A Portrait of Schizophrenia - Cecilia
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2020
- An interview style video touching on various topics concerning Cecilia’s schizophrenia - what it's like living with schizophrenia; advice to those concerned about symptoms they don't understand; what scared her the most when she was first diagnosed; whether she's afraid of her symptoms getting worse; and what she would tell someone who is struggling with this illness and feels alone.
Cecilia is the founder and executive director of the non profit organization Students With Psychosis. She is a dedicated mental health advocate and is also a radio astronomer!
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Oh I remember Cecilia from another interview, Special books for special kids, I think! Wonderful girl!
Oh! I didn't recognize her!
As well as TEDx Talks.
yeah :D
Yeah I know right! I clicked on this because I saw her on the thumbnail and swore I knew her from somewhere...
Fudge, I'm in love with her even more.... Than the kids show and Ted talks..... She looks so together now, even if she admits she has episodes.
She looks so good! I didn’t recognize her! 💪 Proof that this is war is winnable!
Yaaay we can do this!!!
Schizopedia ABSOLUTELY!Its a little tricky right now but we are stronger 😊❤️
@@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780 :)
@@hardlyalone hi,we are happy to see you here that you came in the comments..can you tell the difference between sczophernia and sczoefective disorder?
@@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780 Can you tell a little bit about yourself and about your illness,about your medication,about your treatment.?...what foctor says and ate you suffered from sczophernia?
I am a Nursing Professor and I teach about cultures, religions and Mental Health. I wanted you to know that I use your SBSK interview video in my class because it helps students understand this mental health challenge in a beautiful way. I encourage my students to follow not only TED & SBSK (which I ADORE! Keep up the amazing work, it's needed!) but Cecilia's journey! Thank you Cecilia for being so brave! You go girl!!!
I love how optimistic she is!
Also, her eye makeup looks damn good!
Shes so pretty
I swear brooo
I finally have some comfort that the most positive thing for me about living with schizophrenia is using my artistic intentions and activism as a merged force to tell others who are completely unaware of this disorder. Cecilia is a champion! Thank you for your courage, Cecilia! ✊💜
Hello, I too have experienced voices in my ears and thoughts that are not mine. But I learned in the Christian Holy Bible that there is an invisible war on Earth involving very evil demonic spirits who can speak into our ears all manner of thoughts. The Lord Jesus Christ helped me in this battle against the schemes and strategies of the enemy and He can Help and deliver anyone else who will believe God. Please listen to my story on RUclips at Hearing Voices: Real Help and Understanding
ruclips.net/video/WoGhx-Orflg/видео.html
Praying for you, with compassion, Carol
GIIIIRL!! You look AMAZING! So much happier, and clearer.. just more PRESENT. I saw you on SBSK, and of course, your TED talk. Good for you chick! Keep on pushing! ❤ Much love from California ❤
Finally all my favorite people with schizophrenia. I hope I can one day be as great as all of you.
WOW. Well spoken, so very real. Cecilia is another good representative for our illness. On another note-very well recorded, the videography. A ten all around.
I was so impressed with how smart she is when I saw her first interview. No wonder why, she's an astronomer. Keep going Cecilia, you rock!
Go Cecelia! You're looking great! I'm glad you are living well 🥰
Cecelia is such a gift to the world! I love the way she takes a moment after each question to really think then delivers the most thoughtful, empowering answers. Thank you for this ☺️
Her skin and her nose is legit perfection. Actually her lips and jawline too. Ok she's just so beautiful. Hope she has an amazing life
creep
It's make up, dipshit
She is stunning 😍
Classic Gabe .
The difference is better... After almost a decade of social research, I've seen that those who are goodhearted and who struggle almost in every case is a better human than those who haven't. We are humans and we aren't made to fit a molde.
Could you write a bit more about it?
It warms my heart and brings happy tears to my eyes to see how well Cecilia is doing now. (-:
I remember her from her TedTalk! Nice to see her again!
