Skitz Kraven On His Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Shares Advice
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
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Madison, WI born/Los Angeles residing rapper, Skitz Kraven, sits down with DJ Smallz and explains how his diagnosis of intermittent explosive disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression began, what these mental health issues mean, its medication and how he copes with them, a past suicide attempt and hearing voices, his music, relationships with his family, friends and fans, weighs in on mental illness in America today, his affinity for horror films and horrific images, and shares advice for others.
Have you been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder, bipolar disorder or depression? Sound off by posting a comment below.
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Yo respect to homie for talking about these issues. Don't disrespect what you don't know.
Mental health and the search for help related to mental helth issues should be as natural as going to the doctor when you have an infection. I hope someday that the stigma related to mental health issues go away.
why do you say homie?
Oh you too are BALD?
Applaud you for speaking about these mental health issues you deal with you definitely have helped so many
Eeee
Much respect for this dude, takes real balls to open up and pour these kinda issues out.
The emotion that he gets while talking about his music and people just shows so strongly how much he really cares about it
Of course he does because he cares about himself and wants to know why this is happening to him I am in a similar place and I guess it’s whats around you that helps you cope with it or not.
He has more sanity then I have money.
Much respect.
Yeah you’re both bankrupt “yeat meat” 😅😅
I feel you bro, I always prefer darker music when I am down.
Same
CRACKEDfortnitePRO 08 tf is your problem 😂
Dark music is all I really listen too.
I always like the dark shit
Same
I have intermittent explosive disorder as well as anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. It’s hard sometimes to not freak out when something happens or you’re in a bad mood and lash out. It’s easier the older you get to deal with it and cope like he said but I’m proud of him for getting his anger and issues out in a positive way. It was hard for me to learn to do that so I get how hard it must have been to grow.
I have bipolar disorder and depression but my parents and my family won't take it seriously, they refuse to believe I'm like this they say I'm "normal" but i know that I'm not at all normal, I'm 15.
Much respect for this man to talk about his mental health issues!
As a diagnosed schizophrenic, I appreciate that he takes the time explain the differences between thoughts/voices in your head (whether normal or from other mental illness/instability) and the voices that a schizophrenic hears. At first, I wasn't sure whether using the name 'Skitz' was furthering the negative stigma regarding schizophrenia and the mainstream reaction that anyone who isn't mentally stable is a 'schitzo,' but his understanding, appreciative, and supportive explanation regarding both schizophrenia and the mentally ill in general is super amazing. I think it's brilliant that he uses that ignorant reference to 'schitzos' regarding mental health and illness to reach out and erase that toxic stigma. Kudos, bro. Thank you for being awesome and helping others with struggles like yours.
Hey i remember your channel lol 😊🙌👏
Who else is here watching this in 2024? This man is very wise and i wish the best for him.
Not only is Skitz a great artist, his music actually helps. There's alot of people out there who have similar issues. It's great to know hes a cool dude too
Do you even listen to the lyrics lol.
@@stock92csm I do, and from experience I'm saying it helped.
I mean I guess some music does but... Take that's all for example that ain't no encouraging music
@@imaduck339 definitely not but you can kinda see where the mental health stuff takes play. I know your comment was from forever ago lol
I'm in the middle of stopping using drugs and ur music is gives me the strength to do it
Tyler Barnes you got this bro!
How are you doing today?
Update? Are you good?
That's great. I did mostly drinking, pot...diff substances. My best advice, in the beginning seek as much treatment as you can, call different treatment centers if you really want that extra help, w.o it I wouldn't have been able to really see my ways...I knew I wanted to stop and change because I wasn't always that way more like I did what other friends thought was a good idea but really wasn't n it was a way to self numb...you can do it..its been almost four years since I came back from the sanctuary..I've had a setback but I was able to seek for support w my mom and my faith. It's all about a willingness to quit and to change first and seeking help to get sober. I wish my dad would seek help...but he always says it's just a beer....if you feel you ever need help you can always seek good and even now I go through tough moments but I seek God and I am able to see that it's all ok ❤❤ Gods got me.
