My Mother had schizophrenia, I would describe it as a very deep form of depression, ruined her life and ours too. We all grew up in Children's homes because mum was alway in hospital having treatment. I feel very sad for the life she had.
This was a hard one to watch and the first time I've cried watching. My son was hospitalized for the first time in late July for 2 weeks and finally diagnosed with unspecified psychosis with a high probability of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, but he's been sick for a long time and just holed up in my house. He's 27. Probably has had symptoms for a long time-even as a child- some OCD type issues. But this got so much worse during the isolation from covid and now he's just been entirely isolated- no friends, let his license lapse, won't come out of his room and is lost on the internet and computer. Well, he had another psychotic break last week. He decided the computer was consuming him so turned it off and had withdrawals and he was awake for days, and then started cutting himself. I hid the knives, and tried to sleep but woke up and he was searching for knives again, and said he had to bleed so I had to call 911. Turns out he had buried his iphone and computer out in the yard. He hears voices- people praying. He has a lot of ideas of religiosity mixed with paranoia and persecution. He's on an involuntary hold now and he's not happy about it. I'm glad he's safe, but this is a rough road. His first hospitalization he was given Abilify but only complied for 2 weeks after coming home. Nobody from the hospital has called me yet so I'm quite on edge.
Thank you so much. We're at one week since he got home and he's on Sertraline, Olanzipine, Trazadone and Xanax. He was given long-acting Haldol, and we have to see a doctor in 9 days to set up the referral for his ongoing treatment with that. I do see improvement but still also see signs that we aren't out of the woods yet. This is HARD WORK. @@brendacx6100
Absolute warrior mate! Living with any mental illness is no joke. We don't know how strong we are until being strong as the only choice we have, you should be proud!
Can i have your dads email address pls. I need to ask him about a bunch of things. You guys are amazing and very helpful on such an important topic. I see u as my only hope blv me cause you explain things from very practical perspective
I was on the verge of psychosis as a result of overdoing thc vaping. I had an increasingly hard time over the course of months being able to control my thoughts, my facial expressions, my behavior in public etc. Quitting vaping and having a regiment of vitamin supplements and exercise brought me out of it, but even the mild psychotic issues I had took a long time to go away. Having an unsteady relationship with reality is frightening regardless of whether its substance induced or not. I can't even imagine what a full on psychotic break at a young age must've been like for Stephen. I think anyone would be blessed to have a father as supportive as his.
It is such a blessing to have found this channel. My son is 22yrs old, seeing a new doctor and we just discussed this today at appt. Thank you for these videos, I really appreciate you both sharing. Love to your family❤😊
Lucky kid to have such supportive parents. I once met a young man who had schizophrenia and he was living in an apartment that was paid by his parents. However this dude was not taking his meds and coping with his illness by using all sorts of drugs including crack. I’m not privy to the relationship between him and his parents, but seems like the only sort of support they gave him was financial. Sad..
I would like to thank both of you for helping me understand my granddaughter. My family is in the process of working with professionals to figure out a plan for her. She is 11 years old and many of the items you focused on in this video are traits she’s got. Please realize what you’re doing by talking about schizophrenia is helping many many people ❤. God bless you and your mom and dad 😊
@@SurvivingSchizophreniaif u don't mind what phychosis felt like because my uncle has it he has been self hamring 😢😢 one more question what stopped u from ending ur life was it ur family or ur inner mind
@SurvivingSchizophrenia Could you please tell us wether you hears some voices or saw something that they are not . Could you please speak more about your paranoia ?
Thanks for this video about early signs. Just wondering when you couldn't go in to church were you feeling paranoid about people that they are talking about you etc or was it just anxiety? I always felt everyone was talking about me and they were all in on it, i am on the outside. It was very stressful.
