"To sensitive for this world." Yes, we are. I believe that is the reason many of us are labeled "mentally ill".

@amandacarpenter8606

2 жыл бұрын

Why should that be the reason of the labelling?

The Australian lady is an incredible soul. Most of us would crumble in her shoes. Such a powerful will.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Debra is actually from New Zealand - she's pretty amazing!

@lovelyswimmer1

6 жыл бұрын

I wish there were opportunities like this in the U.S. The U.S. just loves to commit people with its pills and hospitals.

@SoraByers

5 жыл бұрын

@@lovelyswimmer1 Totally agree. The town I live in has very little in the way of stuff that helps people with metal disorders and there is a lot of stigma. Though I am very lucky to have come across a place where I was able to get a really good therapist who has helped me so much. Not to mention a good family friend was able to get a job there as a therapist and he has been able to help so many people.

@keithbentley6081

4 жыл бұрын

@@AttitudeLive Fsh and chps

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@AttitudeLive can you tell me,did she try to control herself without medication?

My boyfriend has schizophrenia and he is the most loving and kind man I've ever met 💗 please everyone avoid the stigmas. They aren't true.

@lastrada52

4 жыл бұрын

Josie -- the rock drummer Jim Gordon was a nice guy. He's committed now. Played for decades on almost every major hit record, for many famous recording artists who said he was fun to be with. But he has schizophrenia & he murdered his own mother -- suddenly. Just be careful. That's all. Be careful. You can avoid the stigma, but always be aware. For your benefit -- and for his. Boyfriend today may not be the same person tomorrow. This is what many people under-estimate. I'm sure Jim's mother loved her boy and was proud of his musical success -- so what happened?

@saif1980saif

4 жыл бұрын

Your hot. If ypur ever single. Message me

@PrincessAfrica3

4 жыл бұрын

roger robinson Jesus Christ can help you. He has helped me and my family

@theshadownarwhal2546

3 жыл бұрын

roger robinson I’m sorry bro.... I’m sorry

@pario850

3 жыл бұрын

thats beautiful

This is such an important video. As a psychiatrist I can appreciate how mental health services can make things worse; we work within a very rigid, standardised model where everyone with psychosis (or indeed any mental health problem) is treated in the same way. It's not adequate and it certainly isn't right. I see so much hopelessness amongst mental health professionals about their patients lives and it is so refreshing to see this other perspective. Definitely a video I am going to share with my colleagues and my patients. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences - we definitely need more of them. I feel that mental health clinicians have taken over the conversation about mental illness for too long.

@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving me some more hope

@sabahatnaheed1435

2 жыл бұрын

yes i agree. this has been going on far too long. mental hospitals need to treat patients in a more humanistic way.

@charlottejohnson5914

Жыл бұрын

🧤

That woman has %100 pure empathy. Beautiful soul

@HilaryIsOkayssss

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you other Hilary. She’s an amazing woman.

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@HilaryIsOkayssss can you tell me....please that woman didn't tell about her medication?Is she taking the medication or not?

When Debra started crying driving past the hospital it broke my heart... she must have so much PTSD from the way she was treated and being committed so long, and seeing others like her suffer... mental health treatment has really come so far in the past few decades, but we must never forget how awful it was not too long ago

The first lady with red hair, I absolutely loved how frank and honest she was about her symptoms and how she cut to try and get the demons out, because when I got to that level, it was so hard to be honest because people get frightened when you really tell them what's going on in your head if you even can tell them. Amazing video, thankyou

@AttitudeLive

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Amber, thanks for your message. Certainly a confronting topic for the talent involved in this documentary, we are glad you enjoyed it!

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

6 жыл бұрын

Amber Rose O'Sullivan her accent oh god I love it.

@asedafghan1

5 жыл бұрын

How can I get rid off deman I have 5 off them?

@sarav5231

5 жыл бұрын

@@asedafghan1 are you Christian? Have you prayed for deliverance? I'd recommend laying hold of some holy water, praying, reading the Bible out loud, etc.

@kathybuckley2338

4 жыл бұрын

❤

My twin sister was diagnosed with paranoid schotzophrenia at 18. She was just starting out at journalism and had to stop her studies. She was hospitalised and put on heavy medication and has been pretty much a robot since then. She's been in and out of hospital over the years.. She chose to do nothing with her life. She still Ives with my mum and is quite happy being a "house maid" where she's in control of all the cooking and cleaning at mums house. She is happy with her life. More happy than I've ever been with mine. She's been stable and well for a while now. But she lost her ersonality pretty much when she became really ill. I pretty much lost a sister and best freind when she got sick.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Kitty, hope you enjoyed this episode!

