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Interacting with Someone in Psychosis | Advice Series 

Lauren Kennedy West
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Our latest video in our advice series answers the question: "I was wondering if you have any advice on how one should interact with a loved one who is in the midst of a psychotic episode?"
I provide my own experience with this as well as advice I've learned from trying to navigate it myself.
I have a background as a social worker and of course have my own experience navigating living with schizoaffective disorder. In these segments I try to bridge together these two perspectives. However I am not a medical practitioner so all advice is purely based off my own experiences and should not be taken as medical advice.
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@keithagee8972
@keithagee8972 Год назад
rhetorical question ... "Primary ENTJ/Secondary Pychpath", how do you feel"?
@sonnysnavarro6860
@sonnysnavarro6860 11 месяцев назад
That sounds good except he Gets angry at me and lashes out at me and accuses me of things that does exist,he’s been diagnosed is on medication he skill goes through these moods,ughh
@johnroekoek12345
@johnroekoek12345 10 месяцев назад
When someone is in a psychotic episode and sees a scary purple sky, would it be helpful to make a photo of the sky and look at the photo to see it's blue? Done by the patient or by me?
@Scortch-bonnitli7yg
@Scortch-bonnitli7yg 17 дней назад
Do you watch yourself back? You look inverted right now
@snoozyq9576
@snoozyq9576 3 года назад
I thought I was in a war and my brother just asked if I had eaten, slept, did I want soup or something else, and I snapped out of my psychosis so fast because he was so chill it didn't match my war scenario at all
@Ruby_V_
@Ruby_V_ 3 года назад
This advice is so relevant for people without chronic conditions as well. I 'knew' all of this advice but I was still woefully unprepared for how my partner of two years' loss of trust would affect me when she was going through a period of intense paranoia a few weeks ago. It was extremely hard to recognize/accept that she was experiencing delusions. And as I'm not exactly a beacon of self confidence either, I got scared and defensive and responded in all of the unhelpful ways (dismissing, arguing, contradicting, disengaging, asserting how the lack of trust was affecting me, etc). She's still recovering and still slips back into that panic sometimes, and holy hell it's so hard to get this lesson through my head that I don't need to be defensive, that I can acknowledge what she is experiencing, validate how she's feeling in response to her perceptions, discuss what actions to take even given her perceptions, etc etc.
@RoBFE-fe5dh
@RoBFE-fe5dh 3 года назад
I literally thought that my ex and family were out to get me, and eventually the Drs and nurses becuase they wouldnt let me out of the BH unit. I felt like I was making predictions and they were coming true but it was just premeditated ideas that I made happen... luckily I didnt hurt anybody or my self but I did scare the heck out of everyone at work, blacked out. Felt like I was dying, as if 10,00 hands were pulling me down, seeing stuff like triangles and having to choose between 3 conflicting decisions or action. Felt like I was reading peoples mind and could control what they said trying to speak only truth and tell secrets on themselves. Whoa it was bad and didnt realize it was that bad.
@treyvonc7165
@treyvonc7165 3 года назад
How do I talk to family members who thinks im out to get them?
@robinhughes7576
@robinhughes7576 3 года назад
This sounds exactly like my son's delusions! How did you come to accept help?
@RoBFE-fe5dh
@RoBFE-fe5dh 3 года назад
@@robinhughes7576 I was basically taken to 2 differnent hopsitals, one by my dad, once in a squad card which was called for a wellness check. it took me about a month of being on medicine. Once you get in that mode you cant snap out of it on your own. Im 34 years old, I wasnt diaognosed with Schizophrenia. Just manic depression/ bipolar with temporary psychosis. After a year and half on meds I dont have racing thoughts or anything like that.
@RoBFE-fe5dh
@RoBFE-fe5dh 3 года назад
@@treyvonc7165 if you rhibk they are a harm to their self or others you can seek authority or take them to a hospital, but dont let them know thats where you are going. They will thank you in the end when they are well.
@angelakimble6884
@angelakimble6884 3 года назад
@@RoBFE-fe5dh thank you for being open an sharing your experience! It seems my son (24) doesn’t get to the point where he admits the pills help after the psychotic episode. I try to talk to him about the experience and he just says the pills don’t help and he wants to get off of them and then I remind him about the other 3 times that he went off of the pills and ended in ER and the last time he agreed to go to a mental hospital for 5 days to stabilize as he did want to die…. Last time was 2 months ago and now he is starting through the beginning stages of where we ended up 3 previous times… taking himself off anti psychotic meds… he has now weened himself off of a sleeping pill, anxiety med and decreased anti psychotic med to 6mg down from 9. He has an appt with his med dr next week but he continue s to say the pills don’t help. He continually hears many voices and talks back as well as a horrible taste in his mouth and smells horrible smells. Any advice on where he is at and how to encourage him? I see a difference in him when he is on the meds
@MICHAEL-gx8mq
@MICHAEL-gx8mq 3 года назад
I love your videos!!
@sourgummiez
@sourgummiez 3 года назад
Thank you for sharing your perspective with us, I really love learning from your videos in case I ever meet someone who has schizophrenia or other illnesses causing delusions so I can support them with love and compassion
@BuffyPotterfly
@BuffyPotterfly Год назад
Getting down on their level and building repoire and quelling their fears....so helpful
@marlenebtagelman2451
@marlenebtagelman2451 3 года назад
Thank you. This is so educating for us.
@nicklowe4392
@nicklowe4392 4 месяца назад
Please give this some thought with all due respect. I am not an expert but a trades person with a keen sense to resolve problems wether mental or physical. A gift or nact I have had since a child. I am 62 years old and have led a normal healthy and mentally stable life. Last year I experienced a long event that put me into a psychological assement facility. I was forced to take Respiradona which literally destroyed me. It was not the solution but the institutions solution to what they did not understand. It has taken me two years to come off of the medication and it has impacted my health as well. I have studied much since than and have come to realize some issues actually may not be mental but more so spiritual in nature. This is something that psychologist cannot understand as they do not put the two together nor have they ever experienced either or both. I believe that this problem could have been caused by many things such as being an empath, poor nutrietion, lake of sleep and possibly my religious beliefs. All which could leave me open to not a psychotic event but more so a demonic attack of sorts. Studying led me to the conclusion that there is one thing an exorcist will do prior to assuming that a person is posesed by demons or being attacked by them. They will first access the persons mental state before consideration of performing an excorcism. If they conclude it is not mental then they will consider exorcsim. I remember if correct you mentioned in a past video that you heard mail boxes talking to you. Again to a psychologist that is clear cut psychosis and boy oh boy do they have pills to fix that! I to have heard voices and have study many things from Carl Jung to Spritual topics to understand these things. Understand that many Saints, Nuns, Church or religious leaders, and even Popes in the Vatican have been attacted for what they represent and the effect that they have on others in respect to God and religion. One thing that is a true test and for others to try is play a RU-vid video or gregorian chants and if the voices in your heads stop then it is a spiritual attack not psychotic. I came across this by accident in my studies and it has worked wonders. When the voices of biligerance start in my mind I will play a latin exorcism chant in latin or a Gregorain chant Rosary in latin prayer and they stop emmediately. I got this from ARMOR OF GOD - Exorcism videos on RU-vid which stated they hated Latin. My belief is that this is a language they understand and cannot deny as it is their language or that of God which they cannot get around. Not completey sure but understand it works for me. Understanding this I played a RU-vid video which was a latin exorsim from a Catholic church. It silenced the vioces emmediately. I have played others that have given me the same relief which I am listing below. If you are being challenged by voices in your head and being awoken from sleep in the wee hours of the morning than you have nothing to loose. It to me indicates the situation you are experiencing is not psychosis but a Religious attack by Evil. The videos that I have had a lot of powerful effect and change from are as follows: Gregorian chants for the Mother of Jesus sacred choir in honor of Mary - Posted by Catholic chants TV ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pm7ZJ899stY.html Gregorian chant Rosary in latin prayer room - sanctum rosarium in chant - latin rosary - Posted by Journey Deeper ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZjA4mlNfqtk.html 8 hours Benedictian Exorcism prayer - Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux - Posted by sossu pummi ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TXxcaXfnoXE.html Trust me you have nothing to loose but the stupid voices in your head. Again to me if it goes silent then it tells me like me your situation is a spiritual attack and not a mental one. Please give this information some thought and I pray it helps you understand your real afflication and brings you some relief. God Bless.
