My hope, dream and prayer for you is that with every day that passes, you will step ever closer to stability, peace and harmony within yourself and that the voices inside your head will eventually fall still or come under your complete command and control.
Keep talking Jonny, it so helps to verbalise your thoughts. Keep hanging in there, so many of your poems have helped me make sense of my world. Keep strong, it does get better - it did for me. J. xx
You have been put on this Earth to do good and help people, and that is exactly what you are doing with these videos. You are following the same path my son is on, it is so helpful to me to hear your thoughts, thank you...
Nice to see you here again :) Your delusions of grandeur... You think you're the messiah here to do goo, wonderful things, to help people?? Jonny I don't believe they are so much delusions of grandeur as what you are in fact here for & are doing. You DO good & wonderful things & you are a light to this world.
Thank you SO MUCH for all your postings. Someone I dearly love is in crisis right now... well, that's an understatement - but I won't give specifics. If anyone from the local press should happen upon this comment, I don't want to give them any private information. I can say that your postings have helped me be a more knowledgeable and understanding partner. Never give up. I can see that you are a beautiful person - and what makes you truly YOU is as glorious as any delusion of grandeur. Kindness and generosity of spirit makes a real superhero.
Man I've followed your vlogs since seeing your TV programme. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through!! I just want to come and give you a big hug and tell you that everything is going to be ok!! Stick in there my friend! I have every faith that you can beat this!! xx
I sleep alot. And in return I live another life in a place that's different. I've never been to any of these places but in my dream they are familiar. I know where things are, just like you're local shop. These dreams might be boring from time to time as i'm doing very mundane things that we all do in our lives. So its hard to see the difference. And that's what makes it seem like im living another life. Its very interesting and love it. I can't tell you how amazing and futuristic these super cities are. Absolutely breath taking and nothing like it. I'd rather live there than this world having fibro and trapped in my home.
So glad you made another video, you look really good and it is wonderful to hear you're having positive bursts :) Every time I see your videos I am bowled over by how open,honest and brave you are. Nina and Che huh? 2 of my dream ideal dinner guests :) You do so much good every time you post a video or talk to someone,never forget that. lots of love Sue Blu xxxx
Like I said to you at the walking out the darkness...You are one of my hero's no matter how bad life get's you always remain positive...without people like you in this world...there would be no one to look up to...remember you are something to someone x
As someone has suffered from delusions since my illness began I understand the dynamics they continue to make in my life and understand this vlog so deeply. It is as if for me that there are or is an alternate universe in my mind where I go back in time in my mind and feel I am or should have been born in the early to mid 19th century and that goes into an even deeper delusion that I am in love with someone from that era whose photo I have of this person take in the 1840's an anonymous image of a man who I never knew but feel some unexplained connection with although he is long dead. Just an example of my delusion. I truly appreciate you and your postings. We can win and I understand the struggles of SEDisorder. It truly is a battle in the mind. HUGS
I find some hope in the motivation that my delusions of grandeur provide me with. I usually can keep it all in my head. At least I think. Having the insight of the delusion is something I am thankful for.
You might not be the Messiah, but you sure are doing good on our earth! You have opened up about a personal problem, You have made it easier for others with similar problems and taught the rest of us so much about how to deal with it, help others and so much more. I really want to thank you for all this!
jonny I am a mother of schizophrenic son who is 26 now. he could not finish his university studies. hoping to go back to university one day. I am experiencing some very difficult situations now and then. but I don't loose hope. the day will come. thank you for this video. I add you in my prayer list .
It's your light that has got to shine bright Jonny, yours alone. Keep with the great music in your head and the many dreams, but your light has to be the strongest and the brightest ....:-) :-)
Thanks for this recoverlog. Re your delusions - my thoughts: i) you don't need to live out someone else's life vicariously; you are already 'you' in your own right, to loads of us out here. ii) 'grandeur' sounds pejorative, and 'greatness' sounds absolute, so it's probably not a good idea for anyone to measure themself on that scale. iii) Nina sounds iconic !! Maybe you could research a biography and see whether you turn up any surprises (is every icon shiny-shiny, or are some somehow tarnished?). So good to listen to your recoverlogs - thank you. Take care, jonny.
My delusion (although as real as can be to me) is that I lost my soulmate and his name is Jonny. It's what triggers my depression. it just feels like we're apart in 2 parallel dimensions. I feel like I don't belong on the one I'm in right now. it's funny that I even have "memories" about our lives together. I don't tell people this because they'll call me crazy. I know it's real to me. thank you for sharing this with us, friend!