@leideningrid

7 жыл бұрын

@macyzeller7217

7 жыл бұрын

It's disheartening how close to a healthy, young adulthood people with schizophrenia can come. The onset of this disease frequently occurs at such a weird time, but it is good to hear stories about survivors who have not let it become completely debilitating. I bet your sister is a pretty damn good house maid!

@marieeiram7198

7 жыл бұрын

Kitty Bonbon The heavy medication cut off the feelings, i have been on neuroleptoca medication, and it made me to a zombie. But the feelings/the personality came back when i stop.

@paulthecoolest

7 жыл бұрын

It is saddening that you think that way, if you gave her a chance you will see something valuable in her that you could be open to and open up to. I understand I might not know your situation 100% though if it's anything like mine ie my friends from my previous college don't talk to me or try to talk to me. I've changed but I am not someone who doesn't feel bond or don't feelings. I have a decent amount of friends I can call everyday and they DONT complain about my lack of personality. This illness(and every other illness) needs emotional support. Sorry if I'm judging hard, I'm just trying to be efficient with my time.

My sister took her own life 7-1-16.. she had this illness for 36 years. Was born with it. Sad times

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Big Kahona, we wish you the best and thanks for watching!

@aprilchiginsky7560

7 жыл бұрын

Big Kahona so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister due to mental illness. Your sister is now your Angel and I am sure you loved her very much. Stay strong and again, so sorry about your loss.

@ingerjohanneydegard4825

5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P💜,I don t have Schizofrenia but a near GOOD male friend of mine with BEATYFUL soul.❤

@khappy1286

5 жыл бұрын

So sorry. Seriously. I have D.I.D. 50 yrs now. Finally at peace but cannot work full time. Have no spouse- never married. Just me. Income? It's 1 thing or another. Soory for your family's suffering. Peace.

@rachelsmith5622

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. :(

Mental illness has a real stigma here in the US. I think we can learn a lot from their stories

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Rachel! Thanks for watching!

@shadrach6299

4 жыл бұрын

Rachel Talley The stigma comes from ignorance and closed minds.

@geomcc39

2 жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed at 14. I find it best to keep to yourself ! I told a very close friend and have never seen him again, he told his wife to stay away then man is crazy

Very empowering reminder to those of us who suffer from schizophrenia, like myself, that some people do recover and lead relatively normal and fulfilling lives. The other day I read the statistic that 25% of those diagnosed improve with time and 25% actually recover. I hold on to hope that I'm amongst this 50%. A possible oversight of the video is that it somewhat misrepresents schizophrenics, portraying these three very high functioning individuals. Schizophrenia is considered one of the top 10 most disabling diseases by the WHO. It greatly reduces normal functioning capabilities in many sufferers. It might have been helpful to interview a few people who were struggling with things like living independently, having friends, having organized thought, holding a job. All of the aforementioned are not the norm for the average schizophrenic. This video does replace a lot of bad stereotypes with some positive examples of success. That shouldn't be diminished. This was such a valuable video to watch because it brings hope, but hope can be balanced by sobering realism too and not lose its value. Thank you for reading/listening. 💙

@gangabiss

4 жыл бұрын

Just your willingness to improve your mental state by yourself surely puts you into that 50%. If you think you can you have a good chance. If you think you can't you're definitely right.

@DannyD-lr5yg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for YOUR balanced input! I wonder, though, if some of the disabling, lowering of functioning, inability to hold a job, etc that too often comes along with schizophrenia is _because of_ treatments and psych wards that treat patients like some of these people were treated. Perhaps being strapped down to a bed 20h/day, having your brain zapped with electricity as punishment, and even just being viewed as a “problem child” or “crazy person” by the staff, and so on does immense damage and actually becomes a self fulfilling prophecy of “you’re weak; you’re incapable; no, let me open your juice box for you, you can’t do that.” Disclaimer: of COURSE there are many many good psychs and psych wards, but I’m just wondering if care workers treating a patient like they have no agency in fact rips their agency from them. Basing this in part on the numbers I’ve seen that suggest that, before the invention of antipsychotics and other modern treatments, schizophrenics were no more likely to commit su!cide than the gen pop.

Wow, “Asylum Paintball”... That strikes me as so incredibly insensitive.

The roller-skating scene with Elyn Saks was really beautiful, and the "I'm a lifer" part was really touching. It's so inspiring seeing such strong, and successful people share their stories.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sara - happy to hear you were inspired by our documentary! 😊

@linkwarior5

7 жыл бұрын

I want to be able to roller skate at her age.