@FeedbackGuy1
@FeedbackGuy1 3 года назад
Do I have to pay on Patreon to join the discord?
@burgundyyearwood7376
@burgundyyearwood7376 3 года назад
My partner can see when I'm moving into paranoid thoughts and is very calm and understanding. He'll explain why I shouldn't worry, instead of questioning my perception. I'll think I'm unsafe, and he will just say..." this neighborhood has great people living here, great schools, lots of families. Look!! That's the new high school they just built." He is amazing. My trust with him helped me get diagnosed. He understood my perception wouldn't change, so he shifts my focus. It's amazing and builds so much trust!
@patriciatoney240
@patriciatoney240 3 года назад
Do you have to have someone with you all day? My son will just sit and stare he is not very verbal about what he is experiencing anymore.
@whatdoyoulivefor735
@whatdoyoulivefor735 3 года назад
That's beautiful.
@MellowJelly
@MellowJelly 3 года назад
aww bless you. you really deserve someone who understands and supports you like that.
@suzannealsop3394
@suzannealsop3394 3 года назад
@@patriciatoney240 I have had catatonic schizophrenia before where I wouldn’t move or talk. I’m not sure if your son is experiencing this but through medication and the support of my family I was able to move past this and remain well on antipsychotic medication. I continue to take antipsychotic medication as a preventative measure to prevent relapse with psychosis and am able to function very well nowadays. I wish you well with your son’s treatment. There is light at the end of the tunnel 💚
@patriciatoney240
@patriciatoney240 3 года назад
@@suzannealsop3394 I hope I am not interrupting your sleep or anything. The thing is I cannot tell if he is experiencing anything. Here in Al the treatment sucks and it is very hard to find a psychotherapist or psycho anything. I want to be able to get more details about what he is experiencing.We were pretty much told it is schizophrenia and we reluctantly put him on an antipsychotic. I would like to have more specifics like you have about your schizophrenia.
@moonshine814
@moonshine814 3 года назад
My son is currently dealing with psychosis, I'm literally fighting to get him back, into reality, the hospital has been terrible, not wanting to properly put him back on all his medicine and leaving him in his psychotic episode as his new baseline. I'm always the enemy when his episode hits, and it's absolutely heartbreaking, and super hard to even break through that stream of consciousness while in the episode. In the USA our healthcare system is horrible and lazy. I really just want to THANK YOU for uploading these videos.
@san8524
@san8524 3 года назад
I live in the UK, my daughter had a psychotic episode aged 19, was admitted to hospital and sectioned (kept in hospital against her will).That was 5 years ago. Since that time she has been taking Arapiprazole and has stayed reasonably well, though does get some paranoid ideas from time to time when under stress. During her initial recovery we kept reality checking the delusions and showing her that ‘the psychosis’ not her, tells lies. We worked with her in refuting the lies, it was so positive being able to work with her against the psychosis. Just as having cancer or any other medical problem is not seen as being that person.
@KP-ov3mg
@KP-ov3mg 3 года назад
I am so deeply sorry. I really hope he finds relief from his psychosis. I cant even begin to imagine how hard this must be.
@moonshine814
@moonshine814 3 года назад
@@KP-ov3mg it's, by far, the worse, most difficult, heartbreaking thing. And @San, it's a constant struggle. These false memories have no taken place of all his real memories, so all the little league games etc... Are replaced w things that aren't real and never happened. I need to find a support group, something nationwide, even just reading above, helps!! Thank you both. Truly! ♥️
@freshliving4199
@freshliving4199 3 года назад
Your son is not “dealing” with anything. Actually it’s the spirit of anger that your son got from you and that has now made a home in him that’s dealing with him. Your son is you in a male body. When mothers recreate their children in their own image and also impose their will upon their children this breaks the child’s spirit. Children HATE their mothers for doing this to them while growing up. Where is the father?…and why did he not protect his son from you doing this to him?
@moonshine814
@moonshine814 3 года назад
@@freshliving4199 You're a fn fool. Take ur insanity elsewhere! Ur on the wrong chat for this type on HATE! Don't act like you know me or my son, our story or our love. You're pathetic.
@Fortuna808
@Fortuna808 3 года назад
Fantastic advice! Not sure if you mentioned it explicitly, maybe it was implied, but a key thing is you MUST stay calm when interacting with anyone experiencing psychosis. Their behaviour may frustrate and anger you, but becoming angry towards them or employing any sort of "tough love" approach has never worked well for me when my husband was experiencing psychosis. It is especially important to de-escalate the situation to maintain safety, as sometimes there can be a risk of violence while someone is experiencing psychosis.
@wizardofahhhs759
@wizardofahhhs759 3 года назад
You've never been the target have you? I hope you never experience being afraid that you'll murdered in your sleep.
@Fortuna808
@Fortuna808 3 года назад
@@wizardofahhhs759 Yes, unfortunately my husband assaulted me during a psychotic episode. We are separated now. So it is important to be aware of this risk. However, not everyone experiencing psychosis is going to be violent so I think de escalation is the best strategy rather than jumping to physical restraining or police intervention. Although obviously police may need to be involved if there is a safety concern
@jmk1962
@jmk1962 3 года назад
Totally agree. Staying calm is crucial.
@Orgotheonemancult
@Orgotheonemancult 3 года назад
This is becoming one of my favorite channels. Don't have schizophrenia/schizoaffective nor do I know anyone who does, but the perspective you offer is so engaging!
@TheFos88
@TheFos88 3 года назад
Nothing at all wrong with being open to learn about these kinds of things. And Lauren is just awesome, definitely has a talent for speaking and explaining.
@johndoeredfeather9600
@johndoeredfeather9600 2 года назад
You never know when you going to come across issues like this in your life, so why not learn? People need to learn about mental disorders to end the stigma towards these human beings who are sometimes isolated y friends and family members.
@syleenadawn2038
@syleenadawn2038 2 года назад
I don't have it either but I do have a relative I've never met that does. I myself am autistic/adhd and I've always had super intense interests in learning/researching in general. One of my specific interests over the last 4-5 years has been Mental health, learning I was Adhd/autistic, more about my kids etc. Then I started learning more about other mental health disorders like Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorder, Dissociative Personality Disorder, CPTSD and more.
@silly.sarbear955
@silly.sarbear955 3 года назад
I remember the video where Rob was like, “lauren is a marathon runner” when sharing one of your experiences about being in psychosis, and it was great to hear you both giggle about it later, even though In the moment it was quite serious. If I don’t laugh at the ways I’ve acted out sometimes during episodes , I might always be crying!! Love you guys!
@NormaJean951
@NormaJean951 2 года назад
I immediately laughed when he brought that up. It was so concerning in the moment but also so funny.
@xLiLlyx98
@xLiLlyx98 Год назад
Hello, I know this reply is late but do you happen to remember what the name of the video was? I'm curious now haha. Hope you're doing okay!
