My dad has schizophrenia and his way of dealing with it is he got a dog to keep with him to see if what he sees is real if he doesn't see the dog running up to people he sees he knows it's not real
Ishana Soman I am the same. Your animals are more aware than we will ever be. I'm schizophrenic too. I have animals inside and out. It gives me comfort.
Keep going, man. I suffer from Bipolar II, PTSD and general anxiety. I self medicated myself with heroin (like an idiot...), but I got myself clean and sober. I got myself back in school and things are looking up. This is for everyone else; if you give yourself the chance, you'll succeed on your own road, because nobody can give you a chance like you can give yourself. Keep pushing on.
People say that prophet is great, that woman is great, that leader is great, that scientist is great but I think you are greater than all great people. I prayers for your complete recovery from the illness. ameen.
For years now I've had signs that would suggest I might become schizophrenic. It's one of my biggest fears. Your video made me feel more accepting of the idea that this might happen. Thanks so much!
What are your signs i have depersonailazation and im super affraid to get schizofrenia. I dont hear or see things that are NOT there. But if i Think about something i Will get a pictur in my head about it dont know if that has something to do with schizofrenia
You have my 100% support! I watch every video that you do and save them to watch again later. Your videos help and educate so many and I thank you so very much Jacob! Be well, and keep the great videos coming.
You have been really helping me on this journey of educating myself on this condition and it’s complex symptoms. You have given me so much hope. My daughters have both been diagnosed with schizophrenia they are 17 and 12 years old. You have helped me to understand what they are going through and how I can support them. Thank you for everything you are doing to educate and support others who are struggling. You are an inspiration and I love hearing about your relationship with your girlfriend and your desire to return to education. It gives me hope that my children will prosper just like you
Everything you said in this video completely reflects my life almost to a parallel. I'm only starting to receive help now as an adult. Keep strong and prosper my dude
I really appreciate your videos. You've helped my recognise so much in myself that have helped me and my parents. Hopefully can go get some help and after a few years get sorted. Thank you so much. Love and support from England x
Thank you so much for making videos, you're really inspirational and you give me hope because I have really bad anxiety and panic disorder. I look forward to your future videos :)
thank you for your videos! you make people actually understand better, lots of people don't even know it exists, not to mention what its like, I also am schizophrenic, showed signs since about 10 and was diagnosed at about 13, have a great day!
+JoJo it would be really good if you can write about it we can benefit by understanding the experience of schizophrenia. there is a saying you do not have to put your hand on a red hot element to know it will burn however you do not know how it feels to be burnt. some times writing things down can help you as well.
I don't think kids hallucinate.. They have imaginary friends but idk about the hallicinating part.. I see you vape now that's awesome it helped me quit smoking as well
Piercing Fanatic try researching psychosis to understand hallucinations. You can have this at any age. A brain is a brain when it comes to most mental illnesses.
You are such an amazing guy. I deal with OCD which can't compare with schizophrenia hands down, and I sometimes gets so tired of it lol. Anyway, everything you said is true. There is a positive side and a negative side to mental illnesses. What you gotta do is take advantage of the positive and fight the negative, which is exhausting ofc, but very rewarding. I love how open you are about your disorder and you're not afraid to talk about it. That's incredible and is really helping a lot of people. Keep doing your thing and I'm so haply about you getting your GED. You're wonderful, don't ever give up. I know you're going soooo far, you're so smart and inspirational.
I'm a year younger than you. I'm mildly austistic. I just wanna say it is wonderful to follow you! God, I wish I knew someone like you. You are such a beautiful being!
I love that you're so positive about stuff like you say you love yourself and you love your life❤️ I'm gonna try to keep these things in mind. ( depression/suicide thoughts over here )
Just gotta say too that Funerals can mess a person up (6:40). I sure know (in some ways) how you felt. I lost my Father a few years back, and it's still a struggle daily to stay engaged with Life and to keep pushing forward. Granted, I've lost many people in life (because I'm in my 40s), but the depth of relationship is what matters more-so when you have loss. So, I can see that (if it bothers me as much as it does at my age) I can't imagine what it would do to someone only 11 years old. Wow. You're a Survivor and I salute you for making so much progress in overcoming your obstacles in this life. Life's short and should be enjoyed, so I like your attitude. You gave me a smile today, which will remind me to stay engaged with life; even though, I do miss one of the most truest friends that I have ever had.
Ty. My dad had it, i took care of him since my teens, now my son has it. I sub'd n bell'd u. Any info is helpful. I know about the adult onset which helps me help my son. He had all 3 types of hallucinations and didnt tell anyone for a year! Strong kid. Rediculously intelligent, like u mentioned. So was my dad ironically. So, love, support, ect. Hope u r well today n tomorrow!!!!
Hey man! Congrats on quitting smoking:) my grandma was schizophrenic im getting signs like i might develop it in the next few years i have behaviors identical to hers... Ur really cool tho bless ur soul !
