My Biggest Delusion

Delusions are false beliefs that are not grounded in reality and can be a symptom of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. In this video, I share about one of my more difficult or biggest delusions that I experience, due to the frequency of how much I experience it.

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[staceyjohnson]

Also, I'm a nurse... I'm not sure if it helps, but when my unconscious patients have voided/peed unconsciously, that's really not a big deal. That's one of the easier things that I've dealt with. :)

[samanthagowen]

I have this EXACT delusion. How funny. I always tell me myself if I’m in a coma then I def have a catheter in and nobody’s judging me.

[stevelevi]

The funniest delusion I had was thinking I was Jimi Hendrix reincarnated. I find it funny because when I went to the psych ward (while also having other delusions) there was another man with an afro who thought the exact same thing about himself. I mean what are the odds lol

[anniedetroit]

I became a paraplegic 2 months after I got married (21 years ago) and my husband has to help me with toileting. I was humiliated, still am sometimes, but my husband reassures me that helping your spouse is part of love. I know, thank goodness this isn't your reality, I just thought maybe my experience would help you think differently. I think you are very courageous.

[rpink]

What a brave girl you are- THIS is REAL mental health reporting--- Lauren- you ROCK

[DeeKate]

I've had this dilusion before! My biggest dilusion is that people can read my mind and that someone is following me. So I'll force myself to think "non traceable thoughts" like a bunch of lies to throw off whoever is reading my mind

[hannahpulido]

Lauren, this is one of the craziest and embarrassing delusions I’ve ever experienced! Thank you so much for relating and helping everyone understand schizoaffective disorder, you’ve been the biggest support during figuring out my disorder/informing my loved ones. Keep being magnificent 🖤

[ImpulseGenerator]

This channel helps me to accept my own schizophrenia. And I think the world is starting to accept it more as a thing that is endured by completely "normal" and kind humans. This channel helps!

[hollychesnut]

I have what’s called “depressive psychosis” or “psychotic depression” and this is one of my most uncomfortable and feared delusions. That I’m actually pooping or peeing on the floor in someone’s house or grocery store, or just in public. It’s horrifying.

[mckenzie]

I have the delusion that I am in a simulation and/or being experimented on by aliens. Things had gotten progressively weirder for me over the past few years, and I had my first psychotic episodes around the time coronavirus first showed up in 2019, which escalated in 2020 during the lockdown and led to my eventual arrest and hospitalization. I got diagnosed and medicated this past December after my last episode, and things are much better now. I still have some strange thinking and occasional hallucinations, but it doesnt last long and I can recognize it now for what it is. I really appreciate your videos. They have helped me understand my illness and helped me explain it to my family and loved ones. Keep up the great work!

[meganlampa]

I'm a Support Worker and have been working with a young woman who lives with Schizophrenia.
Your videos are so helpful and insightful. Thankyou ❤

[lisatealson]

For me a recurring one I have is that I am the only living person, everyone else are wind up automatons. I can even see their clockwork. It started in 8th grade. I also get the "Government is after me because I am very important" ones. And I have to stay away from simulation theory, it sucks me in and puts my brains through the washer.

[jiriwiesner]

This short video gave me a clear idea what delusions may feel like, thank you. That is one tough delusion. No doubt about it. I think the root cause is shame, which is difficult to shake off and relearn new patterns. I also think that the fact you are able to make a video about it and post it here for everyone to see means that you have taken great steps towards breaking the delusion for good. Laughing at the situation is a very good approach, I think.

[mediokritet]

Hi, I don't know if this will help, but patients in coma will get a catheter, and even if someone did pee in the bed no one would have any judgement as it's perfectly natural and human. In fact, we love when patients pee regularly as it's an indication of good kidney health :D love your channel!

[eternallaurum]

I have a delusion that there's cameras recording me everywhere and that I'm being studied as a human experiment. This delusion cycles between being my family's doing, the government or aliens.

Probably one of my weirder delusions is that my cat is a spying device.

[enoch]

If it makes anyone feel any better, I'm in my mid 20's and actually do still OCCASIONALLY mess the bed on rare nights that I can't wake up. I have strange paralysis dreams that sometimes result in this embarrassment. Usually I otherwise can't sleep long enough to consider it restful sleep.

[LoveFlatfootin]

Well, having cared for patients in a coma, nobody ever pees in the bed because they always have a foley catheter in their bladder.

[goochgoosh]

I dont have schizophrenia but wow, this kind of is relatable to some of the thoughts I've had recently. Mostly that I died on my way home and just dont know it or something. Brains are so wild.

[sophielouise]

This must be SO frustrating and freaky! I’m so sorry u have to deal with this !! Thank you for sharing this even tho on paper it may sound a little silly. I can see how this could grow into something bad. Ty for ur videos : ^)