I think stress or distress is the main factor here, where we all go through highs and lows of the day being able to shrug these emotions off if need be. Another factor is a person's general health status. The world we live in can be very crazy and stressful so l'm not surprised if people display distress, but we usually shrug it off and soldier on. But some people lose that ability to shrug off bad experiences or emotions and develop mental fatigue then eventually illness. I've experienced mental illness and I blame it on spirituality or our moral compasses to be exact. In today's world your moral compass can go haywire because theres so many crazy things happening around us, is that normal? Am I normal? or Are they normal? Thats why I became a Christian and I see life the way it really is, and my moral compass is now a Christian one. Yes it is about good and evil especially when we contemplate to ourselves whether certain behaviour is good and well, or evil and unwell. To put it mildly, a battle for our own sanity, because our sense of morality is always being challenged. God bless you Stephen in Jesus name ✝️ 🙏
Useful information! Schizophrenia in children under the age of 18 is called early-onset Schizophrenia. However, doctors often misdiagnose it as another condition, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or another psychotic disorder. The early signs of Schizophrenia will be like, sleep disturbances, social withdrawal and isolation, learning difficulties, behavioral issues, speech and language difficulties, cognitive issues. Thank you for sharing this educational and very helpful video Stephen!🙌❤👍
@@yyxy.oncesaid Well picked up Kyle! Definitely that's not right. I should've left out the under the age of 18. Thanks for correcting me and have a great day! 🙌❤👍
Your dad is amazing Stephen I think because he takes it seriously and knows your potential... My dad had the biggest optical (glasses) chain in the country when I was growing up... Really looked up to in the business world... I haven't even been able to get a job for years (because of schizophrenia I don't know?) so I volunteer at the SPCA .... I will never forget one day he said to me I've achieved more than he had... It's really hard... I still don't know about that statement ha but I did get a leg out of the hole I was in and one thing I always knew even at my worst was I knew like it was set in stone that I was better than where I was... Anyway like you and your dad said that's hope... Some give up so thanks to you both for your videos they make sense ha by by 🙂
My Mom was schizophrenic and her early signs happened in high school but as a small kid (age four) my sister and I were frightened of her when she was awake all night and thought we were evil or drug dealers.
Thank you to you both for talking openly and your Dad is right - the diagnosis of schizophrenia of one of your children is shattering, our son .is 24 and had a breakdown/ psychosis 18 months ago and spent over 9 months in a mental health ward - he had a very bad reaction to clozapine unfortunately and has had to have ECT many times, I wish he would watch your videos- Take care xx
I feel like sueing the ER at Boston Children's for not treating my daughter, who had become psychotic for the first time ever. They said that she could do an outpatient program and that wouldn't be available for a month. She sat in her psychosis for a month before getting treatment. To this day I think it is and was malpractice not to get her on antipsychotics immediately. Thank you for saying what you are saying around 15:11 because it's EXACTLY how I have processed this traumatic time in our lives. I really think we need to act on reforming the medical protocols. I would fight hard for this if I knew how.
Also even though brain damage can occur during psychosis - brains can regenerate. My daughter had cognitive loss but much of it returned. Obviously psychotic episodes should be avoided but there is hope for recovery
This video is so informative. Thank you so much. Unfortunately, I have a 49 yr old brother who was a very active young boy, worrying my parents bc it was out of the norm tho the Dr always told them that he was a normal young child & at that time, mental illness wasn’t a topic so other medical advice was never given. At 20 my brother became too much to handle & fell into deep drugs for many years which lead him to get into trouble with the law….He’s on meds now, at 49, but can’t seem to stay away from drugs. Has been a big battle for my poor parents for so many years. I wish this information would of been known way back when. I’m so happy you are well treated and doing so good. What an inspiration. Thank you. God bless and keep you in His hands 🙏
Thank you for another great video. I'm 25 with the Phrenia and you inspire me and I do believe things will get better for us. You're the best ~ mcdizzle
My ex has severe issues with a voice talking to him. Sometime can we have a discussion about this? For him, that was what would stop him from going to church, and other things as the voice would tell him he doesn't need to do that. Delusions are also a big issue, with paranoia. Also severe loss of short term memory. The short term memory is extremely debilitating too because he loses his wallet, keys, phone, money, constantly. He's not even able to remember to lock his front door half the time.
My 13 year old has been diagnosed with OCD, anxiety, and autism. It became severe (the OCD and anxiety) very quickly and this video has confirmed my instinct to have him evaluated further. His uncle is schizophrenic, and his dad is likely undiagnosed schizophrenic as well (but he is resistant to help since he believes the drugs are poison and will just make him a zombie). Thank you for this video and for sharing your experience. It goes so far toward destigmatization. This gives me hope.
This video is very informative, thanks! Could y'all possibly do a video about the correlation between cannabis use and schizophrenia/psychotic disorders in general? I had a psychotic episode as a result of consuming edibles (it was my first time trying it, i was 15, and i think i took too much), it lasted for almost a whole week and eventually subsided (the psychosis was never treated) but left me with depression and memory problems till this day. What i don't understand is why some people consume the same amount or more, but don't get psychotic but i did, and now when i try weed, it make me instantly paranoid and weird. Do yall possibly know why this could've potentially have happened or why it still happens? Thankz!