Wow I've been to a lot of youtube comment sections and this is the only one that is like 100% positive. This is awesome. Keep going man. You have such a passion when ypu speak about whats happening to you. Keep being awesome.
i've barely been showing up at school since like 7th grade, and last year i had to take the year off because my symptoms got so bad, now im starting school in 2 weeks for the first time in over a year and i feel so awful. like i would legit rather die than go to school.
jokar i've asked a bunch of times and repeatetly told my mom how much better it would be for me but she just says its "important for me to socialise" even though thats one of the things that makes me hate school.
+lghtng 11 no thanks mate, I'm not religious and I don't want to be. I'm afraid that being a Buddhist would not cure nor explain my schizophrenia sweetheart.
Thank you for making this video. My husband has schizophrenia in his immediate family and our teenage son is displaying some early signs. I’m trying to learn more about it. Videos like this really help!
your amazing for going online and sharing your story. I really hope that you continue to inspire others to understand of the illness and also helping others who maybe experiencing symptoms
It's not "normal" for a child to hallucinate. I think you're confusing hallucination with imagination. Yes, a child might say they saw a dragon picking apples in their garden, but they didn't have that particular hallucination nor do they truly believe they saw that. They just have vivid imaginations. Very much like story telling.
I used to see 7 black figures (human) with no features every night. No movement or talking, just still featureless statues. This went on for many months or years. Is that considered a hallucination?
I think kids can imagine very deeply but hallucinations are a different thing and not normal. I remember playing w/ my toys one day around age 4 and suddenly I heard 3 or 4 different voices (yelling and sounded very angry and oppressive) they seemed to be coming from the sofa cushion or somehow connected to it (lol angry talking cushion). everything felt unreal, scary, and bigger. I had no idea how to describe what had happened so I stayed quiet and continued having similar experiences on and off until early adulthood. I'm no expert or mental health professional but I'd say your childhood hallucinations were surely part of your schizophrenia. Good video. Hope you're doing well. :)
The world really is full of beautiful people! And you are for certain one of them- beautiful and genuine! It's refreshing and inspiring to see someone like you, thank you and keep growing and being you :)
My son had hallucinations as a child. Really scary ones during the day.. He also had wake mares, the Doctor called them, at night. Great guy! Now 27 and happily married. He did not have schizophrenia, but my grandmother did. She was an awesome lady and missed by all of us!!
I had been to a lot of funerals in my childhood as well. More than I can count on my hand. I feel like the effect it had on me is that I can't feel my own emotions, like a sociopath (I think?). I was the one to find my grandpa dead in my own house. I have been hallucinating since I was a kid as well. It wasn't extremely frequent though. I recently started seeing a psychiatrist and she explained to me what I experience are "sensory illusions" and not hallucinations. I've had my hair pulled, have felt bugs on me, heard voices in my head, seen dead people walking around, heard inanimate objects give me directions and feed me paranoid thoughts. I don't know what I have but I feel like none of my supporters (mental health team) really care or want to help me. I just want to feel "normal." I have been diagnosed with major depression and OCD. They think I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I'm on Cymbalta but it's not doing anything. I have really bad anxiety and panic attacks
which is why I originally sought treatment. I have 1 friend (Internet). I feel like the world around me isn't real that I'm not real and I can feel influence inside me trying to control me.
ok, I'm halfway through watching this video and im smiling so wide because you are everything i imagine holden caulfield from the book the catcher in the rye to be. it's a compliment. i always say i'm so scared i won't love another human being as much as i love holden caulfield. hang in there. i don't have schizophrenia but i have psychosis associated with my depression though my medication has been so helpful and i very rarely have symptoms of the psychosis anymore now.
Hi Jacob It's really nice to watch your vids. I like to stay educated about all mental illnesses and you help me to do that. I don't claim to understand what it's like to be schizophrenic but I have bipolar disorder so I know what it's like to suffer from an illness. Keep up the good work! :)
I have learned so much about schizophrenia from your channel! And I am so happy for you that you feel excited about going back to school. I'm sure u will do great!
My son has this and he's only had it since the beginning of august 18. He's 20 just had had a bday, and any way he only hears voices and at first he had really bad anger issues, he was depressed and didn't want to do anything either. He also went to hospitals and the sec Time he came home he was a lot better. Still hearing voices. But with his meds has kept him calm. And I have told him that same thing try and keep your self busy by doing things he loves to do. Anyway love your video, thank you for sharing.
Hey man. My brother has the same illness. He was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia. I hope you are progressing well today. I applaud you for being open about this.
Been watching your videos from 2013, so glad I stumbled on this recent one. The light is back in your eyes and you seem really positive! Thank you for sharing your experiences. And congrats on quitting smoking. You are a very strong young man and I wish you every happiness.
Hey I am delighted to discover your channel. I have schizoaffective disorder myself so I have all the symptoms of schizophrenia. Best wishes to you my friend. It's great thing to reduce stigma by make these kinds of videos.
