10 Things You Should Know About Schizophrenia

In this video, I provide a brief list of 10 things everyone should know about schizophrenia. This list is by no means exhaustive as there is much more to learn and know about schizophrenia, but here are some basics that everyone should be aware of.

They include:
1. Schizophrenia is not multiple personality disorder (or dissociative identity disorder)
2. Schizophrenia involves psychosis
3. There's more to schizophrenia than hallucinations and delusions
4. Violence is not a symptom of schizophrenia
5. Schizophrenia does not discriminate in who it affects
6. The exact cause of schizophrenia is still unknown
7. Schizophrenia affects everyone uniquely
8. Schizophrenia is not contagious
9. Schizophrenia is treatable
10. People with schizophrenia can still lead meaningful lives

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[Nelzaia]

I used to work on a psychiatric ward. One of the patients was having delusions my entire shift. She was terrified the other staff kept telling her nothing was there and told her to calm down, so finally I walked over to her an asked want she’s seeing. She putting to the corner in her room and said there was a little green man there. I looked in the corner an looked back at the client and told her “ I don’t see what you see, but I can promise you, you’re in a safe place an I won’t let anything happen to you”. Instantly, the patient became calm and remained calm for the rest of my shift.

[jessicaengland]

I love your videos! I’ve been living with Schizoaffective Disorder for 6 years now. I take my meds, see my doctor, and I’ve managed to hold done a job for the last three years. I’m raising two little girls and taking it one day at a time 👍🏻

[AuthenticMentalHealth]

If you’re reading this you are NOT alone❤️

[rushdaafaque]

I am a schizophrenic since six years . l was very hopeless about my future but your videos gives me relief that l can do something better with my life and l am not alone.

[Ozisl]

#10, the living a meaningful life, was something unknown to me for a decade. Even my doctors never pushed me towards better coping mechanisms, and I lived like I was under a sentence of not being able to live a life. I stopped going out and having relationships etc, which was disaster for my life and wellbeing. Still trying to dig out of that hole. My main advice is to find a good doctor, get the right medications, and stay active.

[nena]

I'm an older woman with schizoaffective disorder....this helps me somehow...I'm a loner because growing up this type of format did not exist...I am hopeful that someday I can get a home care worker approved because of things like this shedding a light on our issues...thank you young lady

[ballerqtlife]

My younger brother has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia(very early prodromal stage I think is how you say it?) He is almost 18 years old. Thank you for these videos as I'm trying to learn all that I can to help him and understand him and schizophrenia. I want to end the stigma of what media perceives schizophrenia to be honestly. The first thing I thought was literally number one on your list and I am really upset at myself for just believing the media instead of educating myself. But now that my life is so deeply involved I just want to know everything about schizophrenia. Thank you again ❤️

[jesuscarreno]

Don't forget cognitive symptoms! Thank you soooo much for everything you do!
it took me 28 years to realize not everyone experienced what we do

[tbella]

As a mother of a son who has been diagnosed with "Psycotic Features", I really appreciate your content in this fight to destigmatize this disorder.

[jackiecatu]

My husband just found out he is schizophrenic and i’m trying to learn as much information as i can on the topic and your videos are very informative. Thank you 🙏

[traces]

I tried a medication for adult attention deficit disorder which made me hear whispers and other auditory disturbances. I got off that med pronto, let me tell you. It was scary so I can't imagine living with schizophrenia. Thank you Lauren for educating us.

[euanelliott]

I am an autistic schizophrenic, I live without family, friends or a relationship.
I am taking Olanzapine every night and this keeps the symptoms of schizophrenia away.
I've been on antipsychotic meds since 1986 as well as antidepressants.
Autism impacts my life more as I don't understand relationships and I fear intimacy.
What became schizophrenia began around the age of 18 and became gradually worse over the years.
I am on meds for the rest of my life which I fully accept as I need them to be calm.
Thank you for your video, I found it interesting to watch and I wish you very well.

[niknik_tube]

Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge. I have schizoaffective disorder and it’s nice to see someone so well put together with the same disorder.

[kylelooper]

Your videos are helpful to my stepson, who is living with schizophrenia. He's finally beginning to acknowledge the illness, talking about his symptoms, and working to care for himself. That's the first real progress I've seen in five years of living with him. I showed him your videos and told him that he's not alone. She's living a good life and you can too! So thanks for being a role model for people living with this disease and a champion for the community to understand what the disease is and isn't.

[Bronzzy]

Thank you for making these videos . Both my twin boys who will be 24 years old in December have schizophrenia and these videos are helping me learn more about the disease so I can take care of them . When the symptoms began last year I had a hard time dealing with it, so I decided to educate myself as mush as possible about the disease . I spent hours online whenever I had the spare time watching videos and reading about schizophrenia. So far I have found a few doctors who were diagnosed with schizophrenia at around the same age as my son. They started on medication and became doctors and I just received some of their books and started reading them to learn more about the disease. This gives me a lot of hope for my sons. How amazing to be diagnosed with schizophrenia and then go on in life and become a doctor . My one son had severe symptoms when he was discharged from the hospital and now he is much better with routine MD visits and medication and he is doing very well in life and even found a great job at the college nearby our house.

[adrem]

Maybe it's a small thing, considering the seriousness of the topic, but doing your research, preparing your script, rehearsing, being well groomed, choosing your best blouse, and preparing a non distracting background speak wonders about you. Thank you for this extra effort, it's not so common in youtubers.

[ToxidyXxNezi]

I’ve been watching your videos since my mom has been hospitalized. It’s been very helpful, thank you.

[benjaminallen]

Thank you SO Much for these videos, they have helped me immensely since my wifes' recent diagnosis! The good news is, she's been on her medication for about a month now, and is doing MUCH better. Your videos have helped me through 4 very challenging weeks, given me peace and hope that it was going to get better, and helpful information for what to do/expect in the future! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Be blessed. :-)

[marielymg]

Thank you for sharing as a mother that wants to help my son.. THANK YOU! 🙏🏻