Schizophrenia is caused by an ATP7B copper binding gene defect that causes toxic unbound or free copper to buildup in the body. At the same time a schizophrenic has a defective blood brain barrier that lets the free copper into the brain. To reverse schizophrenia and live medication free, take 50 mg of zinc one hr before meals, 3 times per day, and in 1 to 2 years the free copper will be lowered to non toxic levels and schizophrenia will disappear. Then you can wean off the medicine and be normal again. You must continue taking zinc daily to prevent the free copper from building up again, which will cause a relapse. The uric acid drug, allopurinol, also lowers free copper and reverses schizophrenia in 6 to 12 months. Another copper chelator is the BP drug telmisartan.
Hello Stephen and dad once again. I find myself looking at you two loving caring father and son. Your medical message has so much potential for millions of families around the world !! The 18 months of acute illness would’ve been extremely difficult for me as a father. The wants that you have, to make it all okay. Praying for assistance and guidance and strength. And now look 🙂 Many thanks for your well thought out video on early onset . Coming from a parents perspective also, from a medical perspective, I am positive that your video will make a significant contribution towards improving the quality of life for all who watch it bc regardless of who you are, you will gain a huge amount of confidence in approaching someone with a mental illness and you will have some idea of what they may have been through and what to recognise as warning signs indicating their might be a need to seek out help for a family member . Also you provide people with hope that given the care and support mental health can be improved and managed properly. Cheers Col 🇦🇺
Another well done session! You are so brave and helpful! Yes, the word is HOPE! I remember when you did not have hope…it was sad. Look at you now! Bravo! You are a spark of light and hope for the thousands watching these videos! Extremely proud of you, Stephen!
thanks for sharing ... yes we have to be open about it .Maybe teachers that teach teenagers and young people ought to be educated in spotting traits , and have an easier way to send those to a nurse or doctor
Great video, one thing I did notice was that you mentioned that psychosis is damaging to the brain. From what I’ve read that’s a controversial topic and some doctors believe that but others don’t think psychosis is damaging.
@@SurvivingSchizophrenia No problem, I only mentioned it because I thought that was the case and was worried about it and my counsellor told me she had never heard of that so I researched. I do feel like I regress a bit cognitively after every episode though, but who knows for sure.
Hi Steven, thank you for sharing, my son is 22 years old now and having Schizophrenia too after I found out around 9 months ago. My son went into trouble in compulsory national service as a soldier in army, in Singapore... Due to this illness, he has committed A war without knowing the consequences and facing a court marshal soon. As a father, I am trying to help him in whatever ways I can. I also hope to understand more on how you could control it and becomes better. Following your updates soon. 🙏
Stress at a young age triggered it of for me just wanted to be left alone with my. Thoughts chain smoking trying to work out why I was so tired and what went wrong
Thank you Stephen! I have a similar story. Was a straight A student and everything crashed down in months. Memory issues and extreme tense in daily live. I forgot to take medicine and went out months before. The tense and strange feelings of attending highschool came back. But I sit at that familiar restaurant and realized those people I know will not criticize me like this, it doesn't make sense.😂 It was me being delusional, feeling like the first psychotic episode. So I observed awhile, sitting there being thankful of these 10 years added to my life. Before the cognitive dissonance was too much, I left a bit earlier than usual. The sense of illness is so precious 😊
I really wish they would change the name to delusional thought disorder …. Schitzophrenia has such stigma…. Also how long before clozapine helps? May I email with you directly?
I been feeling these symptoms for about 2 years now. I smoked weed had a derealization episode and never ever felt the same since. Idk if im showing signs of schizophrenia or not. I feel like i have it just hasnt fully triggered.
Have you heard of ketamine treatment? I’m researching it for myself. I don’t know how it would work for mental illness. I just saw a segment on Ketamine on ABC. I don’t know if I could get it covered but maybe….
Conspiracies and delusions real bother me and make me anxious. I come in and out of it but I can't deny nor confirm we live in a simulation. Or the government and big pharma is out to get me. You are right, Stephen. It seems to get better with age
I'm sure I have some form of mental illness or personality disorder but do not know what kind or level. I just live better away from people. I'm happy and harmless so I just leave it alone.....
There are a few things that I have researched for helping to mitigate this condition, I'm fairly certain that Dr. Chris Palmer's book has a chapter on it, maybe not.
I have all of the things listed on the chart, but it doesn’t seem to be in the same way as Stephen’s. Idk, it seems different. But I’ve also been told by my uncle, while I was having a therapy session with him, that other people he’s met that think/talk like me have schizophrenia. Also, my thoughts feel too loud. I’ve learned that talking out loud helps drown out the terrible icky feeling of my brain, but I feel crazy because I’m talking to myself. I don’t feel like I have schizophrenia, but idk, maybe. I don’t think there are hallucinations. I don’t know what’s going on with me. It’s so complicated. I feel like I’ve been suffocating for years. I don’t function like other people.