I just wanted to say I'm so happy you're active again on RUclips. I used to watch you all the time and would wonder sometimes where you were during the year you weren't making videos Glad you're okay c:
Thank-u for putting up this video as It takes courage and an openness to talk like you did here. I don't have the same condition you have however you mentioned Schizophrenia makes you a different person and causes you to 'think' differently had you not of developed the disease or whatever is the latest label it is given. Myself I have Major Depression and the same applies in that had I not of become depressed I would of not become the person I have developed into. For me my depression is sometimes unbearable in which it gives me an overwhelming sense of heartbreak and sadness that I can NEVER control, it's like loosing your Family, Children and a lover all in one fell swoop in which if this had actually happened you would be utterly unable to function and do normal things for a long time yet I have to outwardly go out into the world and do what it takes everyday to live apparently normal. I have many other symptoms similar to some Schizophrenics like an inability to concentrate when required, blocked thoughts or (empty headedness) as I call it and memory loss during mid sentence especially when reading instructions ect..My boss at work looks at me tapping his head and remarks 'something missing...' hinting to me 'you're not too smart are you?' Which I find quite offensive and insulting yet if I explain to him what I have to co-exist with everyday it would be wasted words or cause the demise of my new job. Your remark about how you are changed by Schizophrenia or Depression in my case immediately reminded me of one of my favorite films 'Girl Interrupted' where I think it's Cameron Diaz's or Wynonna Ryder's Character explains she wouldn't change what happened to her regarding her Mental health issues as it allows her to 'see' what unaffected people cannot and refers to it as like a blessing or has blessing as an aspect
I'm a new subscriber and I'm just going through all your videos, so sorry for all of the spam comments! I just wanted to say that you're very brave in doing this, by sharing your experience with schizophrenia. It definitely helps people with similar disorders but also people like me who are genuinely interested in learning about how peoples' lives can be affected by this. I just wandered by watching surgical procedure videos (I plan on being an emergency medicine physician) and this opened my mind up to the mental health arena where I haven't looked into before. Although, schizophrenia may make your life more different that I'll ever be able to understand, you seem like a normal guy that I'd want to be friends with! If you get where I'm coming from with that.
You are amazing! I look so forward to your videos. Even though I don't struggle with this particular illness I still get a lot out of it hearing what you have to say.
Tjis is probably my third time commenting on youtube in about 4 years or so , just let me say that you are an awsome guy just believe in yourself . (Sorry for my bad English )
Keep fighting the good fight! 💗 I have had anxiety and depression, (nothing as challenging to deal with as what you have), but I find you very inspiring! Music is the best medicine! 🎼 Have you thought about trying to learn to play an instrument? Maybe guitar, or keyboard?
Thank you! This video was comforting because I don't feel alone. I also have child-onset schizophrenia, thank you for the advice, I think it will be helpful when I put it into practice
My Mom had it and watching Alpha Talks videos on YT have given me a new perspective on this "illness." His videos made me realize Esquizofrenia is not just a medical condition but instead it's a spiritual attack. I recommend his series on this.
I'm so impressed by your attitude and your advice to others about staying positive. May you continue to win over this illness and (I don't know how long ago this was made) but best wishes for continuing your education, And hope you can get back into sports again. Kol Hacavod.... :)
You have great courage and heart. And, yes, there is a creative side to the illness. It's like the imagination runs wild. I had a bout with it for a time and had to accept it in order to move past it. God Bless you.
I just finished responding to one of your 2013 videos. Guy, you keep calling them "hallucinations" when in fact people who are spiritually-minded, like myself, call them "visions". You know why you can see these things? Because you are a strong, wise soul. You've been incarnating for several several lifetimes. Like I said in one of your 2013 videos, I began hearing voices around age 3 1/2 or 4 years. I used to also see "floating grey/black balls" in mid air in my bedroom. One time in my early youth I got a bad flu. I saw my Mom's mid-1960s era suitcase floating near my bedroom doorway. I was not feeling well. I told my Mom. But she did not send me to a shrink. That was a good thiing. You have one or more spirits that are there to help you navigate your life, to make it easier on you. You don't have to take their advice all of the time. Hey, I have a boy spirit, who would be my flesh and blood son if I met the right girl, but it hasn't happened in the 30 years since he met me. So his role is similar to a spirit guide, but he insists that I think of him as my son. I'm grateful for Andrew's help. He is always with me. We sleep together, he eats the engery portion of my food and drink, etc... I can literally feel his presence because he rests his Human spirit hand on my back. I am not scared of him. He is a 7 yr old boy and he can *easily* change to whatever age he wants ... 11 yrs., 3 yrs., 14 yrs., etc... and then back to 7.