@annikaboss2060
@annikaboss2060 3 года назад
Dear Lauren, I usually do never comment on any video but I just wanted to tell you, that the videos that you and Rob are producing are so helpful on many levels. I am currently working as a therapist in a hospital in Germany (I'm a psychologist), and in my job I am often confronted with people in the midst of a psychosis. Your videos do help me more than loads of books that I read to properly interact with patients that are in a psychosis. You usaully learn all the basics, hard facts, therapeutic standards cts. but what is often lacking is the emotional side and the view of somemone that has expierenced it.I admire you for your openness and thoughtfulness as I know how hard it can be to talk about those vulnerable moments especially in a medium like youtube. So thank you so so much!
@schlejer
@schlejer 9 месяцев назад
Emotional side? It depends if an episode is deep it is loaded with existencial fear mixed with other dark emotions. Let's say you are at the life's crossroad (something of intense meaning for you and your life, call it a final direction).There are two roads ahead. Both are wrong and there is no other choice and you need to chose one (remember: both are wrong) or freeze between those (also wrong - it's staying in that condition). How would you feel in that state, maybe in despair, maybe kind of in anger, I thought that emotions aren't the most important, since those are just implication of some kind of black holes and they are less visible, first thought associated to the topic is general overwhelming fear, other aren't so intense. But common, daily psychosis doesn't need to be so intense. You're operating as usual well I do not live with hallucinations, so my world isn't so colorful. But there are other and is like living in bubbles. Some will break and there are feelings compatible with loss. Some won't and there are feelings like in any other reality. It depends on delusion, theme your virtual reality and many other things. It could be dark or opposite or sth in between.
@stevelevi8327
@stevelevi8327 3 года назад
Based on my experience with having schizophrenia, things are somewhat straight forward. Kindness and empathy towards those in psychosis is crucial. Beyond that it's also simple. I.e: don't ridicule, mock, laugh at, be too reactionary or emotional, demean, gaslight etc.
@TM11..
@TM11.. 3 года назад
What about when they start getting physical, trying to fight us? Its my son, and all of this is kind of new.. This is what I really dnt know how to handle..
@stevelevi8327
@stevelevi8327 3 года назад
Health professionals sometimes need to be involved before that point. This may need to happen involuntarily. If someone can't take care of themselves, or if they're in danger to themselves/others then you should be worried about getting professional assistance rather than how to act around them. In the meantime I do think remaining calm may help but every situation is unique.
@TM11..
@TM11.. 3 года назад
@@stevelevi8327 OK, we've gotten them involved 2 times already, TDO into a psych facility. Kept last time for abt three weeks, then discharged. He's refusing to take any meds, and I can see an episode pending bc of his behavior. I know at some point if he keeps getting TDOd, they'll keep him even longer next time. I just dnt know what to do at this point..
@Goingby20s
@Goingby20s 3 года назад
@@TM11.. I think being there, but holding space is important. Try to improve diet and other things that might assist with their mental health. Say you understand their struggle instead of dismissing, and say things can get better and advice him to see a psychologist, but ultimately some of the drive to do these things wi have to com from him as well.
@stevelevi8327
@stevelevi8327 3 года назад
@@TM11.. took me 10 years of going in and out of hospital and in/out of major psychosis until I finally accepted I was unwell as well as knowing I needed meds. Took a lot of people I trust explaining things about my psychosis to get me to understand. There is hope though.
@fraurosenthal2958
@fraurosenthal2958 3 года назад
How do you maintain trust as a relative when you feel they shold go to a mental health hospital but they refuse to go?
@lorrettaf160
@lorrettaf160 Год назад
Yes and they believe those closest to them are the ones to be paranoid of
@johnniewilliams2319
@johnniewilliams2319 Год назад
I am currently dating a girl who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and my mother was also diagnosed, and this makes me feel good to know that hopefully I'm doing the most supportive thing possible for them at least according to this video.
@breblizz4321
@breblizz4321 Год назад
From an article I read: 10 tips for handling a schizophrenia crisis: Remember that you cannot reason with acute psychosis. The person may be terrified by their own feelings of loss of control. Don't express irritation or anger. Speak quietly and calmly, do not shout or threaten the person. Don't use sarcasm as a weapon. Decrease distractions by turning off the TV, computer, any fluorescent lights that hum, etc. Ask any casual visitors to leave-the fewer people the better. Avoid direct, continuous eye contact. Avoid touching the person. Sit down and ask the person to sit down as well.
@STHHCalebBrewster
@STHHCalebBrewster Год назад
So what the fuck is the option? Locking them in a padded cell? That seems like the only solution. Keep them away from the public. Fuck that bullshit you said. Lock them the fuck up! I am not walking on eggshells for anyone. You deserve to be in a fucking padded cell if you can't handle life.
@moonliightbae
@moonliightbae Год назад
I learnt in university that you should actually talk out loud to the person, because you have to be louder than the voices that theyre hearing!
@RexytheRexy
@RexytheRexy 11 месяцев назад
Thank you for this. As someone who struggles with psychosis, I have a bit to add. The thing that helped me the most during my most non-functional state, where I could barely speak or remember people's names, was the single piece of advice my best friend found (keep in mind, everyone's needs are different; I'm just one case: Speak to the person the way you usually do - treat them as normally as possible, while being conscious of their needs. If you have a pet, bring them over. I've been prescribed a service dog for psychosis for a very good reason. Talk to them, engage them, read to them, find them audiobooks or play music for them (if they're okay with auditory stimulation), refer to them by name as long as that isn't distressing, let them know that it's okay and their symptoms will pass. Don't reason with them, as this comment says, just give them gentle reassurance and spend time with them. If they have medication, make absolutely sure they take it. Love them and be there for them.
@RexytheRexy
@RexytheRexy 11 месяцев назад
Also, keep them close to items that are important to them - stuffed animals, beloved action figures, family jewelry, etc.
@nickhowatson4745
@nickhowatson4745 2 года назад
NEVER lie to someone whos actively psychotic.
@TrillGav
@TrillGav 2 месяца назад
Yes you totally understand
@pjtibayan
@pjtibayan 3 года назад
Thank you for helping us! My notes: Acknowledge their experience... validate it and ask if they want to talk more about what they are experiencing. Let's talk about the emotions, feelings, and response to this experience. How can we move forward with our day without those responses still being the case. Build trust/rapport and drive home that you are a safe person and that they can trust you. Build trust within that moment. Someone's reality is shifted int eh midst of psychotic episode. Validate. Talk about feelings. then talk about how to move forward for the day and if more support is needed then seeking that greater help.
@156brabants
@156brabants 6 месяцев назад
May I add one thing... Help is not found most of the time in hospitals but with people who have psychotic experiences and know how to manage them, control them and even use them for positivity in life ❤ Some might get help in hospitals, but most of us falling trough the cracks of society just need a guide 🙏
@suzannealsop3394
@suzannealsop3394 3 года назад
Agree that a real demonstration of love is required when psychotic. There’s no chance of talking me out of what I’m believing is real when in psychosis. I too have been distrusting of my husband when in psychosis but what is important to remember for those loved ones as you rightly said Lauren is that it is just the illness talking and not a reflection of their feelings towards you when well. It can be difficult to cope with for those who care for you but they must see past the illness at those times 💚
@bonnieandclyde222
@bonnieandclyde222 2 года назад
This is very valuable information, I do get upset about my son , and need more to realise it's the illness, thanks
@JennHolt
@JennHolt 11 дней назад
Can I ask a question my spouse wants me to fix things for her, when she’s having a psychosis. I can’t fix things that are not actually wrong. Do you have any advice here? For example, I can’t stop people from harassing her or stalking her when they are not doing that.
@AubsAndreya
@AubsAndreya 3 года назад
Lauren, this video is SO HELPFUL. I’m a nursing student and I’m about to start my psychiatric clinical and I’m learning so much from you! Hearing this information from the client perspective is really helpful so I can provide more compassionate care. Thank you ❤️
@guesswho5790
@guesswho5790 3 года назад
Patient*
@JohnSmith-wx5bh
@JohnSmith-wx5bh 3 года назад
It can be very hard to feel any empathy from anyone during an episode, but really do need empathy at the lowest ends. This is a terrible way to live life if it happens to anyone.
