sectioning in a mental hospital for a few months atleast, so he can be medicated and stabilised. Then he may be able to choose what he wants for his future. Unfortunately I don't think he knows himself here, or could make any rational decisions on his own in this frame of mind.
my great grandpa was a teacher in alaska, hes a chill guy, dont know much about his mental stuff but everyones got issues, what makes the difference is how we deal with them
Inspirational story, that's what he need to hear, something positive and not such stupid question like loneliness,of course it's though and it can be represented as a weak link to his disease but I understand it's difficult sometimes to ask the good questions and his work to share those stories are vitaly important
Fuck. When Mark says ‘you gotta be lonely’ watch the sharp pain expression that floods his face, the color change as well and his verbal ‘YAH’ like he is saying wow, you fuckin think?
Loneliness kills people. If babies are not touched enough they die. Adults face the same demise over a longer period of time.
You are so right! I finally after three fight of my life got my nephew out of foster care and he’ struggled so bad with touch. It was horrifying and took me many weeks to overcome this!
He was 6 months old and I’ve since adopted him - he’s 3 now doing amazing but will forever have issues from the neglect. It’s the saddest thing for someone to have no one 💙
He looks befuddled the entire interview. Emotionally disorganized. As is normal with schizophrenia.
Yeah, I feel like Mark was a bit unsensitive and judgmental in this one. Not that question so much on its own, but the response on Chris' face was really telling, and I could sense that Mark's questions were really hurting him. Other questions seemed kind of presumptuous and condescending as well. Perhaps Chris is escaping some form of mistreatment from his family, maybe even a pattern of treatment that his family aren't even aware of.
It seemed like "another person" answered that part...it seemed weird
I felt like he scoffed and said "Yay" sarcastically, especially cuz he shook his head (no) when he said ya...
To say it's not rough living on the streets means that what goes in your mind it's much worse. I feel for this guy. Blessing from 🇮🇹. Mark I love your work.
Fucking A it's not and to say it's not rough is, too used to the depression of living day to day..... god that hurts seeing him man fml :(
I really hope Chris got the help he needed. As a person who suffers from similar illness, I know I would probably be where he is now, mentally, if I had stayed unmedicated into my 20's. I am so grateful that my family finally reached me before I slipped into catatonia, and that I was finally able to find a medication that suited my needs. The way he speaks, and how it takes him a long time to respond to simple inquiries really gets to me, deeply. Mark, you are doing the whole world a service by choosing to bring people like this into the light, and I'm sure the majority of the public thanks you for it. I thank you.
The pain in Chris's eyes is tragic and profound.
This is so sad, I hope he gets help... my heart is breaking for his family.. Thank you Mark for the work you do, you are amazing🙏💜
I've heard another UA-camr bring up a very good point: why are people like Brittany spears' parents granted conservatorship but a case like this couldn't? This man is literally lying in the street every night, not taking medication and our legal system says he's an adult capable of making his own decisions.......HOW is he capable?! This lifestyle is going to kill him!
Because she is a millionaire. Sadly that was their main concern…
It's all about money. Just like everything else in this fucked up world we live in...
You are 100% right. Mental health services need to be a priority in this country.
@@timothylash8678 Couldn't agree more, money will get you anything in this world, if you got money, you don't need to care about anything, money is the ruler here, fuck this shit
the difference is $$$
Mark, it's a good work you do. You are not only giving us all a better understanding of people's struggles (which may prompt actions, small or large) but trying to do everything you can. This spirit of helpfulness and caring is clear and obvious, not only to your viewers but to those you interview.
So many dual diagnosis homeless are like him, sleep where you fall, eat when you remember, check back into life when someone engages with you, which sane conversations with others aren't very often. He will come around, the more mark sees him and just waves hi,as a stable figure. He will show up one day and want to call home.
The first 90 seconds of this video is crushing....jesus christ! Mark, I dont know how you keep it together.....but you are truly an amazing person!
Really really wanting to hear a positive update for him down the road, the pain in his face is heartbreaking😔 hoping he can reunite with his family and get on a better path 🤞
I can tell he’s in a catatonic state. He’s very apathetic to his own life. He doesn’t mind sleeping on the street. I hope he gets his medication and into a place to call home, some nutritious food. Deeply praying for him.