I ran away from everyone I knew literally and mentally. spent all my money on travelling to Israel where I believed that I would be recognised as the king david from the bible reincarnated! :s my name is (David) as soon as I arrived in Israel I behaved crazy and ran around the airport I was sent back home as a security risk. As I had travelled to Israel via France with the eurostar, I was repatriated to france where in the airport I shouted out that I was the messiah returned (shouting out all around the airport as loud as I could) I was then put into a french mental hospital till after a month when my dad came to take me back home to England. I am also deluded fron time to time that I was tge Hindu lord shiva in a past life. Also when I tell other people about my delusions and they don't appear to believe them, then I tend to think that im existing within a conspiracy revolving around me. Sorry for long post but thought it was relevant
As regards to delusions. One pattern that is of interest to me is the similarities between different peoples delsions.i.e why do so many people have cokmon experiences of the messiah complex, shadow beings, demons etc etc. I think the commonality between different peoples similar delusions would make a very interesting and illuminating area of study. People who suffer experience a great depth of imagination. If we could share this in sublimated forms just imagine how interesting art-type work we could produce.
As Jupiter99ish said a couple of weeks ago, "You have been put on this Earth to do good and help people, and that is exactly what you are doing with these videos. You are following the same path my son is on, it is so helpful to me to hear your thoughts, thank you...". Obviously, if you thought you were literally THE messiah, there would be a problem, and the Nina Simone escapism needs careful handling, but I'm sure your psychiatrist has told you that billions of people believe that we ARE put on this Earth with a purpose, and that using our talents and means to help others is as normal, healthy and vital a part of life as breathing or eating. Anticipating certain comments, as the leader of a movement that's present on all continents, and with the name I have the honour of carrying, I'm used to cheap accusations of delusions of grandeur and even megalomania from detractors. And I say "cheap" precisely because they're always either rooted in slander (and jealousy) or ignorance (and prejudice). Rather than become misanthropic, I prefer to use them as reminders of my own place in the world and my own identity as an individual. Napoleon III and, I'm fairly sure, Napoleon Hill (a famous motivational speaker) used to take the same view, to name but a couple of high profile examples. As a slant on that, and on the topic of mental illness, I'd like to say, on behalf of the BM, that fighting the stigma attached to mental illness (and disability, illnesses linked to poverty and so on) is something that we have in common. I'd also like to add, in addition to the highest praise for your own contribution, that it was the person translating our "launch" article on our public health project into Marathi, who cited your channel for helpful links in a subsequent article designed to direct people with low self-esteem self-harming issues, or thoughts of suicide, to those who can provide support and counselling. As I said, obviously, you're not THE messiah, but the fact is that you've made a good name for yourself as someone who teaches others to love themselves and care for others, and the positive feedback you receive is part of that. It's a wonderful thing when a reputation like that precedes you, not from any vainglorious ego-tripping, but because it's proof that the people you've helped have learnt from your example, and are helping others in turn. Global public health project wp.me/p1JsE7-bp 12th of May 2015 - Order of the day against suicide wp.me/p1JsE7-mJ PS My apologies for the capitals, but RUclips doesn't appear to provide for Italic type. PPS Before anyone replies to this post with a comment about the so-called "Napoleon complex", it's a misnomer. Napoleon the Great was 5"6 3/4 tall, which was average height for his era. He also ended the practice of keeping the mentally ill tied hand and foot to their beds (cf Napoleon, by Vincent Cronin, Ch17, p268, 1994 edition, published by HarperCollins).
I understand what you mean when you believe you are the savior, my experience is more of an alien or a god stuck on earth in human form, but I'd be careful with keeping life in your head, sometimes you trick your mind too well and actually really make someone new in the world. No, I don't mean you'll wake up in the world and see her on TV, I mean you won't wake up one day; she will, and you'll have to wait your turn to wake up again.
My hope, dream and prayer for you is that with every day that passes, you will step ever closer to stability, peace and harmony within yourself and that the voices inside your head will eventually fall still or come under your complete command and control.
Keep talking Jonny, it so helps to verbalise your thoughts. Keep hanging in there, so many of your poems have helped me make sense of my world. Keep strong, it does get better - it did for me. J. xx
Thank you so very much for sharing your videos! This helps so many.
You have been put on this Earth to do good and help people, and that is exactly what you are doing with these videos. You are following the same path my son is on, it is so helpful to me to hear your thoughts, thank you...
