What Scattered Thoughts are Like with Schizophrenia

In this video, I discuss my experience with scattered thoughts and disorganized thinking as a symptom of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder. I also provide some suggestions for coping strategies.

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[onceuponanexploration]

What you're doing with this channel in terms of educating people is admirable.

[art.of.verser]

Oftentimes, I can't even remember half of the things I even said and I just stay quiet. This makes it really hard for me to string a complete sentence or follow a simple conversation, which often leads to stress and confusion. My biggest coping strategy is writing poetry. This has always been a blessing. Hugs and quiet time for myself are very grounding as well. This channel has helped me feel more aware than ever about my own disorganized thinking. This is coming from someone who reads for pure escapism and enjoyment. Thank you. 💗

[GypsyEncounters]

I am always writing things down... its frustrating to flesh out an idea, while I'm mentally ping-ponging in a continuous flow of stimulus that splinters my focus. And as an artist, the source of my scattered mind is the same source that jolts creative ideas.
Theres a saying: " to create what doesn't yet exist, you gotta be a little mad."

[themegapkr]

Wow. In all my years having this illness I never found anyone so relatable than you. Your videos are professional which is something I think lacked in the "schizophrenic" community. This is really helpful and validating. I have disorganized thinking so often and usually just have to stay silent and say as little as possible to make it through the day.

[sarahhaddad]

I often speak tangentially. Like I could be speaking about how one of my ancestors was on the Titanic, and then in the middle of the conversation I'll suddenly start talking about boats and then five seconds later about how vast the ocean is. I quickly jump from topic to topic and this reflects my disorganized thinking because of my Schizophrenia

[CKSKing]

I like this. I get pissed reading “scattered thoughts” because it makes me feel like im told i dont have good thinking. I have solid opinions that really are just hard to grasp onto or communicate with others because they all transition like the ocean. Try to go catch that pretty pearl getting thrown with the waves of the sea. Writing makes it easier because you can see what was last said and follow it. Most people lose track of all bits of auditorial conversation.

[city]

Amazing. This is not only helpful for people with schizoaffective disorder. This is helpful for anyone who suffers from scattered thoughts and disorganized thinking. Thank you.

[TelecasterLPGTop]

I knew a guy, actually I nursed him in a psych hospital and he'd spend hours with his head up against the wall trying to unravel his mixed up thoughts. He had insight and understood what he was suffering from. He asked me if he died would be reborn with a sound mind. Obviously he was considering suicide and he eventually did it.

[eeshaaputrav]

We are so blessed this channel exists. Schizophrenic like me needs this kind of channel. It's like a therapy 🙏🙏🙏 love and respect from India..

[davidnunes]

What a wonderful video! As a clinician I find your videos useful, as many people with schizophrenia are not able to articulate things as well as you are. Kudos!

[deannadear]

You are amazingly articulate....I don't have schizophrenia and wish I communicated as well!! I don't think you realize how intelligent and clear you come across and can listen to you talk all day:) Keep up the amazing work!

[totesme]

This is SUCH good information. I've seen the "word salad" effect when other people have spoken before, but I had no idea what it really was.

[paulet]

Laura, thank you for these videos. My twin sister has schizophrenia and I get so frustrated with her. She's disabled and cannot work. As a result, she's so down on herself and seem to think she has no value. Sometimes I get frustrated with her because it seems like she's not even trying to get better, or I feel like she's being lazy in not doing things for herself. I need reminders that she has an illness, and her disorganized thinking and negative thinking is a normal symptom of that illness. Watching your videos helps me to understand her better.

[LovelyFlyShy]

I’m a small YouTuber and this is exactly what I experience and it’s almost always when I’m trying to get a point across, or expound on a thought. I’ll either forget completely what I was going to say, or just won’t make any sense at all. I really want to open up about this on my channel. But scared. Thank you for educating!

[amandaburdick]

You truly are a blessing and an exception. Not many people who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia share your ability to figure it out.

[juliakaz]

That happens alot to me when I'm manic. It's soooo frustrating to not be able to finish a sentence. You are so incredible for your honesty and I can relate in some ways what you go through. Stay strong ❤️

[szeszi]

I don't know much about schizophrenia but my impression is that the affected people are highly intelligent, super sensitive, and bright thus more vunerable than others. And in certain circumstances, things can just more easily go wrong. I assume you guys are more advanced than the average. Be proud of yourselves!

[nateprince]

I am so grateful that you make these videos so I can better understand my brother ❤️ 🙏

[kristinlegault]

I don't live with schizophrenia...I have bipolar disorder and this is something that I regularly experience.