@christifunkhouser9193
@christifunkhouser9193 2 года назад
Good for you, Alyssa! You’re going to be a great nurse! (And thank you❤️❤️❤️)
@StrongInChrist3
@StrongInChrist3 Год назад
A cure is possible through JESUS CHRIST as stated in the biblical book of MARK 9:23 "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." MARK 1:32-34 32 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon - possessed. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. JOHN 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. HEBREWS 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
@olgathehandmaid
@olgathehandmaid 2 года назад
My mother experienced intense schizophrenic episodes pretty late in life, or at least she went undiagnosed until she was in her 50s and never let on any symptoms. By the time she was in full "everyone's is trying to kill us there are cameras and microphones everywhere and the cats are robot spies" zone, it was a complete shock and surprise to us all. We tried to get her help, she claims the meds she got made her a zombie (which I don't doubt)... I talked with her about how we could support her as tween/teenage daughters living at home and we did everything she asked for years, struggling through her worst episodes and building a rapport though she was tearing our lives down around us (and burning bridges with the community, our friends and family members)... and tried to get support from the psychiatrists and therapists she was seeing to no real answers or help. Her final episode, everyone was against her, my eyes were demon eyes, all of our clothing had to be washed non stop 24/7, my grandmother was putting cameras places, there were snipers in the trees ready to kill us all; and when we called to bring her to the hospital they promised they wouldn't release her without letting us know. 2am the following morning there was a knock on the locked door, and my mother was standing there soaking wet like a nightmare and stared at us, and said "can't keep me in the nut house for long." and smiled. It was the last time I saw her, it's been ten years. I've since had my first car, first job, married, own a home and a business, and I think about her often. She left for Tennessee (she always loved the south,), and I got a letter in the mail last year from her, ten pages of aggressive ramblings and nonsensical life advice. I was both heartbroken (I was always waiting for the day she'd get it figured out and she could come back into my life) and relieved that my distance had been justified. I pray for her every single day to find peace and healing, and wish she'd been able to witness her daughters grow into adulthood.
@spicyphilly
@spicyphilly Год назад
I can really relate with your experience with your Mom. Mine is similar. She was diagnosed Schizophrenic when I was still a child, but never got help. My Dad finally had to divorce her to keep me safe when I was around 12. She'd say and do horrible things (physically abusive and always ripping me out of the home for no reason) and behave in ways that scared me to death. I grew up without her. All the same 1sts that you mentioned she was not a part of. Fast forward several years. We reunited when my Dad passed away. Her and her husband took advantage of me. Lived in my Dads home nearly for free while I went broke paying two mortgages and eventually lost my home after suffering a brain injury in an accident and couldn't work. I was single and had no help. They didn't care at all what i was going through. Had to evict them while unemployed and trying to recover. She called me the spawn of satan and said they are the Illuminati, they're watching me and I will pay. I stopped talking to her again. Not sure how it happened, but we're talking again. She's in her 70s now. It's very very difficult for me at times. She hasn't changed, well yes she has. She's let herself go, has no friends whatsoever, never ever leaves the hotel they live in. Ever. Her husband does everything for her like she's a child. Cuts her food in tiny pieces because her teeth have rotted out. Does all cooking, shopping, laundry, assists in bathroom, etc, etc. She's (they're) In denial/delusion about her health. I'm afraid she has cancer or something serious going on based off the symptoms she describes. But "God is going to heal her body back to what it was in her youth and he's also going to give them a grand home, money, luxury food, winning lotto ticket, brand new fancy car," etc. The only thing stopping this from being a reality is "not enough people are praying" for her. So she makes her rounds calling prayer lines asking prayer for these miracles. Because God can do anything you know. She even scolds these people sometimes for not praying enough or correctly. I don't know how I can keep this up with her. I'm the only child. What if her husband passes away before her? I've tried helping her with a home and care at least 3 times before and it's cost me so much mentally, emotionally, financially. I'm really struggling with this a lot lately. Her delusions really got too me last time. We talk almost weekly and I don't even want to talk to her right now. On one hand I realize it's her life and her choices, on the other I'm like where does a person draw the line on what's acceptable or not for their own sanity? I'm not capable of caring for her to the degree she demands if something happens to her husband. I have a family and kids of my own now. I just don't know what to do for someone that will not help themselves.
@xannedy1
@xannedy1 Год назад
Been there.... There are times that i dont know how can I help.. When me myself is broke.... And we know that this people need lifetime medication...
@olgathehandmaid
@olgathehandmaid Год назад
@@spicyphilly You replied 8 months ago and somehow I never saw it, I'm sorry for that. And I really feel for your situation and really really wish I had anything constructive to tell you. I hope you have friends or family to lean on for this situation. Just remember, you're not your mom, and by now, you'd know if you had the same issues; so relieve yourself of that worry and go forward into life bravely.
@littIe-miss-misanthrope
@littIe-miss-misanthrope 4 месяца назад
Hey i know this is a year late, but i can relate too and i’m honestly quite confused. My mums story is similar, in her 40s now and never showed any obvious symptoms up until a few months ago when she started accusing the neighbours of being spies, saying we’re on a hit list, her phone is a bomb… all in one night. She’s called police multiple times and been to parliament, multiple embassies, and mi6 apparently. It’s calmed down a bit since then but now it’s gotten much more personal: not spies anymore but drug dealers and pimps that she’s accusing me of being involved with. She’s now told the police that i use and possibly sell drugs, i’m being groomed, and i sell myself. I do have a history of drug use, which i am trying to sort out, but with everything going on it’s quite hard right now. All the other accusations are completely false, but the cops have threatened to put me in juvie most of the times they’ve spoken to me, and my mum has asked them to. I’m still a teenager still living with her, and it’s just the two of us in the house, so it’s kind of all landed on me to deal with, all while i’m in the middle of my exams and trying to get clean myself, and now i’ve got cops and social services talking to me almost every day. Any time she does have a moment of clarity she blames me for “driving her mad”. We didn’t exactly have a good relationship to begin with: she’s insulted me to police, social services and my headteacher, and told her to expel me from school, multiple times including before the psychosis ever started. I’ve ended up in trouble with the police over this. She pretends this never happened and acts like we have a perfect relationship, even asking me if i want to go to the cinema with her on the way home from the police interview minutes after the lawyer told her i could end up in court because of the reports she’s made. When i ask her to apologise she refuses and gets very angry. I really don’t know what to do i’m sorry for dumping all my personal problems in the comments, just hoping someone has some advice
@Diosnosmira
@Diosnosmira 3 месяца назад
@@spicyphilly Life is so tough. And sometimes it just seems disproportionately unfair. But if you are the only one she has, and you try to help her or at least get her on the right track to getting help, you will know that you took on the ultimate challenge of your own life and crushed it. Somehow you found Lauren's channel. You must be on the right path. And maybe it won't come to pass, that she loses her husband. No need to fret about a future we don't know. Take advantage of the present. Best of luck to you.
@zeeenno
@zeeenno 3 года назад
I’ve struggled with how to respond to my boyfriend’s mom’s psychotic episodes. We usually aren’t alone together, but this one time we were alone and she was telling me about how Harley Davidson is her uncle (she often had delusions that people were related to her) and I just didn’t know how to react. I knew I shouldn’t just go along with her delusions, but I didn’t want to like “debunk” it to her face.