@bobfromsoireegames4309

4 жыл бұрын

@wert nert Beta

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@AttitudeLive can anybody tell which things work without side effects and what about CBD OIL?

as a psychology student hearing from academics and people who are working professionally fills me with so much hope and all I can say is thank you

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching adagio nine!

Dude, this is certainly true for some schizophrenics. I have been diagnosed with it and i for some reason have always had hope. I for the most part had a hope even when i felt i had none. I do take my meds everyday. On time. My new psychiatrist doesnt understand how well i am now cause she doesnt even try to get to know me. I unteach myself the lies or false thoughts in my head and that has helped me so much to get better. Very good video! #thereIsHope

@befreextcify

5 жыл бұрын

I love the smell of grass. It is a resource.

@cristinaaristizabal9882

4 жыл бұрын

bRe bEfreE with all my heart I wish the best for you. I hope you continue feeling good for many, many years. Hang in there. You are a truly hero.

@pario850

3 жыл бұрын

sending you love

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@befreextcify can you tell in easy words,how are you managing your symptoms?Are you still taking medication?How do you cope with your sczophernia?

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@befreextcify how are you without meds?

I feel so sorry that Debra was put through having to see where her worst part of life was spent. It must have taken her way back in memory to a place that made her hurt inside emotionally. My heart goes out to her. She's a brave lady. I'll be praying for her and others with mental health problems. She is very, very strong and I admire her.

Thank you for a very inspiring story. I so much agree with the fact that those who hold on to hope and believe they would get well, are those who get well. I could never except that I would't recover from schizophrenia and kept on saying that I would get well and will become a registreret nurse. This, I was told, was a delusion. I was doing my training when I got ill. I was told numerous times, not to hope and give up my dream and accept a life where I was constantly depressed and apathetic. Today I'm on no medication and have no symptoms and, of course, going back to nursing school and get my bachelor.

@SoraByers

5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome to hear that you were able to get through it!

@SoraByers

5 жыл бұрын

And good luck on getting your bachelor!😀

@vintagemarkat3266

4 жыл бұрын

Great news Monica, how are you currently doing. My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and is doing well (most days) without medication.

@mihaiapostol6423

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

We are basically savages when it comes to treating mental health.

@xGatorchomp28x

2 ай бұрын

The blind leading the less-blind.

When Debra explains that she waited 18 years thinking that mental health professionals could fix her, I couldn't agree more. I am 30 years old and since 17- I have sought doctor after doctor for help, without truly realizing to the fullest extent (like I do now) that the healing was within me.

@mihaiapostol6423

3 жыл бұрын

CBT and mindful meditation therapy help a lot too :)

It is possible to live a life without limitations even with a severe medical conditions. We must fight stigma and must NEVER, NEVER determine who should other people be and what should they do with their lives!

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Maja, hope you enjoyed!

Trying my very best to survive this myself. Sometimes it’s so deafening.

@alireza-ic7dw

4 жыл бұрын

Stay strong clowers❤

@scottyandell3644

3 жыл бұрын

Just seeing your 3 year old comment. I hope you’re doing well. I know it can be a dark journey, and one that may never end, but there are ways to deal with it and have a mostly normal life.

@Followmybliss777

2 жыл бұрын

You’ve got a whole life to live, don’t miss the ending. My grandpa had it and died happier and more successful than most. Gut health helped him recover. Recovery is possible.

Elyn Saks wrote her memoir The Center Cannot Hold, it's a really good book about her experience. Check it out if you haven't already.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! hope you enjoyed the episode!

@Zyxwvutsrqponmlkjih

7 жыл бұрын

dessaml18 that's.. a.. woman?

@dessaml18

7 жыл бұрын

yes, she's a woman. Her voice is very deep tho

@rebeccamccready1135

6 жыл бұрын

dessaml18 that’s is amazing that she made a book

@Manifestt-ee5iz

4 жыл бұрын

Spontaneous-Vulgar-Lingual-Combinations No. definitely a trans.

Beautiful, inspiring story. Thank you to these incredible people for sharing their stories. Mental illness has such a terrible stigma in the USA. It's wonderful to have a face put to the disease that will hopefully help people see that this disease does not prevent people from leading successful and productive lives.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Devon, glad you found Debra so inspiring! thanks for watching!