I have Schizophrenia and I’ve heard that it can go away and come back with stress but also can just go away... I don’t think is that bad I’ve only been to the hospital once ... my stuff isn’t scary or bad the voices (when I hear them) are the nicest stuff I’ve ever heard ... I never was scared of it ... I’m just a happy person
Hey I just wanted to say that I think what your doing is awesome, I feel mental illness has so much negative stigma around it and needs to be accepted in the same way a physical illness is. I myself have been suffering for mental illness from a young age and its really great to see another young person being open with there illness :) Unfortunalty I havent been as sucessful in my quitting smoking endevour but il get there
My twin brother got run over by a car and died instantly ,when we were seven years old, the only thing I remember is him laid on the road dead and the next week his funeral,I can't remember anything about our happy times together up till today. I also have attended many funerals in my young life ,my dad and brother died in the same year and and my mum and my older brother died in a space of eight weeks apart when I was thirty 31 so the same thing has happened to me twice ,I just came from the doctors diagnosed with this mental illness which I did not know I have ,all the symptoms you mentioned I have had it through the years without knowing it ,thank you for telling the world about it.
Nope :) It's not normal to hallucinate any time without using drugs. Children have fantasies, they act like they see things, but they really don't and they know they actually don't. It's always possible to think you see something from the corner of your eye or like a flash of something, but that is often the lighting or a reflection. Hallucinating, really seeing things that are not there, is never normal. It's so good to see you happy and appreciating everything ^^
"In adults, hallucinations usually are linked to serious psychopathology; however, in children they are not uncommon and may be part of normal development." "When focusing purely on hallucinations, a review of research found that 17% of 9-12-year-olds have these experiences at any one time." "... hallucinations can also be relatively innocuous and common in children who never develop psychosis." google takes 2 seconds idk why people gotta say shit so matter of fact when it isn't even right
You can truly help a lot of people that either have this illness or have a fmly member that has this illness. They will listen to you where they would prob not listen to anyone else. Because you have the same illness, they can relate to you. My suggestion to you is continue college to become a psychiatrist.
Wow... I just found your channel and it's incredibly insightful. You seem very strong and it looks like you can manage schizophrenia well. I'm working towards being a psychologist one day so that i can help people live happy lives. I wish you all the best! :)
Schizophrenia usually starts in early adulthood. I was diagnosed with it after my brother committed suicide and I would spend months in isolation. I was also chronically depressed at the time. I figured it would pass but after a first hospitalisation, followed by a second one that lasted almost a year and a half, the doctors diagnosed me with simple schizophrenia, which is basically schizophrenia made only of negative symptoms. Just watching your video on negative symptoms almost made them come back. What a nightmare.
My dad has schizophrenia and his way of dealing with it is he got a dog to keep with him to see if what he sees is real if he doesn't see the dog running up to people he sees he knows it's not real
Ishana Soman I am the same. Your animals are more aware than we will ever be. I'm schizophrenic too. I have animals inside and out. It gives me comfort.
Sarah Davis guide, god , dog
Plot twist- the dog isn’t real
Freddy Ramirez lol Freddy Freddy
Freddy Ramirez top tek 😂
Keep going, man. I suffer from Bipolar II, PTSD and general anxiety. I self medicated myself with heroin (like an idiot...), but I got myself clean and sober. I got myself back in school and things are looking up. This is for everyone else; if you give yourself the chance, you'll succeed on your own road, because nobody can give you a chance like you can give yourself.
Keep pushing on.
Good job getting off of herion man! 👍 You know that's uncommon for people addicted to it to do!
I did heroin also when I ran out I used crocodil then I had necrosis all up my arm that's how I quit I said fuck no
A stranger is so proud of you and you’re not an idiot!
Your eyes look so happy in this video. It makes ME happy to see YOU happy!!!
I just got diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder and your channel has given me hope that I can overcome this and live my best life THANK YOU!!!
♥
Thank you for telling your story, you're a beautiful person and I hope all your dreams come true. You deserve all the best!
You are a lovely person, dont ever give up on anything ♥
People say that prophet is great, that woman is great, that leader is great, that scientist is great but I think you are greater than all great people. I prayers for your complete recovery from the illness. ameen.
You've become pretty good at keeping focused and speaking since your first videos.
There is a night and day difference in the way you look compared to the first video I saw of you. KEEP UP THE POSITIVITY MAN!!
you are INSANELY beautiful. MY GOD....does NO ONE ELSE SEE THIS?!!!
For years now I've had signs that would suggest I might become schizophrenic. It's one of my biggest fears. Your video made me feel more accepting of the idea that this might happen. Thanks so much!
Same
Me too.
What are your signs i have depersonailazation and im super affraid to get schizofrenia. I dont hear or see things that are NOT there. But if i Think about something i Will get a pictur in my head about it dont know if that has something to do with schizofrenia
Christian Bishop It's most likely just anxiety disorder, schizophrenic is extremely rare.
Andre_www not necessarily true
it's SO good to see you smiling! :) love from Argentina
You have my 100% support! I watch every video that you do and save them to watch again later. Your videos help and educate so many and I thank you so very much Jacob! Be well, and keep the great videos coming.
That's gotta be the most genuine, heartfelt thanks I've ever seen. I love you dood, and thank you too.
Big big hug... I admire you. Thank you for sharing this video.
