Voices: Living with Schizophrenia | WebMD

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that changes the way you think, feel, and act -- and with the right treatment, it can be managed. Michelle Hammer tells her story.

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[tmystery]

I have PTSD, major depression and borderline personality disorder. It sucks, but I'm working really hard to live a full life. Wish me luck friends

[kthatrapqueen]

all you people commenting who are dealing with mental heating issues right now, stay strong & you are loved 💕💯

[dasboot]

I'm just learning about myself having schizophrenia. Finding others makes it such a relief. Stay positive guys.

[neilbates]

I have schizo-affective and hear a woman’s voice. I’ve been homeless when I was unwell and not on top of my mental illness. I recovered and now work as a support worker for a mental health service. What you are doing is awesome!

[saniamohamed]

“When I take my
Medicine the good side wins” god bless all people suffering from schizophrenia. ❤️😭

[damienholland]

For all the people bashing psyche meds and the pharmaceutical industry: She said in this video that meds have helped schizophrenics like her (and my brother, I might add) lead a normal life. So stop saying ALL psyche meds are bad. They save lives.

[margaretwilkins]

I feel so bad for people who have to do with this. This lady is very strong....i admire her

[michaelbatty]

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2008. I spent a year in a psychiatric hospital. The first drug they put me on worked. I'm 42 years old now, and life is normal. I will be on medication for the rest of my life. This is a great video. People need to realize there is light at the end of the tunnel, of schizophrenia.

[johnnypayares]

I was homeless with schizophrenia for 3 years. I had given up all hope. Now I got a roof over my head. I'm getting my life back together slowly but surely. Feeling stronger and hopeful every day. God bless you all and people living with this illness. Never give up hope in life.

[bellamartino]

My sister hung herself last year (March 2019) and I have since been interested in learning more about mental health. I totally think she had way more than bi polar as diagnosed. This sounds like my sister. Especially the part about everyone being against her. Sadly she was only being treated for anxiety and bi polar and totally undiagnosed with schizophrenia :( I’ll never know now what she had but I think she was totally untreated for it and her voices (bad ones) became too loud and too much to bear. so I am definitely not against meds because I saw the imbalance my sister had. She couldn’t sleep, she had horrific panic attacks (mainly while trying to sleep), delusions,paranoia,etc and it really developed in her last 5 months. Please don’t leave your loved one alone! My sis should still be here. :(

[mandymari]

People battling with schizophrenia have beautiful souls! Never give up! An episode only lasts a moment. Live Strong!

[datdeerdude]

"It's not a delusion
You are incredible"
That was so beautiful I nearly cried

[mariamelmi]

I don't know how they filmed and created this video but it's the best, most powerful and most accurate one that I have seen regarding schizophrenia. Thank you so much for creating thus video.

[shilpaneelkant]

My brother committed suicide yesterday by falling in front of the train.he was schizophrenic from the age of 14, he was under treatment but it was not easy for him. He died at the age of 27.please take care of your mental health it's too important to bring awareness about this condition, so that someone's life can be saved. my brother was a very soft and kind hearted person but the voices he was hearing were very much disturbing him he said he needs rest and After that he took this decision to end his pain.i love him and miss him.

[seano]

Shes doing really well. My cousin is schizophrenic and it took a long time for them to get him on meds where he was sociable. I have another cousin that is bi-polar and refuses help. Mental illness is no joke. People have no idea unless youre dealing with it first hand. This girl is doing a great job.

[zeeshanmughal]

i have schizophrenia from my 15 year old, i hear the voices, i saw nightmares, and the magic thing that, i’m a psychiatrist, i never give up my self, i fight with this shit, so you people don’t give up dear, go and achieve your goals. ❤️

[kaleidojess]

*It's not a delusion, you are incredible*

[donnabann]

I am a parent of a young man with mental illness. Thank you. It helps to see a person own who she is instead of hiding in shame because you're brain is working differently. I want my son to love himself that way and to take good care of his health.

[HarrypAhsokaT]

I have OCD and schizophrenia just was diagnosed about a year ago. I cried when I found out because I didn’t know what to do and because I was afraid of the stigma. Videos like these help reassure me that my life isn’t over.

[Laurasjm]

I have schizophrenia and take meds. They help me function. I work in the mental health field.