Thank you for your courage. Thank you to all of the individuals that you are interviewing for their courage.
Thank you for sharing this video. Much respect to Cecilia for her openness.
🙏
Thanks for being so open and honest about your illness. You are sure to help others struggling with the same situation.
Cecilia is fast becoming my inspiration. She is a remarkable lady.
Hello Lauren,
Wonderful. The only symptom I had was delusions of grandeur when I had schizophrenia stress induced psychosis three times from 1987 to 2007 and I was so blessed not to have paranoia or hearing voices. I only met one man over the years in a day hospital I used to be able to go to for socialising who hears voices and that must be very painful indeed. Cecelia was talking about hallucinations in her head and I'm just guessing that she is actually talking about hearing voices.
Keep up the great work you are doing and just keep making your real classy great videos.
Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland.
look so beautiful..new style. of course her beauty comes also from her strength. i love that
What a beautiful smart woman! ❤️ I love her makeup! Stay strong, Cecília! You are amazing!
She's my namesake and very similar to me physically and I also suffer from some mental health conditions.
Every time I see her struggling and being open about it, it gives me some hope.
Thank you, Cecilia!
You are such a beautiful person inside and out. People like you are a gift to this world. Your strength and perseverance will help so many.
Thank you for sharing your story. It takes a lot of courage to allow yourself to be so vulnerable.
Loved her! Gret job raising awareness ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story with us dear Cecelia
You are an inspiration
Best of luck.
I Love you Cecilia! You are a voice for a generation. You are also the epitome of elegance and beauty. There is nothing easy about your life. I would do anything for you. You deserve all the Love and support
Cecilia,
I hope this message finds you. You are night and day different from your first public appearance. You are killing it. Keep the treatment up. 👏👏👏. Good on you. And you’re doing a lot of good by discussing it publicly
I think what helps me most is having a routine. Getting up and starting work on time and putting in a good shift. You can always have a bad day but sticking to a healthy routine is great for dealing with the daily struggles.
Thank you Cecilia. Your courage and message have been very uplifting for me=
I first "met" Cicilia from SBSK, and she truly is one of my favorite people. The mission to de-stigmatize mental health still has a long way to go, but it's incredible to see those living with struggles everyday, bringing these illnesses to the forefront and giving their communities a voice.
You are so honest and I appreciate that.
I know her from her speech i am not a monster", she has a very nice personaity. Happy to see her so beautiful. Wish her all the best en hope that the psychosis went away from her life.
Very relatable answers. Thank you. Thumbs up
Interesting woman and looks amazing to boot. I wish her every success in life.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your life and for starting this support system. Prayerful hugs
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my RUclips channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
What's your channel?
Great series of interviews.
She is so beautiful inside and outside, her eyes are two big shappires
I'm so glad to see she is doing better
Wow. You guys met. So glad. You are both profound speakers.
Her eyes look more normal than her other interviews where they were wide and shocked looking
I have followed her journey for a long time she looks amazing here. ❤️
I don´t suffer from any ilness but a close friend suffers from your same condition and you look two COMPLETELY different people. You are so smart and bright in all senses. You´re my hero. Wish you the best!
My heart is melted when I see this smile😍 I wish C many many many moments with this beauty smile and this confidence in eyes.
You are so strong Girl! You have this power to fight and win. I wish You luck, be happy💜💜💜
So beautiful! She is remarkable! Very inspiring
What I can’t understand is how she said that questioning reality is her strength. It’s what’s been one of the hardest things for me and can’t ever see how it can be a positive thing.
I love this, thank you
Would love more interviews like this!!!!
I loved this interview. Cecilia you are very smart, beautiful and brave. God bless you! 😘😘😘
I've seen a lot of Cecilia's videos. She's beautiful, smart and intelligent young woman.