I watched this video and didn't even realise it's like an hour long , I was so in awe of everything you were saying and how real u are that it felt like 3 minutes long
ikr me2
Dude you're the man for opening up like this! People are hurting out there and act as if they don't have a problem but that only spreads the hurt with every outburst. I wish I had found a craft like music to express my emotions and I definitely wish I had a family that was willing to be real about this $hit. The Stigma is The Enemy. This and similar diseases are as detrimental to society as they are because of the widespread ignorance that people choose to feel this way. No one should ever have to feel shame or embarrassment when coming forth with these kinds of issues.
Been a fan of skitz for awhile and can relate on numerous levels... Between anxiety, depression and IED... Diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder at the age of 18.
Much respect and love skitz!!!
I’m really happy to hear that you’re off medication. I’m 43 years old and I’m still trying to find medication to help me. It seems like every 3 months my medication is changed and it really sucks. I’m glad you are who you are. Your music really helps me. Thank you!! I love you!!🤡❤
He honestly sounds like a really good person
When ur able to go through wht the toughest things in life he went through or no one famous or not it shows the strength and the rise above that they let them bring them down and to n brutily honest without worrying about the judgment of others in this world who haven't been able to recognize and get In touch with the wht our mind will not allow....
I Love how candid he is with his demons
This is the realest interview I've seen i respect this man so much
Much respect and empathy. His life would make an awesome book.
His teeth are brighter than my future.
David Hublick on god LMAO😂😂
yeah but they fucking rickety as 😭
Facts😅
That's to funny, I was thinking the same thing!
There fake he did herion for years and lost his teeth
I have aniexty and multiple personality disorder for the last 15 or so years...so great to see it talked about. I love this...awesome music too
can I see the other person
Ion think multiple personality disorder exist any more .
I find him so refreshingly real. I love the fact that his creativity and his music saved him and I can relate so much to him and his struggles it gives me hope it’s not to late for me.
ADHD and IED. I've listened to a few songs. This interview he has definitely gained another fan!
Dude still has a long way to go, I hope if his career doesn't take off he won't go off the deep end. I'm 43 been through it all, this dudes voice still crackin so he still very young and needs to get TF out of California
Thank you for sharing this not many people have the guts to sit online and throw there feelings and issues out there for the world to see and hear but thank you very much
I look up to you. I'm bipolar, depression, and many others. Thank you for showing us even our mental illnesses can't hold us back. We can be someone. You're music has really helped me. Thank you so much. Keep being you.
I'm bipolar and depressed too
I've never heard of anyone else having intermittent explosive disorder. People always laugh at me and think I'm joking or making shit up. THANK YOU so fucking much for helping me realize I am not alone, you have helped me so much, you are a fucking bad ass for that, thank you.
my friends thought he was aggressive till I showed them this video and this helped me out with my mental illnesses and my issues this helped me to know what to do cause I have episodes and I have done some stuff like what he talks about in this video and if I'm raging ilisten to his music
it calms me down and helps me find peace of mind also I love his tattoos they are so cool
Wow good on him for coming out talking bout I couldn't it was hard enough for me to reach out much Respect love love this man.. I feel you n hear you.....❤❤❤❤
Amazing how raw and exposed this interview is. I am not a fan of the style of interview where the interviewer seems so ill informed but this man with IED handled all of that so calmly in order to get his message out and try to help people.... makes me rethink my temper even more.
Great job, Evan.
My dude on DJ small eyes!! We went to high school together, this my homie right here, yuhhh🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🔥🔥
With my bipolar depression it's also an inability to express my feelings because they go so hi and so low. And you can def see in this interview he has a hard time expressing himself. Thats why music is such an integral part of his recovery. He's clean and off meds just like me now and thats an amazing feat! Love you Skitz Kraven!!
he's on point on so many things,
Talking about the millennial situation, as a millennial myself that really made a lot of sense, never really thought about it like that 💯
Much respect to him.after being out of prison over a year and off porole clean and sober and now addressing my own issues, my friend who is a rapper offered to take me on with him and show me the roaps cause of my hiddin love for music.his testimony here has given me that much more confidence
I hear ya brother lots of demons hide within myself and I was told as a child to man up basically as a female to just shake it off don’t cry and bury it deep down so I think that has a lot to do with my demons and why I’m so cold and don’t really express any of my thoughts or feelings with anyone even family!!! Been following you since day one and man your music helps more than you will ever relize!!! Calms me before work and such! Music heals all!!