It's fantastic that you're optimistic, and you're looking good Jonny. I hope things are looking up for you from now on. :)
Nice to see you here again :) Your delusions of grandeur... You think you're the messiah here to do goo, wonderful things, to help people?? Jonny I don't believe they are so much delusions of grandeur as what you are in fact here for & are doing. You DO good & wonderful things & you are a light to this world.
Thank you SO MUCH for all your postings. Someone I dearly love is in crisis right now... well, that's an understatement - but I won't give specifics. If anyone from the local press should happen upon this comment, I don't want to give them any private information. I can say that your postings have helped me be a more knowledgeable and understanding partner. Never give up. I can see that you are a beautiful person - and what makes you truly YOU is as glorious as any delusion of grandeur. Kindness and generosity of spirit makes a real superhero.
Hey, like you said, least you know. Some don't. Hold on to that. We're always here for you Jonny. Always :-) x
Man I've followed your vlogs since seeing your TV programme. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through!! I just want to come and give you a big hug and tell you that everything is going to be ok!! Stick in there my friend! I have every faith that you can beat this!! xx
Hope you are ok Jonny thankyou for sharing your thoughts and how you are feeling, you are an inspiration xx
I sleep alot. And in return I live another life in a place that's different. I've never been to any of these places but in my dream they are familiar. I know where things are, just like you're local shop. These dreams might be boring from time to time as i'm doing very mundane things that we all do in our lives. So its hard to see the difference. And that's what makes it seem like im living another life. Its very interesting and love it. I can't tell you how amazing and futuristic these super cities are. Absolutely breath taking and nothing like it. I'd rather live there than this world having fibro and trapped in my home.
So glad you made another video, you look really good and it is wonderful to hear you're having positive bursts :) Every time I see your videos I am bowled over by how open,honest and brave you are. Nina and Che huh? 2 of my dream ideal dinner guests :) You do so much good every time you post a video or talk to someone,never forget that. lots of love Sue Blu xxxx
What a wonderful thing you're doing for other folk who have this problem. You're amazing? You kow everything will be all right? God Bless you. ♥
Like I said to you at the walking out the darkness...You are one of my hero's no matter how bad life get's you always remain positive...without people like you in this world...there would be no one to look up to...remember you are something to someone x
a depth of thanks to you jonny and every commentor on the info shared. love, life and hope
As someone has suffered from delusions since my illness began I understand the dynamics they continue to make in my life and understand this vlog so deeply. It is as if for me that there are or is an alternate universe in my mind where I go back in time in my mind and feel I am or should have been born in the early to mid 19th century and that goes into an even deeper delusion that I am in love with someone from that era whose photo I have of this person take in the 1840's an anonymous image of a man who I never knew but feel some unexplained connection with although he is long dead. Just an example of my delusion. I truly appreciate you and your postings. We can win and I understand the struggles of SEDisorder. It truly is a battle in the mind. HUGS
You my friend are one of the most inspirational people in the world! These videos help a lot of people, keep it up!❤️
I find some hope in the motivation that my delusions of grandeur provide me with. I usually can keep it all in my head. At least I think. Having the insight of the delusion is something I am thankful for.
You might not be the Messiah, but you sure are doing good on our earth! You have opened up about a personal problem, You have made it easier for others with similar problems and taught the rest of us so much about how to deal with it, help others and so much more. I really want to thank you for all this!
jonny I am a mother of schizophrenic son who is 26 now. he could not finish his university studies. hoping to go back to university one day. I am experiencing some very difficult situations now and then. but I don't loose hope. the day will come. thank you for this video. I add you in my prayer list .
It's your light that has got to shine bright Jonny, yours alone. Keep with the great music in your head and the many dreams, but your light has to be the strongest and the brightest ....:-) :-)
I get that burst its going to be alright by watching your videos.Thankyou so much for sharing yourself withus.
You look so well. Really hope you find some lasting peace at some point. x
be the light that you are. be well our friend.
I'm glad you exist.
Mistersensitive75 +1
Thanks for this recoverlog. Re your delusions - my thoughts: i) you don't need to live out someone else's life vicariously; you are already 'you' in your own right, to loads of us out here. ii) 'grandeur' sounds pejorative, and 'greatness' sounds absolute, so it's probably not a good idea for anyone to measure themself on that scale. iii) Nina sounds iconic !! Maybe you could research a biography and see whether you turn up any surprises (is every icon shiny-shiny, or are some somehow tarnished?). So good to listen to your recoverlogs - thank you. Take care, jonny.