You have been really helping me on this journey of educating myself on this condition and it’s complex symptoms. You have given me so much hope. My daughters have both been diagnosed with schizophrenia they are 17 and 12 years old. You have helped me to understand what they are going through and how I can support them. Thank you for everything you are doing to educate and support others who are struggling. You are an inspiration and I love hearing about your relationship with your girlfriend and your desire to return to education. It gives me hope that my children will prosper just like you
Everything you said in this video completely reflects my life almost to a parallel.
I'm only starting to receive help now as an adult.
Keep strong and prosper my dude
I really appreciate your videos. You've helped my recognise so much in myself that have helped me and my parents. Hopefully can go get some help and after a few years get sorted. Thank you so much. Love and support from England x
Thank you so much for making videos, you're really inspirational and you give me hope because I have really bad anxiety and panic disorder. I look forward to your future videos :)
thank you for your videos! you make people actually understand better, lots of people don't even know it exists, not to mention what its like, I also am schizophrenic, showed signs since about 10 and was diagnosed at about 13, have a great day!
maybe you could make videos about it? :)
Sarah Bucket I don't have a camera.... and I look horrible and I hate being on camera.....
Sarah Bucket BUT, I would write stuff if its desired, and I may do stuff on the schizophrenic sub-reddit
+JoJo it would be really good if you can write about it we can benefit by understanding the experience of schizophrenia. there is a saying you do not have to put your hand on a red hot element to know it will burn however you do not know how it feels to be burnt. some times writing things down can help you as well.
Nicola Timpson but reddit isn't the best place, it will just get buried.... and on youtube, it would be boring....
I don't think kids hallucinate.. They have imaginary friends but idk about the hallicinating part.. I see you vape now that's awesome it helped me quit smoking as well
Piercing Fanatic try researching psychosis to understand hallucinations. You can have this at any age. A brain is a brain when it comes to most mental illnesses.
I used to have frequent auditory hallucinations
I used to hallucinate as a kid, particularly at night. Went away as I got older
You are such an amazing guy. I deal with OCD which can't compare with schizophrenia hands down, and I sometimes gets so tired of it lol. Anyway, everything you said is true. There is a positive side and a negative side to mental illnesses. What you gotta do is take advantage of the positive and fight the negative, which is exhausting ofc, but very rewarding. I love how open you are about your disorder and you're not afraid to talk about it. That's incredible and is really helping a lot of people. Keep doing your thing and I'm so haply about you getting your GED. You're wonderful, don't ever give up. I know you're going soooo far, you're so smart and inspirational.
I'm a year younger than you. I'm mildly austistic. I just wanna say it is wonderful to follow you! God, I wish I knew someone like you. You are such a beautiful being!
"wanna"......."gonna"?????. ....spell check please
It’s my second language and I was a teenager at the time.
Get a life.
Thank you for sharing your story, you have no idea how many people you've helped!!
You're a nice guy Jacob! Very nice of you to help people. Keep on being awesome
congratulations my friend on stopping smoking. It's one of the hardest addictions to quit
you truly are an inspiration to so many people trying to deal with this illness God bless you
I'm so glad you are feeling loved and appreciated Jacob! It makes me happy and so do these videos.
you seem so adorable and like, always seeing the positive side of the things makes you more adorable.
I love that you're so positive about stuff like you say you love yourself and you love your life❤️ I'm gonna try to keep these things in mind. ( depression/suicide thoughts over here )
Just gotta say too that Funerals can mess a person up (6:40). I sure know (in some ways) how you felt. I lost my Father a few years back, and it's still a struggle daily to stay engaged with Life and to keep pushing forward. Granted, I've lost many people in life (because I'm in my 40s), but the depth of relationship is what matters more-so when you have loss. So, I can see that (if it bothers me as much as it does at my age) I can't imagine what it would do to someone only 11 years old. Wow. You're a Survivor and I salute you for making so much progress in overcoming your obstacles in this life. Life's short and should be enjoyed, so I like your attitude. You gave me a smile today, which will remind me to stay engaged with life; even though, I do miss one of the most truest friends that I have ever had.
My dad started vaping too because he wanted to quit smoking and it worked! Happy to see u stopped smoking ❤️ stay safe and don't give up
Ty. My dad had it, i took care of him since my teens, now my son has it. I sub'd n bell'd u. Any info is helpful. I know about the adult onset which helps me help my son. He had all 3 types of hallucinations and didnt tell anyone for a year! Strong kid. Rediculously intelligent, like u mentioned. So was my dad ironically. So, love, support, ect. Hope u r well today n tomorrow!!!!
Hey man! Congrats on quitting smoking:) my grandma was schizophrenic im getting signs like i might develop it in the next few years i have behaviors identical to hers... Ur really cool tho bless ur soul !
And congrats on getting your GED
You look so good, man. Honestly, you seem so much more carefree and happy in this video.
Wow I've been to a lot of youtube comment sections and this is the only one that is like 100% positive. This is awesome. Keep going man. You have such a passion when ypu speak about whats happening to you. Keep being awesome.
i've barely been showing up at school since like 7th grade, and last year i had to take the year off because my symptoms got so bad, now im starting school in 2 weeks for the first time in over a year and i feel so awful. like i would legit rather die than go to school.
you got this , be strong !