Not gonna lie this made me tear up because I relate and it's not easy to talk about this stuff for me and to see him talk about it and give advice is so amazing
I know the feeling soooo glad he found an outlet...I have bipolar, bpd, adhd, depression it sucks
I just wish I can give this man a hug I feel bad he went through this love you @skitzkraven ✌🏻💙
Really appreciate this interview! As well as a greater appreciation for him and his music. Bipolar and ptsd here. Crazy thing when I'm feeling bitter and chaotic I listen to his music calms me down and gets me out of my head. Completely relatable! Thank you so much for being Real!!!
I have never related to someone as much as this. I feel for Skitz, but he sounds like a decent guy whose had some struggles and wants to help others. You've got a new fan bro!
This interviewer asks great questions and Evan gives even better answers. Stay strong y'all. Thanks for all your music and thoughts Skitz.
I live with depression everyday man thanks skitz you saved me bro
Bipolar, borderline personality disorder, etc plus addiction. His music helps me so much
I live with all of these on top of ADHD and had turned into a monster. And hearing him say that it is the anger that causes the depression gives me insight as to where my depression comes from cause IDK and haven't figured it out. Music helps so much. no one understands that when I am in those super crazy rage filled moments music like his and the "psychotic" music helped me out of it better.
I have the same issues I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression so I feel you... And I love your music every time I'm pissed I always listen to your music anything that happens to me and with my emotions I HAVE to listen to your music so I feel you.
Omg... I never really realized how much I needed to hear this video.. My fiancee has explosive personality disorder, bipolar and depression.. he listens to Skitz a lot. and he has said similar stuff to me trying to explain his mental health.. listening to this really helps me realize how hard it really is for him to manage.. I am glad I watched this.. Cuz now I can see better how hard he really has been trying to get by...❤
I’ve adored Skitz for two years now, and seeing this interview makes me love him even more 🖤
I'm 41yrs old and I have IED and bipolar and depression and anxiety and your music helps me cause I can relate to the lyrics because at one time I thought the same way. Today I'm able to live happy and able to live with the IED depression and the anxiety and bipolar disorder. Thank you for your contribution to the awareness of mental disabilities in society today.
This guy is interesting. I want to check out his music just based off the first 3 minutes of this interview.
nr1gotoguy no you dont
nr1gotoguy you check it out yet? I love his music
His music is awesome
You're in for a surprise😂 he's got some fucked up lyrics but I love it.
nr1gotoguy listen to ‘that is all’ ... brace yourself 😂
You got a big fan outta me. I've been diagnosed with ADD, IED, borderline psychopathic and sociopath with homicidal tendencies from 6 different shrinks
Music is by far the best way to calm and control myself from harming others or myself
One of the realest dudes that don't fake there mental illness. Much love bro I understand your pain
Faces of death is the series y’all were talking about. I love u! Ur an inspiration to me! ❤️
I give him mad respect
Intermittent explosive disorder. Schizoaffective Bi polar type two. Agoraphobia.Severe depression, severe anxiety, PTSD.
I feel you man! Its hard dealing with this stuff.
This is real. Many people have things going on, like Kraven said, how people react to it and express themselves are up to them.
#KravenForPresident!!
This is the most captivating interview I've seen in a long time.
His music has helped me so much. I can relate to him so much more after watching this.
I can't belive tiktok brought me to this artist, that I really never knew I needed so much in my life 🥺❤️
All what hes saying is true! People dk why were the way we are but they dk we hate ourselves for being this way
For someone that’s been threw a lot of the same things I have. Now at 34, I can say this guy really knows what he is talking about.
I found his music awhile ago, but started really listening to him again lately. I feel like I found him during a time when I really needed his music, like I'm going through so many issues and mental health issues with myself currently and I just feel like he's so relatable and goes through a lot of the same issues that everyone else does.