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I'm sure he minds he probably doesn't have a choice and feels more safe there surrounded by people
You mean apathetic, not empathetic.
Keep dreaming.
I'm praying against the guy. Let's see who's got the better God.
Beauty2thestreets found him right now and spoke to him. We saw it while she was live, she asked him where he stays and he said 6th and San Pedro. She gave him her business card for him to call her if he moves. She told him to stay put in that area so his family can find him. 6th and SAN PEDRO!!!
I seen this on her tiktok!!! Wonder what happened I hope this sweet boys okay
It looks like he lost weight since his last interview. I really hope he connects with his family again. Mark, you're one of the good ones, man. Thank you for helping Chris and so many others.
I feel like he prefers to be outside on skid row because it makes him feel LESS alone, not more alone. He probably has a really hard time being inside a house where it's too quiet. And my guess is he hates the side effects of the drugs used to treat schizophrenia.
Totalllyy omg u target it ...
@Delirium Tremens I am so sorry to hear about your friend. It is such a terrible disease and I pray this young man is able to find some peace, love and joy in his life again.
@Delirium Tremens I have a friend who is schizophrenic and bipolar. He said he stopped cold turkey and weed helps him so much. I can tell some days when he's "away" so I give him his space. He still has issues with it, but he's taught himself how to control it. I really care about him. I like that he and I are able to talk about our mental illnesses freely without being judged and laughed at. As for me my family thinks I was just being a bum...well I would slept three days straight and shut down. Bums don't do that. My mom says I'm not good at communicating about my depression, but I feel like she judges me and ridiculed me for being on medication. I just deal with it on my own. My dad thinks it's funny. My siblings I believe they feel for me.
@@pigstars89 my mom literally calls me a drug addict for taking prescription anti depressants…. It’s unbelievable, really. You are not alone.
This has something to do with it but he's also a drug addict. If I were his dad I would try to get a 51/50 psych hold and try one last time (they have tried to get him clean in the past he's also been in and out of jail etc) to get him clean, medicated, and in some kind of therapy. Problem is you can't help the unwilling no matter how much you love them, it would have to be a legally forced situation. Maybe it would be in his best interest to go in to a group home / inpatient setting permanently at this point because he obviously can't make good decisions for himself due to the severity that is schizophrenia coupled with the drugs he's doing, crack and spice are most definitely exacerbating those delusions...but all of this takes a judge, time and money so that is 100% up to his next of kin. Sad to say Chris will more than likely die on the streets if something drastic doesn't happen.
Of all the interviews of yours I've watched, this one made me sob. I'm a young man who has also struggled with mental health and substance abuse and could so easily see myself having wound up in Chris' situation. Wish I could help this dude.
How wonderful that Mark is helping and getting Chris a phone, so he can get back in touch with his Dad and Sister... Hopefully he goes back home and accepts the help he needs... Much love to y'all...❤
I hope so
Much love to you also...thank you. Peace
I just want to hug him. He’s going to get through this… he can do it. So much love to his family and thank you for keeping tabs on him, Mark.
This one broke me. I really hope he finds a way to get help. Thank you Mark for your amazing work.
This is the most stunning and heartbreaking thing I think I've ever seen in my life. I was captivated by the first interview, by the end of this I was in tears.
His eyes are so sad and dull. I hope he can get to his family before he suffers anymore. It's heartbreaking
These videos really help you appreciate the things you have in life, including good health physically and mentally.
So true
I LOVE how Mark tries to help. It truly touches my heart!!!
So sweet of you to help this man! He has no other resources- you’re such a guardian to so many of these people. ❤
Thank you again for being a hero! I’m praying Chris gets back to his family and gets some help, The change in his appearance is heartbreaking!
I know I can find footage of Skid Row on youtube but I enjoy it when you show it too. Gives the viewer a glimpse of the outside environment of the people you are interviewing, where most of the time we are just seeing the inside environment.
