It Took Me 4 Years to Recover from Psychosis

I have noticed that a lot of people are in a hurry to heal, get off of medication, and pretend that a psychosis did not happen. I want to remind people that it took me about 4 years to feel normal again after my first psychosis. Healing and integrating this kind of experience takes a lot of time and work, trying to rush the process can be more harmful than helpful. My goal with this video is to give people some hope who may feel like they are not making any progress and give caution to those who want to just jump right back into things without addressing it properly. I hope this video is helpful for someone.

[alexvs]

Guys if you are smoking weed, I highly recommend that you stop. I was dealing with psychosis and didn’t even realise that the weed was a main reason that it was causing it. It’s called weed induced psychosis. It’s been 10days now since I stopped and I already feel so much better and have much less psychotic symptoms, I wish the a speedy recovery for all of you guys and truly if you stop smoking weed I promise that you will get better and the symptoms will be less noticeable

[jillianwells]

going through my first psychosis recovery process right now and this made me feel seen and helped me a lot. the depression part sucks. it’s nice knowing i’m not alone so thank you for making this ❤

[kayvelazquez]

God bless you and all the people who suffer from this mental illness

[imanbell]

It took me about a year to finally get to a place where I feel how I did pre-psychosis episode. I’m so happy that I’m able to think like I used to, write how I used to, process information like I used to etc.

Ooouu it’s very interesting hearing you talk about the synchronicities and spiritual aspect because I experienced that fr. My doctor called it hyper religiosity. Then the depression afterwards as well. I was sad because I wasn’t who I used to be. Couldn’t function like I used to. I’m so happy that I’m better now though.

[wally]

My husband has just started this awful journey. He became psychotic 6 months ago. Out of nowhere like a lightening bolt. In that time he’s already been to 3 places. 2 bad places & one decent place. Cops and ambulance twice. So thank you for sharing a more realistic time frame. I’m so sorry you went through this. I’d never wish this on anyone. Take very good care of yourself. It’s important.

[kaylaboo]

Daughter was just diagnosed . I appreciate your time in making this video . Continue to build and make videos like this please - it helps us going through it ❤ Blessings to you All 🙏🏼✝️

[BG-sulv]

It took me about 3 years to recover. What expedited my recovery was holding myself accountable to an exercise routine.

[ralitsapapuchieva]

This is for everyone going through psychosis: Stay strong, you will be all right! You’re not alone. Contact someone to help you through this. I had drug induced psychosis from weed and DMT and i felt like i’ll never feel ok and my life is lost but it’s not. I am completely fine and happy right now after 2 months of recovery without medication. I am back to my normal life like nothing has happened. So have hope and patience and everything will be okay♥️♥️

[Johndoe-copw]

I came close to what I believe was psychosis from 25 years of marijuana use. I never experienced such a loss of control of my mind. Very scary at the time. I’m clean now and haven’t experienced any symptoms that I was previously. Now I have immense empathy for people struggling wit mental disorders. There is hope!

[TheRealElaineYu]

I had my first psychotic episode in March 2018 and I only got better in August 2019. I temporarily suspended my studies at university back then and I'm on my second gap year, just catching up with doing exams last year and this year. I'm lucky to have my family and friends support me during this time and all the extra time off has made me develop closer bonds to people. I used to not really socialise much in person but I've found that this was a key component to my recovery. Along with picking up guitar and going to guitar lessons. I also prepared for and sat my grade 8 piano exam last year. Doing daily exercise really helps boost my mood as well. I used to put my education above everything and worked really really hard whilst neglecting other aspects of my life but now I find that putting self-care above that is good and is what should be done.

[haleycarr]

This really helped listening to someone who went and is going through this it makes me feel alittle less alone in my mental illnesses. So thank you and I hope you are doing well. ❤

[TheBlueEmu]

My psychosis was weeeeird. Had a bad LSD trip NYE of 2020. When the pandemic hit i was convinced my soul was stuck in some dark alternative reality. I lost a close family member & felt like the world was punishing me. I still suffer with anxiety and derealization at times, but my best advice is to surrender to the experience. Therapy, meditation, & journaling has helped immensely

[toastytoast]

Thanks for this. I love that you put it, "evaluate how you are based off how functional you are, not based on how much medication you take." I used to think tapering down meds. translated to success and being able to function; (certain antipsychotics and their side effects can make it challenge to function at workplaces), but I wish I saw this earlier before I tapered down because I thought that was the only option for me. It, in addition to some events, led to an extended psychotic episode and multiple hospitalizations last/this year. I am not willing to taper down or quit again, that would be quitting on myself and other people in my life, even people who are very very distant and no longer in my life but still 'interconnected' and affected indirectly/directly. It definitely has consequences to taper off completely and can be incredibly destructive/damaging. The hardest thing for me with certain meds. was the side effects but I think in hindsight, I would've taken the time off and gone on disability leave just to try out different medications, which I'm currently going through. I also really love how you put it, "deconstructing" thoughts and "realizing that some of them aren't true". Sometimes I need a reality check and feel depressive from ruminating over the past but I'm looking forward to trying ACT therapy to be grounded and rooted in the present moment. Thanks!

[krE]

Psychosis is the scariest illness I have ever had. Amphetamine induced. The fact that I didn't know I was psychotic was the scariest. The persecutors were real. What a relief when I realised it was psychosis and I wasn't being persecuted.

[MrGreatandpowerful]

I greatly appreciate this video. Up until I watched it, I've been in a hurry to recover. It's been a little over a year now and I feel a world of difference but I still have a ways to go - I still occasionally hear things, some days it's better other days it's not but I'm living and I'm sure I'll get back to 100% eventually. Thanks again.

[Smoke_DMT]

So thankful i have found these videos, you all are saving lives by sharing your stories so we all don't feel so alone. Thank You.

[lindyloo]

My Son is experiencing this right now.. Who knew?? He's in the psych ward again, third time in 2 years.. I just discovered this disorder? Whatever that means.. Most Doctor's don't have a clue.. I am presently waiting for the case manager to call me for this go round.. He could be really violent during these episodes and would not go to the hospital on his own, ever.. Thank you to everyone who is sharing your individual stories.. I hear you!! I was a substance abuse counselor for decades.. We didn't have to deal with these issues in the past.. Straight up detox and rarely ever because of thc.. What has changed I have to wonder.. So, yeah, individuals are talking about this, but it seems Doctor's are behind..

[risingflowerbud-tm]

Really brave to share your story. So many people struggle behind closed doors. Just followed you on instagram. It's taken me a few years myself to overcome psychosis which was induced by taking psychedelics. It can be a long journey and the path isn't linear. Reality is strange enough on its own. I work in healthcare now and have patients that struggle as well. I don't work in mental health but patients who deal with these kinds of purchases touch my heart the most.

[RestaUM_livros]

Hi from Brazil. I've also been on a path to recovery from two psychotic episodes. The first was in 2016 and second in 2018 [both very different]. Been stable on risperidone 3mg. And what you've said about taking time is really something everybody going through this should hear. It's all ups and downs, so having patience is mandatory. Your video really makes me think I'm not the only one in this, and I feel like there's a lack of content that addresses these experiences on the internet. Not many people are brave enough to speak about it so openly, I admire that you do. I feel like everyone who goes through this would benefit a lot by talking to people who also gone thru the same thing. Sharing and assessing how similar these experiences are and how different they can be from person to person is very therapeutic. Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and tell you that you've gained a new follower on social media. Sorry for my bad english. Best wishes.

[herrdaly]

Recovery: learning self-care and kindness towards oneself is difficult to learn 🇮🇪