Can you ask your parents if you can do online school?
jokar i've asked a bunch of times and repeatetly told my mom how much better it would be for me but she just says its "important for me to socialise" even though thats one of the things that makes me hate school.
U HATE SCHOOL CAUSE IT'S SOCIAL CONDITIONING MIND CONTROL AND U ARE AWARE OF THIS ON A DEEPER LEVEL. STUDY BUDDHISM IT WILL ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS!!!!!
+lghtng 11 no thanks mate, I'm not religious and I don't want to be. I'm afraid that being a Buddhist would not cure nor explain my schizophrenia sweetheart.
Thank you for making this video. My husband has schizophrenia in his immediate family and our teenage son is displaying some early signs. I’m trying to learn more about it. Videos like this really help!
Keep on keeping on. You are amazing person! Thanks for sharing your life with us.
You are an amazing young man, I wish you all the best in life
Congrats on quitting smoking!!
your amazing for going online and sharing your story. I really hope that you continue to inspire others to understand of the illness and also helping others who maybe experiencing symptoms
I also have schizophrenia, I wish I had as much courage as you do to post videos about it, I've been considering it for a while...
Hey man just wanted to say you're really intelligent and thanks for the tips 😂😜
It's not "normal" for a child to hallucinate. I think you're confusing hallucination with imagination. Yes, a child might say they saw a dragon picking apples in their garden, but they didn't have that particular hallucination nor do they truly believe they saw that. They just have vivid imaginations. Very much like story telling.
LitAfuseiCantStop dont be an ass. He said "IDK" if that actually is normal.
Stfu and eat my shit
I used to see 7 black figures (human) with no features every night. No movement or talking, just still featureless statues. This went on for many months or years. Is that considered a hallucination?
@@goose6768 i do to. Shadow guys.
@@goose6768 Probably?? Do you still have any hallucinations?
I think kids can imagine very deeply but hallucinations are a different thing and not normal. I remember playing w/ my toys one day around age 4 and suddenly I heard 3 or 4 different voices (yelling and sounded very angry and oppressive) they seemed to be coming from the sofa cushion or somehow connected to it (lol angry talking cushion). everything felt unreal, scary, and bigger. I had no idea how to describe what had happened so I stayed quiet and continued having similar experiences on and off until early adulthood. I'm no expert or mental health professional but I'd say your childhood hallucinations were surely part of your schizophrenia.
Good video. Hope you're doing well. :)
The world really is full of beautiful people! And you are for certain one of them- beautiful and genuine! It's refreshing and inspiring to see someone like you, thank you and keep growing and being you :)
This video was so comforting. You're amazing.
My son had hallucinations as a child. Really scary ones during the day.. He also had wake mares, the Doctor called them, at night. Great guy! Now 27 and happily married. He did not have schizophrenia, but my grandmother did. She was an awesome lady and missed by all of us!!
Congrats on quitting the cigs!
Also, another great video. Love the support and your thoughts, keep it up.
I had been to a lot of funerals in my childhood as well. More than I can count on my hand. I feel like the effect it had on me is that I can't feel my own emotions, like a sociopath (I think?). I was the one to find my grandpa dead in my own house. I have been hallucinating since I was a kid as well. It wasn't extremely frequent though. I recently started seeing a psychiatrist and she explained to me what I experience are "sensory illusions" and not hallucinations. I've had my hair pulled, have felt bugs on me, heard voices in my head, seen dead people walking around, heard inanimate objects give me directions and feed me paranoid thoughts. I don't know what I have but I feel like none of my supporters (mental health team) really care or want to help me. I just want to feel "normal." I have been diagnosed with major depression and OCD. They think I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I'm on Cymbalta but it's not doing anything. I have really bad anxiety and panic attacks
which is why I originally sought treatment. I have 1 friend (Internet). I feel like the world around me isn't real that I'm not real and I can feel influence inside me trying to control me.
ok, I'm halfway through watching this video and im smiling so wide because you are everything i imagine holden caulfield from the book the catcher in the rye to be.
it's a compliment. i always say i'm so scared i won't love another human being as much as i love holden caulfield.
hang in there. i don't have schizophrenia but i have psychosis associated with my depression though my medication has been so helpful and i very rarely have symptoms of the psychosis anymore now.
Hi Jacob It's really nice to watch your vids. I like to stay educated about all mental illnesses and you help me to do that. I don't claim to understand what it's like to be schizophrenic but I have bipolar disorder so I know what it's like to suffer from an illness. Keep up the good work! :)
I have learned so much about schizophrenia from your channel! And I am so happy for you that you feel excited about going back to school. I'm sure u will do great!
My son has this and he's only had it since the beginning of august 18. He's 20 just had had a bday, and any way he only hears voices and at first he had really bad anger issues, he was depressed and didn't want to do anything either. He also went to hospitals and the sec Time he came home he was a lot better. Still hearing voices. But with his meds has kept him calm. And I have told him that same thing try and keep your self busy by doing things he loves to do. Anyway love your video, thank you for sharing.