@michaelh7527
@michaelh7527 3 года назад
Do not ever try to tell them they are wrong or try to tell them how they are wrong. Just say things like that is interesting, is that so?, I am happy for you, that worked out well, or you are fortunate..... You let them know you are listening, but you don't really say anything that is open ended to allow them to continue. In their mind, what they are saying is reality. If you try to tell them they are wrong, you might set them off
@wiremotherclothmother
@wiremotherclothmother 3 года назад
Wait till she finds out HD are the surnames of two separate people
@michaelh7527
@michaelh7527 3 года назад
@@puck6380 Yes, this is from experience. You are not telling the person they are right or wrong. You are acknowledging them, but without giving them anything further to go on
@Saltycupcake02
@Saltycupcake02 8 месяцев назад
Yeas, so when my now ex and i went out for dinner he was already paranoid a bit and i try to make conversation . He drinks to try to make it stop... then we had a older couple sit across from us.. he looked at them all weird.. we ate then when done he told me those people were my parents.. i said oh really how so .. he was like idk. Im like thats strange lol and they didnt say anything to you.. he said yea in another deminson they r my parents how many times i have to tell you i time travel. I said oh maybe it was someone elses parents in there they were trying to reaxh out to u spiritually and it can get confusing he said ig ur right ... maybe . Then i changed subject but its so bad we couldnt go out together around ppl .. he would drink b4 leaving said it makes him aware theres a difference.. im like ok...
@layotheleprechaun
@layotheleprechaun 3 года назад
Journaling was the best short term solution for getting myself out of psychosis
@masoudalghoniemy3694
@masoudalghoniemy3694 2 года назад
can you please explain more?
@layotheleprechaun
@layotheleprechaun 2 года назад
@@masoudalghoniemy3694 i go into detail here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lJVlQ_xP0hw.html
@Olivievie
@Olivievie Год назад
Can you explain more?
@EmmaGodLovesTruth95
@EmmaGodLovesTruth95 3 года назад
This is a pretty severe situation; but when I had a psychotic episode I could barely talk, function or understand what was going on. I was so consumed with delusions I didn't even know who I was.. so communicating with me at all was nearly impossible.
@merondelafontaine9104
@merondelafontaine9104 3 года назад
it's a really interesting point you are making, it may be severe or rare, but i hope she replies ;)
@enchantmentforests
@enchantmentforests 8 месяцев назад
Same. When I go through psychosis off my meds, I get to a point of no functioning whatsoever. I wouldn't be able to hold a conversation with anyone.
@bellacutie25
@bellacutie25 3 года назад
I liked you talking about your psychotic experience with that police officer. Police relations are scarier than ever and it's sad sometimes how some police interactions end. I really wish there were more people normalizing psychosis and severe mental illness for emergency personnel. Their job isn't easy and when medical responders aren't sure we're trained to call in police to clear danger unfortunately. I'm proud that you were able to talk with your local department and that an officer recognized you when you were struggling. It's amazing what choosing to be vulnerable can do sometimes. You never know when someone you choose to open up to will end up being there when you most need it even if it can be scary at the time. I'm so glad you're so open about your experiences. Responders like that have indirectly touched my life and I'm so happy they were there when they were. I'm happy you had someone there for you and hope you're doing well and keep doing well. Schizophrenic, scizoaffective and bipolar can be terrifying. Misunderstanding makes it so much worse which is why stigma is so devastating.
@wheelchairgeek
@wheelchairgeek Год назад
Hello. I think schizophrenia etc can result in incredible loneliness because it's impossible for people to work out how to carry on through these episodes. This video is really helpful.
@sare2007
@sare2007 11 месяцев назад
My late partner had it 10 years ago and unfortunately nothing I could Say or calmly try to reassure helped and he ended up taking his life. It still haunts me 😢
@user-cn6br4rd1n
@user-cn6br4rd1n 6 месяцев назад
I’m so sorry😞🙏🏻
@Con_blue
@Con_blue 3 года назад
Loving that you post more regularly lately!💗
@kevinwoolcock6881
@kevinwoolcock6881 3 года назад
I have Schizoaffective disorder and With one of my more recent Psychotic episodes I had a few months ago at a hotel room with my wife, the police officer built up trust with me by talking about my hobbies with me. This helped calm me down. I was so agitated that I was scared of even my own reflection in a mirror.
@opticalman6417
@opticalman6417 4 месяца назад
its not a disorder its a entity attachment and the world of doctors stick a label on it on something they dont really understand
@nomic800x3
@nomic800x3 Год назад
jesus im tryna pay attention but this lady is cute asf
@8polyglot
@8polyglot 3 года назад
Thanks, Lauren. I'm a clinical social worker in training so this was nice to hear about psychosis from the point of view of someone experiencing it and how to help.
@vryanz83
@vryanz83 3 года назад
Thank you. As a paramedic I found this very helpful.
@yuukixcross123
@yuukixcross123 3 года назад
This helps because as someone going through this, its so hard to describe anything especially what im feeling, thank you for making this video to share ♥️
@dishatto
@dishatto 8 месяцев назад
Those are good communication tips for all people, because people without a mental illness have different perspectives on any given situation. Empathy is key for everyone but it’s rare. Sadly, if someone doesn’t share our perspective then apathy or just ignoring you is the common response.
@Twinkie989
@Twinkie989 3 года назад
When I was psychotic, I had doctors tell me I must like the hospital because I kept ending up there, deny things they said to me and claimed I must be hearing things (I don't have auditory hallucinations)- meanwhile, my ex threatens me with homelessness and other financial abuse. People don't frigging validate or help. They just dump on me, and then act like I'm the one with the problem. It's really hard to survive like this.
@boethius1812
@boethius1812 4 месяца назад
It's hard to be around psychotics. Find some people who support you and can tolerate it.
@Twinkie989
@Twinkie989 4 месяца назад
@@boethius1812 I stopped taking psych meds and had my ovaries removed and my psychosis went away. Menopause was causing mood swings and the psych meds were causing my psychosis. I also had brain damage from chronic migraine that caused my visual disturbances (and later crippling vertigo)- which were chalked up to hallucinations. Sometimes Occam's Razor is wrong. I am divorcing the old husband. I saw my medical charts and it proves 🍇 while I was catatonic- so I am likely going to file charges against him. He also lied to the doctors and made me out to be sicker than I was so they would pump me full of more drugs (he was aware I was only sick on them). I returned to school to become a therapist to help others deal with medical malpractice. Doing very well.
@allyson2382
@allyson2382 3 года назад
I can’t thank you enough for this -this video, this channel, everything. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
@whatrtheodds
@whatrtheodds 3 года назад
I think that was interesting. I'd love to see a side by side rendition of what to do vs what not to do. Thanks for the video. 💗
@miracudrag
@miracudrag 3 года назад
I'm a mental health professional and I love your videos, I think they're thought through, honest and helpful. You're doing an amazing job!
@Daisy-Doo
@Daisy-Doo 3 года назад
This will be really great because I have two friends diagnosed with schizophrenia.
@HereThereInbetween
@HereThereInbetween 3 года назад
This was fantastic! I wish your videos were around when I was trying to communicate with my mom having a psychotic episode! So helpful!
@LaChana26
@LaChana26 2 года назад
I'm a mental health professional and Patreon subscriber. Lauren, you are truly an indispensable gem. Thank you for all you do.
@gammaraider
@gammaraider 2 года назад
It's very commendable that the police officer took their time with you, to build trust and calm you down. Not everyone who has a psychotic episode is afforded that same care. If you're a tall, angry-looking man going through the same thing, you're more likely to be tazed, wrestled to the ground and get shot for resisting arrest :(
@DaileyDoseOfJoseph
@DaileyDoseOfJoseph 9 месяцев назад
My girlfriend had a psychotic break this week and I carried her the whole way through it. It was terrifying, but I just kept distracting her while driving her to the ER. She was on about hurting herself vs surviving, and she kept asking me to take her to the ER, and I just kept asking about her favorite Pokemon, her birthday, our anniversary, our plans, and it kept her mostly steady. It got worse at the hospital, but I think that's because it wasn't just me, then, it was also half a dozen doctors and me.