I find Cecilia really pretty. I feel sorry for her but not a pity. It seems she has been through a lot. Thank you heaps for your video Cecilia. You look like a beautiful fun loving lady with very good knowledge of your condition. You go girlfriend your a legend
Glad to have you Cecilia :)
This was really positive thanks for this
i live in Greece i have schizophrenia and now we have covid 19 outbreak, i am anxious and a little scared and paranoid. I study environmentalist and i have done microbiology, and i understand the problem....
same here buddy, it's a difficult situation we have to go through in Europe - especially if you have a mental illness. Talking about it is important.
What people say in Greece about sczophernia?Is treatment free?..Is it cureable?
She is so charismatic!❤
She's amazing, beautiful, and I want to know where she got those pants! They're awesome and I want them! I'm grateful for her sharing her story.
Was this a different interview with the questions voiced over afterwards or is this an exclusive 'Living Well...' interview? Her story is amazing. Thank You for helping her. Ive read on one of her pages thatshe's struggling to find a roomate in nyc. She doesnt do well alone. So maybe you could look her up. Thanks again
Thank you!
I've seen her in on another channel. She looks GREAT!!! you are beautiful, great job! - Trish.
I am so happy to see you look so well!!! Keep going forward, you have support even though you don't know us..I've lost two cousins to this disease.
She's a beautiful person! ♥
Strong Woman! I live with this also.
You are a beautiful person, inside and out.
Hello Cecilia nice to meet you I struggle with mental illnesses and seizures disorders I've had heard voices in my head ever since I was a kid and through my teens and through adulthood even now I'm still hearing voices and I'm still having hallucinations and I'm scared to tell my family and I'm scared to go back to the hospital
What an awesome human
This person is awesome!
Wow, she's doing great!!!!
Can't be more beautiful than real.
What a beautiful soul.
LOVE THE LONG HAIR! SO PRETTY 🌻🌼🌻
Wishing you the best
She is always switching her style up :)
She was so cute when she had that 80:s style. Now she has a more mature look. She is pretty.
I can relate to much of what she shared
These are beautiful profile videos.
Does anyone know the name of the background music?
She's Great!! So beautiful!! :)))
she is so pretty and brave
hello im new great video and i live with chronic pain and i also have a chronic pain channel and i love helping people and inspire them not to give up and keep going
Cecilia M is a trooper!
God Bless her!!!
I love her face and her personality too much
Beautifull
You're lovely Cecilia
How can i connect with you ?
Beautiful woman!
She's beautiful
When they call me crazy I fuck yea I am
I have a friend I believe to be schizophrenic but is undiagnosed. She has never harmed herself or anyone else so she can't be forced to a hospital to be evaluated. However she will soon be homeless due to unemployment and all other things that go along with mental illness. (Very Poor hygiene, voices, lack of focus, bad health, etc) How can I convince her to seek out help from a mental health professional when she can't see she is sick?
Am I supposed to bring these concerns up? Am I supposed to confront her about them? She thinks she still has a career but hasn't seen a client in over 2 years. I'm not sure if it is psychosis or just her not willing to accept that her career is over. I'm really lost as to how I can help when she can't help herself anymore.
HONESTLY ! my advice for her is to take up Reading ! also ! to help her along the journey way ! Cecillia was a Saint of the Blind ! ! ! ! I FIND your Bliss .. Cecille .. b ..
she's amazingly beatiful and the long hair multiplies it.
Its not voices you hear, right?
It doesn't have a sound quality to it.
It has no distinct sensory origin.
It might be the case that you have a low grade extrasensory perceptions.
Someone said those words, Someone thought those words and you precieved it from a distance.
Let me guess, it happens more often when the weather is cold.
It might feel more like amplification rather than voices.
It happens instantly If you amplify/intensify a feeling?
Does it feel your mind has assumed a geared up/enhanced/accelerated mode?
Does it feel like time perception have changed drastically, and time stands still?
Thats a strong women!
You're so lovely 🤗
💜💜💜
She looks so much healthier without a shorn head.
Do not define yourself as ill. That's what society which is crooked tells you. ❤
She's so much more!!!!
Very beautiful eyes and smile.