You are amazing! God bless!!
Hey man. My brother has the same illness. He was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia. I hope you are progressing well today. I applaud you for being open about this.
Hows your brother now?
Been watching your videos from 2013, so glad I stumbled on this recent one. The light is back in your eyes and you seem really positive! Thank you for sharing your experiences. And congrats on quitting smoking. You are a very strong young man and I wish you every happiness.
I feel for you. Lost my grandfather at 10 years old, and the anxiety attacks began, along with what now has been diagnosed as depression.
yes you are loved!!!! thanks for sharing :-)
Hey I am delighted to discover your channel. I have schizoaffective disorder myself so I have all the symptoms of schizophrenia. Best wishes to you my friend. It's great thing to reduce stigma by make these kinds of videos.
Wow! You are so coherent! And you have given up smoking...Well done...That is absolutely great.
I just wanted to say I'm so happy you're active again on RUclips. I used to watch you all the time and would wonder sometimes where you were during the year you weren't making videos
Glad you're okay c:
Thank-u for putting up this video as It takes courage and an openness to talk like you did here. I don't have the same condition you have however you mentioned Schizophrenia makes you a different person and causes you to 'think' differently had you not of developed the disease or whatever is the latest label it is given. Myself I have Major Depression and the same applies in that had I not of become depressed I would of not become the person I have developed into.
For me my depression is sometimes unbearable in which it gives me an overwhelming sense of heartbreak and sadness that I can NEVER control, it's like loosing your Family, Children and a lover all in one fell swoop in which if this had actually happened you would be utterly unable to function and do normal things for a long time yet I have to outwardly go out into the world and do what it takes everyday to live apparently normal.
I have many other symptoms similar to some Schizophrenics like an inability to concentrate when required, blocked thoughts or (empty headedness) as I call it and memory loss during mid sentence especially when reading instructions ect..My boss at work looks at me tapping his head and remarks 'something missing...' hinting to me 'you're not too smart are you?' Which I find quite offensive and insulting yet if I explain to him what I have to co-exist with everyday it would be wasted words or cause the demise of my new job.
Your remark about how you are changed by Schizophrenia or Depression in my case immediately reminded me of one of my favorite films 'Girl Interrupted' where I think it's Cameron Diaz's or Wynonna Ryder's Character explains she wouldn't change what happened to her regarding her Mental health issues as it allows her to 'see' what unaffected people cannot and refers to it as like a blessing or has blessing as an aspect
I'm a new subscriber and I'm just going through all your videos, so sorry for all of the spam comments! I just wanted to say that you're very brave in doing this, by sharing your experience with schizophrenia. It definitely helps people with similar disorders but also people like me who are genuinely interested in learning about how peoples' lives can be affected by this. I just wandered by watching surgical procedure videos (I plan on being an emergency medicine physician) and this opened my mind up to the mental health arena where I haven't looked into before. Although, schizophrenia may make your life more different that I'll ever be able to understand, you seem like a normal guy that I'd want to be friends with! If you get where I'm coming from with that.
You are amazing! I look so forward to your videos. Even though I don't struggle with this particular illness I still get a lot out of it hearing what you have to say.
thank you so much for making these videos. they really help me not feel so alone.
Damn dude, your breaking my heart. I GOT OCD REAL BAD ,AND I WANT TO DIE CONSTANYLY.
You're amazing. Thank you, Thank you for sharing all this.
watching your videos gives me existential crisies
Tjis is probably my third time commenting on youtube in about 4 years or so , just let me say that you are an awsome guy just believe in yourself . (Sorry for my bad English )
Keep fighting the good fight! 💗 I have had anxiety and depression, (nothing as challenging to deal with as what you have), but I find you very inspiring! Music is the best medicine! 🎼 Have you thought about trying to learn to play an instrument? Maybe guitar, or keyboard?
What type of things would you hallucinate as a child? And do you hallucinate different things as an adult? Thank you for making these videos! 😊
Hey, you're a beautiful soul.
You were and are, incredibly smart guy, amazing content and peace of advice
Thank you for sharing your experiences. It helps people who have it and those who love them. I'm so grateful for that.
Thank you! This video was comforting because I don't feel alone. I also have child-onset schizophrenia, thank you for the advice, I think it will be helpful when I put it into practice
You are extraordinary. Thank you so much.
My Mom had it and watching Alpha Talks videos on YT have given me a new perspective on this "illness." His videos made me realize Esquizofrenia is not just a medical condition but instead it's a spiritual attack. I recommend his series on this.
I'm so impressed by your attitude and your advice to others about staying positive. May you continue to win over this illness and (I don't know how long ago this was made) but best wishes for continuing your education, And hope you can get back into sports again. Kol Hacavod.... :)
10 funerals. That must be very hard for a 13 year old. Your strong. I hope all is well for you.
It is obvious you are very gifted!