@imjacobyournot
@imjacobyournot 3 года назад
My meds keep me from psychosis.
@christiandoran707
@christiandoran707 3 года назад
Same. 😵‍💫
@mackbrown1570
@mackbrown1570 3 года назад
That's great! But for me, I get 'breakthrough' psychosis periodically, so that is a thing for some.
@Jaysonbc1234
@Jaysonbc1234 3 года назад
How do I deal with a society going through a Mass Pychosis?
@starpathdivine9402
@starpathdivine9402 Год назад
Thanks so much for this, as a person who has some friends with bi-polar (plus), it is really useful to have someone explain what they go through. For many of us, disabilities mean physical or medical it is good to have a clearer perspective of what those with perceptional challenges go through. Thanks for lending us your eyes to see through.
@curvyblue2843
@curvyblue2843 4 месяца назад
I met a young man at the river a couple days ago. He was talking some outlandish things and it took me by surprise how matter of fact he spoke. Example, he said his dad is a devil worshiper and had his mom put in the hospital for mental illness but his dad had his mom sacrificed and they ate her. Now I got a little scared because my cousin has skitsophrania and he can be violent. I just went with the flow so he wouldn't think i was against him. Today I took him food and water, ect because he is literally living off the land at the river. I wish i knew how to help because his family is probably worried about him.
@-norsecode-
@-norsecode- 3 года назад
In no way would I trust a cop in a mental health crisis. That's my worst nightmare.
@lond5375
@lond5375 11 месяцев назад
Ugh my love one is in psychosis. I need to know what to do. She will not accept that she is sick. She sits in one spot all day, barely eats etc, talks to herself, laugh than cries. when she get some sought of sense she expresses to us how we are bothering her because we keeping thinking something is wrong with her. My question now, what is it we can do? Should we have her involuntary committed? Once she comes to her senses(without medicine)she thinks nothing is wrong. Make matters worst she is a single mother of two and prob is on the verge of loosing her job. Any suggestions helps. I want to try to save her job as well for medical benefits mostly
@CountessNicoleDeLancret
@CountessNicoleDeLancret 5 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for this. My son experienced his very first psychotic episode 2 years ago and we had no clue what was going on with him. We honestly thought he was going through a spiritual awaking. It wasn't until he was in full blown psychotic breakdown we realized what was happening. We took him to the ER and he was treated for it and hasn't had another one since. However, my husband and I are always trying to learn more about it just in case it happens again. This helped very much.
@watchyasell
@watchyasell 4 месяца назад
​@Charlesjohn-oc8qudude your either taking the p... Or need to see your mental health team
@CarolineCalcote
@CarolineCalcote 3 года назад
In your situation you mention how it is difficult for loved ones to be supportive if the person in psychosis is not trusting them. In the situations where I have had to help a loved one during a psychotic episode, they were very mean and cruel to everyone in the family as part of their psychosis, which really makes it hard to be caring and supportive. If the psychosis turns the person into an asshole which seems to be the case for my loved one, it is just so hard to continually be kind and supportive in return.
@ChildofGod-q7j
@ChildofGod-q7j Год назад
I think my daughter just must be very different as she NEVER will talk to me or anyone .....she is emotionally shutdown....she shuts her family( has no friends) out.I so want to help her ......i love her so much....right now she needs to get back on her meds...but she refuses....police r useless even when shes violent with me...please if anyone reads this please pray for Nicole....
@tabithaaa6176
@tabithaaa6176 3 года назад
Love your video and advice! After many years working as a psychologist in an inpatient setting, I’ve starting running groups for people wondering this exact question! There’s simply not enough accessible information !!
@derrickrr5516
@derrickrr5516 2 года назад
This is just what I was looking for. My 15-year-old daughter has been in psychosis for several years with very few times of remission. She also has autism. She’s is very strong and sometimes becomes violent. I always try to use empathy so she feels understood but that’s not enough anymore. She wants me to fix it and make everything better. More and more I just don’t know how. It used to be easier.
@jackieneal195
@jackieneal195 2 года назад
Thank you for these videos. You are amazing. You are a blessing! My 18 yo son was diagnosed with a form of schizophrenia last year. Your videos are 100% helpful!
@adoccount5406
@adoccount5406 3 года назад
Watching it as I am typing. I’ve had mental breakdowns and it’s pretty relatable. It’s terrible what happens when situational factors and mental triggers destroy the real true self. I had one today and a helping hand always helps. My friend hung out with me and he was able to relate .
@matthewmcdaniel6094
@matthewmcdaniel6094 3 года назад
I used to work as a nurses aid in a dementia care facility. The acronym they gave us was ADD which stands for Agree, Distract and Divert. It is important to understand that Agree does not mean encourage the delusions, just don't argue. A good Agree would be your example of, " I understand that you perceive the sky as purple". Distract would be gently guiding the conversation away from obsessive thinking by talking about other things, the good example here being the police woman's efforts to establish trust. Divert would be guiding the individual toward more healthy activities, the hospital or other safe spaces. Everything you talked about here can fit into the ADD acronym. I just wanted to share it, because it helped me remember and continues to guide me when I interact with various individuals within the mental health community.
@Ruby_V_
@Ruby_V_ 3 года назад
ooo This is a good acronym to remember to get me into the proper mindset. Thanks for sharing!
@kewlenjo219
@kewlenjo219 Год назад
You posted a year ago but this really helped. I was wondering how to agree when my son's delusions make him agitated and he believes I am an evil person on the astral so how can I agree. But I see I can basically say that I understand he believes this, then try to distract him or talk about how I can make him feel better and deal with his feelings rather than refute his logic/delusion and get him to talk about other things, then distract him by getting him to do something entirely different. Something else that has helped me a bit with him getting violent is setting boundaries and learning more what his triggers are and with boundaries he knows that if he escalates to verbal abuse then he loses use of the credit card until he apologizes but if he persists then he would have to see a doctor and if he escalates then unfortunately police would have to be called and if he continues and police do nothing he would have to leave the house (to his car) until he wants to agree to see a doctor. The reason for calling police is to help mediate, to build a legal paper trail in case I need to use it in court to get him help. Right now, the US mental health facilities are under staffed, under trained, beds are full and the policies are such they kick you out after 5 days if you are not suicidal or homicidal. Unfortunately, some people are smart and can get out. So I would prefer not to force treatment but rather he get help willingly thought that is not always possible.
@estefanigonzalez8514
@estefanigonzalez8514 3 года назад
Me gustaría saber si las personas con esquizofrenia también pueden percibir las ilusiones ópticas o si las perciben de forma diferente
@mackbrown1570
@mackbrown1570 3 года назад
Yes, I have more optical psychosis. It can range from straight lines looking curved or tangled, or things just glimpsed in the corner of your eye, to seeing objects that aren't really there. Psychosis (for me) can be about emotion, about some sense like hearing, or even about being able to think and talk. Does this help answer your question?
@MichaelaPLD
@MichaelaPLD Год назад
Thank you for the advice. In my situation my sister is having psychosis episodes. I don't live with her but my parents tell me that she is very aggressive towards them. She is convinced that there are cameras in their home and that our father is watching her. When I call her on the phone or visit her she is acting like everything is okay. She refuses to see a doctor or take the medication she is prescribed. What can I do in this situation?
@liderh12
@liderh12 3 года назад
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the world. I work on an Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Team Treatment Team in an out-patient setting, with a mix of Licensed and un-licensed/non-clinical team members. I shared this video and your channel with my team members.
@katelynaquilo802
@katelynaquilo802 Год назад
This was very helpful. The loved one suffering from this doesn’t trust me or my parents at all when he’s in this state and we’re having a hard time getting through those moments. I don’t think he realizes they are episodes yet.
