Schizophrenia Brain Neuroplasticity Recovery
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- Опубликовано: 10 авг 2022
- I want to share with you a remarkable experience that has taken place in the past 14 days, which is a further "awakening" in my schizophrenia journey.
Exploring the Role of Human Spirit, Neuroplasticity, and a Supportive Community in Further Schizophrenia Recovery.
An "awakening" in schizophrenia refers to a dramatic improvement or recovery in some patients taking clozapine and returning to more normal functioning. My first awakening occurred in January 2014, almost two years after I became ill. At that time, I was taking both clozapine (Clozaril) and aripiprazole (Abilify). Although I was an "awakener," I still had residual negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as anxiety, depression, loss of interest, flat affect, and cognitive difficulties.
Over the years, I have made steady progress, but only in the past 14 days have I experienced a further awakening in my schizophrenia journey. I attribute this to my channel, "Surviving Schizophrenia with Stephen," and to the incredible support of this community. In this post, I will discuss the concept of schizophrenia awakening beyond clozapine and how the human spirit, neuroplasticity, and a supportive community have played a crucial role in my ongoing recovery.
The Human Spirit and Schizophrenia Recovery
The human spirit, often defined as an individual's inner strength, resilience, and determination, can play a significant role in schizophrenia recovery. This force has been integral in my journey towards a further awakening, as it has driven me to push through challenges, seek help, and maintain a positive outlook despite the obstacles I've faced. The power of the human spirit should not be underestimated in the recovery process, as it can help individuals overcome the barriers associated with schizophrenia and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Neuroplasticity: A Key Factor in Schizophrenia Awakening
Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life, is another essential factor in schizophrenia recovery. Research has shown that various interventions, such as cognitive remediation therapy and certain medications, can promote neuroplasticity and improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia (Vinogradov et al., 2012). In my case, I believe the combination of medications and various therapeutic approaches has contributed to the further awakening I have experienced recently.
The Role of a Supportive Community
The supportive community surrounding my channel, "Surviving Schizophrenia with Stephen," has been invaluable in my ongoing recovery. Your encouragement, understanding, and shared experiences have given me hope and happiness that I have not felt since the onset of my illness in early 2012. In addition, this support has reinforced my belief in the power of human connection and its impact on mental health recovery.
Conclusion
In summary, my further awakening in schizophrenia has been a transformative experience, and I attribute it to a combination of factors:
The unwavering human spirit
The brain's capacity for neuroplasticity
The support of a compassionate and understanding community
The human spirit has helped me persevere through challenges, while neuroplasticity has allowed my brain to adapt and improve over time. However, the encouragement and empathy of this community have been instrumental in reigniting my hope and happiness, ultimately playing a crucial role in my ongoing recovery.
As we continue to share our experiences and support one another, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by schizophrenia and other mental health challenges. Let us continue to advocate for mental health awareness, foster supportive communities, and promote interventions that enhance neuroplasticity so that more individuals can experience their awakenings and move toward a healthier and more fulfilling future. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey - together, we are making a difference.
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As a mom of a 17 year old with schizophrenia, and dealing with this for two years, I can’t tell you the amount of emotions I have watching this video. My son has been on clozapine since Aug 2022, he’s much better but has so much more improvement to make. I’m finally hopeful. God bless you all.
God bless you & your family Stephen! My son has schizophrenia and he is really struggling. Watching videos like this gives me hope for him and his future. Thank you for making these videos!
I admire you as a supportive parent. You gave me the idea of tracking down his meds.
This session was extremely well done! I teared up as I watched Steve explain with great clarity all the stages Stephen has lived through! Stephen’s spirit has always been especially strong! Creating these RUclips videos has truly ignited Stephen’s spirit and given him purpose! He has a kind and loving heart and I know he wanted to help others, which was a great motivator for communicating and sharing his journey! Now, it has beautifully transformed into a two way street! I am so proud of Stephen’s courage and truly impressed with the dedication of his audience!🙌🏻👏🏻🙏🏻❤️Bravo!
The lovely expanse of sky, ocean, and cliffs in your hope and happiness videos...... represents your awakening to this mom.
Hi Stevens Dad and Steven! I am
My sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia 55 years ago and has lived in group homes all of her life. So much progress has been made.
Stephen's youtube channel has been a blessing to us. We are so happy that it is also blessing Stephen!!
I have no idea why these videos showed up in my feed but I starting watching them because they are so informative and uplifting. You are offering so much hope for those impacted by this disease - what a great young man for sharing this journey!
Love from Egypt, may God bless you
Hi Stephen and Steven,
To Stephen and Steve I’m really enjoying watching your channel. This is really helpful in navigating my own illness. So pleased for you that hope is there and you are improving so much. You are an inspiration .
Yesss, this video ♡ we are social and spiritual beings and healing requires an holistic view to not just survive but to grow and thrive .
For 22 years I do not have an episode anymore after the 2nd breakdown. Still I am recovering. I am happy to hear and see stories of recovery from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.
It's funny the way you get more and more handsome and confident Stephen as you have let go of the stress. We learn from mistakes so don't be afraid to make lots. Humility and decency are among your strengths Stephen. Community is where we get to share those and know our worth. I think. Medication alone is not enough.
I am beyond touched by the work you are doing with this RUclips channel to bring awareness to childhood on set schizophrenia. The love, support and environment that you're blessed with is a major part of recovery.
Steve❣️You are amazing father. Your endless love and commitment have been contributed to Stephen's healing and awakening, too.
God bless you for sharing this,my son has this problem,I so tired of seeing him like this, it breaks my heart it has ruined his life ,his problem started 3yrs ago, but he refused treatment,so maybe I will have him put back in the hospital he they will use this.Thank you for sharing.
You are going to cry watching this. Thank you Stephen and Steve. So inspiring. Can’t stop crying. Love your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your lives. I love all the other comments too. My uncle had paranoid schizophrenia. This is wonderful xxx
Amazing man! I have schizophrenia as well. I’m 29 and it’s my fifth year with the disease. I felt an “awakening” last year in terms of happiness, negatives, and feeling less stress. Now days I’m trying to improve more and see subtle improvements in different areas of life. Thanks for the video!