My journey through schizophrenia and homelessness | Bethany Yeiser | TEDxCincinnati

[fragitude]

Made me recall how I thought the CIA was going to give me a settlement of a billion dollars for being the next Messiah. Had some pretty far out thoughts going on. Total of six months hospitalized for schizoaffective disorder. Working on my Master's in management now.

[davyboone]

For every Bethany success story there is a thousand who are not given the help they need. 90% of homeless people in this country suffer from mental illness. Facilities need to be built to treat these people, give them back their dignity and give them back their life and when possible reintegrate them into society.

[sunnylady]

I have so much empathy for people with this condition. I myself am diagnosed with paranoid psychosis and am symptom free due to meds. We really need to end the stigma. We are people living with these conditions, not monsters!

[Gaibreel]

I loved how everyone broke out in clapping. Got tears. Shes so awesome

[isaacmolina]

I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2016, I had a relapse last year and spent 3 weeks at the hospital, thanks to the medication I’m doing very well again.

[lizzievicious]

I was recently diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder it's been challenging but videos like these give me hope

[gamingformentalhealth]

11 years episode free... You go girl!!
You got your degree, wrote a book, and teamed up with a doctor for the good of the mental health field by way of creating a foundation... You are someone to aspire to be! Very impressed and encouraged by your success story. Thank you for sharing, you have my support ❤

[angelcallahan]

My sister has schitzophrenia. She is homeless, addicted to drugs, and just so far gone. I dont think she has the capabilities to seek help. I always hope for her to be able to get better.

[karenyounce]

encouraging. i have 2 sons with schizophrenia snd it’s the hardest job ever being their caretaker. my local mental health does nothing to help and it’s so sad to see many people needing help! thank you for your story !

[jessicamaysantos]

Reading all the comments brought me to tears because my daughter who is only 14 yrs old when she had her schizoprenia started and it really breaks my heart watching her deteriorate. I can totally relate to all. Thank you Bethany for sharing your journey. You have a great mission in life. God bless you.

[fresica]

My son is also on Clozapine. It was a life saver and he is also back and fighting.. The whole world should watxh videos like this for more awareness and get rid of so many taboos.
Thanks for sharing. 🌹

[onlineeducationnepal]

Everyone deserves to be loved. Love people regardless of their mental or physical condition

[Milfuelle]

A cousin of mine (I think 8-10 years older than me) suddenly developed schizophrenia at age 18. He already had Asperger’s so life wasn’t particularly easy for him but he was high-functioning and had a gf. He was a good person. Relatively antisocial due to his Asperger’s (usually hid in his bedroom when people came over, ) so I never had a real conversation with him until I was 17. I wish I could have gotten to know him before the schizophrenia and addiction. Then literally one day, shortly after he turned 18, he started hearing voices. A slow but steady downward spiral after that. Understandably, schizophrenia drove him to alcoholism and drug addiction. That god he has very wealthy parents who can get him the best possible care. But his life is below mediocre thanks to his severe mental health issues, addictions, Asperger’s, etc. It honestly breaks my heart 💔

[mermaidalone]

I am really in tears lady. You are an adorable and strong human beings. My twin sister got this problem 15 years ago. Although all doctors say there is no cure for Schizophrenia but still I am hopefull that my sister gonna overcome that one day and we start our normal twin life again. Because I believe in miracle! Good luck lady.

[voiceinthewilderness]

I recovered from severe schizophrenia without any medication. I ignored the hallucinations and refused to believe in them. I changed all of the habits of thought not believing what I was believing. I had to entirely reprogram my mind and way of thinking. I just retired from a high security airport job after working for 30 years. I not only beat the illness, I beat those who seek to treat the illness. The things that we do affect the way that we feel. If there is a problem with the mind, it could be from the choices that you make that result in the way that you feel. If you want to know how to treat the illness, talk to someone who beat it.

[technicclips]

My mom is homeless and my grandmas just told me yesterday that my mom has this disease and she told me what it can do to you and the voice inside of your head, she told me that the voice in her head was to do self harm witch is so bad and how much it can effect your life. I haven’t seen her in about 4 years but I wish to see her soon.

[punk]

I wish it was easier to get someone help. My older brother was diagnosed 6 years ago and it's always the same thing when he relapses. He won't get help on his own because he doesn't think he has a problem. Me a family member cant just walk into a hospital either and say "hey do something he needs help. The state won't get involved unless he has already hurt himself or someone else. It feels like an endless cycle.

[AlexandraTarazi]

My 30yo daughter has just started a treatment, this gives me hope, thank you :)

[crpuravida]

What advice can you give to a parent who's child with schizophrenia refuses help and won't realize they have a problem. I am devastated. My daughter left and she won't talk to me. She thinks I want to mind control her or abuse her. My own mental health is really declining because of this. I cry every day. She is my baby girl. I love her so much.

[azed]

it’s good that she noticed the doc was trying to fight for her life...