The Science of Schizophrenia

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Often times we’re told, “well we don’t really know what schizophrenia is or what exactly is going on in the brain with this illness”. But there actually is quite a bit that we do know based off extensive research analyzing the different factors that contribute to this disorder. This video explains the science of schizophrenia and what changes in the brain are observed and cause symptoms in individuals living with schizophrenia.

Of course, it is also still true that there is so much that we still don’t know about schizophrenia and our understanding of what exactly is happening in the brain is only going to continue to deepen with further research.

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LivingWellwithSchizophrenia
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I think thoughts but when I go to verbalize them they don't make sense to who I'm talking to even though I don't realize that. That's a hard one because I don't just not want to talk to anyone again. I'm always grateful when I see someone else say something imperfect. It makes me feel like I can still be a part of society.

juliejackman
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From my experience with my wife's struggles with schizophrenia in her case it's aggravated by prolonged sleep deficiencies. Many of the medications they had her taking were CAUSING those issues. Her doctors adjusted her meds and her condition has been improving.

jameslee
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If you are struggling remember this. Asking for help is not giving up it is refusing to lose

williamhartwig
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Just a bit of info. A patient who has Schizophrenia was getting a MRI. While the machine was scanning, she began to hear voices. She begun to respond to the voices and was moving in the machine. The tech tried to keep her from moving but she didn't respond. Long story short, the doctor saw the part of her brain that "hears" (primary auditory cortex) of the temporal lobe, light up the MRI scan. It lit up quite brightly when she was hearing the voices. They are doing more research with this, looking for a connection between Epilepsy and Schizophrenia.

lynnettecook
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Everyday is a struggle. So many simple things are just overwhelming, it's nice to have science say there's a reason it's so hard.

Thesystem
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I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia recently and your videos are so informative and you give me hope that I will be able to get it under control and manage it and live a meaningful life, thank you for everything that you do for us❤️🙏🏻

skyesimpson
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I have been having daily breakdowns... I really appreciate your channel because it helps me realize that I'm not alone. So many supportive people in your comments. ❤

ComicStrip
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So thankful for this channel. So appreciative of your voice (music to my ears, at this point (years following this channel) I thank you again)

Your kindness has reached me through a screen, through many screens.



Please know forever how special your efforts are in my world, Lauren. 😌✨🙈🙉🙊✨✨🏵️

MigglesTheGidget
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I've noticed there's like a real lack of discussion around the actual science behind schizophrenia in many videos talking about it. Yes please keep going deeper! There's actually some movement towards thinking GABA may play a key role. Also there's some debate on the actual size changes in the cerebral cortext as well as well as to the ventricles and its relation to stress (which can effect ventricle size) and the effects of long-term medication use on cerebral shrinkage. We're learning new stuff all the time so I think it's totally worth diving deeper into!

ConWolfDoubleO
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This video is incredibly well researched! I’ve been watching your videos since last year when I was diagnosed. I’m a neuroscientist who specializes in schizophrenia. You explained the neurobiology very well. Thank you for your dedication. 😊

briannanewton
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Something some researchers sometimes overlook in their studies and scans of the schizophrenic brain. Is the effect anti psychotic medications have on the brain over time.

I have read some of the brain abnormalities normally attributed to psychosis alone can actually be created by the medications themselves too.

I would like to see much more research done on this to tease out the effects of psychosis alone versus psychosis with medication versus normal brain with medication.

Despite the ethical challenges this may present.

How else are we going to find out the truth?

Gemtiger
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Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I am a nurse and the Mom of someone with schizophrenia. I wish I could share this with him now but he is currently experiencing anasognosia and would not watch this now. This helps me a lot educating me more to understand this illness.

G-Sagittastellium
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Thank you for your channel, it feels so nice to know I’m not alone. Thank you everyone in the comments for sharing

hobolove
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You are so beautiful, eloquent, smart, and self aware. You are doing an amazing job in creating awareness and empathy for those with schizophrenia.

sarat
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In my 20s I befriend a wonderful lady with schizophrenia, that's when my perspective on mental well-being expanded dramatically. I think of her fondly and appreciate the season she had in my life.

Mother.Mulberry
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To Rach, put on the caption option and turn your sound all the way down. Then you can just read what she's saying and get all the fabulous information she's teaching us 🤗

sharonsalyer
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My late son suffered this disease in silence. We had no idea how bad he had it. We blamed a lot of his actions on his drug use. Thank you for this. I had no idea.

zaidarivas
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My misophonia makes it impossible for me to watch your videos because of how sensitive your mic is. It pics up on noises our mouths make when we speak, like ASMR. It’s so frustrating because you share such helpful info 😭 ❤

George_uh_Glass
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I'm a new subscriber to your Channel I just wanted to say thank you so much for your content I personally do not have schizophrenia but the people who have been close to me in my life do that's what brought me here however I must say your content has helped me on a more personal level as I have struggled with depression and anxiety I find your openness and vulnerability has helped me feel less alone and also I appreciate and admire your level of self-awareness and self-care around Mental Health this has been something I have been struggling with and I feel encouraged around these topics from your content please keep up the great work

jaci