Crap , I’m getting ready to go through a battery of tests for this . I exhibited a lot of the symptoms over the years , a lot of them , the only things I don’t get are hallucinations … I even have a plan to help climate change , the tech is there but it feels so odd to say that it could have been done for 4 years now . This is scary but this rabbit hole has made me feel the best . I threw up 48 times over 3 weeks realizing … things … in the middle of that I had no choice but to consider this . If I’m right , intelligence is linked a lot more then they are willing to admit . If I’m right …. normally am and I hate it , but if I’m right . I am gonna want to use you like a mascot to help others . Should have enough to pay you very well and help a lot of people . I am 49 years old , been locked up a lot but never diagnosed with this … many others .. but this was never discussed… I avoided research into IQ tests and mental illnesses all my life , inherently knew there was something there I was avoiding but was afraid . As far as the religious aspect …. I have a theory but would take a while . We can talk about that with the “ smartest person in the world “ who is asserting that religion and science are connected as well as everything else . Let’s go with , it’s a good metaphor but you’re not “ wrong “ just interpretation of data that is beyond overwhelming. The current understanding is beyond poor , the name is scary … the reactions from others … scary … My mother beat me and locked me in my room for months at a time … your father even catching it at all makes him a damn super hero !!! Keep it up kid , wish me and quite frankly.. us all luck . I will also have a job for you if this all works out . Fully get how this sounds , if I’m wrong I’m sure you understand….. sure doesn’t feel like it though . Without someone like your dad ….. solo with this I think is statistically pretty fatal . I have survived more near death experiences than I can count . As far as meds …. I smoke pot .. a lot of it , to me I called it “ dumbing down to stand others “ . Reality … I need calm , staying calm is highly important I have found . Created multiple personalities to deal with situations. Can flop between like an actor , used to think everyone did this … and many tricks I used to “ function “ this long . Great to see parental support , truthfully and honestly moved by this . ❤
Sorry to say but. For some reason I feel like this is fake? There’s no family picture up? Steven sounds a little more self aware some bumps here and there but…. Maybe it’s the dose he takes? The doctor that took care of him? But Steven sounds very passionate and seems like he understands every word being said. Correct me if I’m wrong I’m sorry or please let me know if you answer my questions.
I’m no expert and I don’t want to sound disrespectful but the indoctrination of a child into the church seems like forcing him into believing in delusions. No wonder he didn’t want to go to church. I’ve also found them horrific places that bare no relation to the real world. If you start a child off on a journey believing that talking snakes and virgin births are real it’s no wonder it’s going to mess with his brain. I’m surely not the only person that has put these two things together? He was probably too intelligent to believe that nonsense and the adults and peers who are his influences in life are also telling him it’s real. Sorry if my opinions have caused offence.
I was embarrassed and stubborn to seek help i believed i was being judged and critertised by people gossiping about me listening to you both i realise now it progress much worse by not taking about how I feel causing me more damage to my brain
I probably have schizophrenia. thank you for sharing all the work you do to stay optimistic and manage symptoms. it makes a huge difference during this really discouraging period in my life where I have to scale back my responsibilities just to cope on a daily basis
Must be nice to have people understand and care about you and want to help you. As for me, my family and friends all ran away scared and left me alone to deal with my disorder as best I could. Nothing scares people more, than a mentally ill person, and the only help you'll get, is cheap advice to turn to religion
Thanks for making this video Stephen, it's great to see you so accepting of your experience with this condition. Sorry for the horrible parts but really thankyou for the courage to expose the memory so you could tell us about it. Awesome to see your Dad as well being a great support 👌🙂🌼
It is great that you have the support of your dad and mum. It would make so much difference. I just want to say that spiritual healing or hands-on healing can definitely help with schizophrenia. I have checked, and I cannot find anywhere in the Bible that disallows it. It appears to be acceptable. Should you want to try something different.
I am just so happy that Stephen is away that he has a mental illness and speaks so openly about it and is determined to manage it with the assistance of all those who love him. My daughter has schizophrenia and bipolar and for 11 years has been in denial. It's just awful.
Very interesting video. I hope you're doing well as an individual and a family. The love,patience and support is so important. My best wishes to you all. From the UK.
Hi Steven. Have you tried supplementing iodine, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, or vitamin D? Those vitamins helped me with my mental health. I got my friends and family to take vitamin B1 and iodine and it helped most of them as well. A low carbohydrate diet consisting of mostly meat also helped me and some of my friends.
The symptoms sound like a large part of the global population. Also, many ppl are diagnosed with these things, and their side of the story isn't considered before judgment. What's the difference between autism and schizophrenia?Thank you for sharing, though. Hope it helps ppl. ✌🏾