Agree, much more realistic
Chris, we all want to see you healthy. People do care about you and you are a worthy.
One of the most heartbreaking interviews I've ever watched. Praying that you can get help soon. You deserve it. God bless you Chris.
I feel like during his very....measured....responses, that a hundred voices are yelling at him.
All my heart out to this brother. Thanks so much for the follow up.
Nop, actually he’s a lot more calm than the last interview
I get a strong feeling that this is self-punishment. I hope he realises what's best for him, sooner rather than later.
You may be right. But whatever Chris believes he did wrong, ya know what, the sentence has been completed. Time to go home Chris. Certain body language cues are universal and involuntary. He's screaming for help
I think that is part of it, more that he has absolutely no self esteem left and he’s suffering significantly from schizophrenia, which is a very challenging illness to deal with, medicated or not. He probably feels worthless, sadly. 🙁
When you said "you gotta be lonely?" that was the best response out of him through this whole video.
Heart breaking..... Thank you for doing these interviews and showing that these people who a lot of us just pass by without a look are PEOPLE too and deserve better.
This is absolutely heartbreaking. Thank you so much for trying to help him and staying in contact with his family. That is amazing that his family came out to find him and I’m sure they’ll keep trying. I’m praying for the day I see a video update about him where he is coherent and smiling.
He’s so young and he just needs meds and a calm place to sleep. His parents need to 51/50 him for his own safety. He can’t think right now. He has so much potential
It’s a 3 day hold on a 5150 then they release them.
What he needs is a 52-70 to get him some real time to let the drugs kick in
you can only hold someone for 72 hours under 5150
@@schoolinJOO I’m aware I am a paramedic who transports patients under 5150 every day, 5270 is the medical term for a 30 day thanks though
problem is, I think he has fried it brain and damaged part of it.
This deserves more views. I think we all need to see this.
These interviews are sad but so important. It takes a lot to do what you do Mark. Full support.
Damn man, it hurts to see someone like this. I really hope he gets a treatment
Thank you for trying to help Mark!🤗❣
My brother struggles with schizophrenia and I almost lost him to the infamous Eastside Vancouver. I was combing the streets, year after year to look for him, exhausted and worried. When I finally did, he was irrecognizable after 18 yrs of last seeing him. My heart broke. Finally, he was willing to take help and lives in a group home in the Vancouver area. I'm glad to know he's safe now. It can be really hard to convince people with severe psychosis and mental illness to trust. So again, I thank you for trying to bridge the gap with Chris to his family. Much love to you all.
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I can't help but notice that he's so handsome too. I hope he gets help.
Goodness this breaks my heart! I had a father who was an alcoholic schizophrenic. It took years for him to accept help…but we got him and once he was under medication boy the difference! Hope his family never gives up on this young man…🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
My best friends brother lost his battle to schizophrenia October of 2020. My heart really hurts for these people. This was not by choice, and it is so sad to this disease take over. Thank you Mark for doing what you can to help him. We need more people like you.
I don’t think there’s been a video on this channel that’s affected me like this one. I’ve never seen someone look so broken before and it completely shatters my heart. That’s a human being with feelings.
there has been plenty of people broken on this channel but yes, this is real bad case.
Mark, thank you for all that you are doing. Bless his heart. He’s still someone’s child and is loved. This is an incredibly sad story and we appreciate the follow up
This one made me cry also. I have some mental issues I’ve been struggling with for years and I just want to be here for this guy. I’m glad someone is you give me faith in humanity
I feel like his schizophrenia acts up more when he’s asked sad questions.
You're truly a great man Mark. Thank-you for helping these people
Oh my God, so heartbreaking like everyone says below in comments. To Chris's family- I wish so hard Chris can turn his life around, thank you for your support, I can imagine how difficult this is, I can see he loves you at the end of the video, and to his lovely sister- please don't give up! xoxo
Mark I can’t tell you how much I respect you & the work you’re doing.
Heartbreaking 💔 mental health is massively underfunded in the UK thank you Mark for helping xx
Our whole health service is lacking,I still can't believe we have the NHS,we're very lucky 2 have it,even though it needs 2 get much better...💜
@@fionarobins4958 very true
we in the USA....also need to do alot with mental illness and addiction....it is a vicious circle...