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

6 жыл бұрын

Devon Ziegler Americans r fucking pos

MY MENTAL ILLNESS LIFE: Its a shame how the black community doesn't understand the severity of mental illness,my dad expects me not to tell my job interviewer that i suffer from a mental illness,i guess on the bright side i been doing good for months almost a year on my medication but im scared to go out in the real world & work and having the possibility of having a break down than ending up getting fired for omitting my mental illness,although i do think my senses are heightened like i pay attention more like whats going on around me....im finna turn 18 i just hope my life just turns out good,you know have a wife, maby a kid or two,buy groceries that type of stuff ect.... God bless everyone in the name of Jesus

@lourainey

5 жыл бұрын

twan's world i know, i have no more to understand me

@CrustyUgg

5 жыл бұрын

twan's world I wouldn’t tell my interviewer about my mental health issues from the jump .. that’s a conversation I would have once I was working there with the appropriate person

@shadrach6299

5 жыл бұрын

twan's world The Black community has plenty of schizophrenics. They think that the people have demons.

@duckydarkstar38

5 жыл бұрын

Same goes for the Hispanic community they just think your filled with bad spirit or you do drugs . They just tell you too pray. I have Schitzo-affective disorder so i understand how it is. I take medicine it helps alot. I recommend going to a Dr. and getting the help your self like i did. Your family will undertand once they see how diff you are on meds. I used to hear voices,i used to be suicidal but not anymore . I wish ya'll luck .

@kr3642

5 жыл бұрын

Im in the same boat

My biological mum has schizophrenia and she seemed so innocent and childlike and the way some of her family treated her was shocking and appalling it made me really sad. The lady that spoke first said they are too sensitive for this world is very beautiful. I think the treatment and attitude for mental illness is still frightening for the patient.

My grandma has schizophrenia she had treatment a few years ago and it seems as if it's gone now because of the medication, however, now being off the medication she has been slipping in and out it, I find her laughing and chanting randomly sometimes. I do feel sorry for my grandma because she has been through a lot, she came from a place of war and death. I actually think that's what triggered her schizophrenia.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Ena, we are sorry to hear of your Grandma's story. Hope you are both well. Thanks again for watching, we hope you enjoyed the episode!

@markeccles3465

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry your grandma still has an imagination so can laugh and sing to herself. Laughing and singing is horrible!

@danielleantony9971

5 жыл бұрын

Ena how r u doing now?

@Flatleava

4 жыл бұрын

I also saw autistic children get treatment and some not, sad too

@Flatleava

4 жыл бұрын

Hope your Granny ok now

Best thing for these people is a peaceful quiet loving environment.

had lots of psychiatric help. best I've had was right here. thanks for putting a light on the path to recovery. as always working hard at it. sincerely.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine 😀

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@AttitudeLive thanks After God,you gave us courage

This makes me feel so happy!! Confirmation I'm not alone and that it can be overcome with determination and faith in God!

@mapotlomatjutla2493

2 ай бұрын

U are not alone

This story was so hard to watch, however this episode did a wonderful job at showing truly what people who suffer from mental disorders deal with. I sincerely beleive People who suffer from mental illness have such a struggle because it's not a physical deformity or something others can see on the outside that's "wrong" so I think a lot of people go undiagnosed due to shame or misdiagnosis. I can not even imagine what these folks have to deal with and I hope that there will be more awareness and help for people in the future. All of the stories here on this channel are Truly inspirational!

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching April!Hope you enjoyed our channel 😀

@khappy1286

5 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail in the head. Well said.

@aaymathebest4705

3 жыл бұрын

@@AttitudeLive Is Alan saks still married with the same man?

Whenever I drive past Kingseat it gives me the chills, something just isn't right about that place. This is an amazing video, thanks for sharing.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the episode Alex! Thanks for watching!

"The only person who can heal me is me"- so true. I had help with medications and some of my psychotherapy helped me but I had to find my place in this world by staying positive, taking risks, to accept myself and find my own ways to cope.

My mom suffers from schizophrenia since she was in her 20´s and now she is 58 years old And she is not doing okay at all I am so proud of the red hair lady she just warmed my heart If only mom was as brave as her but she is following her fate 💔💔

@abps-2aalariaomarclawrenz387

4 жыл бұрын

My hugs

@mihaiapostol6423

3 жыл бұрын

Our fate is most of the time in our control. I'd sugggest CBT and / or mindfulness meditation therapy. Also, a healthy lifestyle helps lower stress. Volunteering in her community too (makes life more meaningful & provides opportunities to socialize).