You are such a sweet person and very strong for making it this far. Thank you very much for this and your words of encouragement for all of us. :)
Haven't seen your vids in awhile, so glad to see you vaping and not smoking!!! I vape too, have never looked back
You have great courage and heart. And, yes, there is a creative side to the illness. It's like the imagination runs wild. I had a bout with it for a time and had to accept it in order to move past it. God Bless you.
thank u for the video jacob. glad you are doing well
Hey man, great video. Could you maybe do a video of some positive effects you've experienced because of schizophrenia?
I just finished responding to one of your 2013 videos.
Guy, you keep calling them "hallucinations" when in fact people who are spiritually-minded, like myself, call them "visions".
You know why you can see these things? Because you are a strong, wise soul. You've been incarnating for several several lifetimes.
Like I said in one of your 2013 videos, I began hearing voices around age 3 1/2 or 4 years. I used to also see "floating grey/black balls" in mid air in my bedroom.
One time in my early youth I got a bad flu. I saw my Mom's mid-1960s era suitcase floating near my bedroom doorway. I was not feeling well. I told my Mom. But she did not send me to a shrink. That was a good thiing.
You have one or more spirits that are there to help you navigate your life, to make it easier on you. You don't have to take their advice all of the time. Hey, I have a boy spirit, who would be my flesh and blood son if I met the right girl, but it hasn't happened in the 30 years since he met me. So his role is similar to a spirit guide, but he insists that I think of him as my son.
I'm grateful for Andrew's help. He is always with me. We sleep together, he eats the engery portion of my food and drink, etc... I can literally feel his presence because he rests his Human spirit hand on my back.
I am not scared of him. He is a 7 yr old boy and he can *easily* change to whatever age he wants ... 11 yrs., 3 yrs., 14 yrs., etc... and then back to 7.
I have Schizophrenia and I’ve heard that it can go away and come back with stress but also can just go away... I don’t think is that bad I’ve only been to the hospital once ... my stuff isn’t scary or bad the voices (when I hear them) are the nicest stuff I’ve ever heard ... I never was scared of it ... I’m just a happy person
I'm 20 as well & my symptoms started when I was 15.
Hey I just wanted to say that I think what your doing is awesome, I feel mental illness has so much negative stigma around it and needs to be accepted in the same way a physical illness is. I myself have been suffering for mental illness from a young age and its really great to see another young person being open with there illness :) Unfortunalty I havent been as sucessful in my quitting smoking endevour but il get there
My twin brother got run over by a car and died instantly ,when we were seven years old, the only thing I remember is him laid on the road dead and the next week his funeral,I can't remember anything about our happy times together up till today. I also have attended many funerals in my young life ,my dad and brother died in the same year and and my mum and my older brother died in a space of eight weeks apart when I was thirty 31 so the same thing has happened to me twice ,I just came from the doctors diagnosed with this mental illness which I did not know I have ,all the symptoms you mentioned I have had it through the years without knowing it ,thank you for telling the world about it.
I am happy you are doing well. Thank you. I care.
Thanks for making this video and for describing your experience and raising awareness.
Nope :) It's not normal to hallucinate any time without using drugs. Children have fantasies, they act like they see things, but they really don't and they know they actually don't. It's always possible to think you see something from the corner of your eye or like a flash of something, but that is often the lighting or a reflection. Hallucinating, really seeing things that are not there, is never normal. It's so good to see you happy and appreciating everything ^^
what if u use drugs because u enjoy hallucinating
? What does that have to do with what I said...... My point is that without drugs it isn't normal to hallucinate. You prove my point.
Im asking... is it normal to want to hallucinate.
Uhmm... There is no normal in what people want. Many people want to, I don't feel the need.
"In adults, hallucinations usually are linked to serious psychopathology; however, in children they are not uncommon and may be part of normal development."
"When focusing purely on hallucinations, a review of research found that 17% of 9-12-year-olds have these experiences at any one time."
"... hallucinations can also be relatively innocuous and common in children who never develop psychosis."
google takes 2 seconds idk why people gotta say shit so matter of fact when it isn't even right
keep strong.... for us to keep strong!!! it is not easy--- i am proud of you...
You can truly help a lot of people that either have this illness or have a fmly member that has this illness.
They will listen to you where they would prob not listen to anyone else. Because you have the same illness, they can relate to you.
My suggestion to you is continue college to become a psychiatrist.
You are just a really cool person ❤️. Thanks for sharing with us...
Wow... I just found your channel and it's incredibly insightful. You seem very strong and it looks like you can manage schizophrenia well. I'm working towards being a psychologist one day so that i can help people live happy lives. I wish you all the best! :)
Schizophrenia usually starts in early adulthood. I was diagnosed with it after my brother committed suicide and I would spend months in isolation. I was also chronically depressed at the time. I figured it would pass but after a first hospitalisation, followed by a second one that lasted almost a year and a half, the doctors diagnosed me with simple schizophrenia, which is basically schizophrenia made only of negative symptoms. Just watching your video on negative symptoms almost made them come back. What a nightmare.
Did your simple skitzophrenia go away
aww you are lovely.. and again thank YOU for making vids for us :) You have helped me very much with my illness.. Also you seem a lot happier :) ♥