I needed to hear him say these things... I really connected with him a while ago but now that I know it was intentional it just makes me feel more understood
For my age I've been through a whole lot and like him music is something i love. I respect him.
as someone with an anger management disorder, high functioning Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression this is great to see someone talk awareness on men's mental health month
I have depression and anger issues, some of you're music helps me a lot
I deal with bipolar PTSD and multi personality disorder and to hear evan speak about his issues publicly its inspiring and gives me hope and he's right the meds are what causes the issues
This man has helped me so much! Idc what people say! He helped me through one of the darkest times of my life! ❤
I watched the full video and am truly glad i did. Thank you Skitz 🙌 Thank you Interviewer 🙌
Much Respect for sharing this. So many people think they understand or know about mental illness but its so complicated. IED was something I was not aware of until 13 years ago. I 💓 someone who suffered from that. I am lucky to be here and he is forgiven. He had a hard time getting over his actions and and could not get past it and then that lead him spiraling downhill into a bad depression.
I totally get his trust issues. You can not confide in Dr's. You got to have an outlet. I 💕 Skitz. I am at a point in my life where I can't get enough of him. Im in definite agreement...I 💕 animals more that any human being. Always will.
I have IED . Have been living with it all my life and was diagnosed with it as a teen . I never heard of it as well until I was diagnosed with it . I always say “ if you think it’s hard dealing with someone with a mental illness , imagine living with it ! “
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the fact that Skitz is able to hold back his "fits"...and you can see him holding back throughout the interview... and talk about his life... his past... and what makes him....him... and what makes him .....and the music come together.... that shit RIGHT HERE just made my respect for him even fking higher!!! the dude is a huge influence for us all that go through shit. Skitz is an artist that we all need these days! and this interview is PROOF!!!!
I can relate to him in so many ways...I wasnt expecting him to be so cool foreal..everyone struggles everyone has demons and problems they face..I can sa ugh I just became a huge fan of skitz...that is the thing that makes a good artist he is unique..and so many people can relate and actually feel where he is coming from..amazing..love him
I think this is why I connect with his music so much I don’t just listen and hear his music I feel it
This interview really spoke to me and many other people.
My partner of 4 years has BPD and I've got DID, depression and I'm bipolar. We both have ptsd and were using drugs to self medicate for many years and I'm also on a cocktail of medication.
It was really hard but you can find normality within the madness. There is hope! My partner and I are both a year sober and saving for a house of our own. Please, if you're reading this, I don't care who you are, please don't give up. Don't lose hope. You're incredible and have so much to offer and give this world. You've got a bright future ahead of you! 💖🖤
Dark music does help often when angry I personally listen to what I feel and it’s good to see artists making music for a crowd often forgotten or abused with certain artist claiming issues but never having truly dealt with them
I have depression suicidal idiation and homicidal tendency's. When I was 14 was the first time I dealt with suicide thoughts. So hearing this from a high up rapper makes me feel good. His music saved me
I'm so thankful you are alive.
So much respect for this man. Thank you for telling some of your story.
My husband has all 3 of these mental issues and i see good bad in everyday some days are harder then others for him and sometimes myself but i still stick it out with him i love him for who he is everyday.
Who else had this pop up in their reccomendations?
We ❤ you Skitz
I'm 29 was just diagnosed with i.e.d. been a fan of skitz for awhile and just watched this video. he's nailed it perfectly.
i aint ever listened to dudes music but i give him respect
I was diagnosed with I.E.D. when I was 21 and was diagnosed last week with bipolar 1 on top of it tho they share some similarities. I know what hes going thru. Been locked up multiple times from episodes I felt I couldn't help till my diagnosis. Glad to hear someone else talk about it.
i suffer from depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar, moodswings split personality, and skitzophrenia, i used to cope with it by writing poetry, and things like listening to stories and escaping into books or just doing my own photography.. your music has helped me alot and this video helps me alot too, thank you skitz, iv been battling it since i was very little, and the dark side of life i agree to, because it makes me feel like i can fit in.