@Hickory_Ridge_Taxidermy
@Hickory_Ridge_Taxidermy Год назад
My Brother in law is in the mist of a several week long Psychosis. His wife has called the police 4 times. But they say they can’t do anything. He has his multiple items in the yard. Turns the house upside down then asked why it’s so messy. He thinks the FBI is watching him. He sais off the wall stuff like “Red is Bad”. And he has been talking to his Father. Who is passed … he keeps bringing tools to my house. Thinking they will be safe there. His wife said he has been walking around naked. A lot. We “Family” have tried to talk to him. And he knows he’s off. But won’t seek help. What do we do?
@normatorresortiz7771
@normatorresortiz7771 2 года назад
I found your videos a few days ago. Listening to you has make me feel more hopeful on my 27 years old son. It’s been a long process for both of us since his first episode 6 years ago. He’s so smart and brilliant but his live has been so different since that. I told him to watch your videos and that maybe he can also do videos as you do, but in Spanish as that’s our primary language. Thanks again! You are doing a great job.
@stevenzerbach6447
@stevenzerbach6447 2 года назад
My safe word is "sick". Those who know me know that if I use that word, an episode is near at hand. It worked with my beloved late wife of 35 years, because she trusted that I would say, "I'm getting sick again". That safe word is essential for me. Thanks for the viddie.
@beccyp4130
@beccyp4130 2 года назад
When I was psychotic, I went pretty quiet and wrapped up in my thoughts. I would stare at things and ppl. I was trying to figure out what everything meant and what “had happened” in my past (nothing). So occasionally I would come to some conclusion and say that out of context to my parents and they would be like “what?” So I’d go back to the drawing board😅. Anyway yeah I didn’t really trust my parents or nurses. My parents would ask me what I was looking at or thinking about but I don’t think I could really answer. They tried to get me to go to sleep in the a&e bed but I wouldnt really sleep and I’d keep getting up every so often. They didn’t really know what to do or what was going on. Tbh I don’t think there’s much they could’ve done. Even though I was 18, the child psychiatrist came to help me sign myself into the psych ward and my mam was there to reassure me that they were going to help. I did sign the thing, don’t think I really had a clue what I was signing and was still a bit freaked when they started wheeling to the ward. But my mam was there to help me with my things and settle me into my room. So if you’re trying to help someone just being there and looking after them and reassuring them can be enough. And be aware that you mightnt know what’s going on in their head and what perception they have of you. I would suggest keeping a somewhat neutral face, tone and body language. Scrunching your eyes and eyebrows could be scary but also a big smile could creep them out, like Cheshire Cat.
@santoshraja2000
@santoshraja2000 Год назад
My sister i schizophrenic and shows the same behavioral pattern as you when she is pychotic. We have always tried to emphatize with her but it gets really difficult at times, how to respond in such situations. Please let me know.
@estikta
@estikta 9 месяцев назад
Your Channel is substantial - it's more than peer support, it helps acknowledge what one person's experience can be so that others can learn from it, help others, and validate for those who are peers. What you have expressed in this presentation is exactly what I do when I work with folks individually: validating that folks are humans, regardless of what they are going through. There has historically been so much shame around this, but people are people are people. Each of us dealing with our own stuff. After a "reality check" with those going through a crisis, I often move on to grounding or minimizing stimulation and then we bring in the Safety Plan (usually involving the Psychiatrist). Thank you for what you do on this Channel.
@hernanrosas2995
@hernanrosas2995 2 года назад
Hi there, my brother is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. I like your videos and they help me level with my brother. My mother, however, does not understand English very well and she is his primary caregiver. These videos would help her if she heard them from you. Are there any Spanish translation available or will there be?
@Malchus13
@Malchus13 3 года назад
Thanks for this Lauren... ive had a lot of bad experiences with RCMP handling a mental health crisis as if it was a violent crime..
@lugbanyeah
@lugbanyeah Год назад
My brother has schizophrenia. I really want to support him but I have respect myself and my boundaries as well. He is very disrespectful to me and my mom even before and after his diagnosis. I’m a recovering people pleaser and I want to support my mom and brother but if I let them they will use up all my energy and I can’t anymore. I’m seeing a shift in my own mental health. It’s exhausting and I don’t know what to do anymore. It’s gotten to the point where I don’t even speak to him anymore and that hurts me but I literally can’t anymore.
@pinaraksu
@pinaraksu 3 года назад
My fiancé's mother is experiencing schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. They went to her psychiatrist today. After their session, my fiancé wanted to talk to her doctor privately. However, he couldn't ask the doctor any of the questions he had made a list of, because the doctor acted very aggressively. Doctor told my fiancé that he tells his mom: "Whatever you are having in your mind is not real." I have to keep telling her it is not real. "There is no operatives trying to make you commit a suicide. No one is trying to make you homeless, it is NOT real!". Unfortunately, we are not sure if it is the correct way to talk to someone who is experiencing psychosis. My fiancé always tells his mom "I am sorry mom. I am sorry that you feel like this". He can't say much. Doctor also told him that he should keep telling his mom that she should take her medications, but my fiancé thinks it is wrong to be so insisting and kind of forcing. Most of the time, he feels like it will push his mom away from him to insist too much about something that she doesn't want to do. I don't know which way is the right way, can someone please give us some advice? Also, when my fiancé asked the doctor if it is possible for his mom to take psychotherapy sessions, the doctor was like "Trust me, I have 45 years of experience, psychotherapy won't work for your mom." His mom already committed a suicide and she was almost dead. Doctors were surprised that she survived. I never want this to happen again. If you have anything to suggest to us, I would be very grateful.
@ErnolDawnbringer
@ErnolDawnbringer 2 года назад
Afaik don't take off meds. Build trust/persuade/find method so that patient take meds. doctor told me give her the meds myself. And if my patient worsens the doctor always asks me if she is taking her meds.
@ErnolDawnbringer
@ErnolDawnbringer 2 года назад
And psychotherapy's effectiveness depends on state of the patient. If your patient is still paranoid it will be hard to convince them with psychotherapy. But from my research you can train the patient to ignore negative thoughts when they are in a good state.
@karayoung4411
@karayoung4411 2 года назад
My daughter is 18 and she has been in the hospital for the last 2 months!! I’m trying to learn all I can about her diagnosis!!
@annalyttle1532
@annalyttle1532 3 года назад
What do you think some of the management techniques could be for those living with someone who has schizophrenia, already on medication etc, isnt in psychosis at that point, but hears voices constantly, so that during conversation you can see them phase out and they aren't hearing you. I always find it really difficult to bring the conversation back again and remind my cousin what she was talking about. It's really intense. I can find a video talking about the every day management, outside of a Psychotic episode. thank you for your videos all the same, a brilliant resource
@christiandoran707
@christiandoran707 3 года назад
Excellent! Great point about TRUST.
@jamiematthews4176
@jamiematthews4176 2 года назад
I'm the only one my mother will engage with when she is suffering from psychosis, it's best to be patient and understanding also keep reassuring them that they are safe and have nothing to fear. I'm 31 and have cared for her since being 12/13l it can be very stressful at times.
@joyxlibeau
@joyxlibeau 3 года назад
This video really helps me helping others with psychosis as well as how i want to be treated when im in the episode. so i can explain to my friends who trying to support me but dont quite know how. coz i didnt know how i wanted to be treated when im in the episode. great video. thank you!
@jordannns2511
@jordannns2511 3 года назад
Can u make a video telling me detail bout what was going on in your head when u had attack
@gangavandenberg7542
@gangavandenberg7542 3 года назад
Thank you so much Lauren, your videos have really helped me understand how to communicate effectively with my mom who lives with schizoaffective disorder, and have helped me to understand what she is going through. A little kindness and empathy go a long way. My mom acknowledges that she has mental illness, but still believes firmly in her delusions which she has had for about ten years now. Unfortunately she does not always take her medications properly and has tried to commit suicide twice. I pray that she can find some stability and sense of peace in life.