My delusion (although as real as can be to me) is that I lost my soulmate and his name is Jonny. It's what triggers my depression. it just feels like we're apart in 2 parallel dimensions. I feel like I don't belong on the one I'm in right now. it's funny that I even have "memories" about our lives together. I don't tell people this because they'll call me crazy. I know it's real to me. thank you for sharing this with us, friend!
All the best Jonny :-)
The unnamed arrow never misses / your life your plan. Things take time ( wait for it ) do your best
Missed you! Stay strong :)
I ran away from everyone I knew literally and mentally. spent all my money on travelling to Israel where I believed that I would be recognised as the king david from the bible reincarnated! :s my name is (David) as soon as I arrived in Israel I behaved crazy and ran around the airport I was sent back home as a security risk. As I had travelled to Israel via France with the eurostar, I was repatriated to france where in the airport I shouted out that I was the messiah returned (shouting out all around the airport as loud as I could) I was then put into a french mental hospital till after a month when my dad came to take me back home to England. I am also deluded fron time to time that I was tge Hindu lord shiva in a past life. Also when I tell other people about my delusions and they don't appear to believe them, then I tend to think that im existing within a conspiracy revolving around me. Sorry for long post but thought it was relevant
Your strong your a fighter ♡
Hey how do you know that they are delusions?
What make you accept delusions?
As regards to delusions. One pattern that is of interest to me is the similarities between different peoples delsions.i.e why do so many people have cokmon experiences of the messiah complex, shadow beings, demons etc etc. I think the commonality between different peoples similar delusions would make a very interesting and illuminating area of study. People who suffer experience a great depth of imagination. If we could share this in sublimated forms just imagine how interesting art-type work we could produce.
As Jupiter99ish said a couple of weeks ago, "You have been put on this Earth to do good and help people, and that is exactly what you are doing with these videos. You are following the same path my son is on, it is so helpful to me to hear your thoughts, thank you...". Obviously, if you thought you were literally THE messiah, there would be a problem, and the Nina Simone escapism needs careful handling, but I'm sure your psychiatrist has told you that billions of people believe that we ARE put on this Earth with a purpose, and that using our talents and means to help others is as normal, healthy and vital a part of life as breathing or eating.
Anticipating certain comments, as the leader of a movement that's present on all continents, and with the name I have the honour of carrying, I'm used to cheap accusations of delusions of grandeur and even megalomania from detractors. And I say "cheap" precisely because they're always either rooted in slander (and jealousy) or ignorance (and prejudice). Rather than become misanthropic, I prefer to use them as reminders of my own place in the world and my own identity as an individual. Napoleon III and, I'm fairly sure, Napoleon Hill (a famous motivational speaker) used to take the same view, to name but a couple of high profile examples. As a slant on that, and on the topic of mental illness, I'd like to say, on behalf of the BM, that fighting the stigma attached to mental illness (and disability, illnesses linked to poverty and so on) is something that we have in common. I'd also like to add, in addition to the highest praise for your own contribution, that it was the person translating our "launch" article on our public health project into Marathi, who cited your channel for helpful links in a subsequent article designed to direct people with low self-esteem self-harming issues, or thoughts of suicide, to those who can provide support and counselling. As I said, obviously, you're not THE messiah, but the fact is that you've made a good name for yourself as someone who teaches others to love themselves and care for others, and the positive feedback you receive is part of that. It's a wonderful thing when a reputation like that precedes you, not from any vainglorious ego-tripping, but because it's proof that the people you've helped have learnt from your example, and are helping others in turn.
Global public health project
wp.me/p1JsE7-bp
12th of May 2015 - Order of the day against suicide
wp.me/p1JsE7-mJ
PS My apologies for the capitals, but RUclips doesn't appear to provide for Italic type.
PPS Before anyone replies to this post with a comment about the so-called "Napoleon complex", it's a misnomer. Napoleon the Great was 5"6 3/4 tall, which was average height for his era. He also ended the practice of keeping the mentally ill tied hand and foot to their beds (cf Napoleon, by Vincent Cronin, Ch17, p268, 1994 edition, published by HarperCollins).
Apparently the messiah delusion is quite common
you are all those things... but not only you.
your looking better than you where at the start of the year also love the tan well keep in there man peace. :)
I understand what you mean when you believe you are the savior, my experience is more of an alien or a god stuck on earth in human form, but I'd be careful with keeping life in your head, sometimes you trick your mind too well and actually really make someone new in the world. No, I don't mean you'll wake up in the world and see her on TV, I mean you won't wake up one day; she will, and you'll have to wait your turn to wake up again.
The Nina Simone stuff sounds like Maladaptive Daydreaming...