You are an amazing guy,it's great to see someone who actually cares enough to go out and do something....Goodlluck from Scotland...
Watching the first and this one back to back has made me absolutely breakdown. And I don't know why. I hope you're doing well, Chris.
That’s so wonderful of you Mark !!! You can tell in his speech that he really appreciates what your doing !
Mark... I'm heartbroken over this.. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO
I can only imagine how his mom and dad feel watching this. How very difficult.
My heart goes out to them. May they find comfort and a suitable resolution to their son's issues.
I've never seen such a sad face in my life
Yea this one was heavy. I hope he’s really going to use the phone to atleast talk to his dad.
Wait till u see mine
He is such a good looking guy - even in this state of mind. So sad to see the destruction of his illness + the effect of drugs
I was hoping someone will mention it. He's so goddamn handsome. I know it's not the point of the video, but it's ok to notice :)
I was sitting here thinking this dude has movie star good looks.
So it wouldn't be so bad if he was mentally ill and on the street if he were homely?
He’s definitely more attractive than your average homeless guy, but movie star is a big stretch
He’s so good looking and with such beautiful eyes. I just want to give him a big hug.
Sick of hearing how "good looking" people are in these videos like that adds one iota of tragedy to a destitute life. Such a stupid metric to apply any of this to. Way to show that you entirely and absolutely do not get it.
@@beetee2089 this is still the fucking stupidest thing to say in response to a compliment. i never even implied that a persons value is dependent on their physical appearance. never said i’m measuring anything by his appearance. i just said he had pretty eyes you whiney fuck.
@@itsjourdon cry more about it you ponce
@@itsjourdon I understand the emotion/sentiment behind your compliment, and I agree with it and approve of the sentiment itself.
That said, you have to understand that a lot of people with mental health issues (me included), are made to feel so incredibly ugly. And so it becomes easy to assume that because you feel ugly, you don't deserve any love, and thus don't deserve any attention, and thus don't deserve to heal.
The person who replied to you, simply replied from that pain of feeling ugly. Which is very real. And it exist in so many people in our society, and most people ignore it, until it festers like a cancer which was ignored for too long. Yet they happily point the finger at others, to be able to keep living in ignorance of their own dysfunction.
A lot of people who have a substance problem, have this issue because of chronic feelings of being ugly, invalid, unworthy, not worth a damn,...
So if there's any critism I could give you, is that you gave your (sincere) compliment because it made you happy to do so. But in doing so, you forgot that it will absolutely touch a nerve in people who feel ugly/worthless and are suffering because of it.
@@william4661 did you people replying ever stop and think I, or anyone you’re replying to on the internet, may also have a mental illness? man, I have a cocktail of pills to take every day, twice a day, and I suffer every day from addiction and alcoholism. I definitely never EVER said I wasn’t and to be honest I could be one misstep away from being in his shoes. I can also talk about how other people are attractive without it having anything to do with his “value.”
I swear you people take a sincere compliment and take it as an enemy displaying their elitism... take the stick out of your asses. go take your fucking meds. I did, and I feel it’s fine to point out things that might make other people feel BEAUTIFUL. whether I complimented his identity or his appearance, it’s still a compliment.
by the way, if people feel ugly, how is my compliment for someone else, hurting them?
please explain. because, i feel ugly and worthless everyday and don’t whine and bitch when other people get uplifted if I’m overseen. that’s some middle school level bullshit thinking. a compliment toward someone else has NOTHING to do with YOUR OWN value and y’all need to learn that. I sympathize but that is not a rational explanation at all because I grew out of that a decade ago.
y’all are on another damn planet it’s insane.
As a mother, this breaks my heart for Chris and for his parents. He deserves help. He has a kind a heart.
The pain in his face and eyes is making me sob. This hurts my heart so much. Chris, I'm so so sorry you're hurting so badly. I hope so much he can get help in a way that feels comfortable for him and reunite with his family soon.
He looks decently healthy physically it just crushed my heart to see him mentally I’ll like that