@jacquelineleitch7050
@jacquelineleitch7050 3 года назад
You know how lucky you are to be white and MC when you have a psychotic break and cops are called and they don't shoot you. And don't believe that everyone who isn't shot while in a psychotic episode that involves cops doesn't think this. Everyone.
@LilaBukvic
@LilaBukvic День назад
Thank you. I worked 26 year as a nurse. But for the first time in my life I work by people on psykiatric department.
@ariellesarinafirestone7823
@ariellesarinafirestone7823 3 года назад
I just saw the movie Fear of Rain last night on Netflix. It was very much in the thriller/horror movie genre. It would be nice to hear from a person with schizophrenia what they think of the movie. It was a good movie but I think it sensationalised schizophrenia, further perpetuating the fear and stigma around it. Idk… I don’t have schizophrenia so I don’t know if I’m being overly sensitive on others’ behalf.
@TakeFlightRaven
@TakeFlightRaven 3 года назад
Ugh, thanks for mentioning it. Now I know to avoid that one. I love horror/thriller/crime movies, but they also have the worst depictions of MIs. Not that comedies or dramas don't have a hand in perpetuating myths, though. I honestly think there may be only 1 horror/thriller movie in existence where a schizophrenic character is not bad/evil/homicidal. It definitely has consequences, as studies have found this barrage of fiction impacts people's perceptions of those with schizo-disorders or even psychosis (and others, like DID and PDs). Viewers "learn" from these movies. So movies do, in fact, increase stigma and warrant cruel behavior towards the affected groups. The only good news is, they also found that being exposed to realistic, human portrayals and being immersed in the character's experience lead to less stigma. If only we had at least a few such portrayals in the mainstream to contrast the awful ones... The movie is Delirium (2018), btw. (Funnily enough, one of the Split bastards was involved.) Dream House (2011) and Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971), arguably, depict non-violent psychotic characters.
@KnitsFromTheVoid
@KnitsFromTheVoid 3 года назад
It must be really hard, acknowledging the psychosis without indulging it, your examples really helped to imagine how to navigate this.
@NH-bh5zq
@NH-bh5zq 2 года назад
Hi Lauren, thank you so much for your work. As a social worker I'm very interested in this topic and your tips are very useful. Does anyone maybe also know about evidence based findings on how to support someone going through an sympotmatic episode in the professional context? Would really apreciate that.
@kacielackey3129
@kacielackey3129 3 года назад
Hi Lauren! I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience. Your voice and demeanor are always very comforting, even when discussing difficult topics, and your videos are a pleasure to watch. Wishing you and your loved ones well ❤
@robinhughes7576
@robinhughes7576 3 года назад
What if the person in psychosis will not even go for help? My son is 40 and has been struggling with this for over 4 years now. He refuses any help as he says it's all true.... He is now homeless and living about and hour away.
@mackbrown1570
@mackbrown1570 3 года назад
Oh what you are experiencing is really hard. I am not sure what you might already have tried, but here's what I would want someone to try for me: When I have psychosis, then, from my perspective, my reality and your reality are different. My reality feels more real than what you're telling me about your reality. So if you want to effectively communicate and build trust with me (it's hard if I'm paranoid) you have to engage me calmly in a way that doesn't deny my reality. I'm not sure if that helps, I guess I'm trying to say you might try thinking in that way and communicating in the context of the sufferer's reality.
@robinhughes7576
@robinhughes7576 3 года назад
@@mackbrown1570 yes, I have tried these things. I do believe that my son trusts me. And he has expressed that he does not trust others. So I am thankful for that. But I want him to get help so he can live life. I just don't know how best to speak to him about that without casting doubt and causing him to believe that I think he's "crazy." Thank you for your reply. May God bless you in your own journey.
@louise5906
@louise5906 2 года назад
I have been going through this too with my daughter 🌸
@Fhatanistructures
@Fhatanistructures 7 месяцев назад
My little sister Is experiencing psychosis for the first time at 17. Thank you for advises.
@mookie34545
@mookie34545 2 года назад
I wish my parents could get the message. My mom just tells me whatever it is I'm afraid of is ridiculous and makes no sense and becomes further exasperated from there the more I bring it up. They know full well I have psychosis too but don't know how to react.
@bakergirl10b
@bakergirl10b 3 года назад
What if the person denies the experience and symptoms once they’re more stable? Won’t take medication, and is mistrusting of hospitals and ppl?
@yggtay4284
@yggtay4284 Год назад
My best friend is in the middle of it right now, it’s my first time experiencing this and I really don’t know how to handle her, I’m really worried she will end up spiraling and taking her own life because I don’t really know how this works I just know she’s in a really “all over the place” unstable state, and I just miss my best friend, it’s been almost a week now and same shit is happening, idk how to get hero go get help
@Olivievie
@Olivievie Год назад
Hey, sending you positive vibes, how is your friend doing now? I’m experiencing the same with my cousin and I’m scared too
@yggtay4284
@yggtay4284 Год назад
@@Olivievie shes much much better now, im sorry you're going through that, its so scary and the best advice i can give you / what i did was just dont be afraid to reach out, it can be scary going directly to them because you dont know how they will react or if it will make it worse/better, so i reached out to her family, her sister, her mom, grandma whatever i could, if uyour situation is anything like mine it might feel like they could think youe betraying them or something along those lines, but if it could get them the help they need, once they recover, they will understand, my friend still has small moments where she gets a tad bit out of charecter but nothing i cant snap her out of, you got this! and them/ their family has it too! just stay strong and think level headed since it will be challenging for them, and watch out for your own mental health too, it can be very scary and draining being in your position, do what you can and the rest will find itself, if you ever need someone to talk to reach out! let me know how it goes. good luck and stay strong, it will pass
@knifeyonline
@knifeyonline 3 года назад
"There are always rewards for those who state the obvious frequently and with conviction."
@Dreamavere
@Dreamavere Месяц назад
I am not schizophrenic but I have recently been diagnosed with psychosis after living and suffering with it since the age of 16. I am 34 now and have only recently began seeking help for it because I can't take it anymore. I am drained and exhausted with it. I am thankful to have a small network of support around me but having psychosis is very lonely and frightening.
@courtneylemasters1117
@courtneylemasters1117 Год назад
I am not to familiar with schizophrenia. So I am watching this to educate myself more to try to understand. I am a caretaker and one of the people I am caring for is schizophrenic. She tells me all these things that I know weren't really happening. But I know not to tell her that because in her mind they did happen so this helps me to understand how I can support her. Thank you so much
@Waybelowaverage494
@Waybelowaverage494 2 месяца назад
My partner and I are both psychotic and it’s been really, really really hard. 8 years and going strong but I sometimes wonder what our lives would look like together if we had our psychosis managed…
@linkyvanniekerk4233
@linkyvanniekerk4233 2 месяца назад
My youngest son before his 18 birthday was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, his 30 in oct. My difficulties by dealing with his condition is hard enough, but he seems to have addiction drugs too.. making it so much harder.
@Mylochang
@Mylochang 3 месяца назад
Thank you for sharing your experience. I trully appreciated with respect. My son also has psychosis and its very difficult for me to handle as a single mom because i thought i could fix him but that was my biggest mistake. Now I'm willing to understand and respect his feelings with his twist emotion although its a challenging for me but i want to understand his own world and feelings. I love my son and im willing to support and respect his feelings. i am glad to find your videos. -respect and love from Sweden.
@estefaniacontreras2576
@estefaniacontreras2576 2 года назад
If anyone reads this who's gone through a psychosis episode, what has helped to trust your loved one again? My husband is currently going through one. Although we've always had trust on each other, he certainly questions my motive. I am sure I approached it incorrectly by telling him it was ok for him to feel this way but he needed to talk to me so I could help.
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