Thanks for coming forward with this skitz now i understand your music and now know why im pulled to it
I feel like my rage is at the same level but I dont have the filter like he does when I go off it threats to people like friends and family and people around me and I had no control over it and my depression over the years has driven me into my room being a complete shut in but since I've started college I've been getting out more and getting over my social anxiety and fighting through my depression and being more social and over the years I've gotten better with my blind rage and his music helps even more it's like venting without physically venting
Your music keeps my dark passenger at Bay and what I mean by dark passenger I mean my mental illness when I'm stressing or when I have a trigger it's nice to know that there's somebody else out there intermittent explosive disorder and bipolar depression if anything keep posting music for me bro your music is like my therapy
Youre fucking amazing dude....i cant tell you how impressed that you found a kick ass way to vent that not only helps you, but helps a lot of other people
The songs allow people to talk to themselves and relate to some other human that they have similar thoughts and have found an outlet in music. Skitz a stand up dude. Appreciate you standing up, manning up, facing this like a fight or any other struggle or confrontation. Deep shit. Good interview.
This is some of the best advice I've ever heard. Thank you so much for sharing
Chills how much I relate to this.
Watching this man gave me a new outlook on him and i definitely connect so many areas he does my out is video games n drinking so I got mine
Skitz, This interview was amazing! First I have to thank you very much for your story, I think your dark truths are beautiful and amazing. I am having a difficult time understanding my step son ( who I love as my own) I don’t have children of my own, he is an only child and he was adopted into a wealthy family. He is now 30 and will not go for any help. He uses the suicide threat all the time, but will not go fir help or even speak with the suicide hotline. He just refuses to be responsible and keep a job, he can’t respect or get along with anyone. His disrespect and anger has been the detriment of all his relationships. Mom, dad, family, caring friends, close friends, bosses/employers, girlfriends. Even himself, he’s been punching holes in his dads walls fir 15 years. Everyone has to walk on eggshells around him otherwise we have to deal with a big tantrum of disrespect and anger snd damage to our home. What do we do? He did this while his fad wasn’t home one evening and I had to call the popo. Bc he was in a dark rage calling me the C word and kept punching holes into wall until it was the size of a man hole. So now he’s living with his mom fir awhile. However, none of us can talk him into getting therapy. What to do?? And yes he smokes weed ( which is ok since it calms him down) but he’s insane at times and noticed possible cocaine use, and suspect crystal meth bc of Paraphernalia in his room and reading up on characteristics of that drug. Help!!
Thank you 🙏
I know this video is old. But if anyone needs to talk to someone who will not judge them I am here for you! I have depression, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. I am medicated yes but that was the path that worked for me. If you need me I’m here
Thank you. As a kid with some kinda problems (idk) . Listening to ur music really helps with deal with my problems.thank you again
I have depression, anxiety, ocd, and emotional detachment. I can relate to the anger. When I get angry it’s more than anger it’s pure rage and I often feel like I can’t control it or stop it. Once I get that way it’s like I’m a completely different person and I have the full capability to seriously hurt someone and In those moments I don’t care about anything. In those moments I want to hurt people, I want them to be afraid. And I usually can’t even really remember everything that I did and said. But I always have this guilt feeling when I’ve calmed down. I don’t want to be like that and I’m actually super nice. So I’ve started listening to your music when I get like that and it helps. Also therapy groups helped me a lot to control myself.
Have a ton of RESPECT for anybody 💯 that struggle with mental health and work at it daily to keep going.
I hope you know how amazing you are. I know everyone and myself included have problems and learn how to deal with them. I really enjoy seeing you open up and tell the world what you go through everyday. It’s what makes music art. When you have a reason and a story for it. This video made me love you more then I already did and I have songs down to heart. Thank you and keep being you. I can’t wait to see more
Love this dude !! I suffer with depression ,and I started listening to his songs and they speak on how I feel at times .
My fiance suffers from Intermittent Explosive Disorder. I feel so stuck. His rage episodes are hard to deal with but it's worth it to make sure he doesn't harm somebody else or himself