@kristymarie6065

2 жыл бұрын

It’s hard I watched my sister and brother go through it. My brother overdosed on drugs because of it

When she started to ball her eyes out...took me back to ptsd episodes of being forced to try and figure out math in school. Hours of not getting it and people still made me sit there. ADHD kept me from learning math

Schizophrenia has so much stigma, even in the healthcare world, which really affects the quality of care people receive. One of my best friends developed schizophrenia, and although it’s a tough disorder, it is treatable and manageable! Half the battle is finding a team of doctors and therapists who believe in you. I agree to the one guy who said the biggest part of treatment is hope because I’d totally agree. ❤️❤️ I hope this is the next disorder that undergoes a revolution of how we treat and manage symptoms.

i am so proud of people like you. you faced the illness head on.,and beat it. i too have schizophrenia and can relate with you. the struggle is mind boggling. the pain and loneliness is real.

Great item and hearing others sharing hopeful experiences just made my day. I have battled the “illness” and all the stigma that follows since I was eleven years old with little room for hope and healing.This gave me a different perspective. THANK YOU SO MUCH 💕

Debra’s work and experience really effected me, bless her and everyone who has fought mental illness itself and fights for others!!! Bless all of theses wonderful people. Just imagining the fight to just survive and energy to make a life for themselves. Telling their stories really gives hope and comfort for so many people. I have a son who has schizophrenia and these types of stories and people actually give me hope! Thank you to EVERYONE who has helped the community with mental health issues

I used to listen my Dad (him and his brother's) for so many years about this illness, there's so much more to this

When I was in college, I started to think that I had schizophrenia because I kept thinking there were cameras in my room. It turned out, this was pretty much true, but people kept telling me it wasn't. I'd go back and forth between believing them and believing myself, ended up leaving college because I was so confused, and picked up a diagnosis of Disorganized Schizophrenia in the process. I am not playing the victim. I truly believe people; and when they say I am demented while understanding that I am being watched, I believe them. ^^The above experience isn't quite the same as mine--this woman seems to truly be dealing with schizophrenia--and she is amazing for doing so many things with her life despite this illness.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Macy! Hope you found the episode useful!

@macyzeller7217

7 жыл бұрын

Attitude Oh no, I didn't think I was directing that at anyone in particular. Sorry, it wasn't really a response to the information in the video so much. I just wanted to share an experience, like you said. :) The people in this video seem to have incredible insight into what it means to have schizophrenia; including all the PROS and cons. Plus, the guy skating around in rollerblades while he is in a suit and tie, with unkempt hair, was pretty awesome. I appreciate the video! Thank you!

@amandacarpenter8606

2 жыл бұрын

I understand. Macy Zeller.

ok did she say she spent 18 years at this place!? oh wow....

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, a very long time! Thanks for watching!

Watching this amazing video made me sob for a number of reasons... mostly because I see and feel my/our own personal life through these stories. Debra - you touch me especially and give me so much hope - your story is confirmation of what we believe is possible... of the incredible human potential. Thank you! You are amazing!!

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words Anna-Mari, hope you enjoyed this documentary!

I just got better from Schizophrenia. She said she owed those patients so much, and they contributed so much to her wellness. I felt the same. I tried many ways. I read and recited classics. Hope patients can be healed. 🌟

Its wonderful to hear these positive stories, and know that people with schizophrenia can have a fulfilling life, we need more of this.

Thank you for sharing your stories! Very hopeful and inspirational.

What a wonderful woman Debra is. She has so much sensitivity and grace

Thank you so much for this..Debra 💓 Elyn Saks..profoundly deep

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Uzez Ohms, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the episode!

So many amazing human beings here. You guys made my day.

Thank you for producing this! I used this exact video today to instill hope into my patients that have been deemed mentally gravely disabled.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Christina! Thanks for watching 😀 We're happy to hear this video can be used as a resource for your patients!

Elyn Saks is an amazing human being. Her autobiography is so inspiring. Could not put it down.

Such a compelling piece in so many ways...When Debra was being driven passed the institution she lived at for so long, & I saw the sign, "ASYLUM," I cried...I'm actually humbled by the journeys of these three courageous individuals...How important their work is Worldwide...

Awesome documentary, very well made. Thank you for posting.'about People who are too sensitive for this world". My brother was one of those people too sensitive, he passed away misunderstood, but he was able to use his creativity and left an impressive artistic legacy.

Such remarkable, powerful people. Thanks for sharing.

her crying broke me

wonderful video. Great perspective and hope filled.

Thank you all. This is very uplifting and definitely worth sharing with people who are struggling, their families, as well as staff working in the mental health sector.

You are amazing and make me believe in hope. You make me believe in life again. You make me believe in a normal life that I could have.

Thank you for your honesty, I wish you the very best

I am thankful for your insightful, inspirational video. I also want to tell you that I am relieved and happy to hear the message here regarding understanding of mindfulness as applicable to anyone, especially anyone who needs to learn their mind's behaviors and being able to learn to slow their thought processes. I have much schizophrenia in my family and therefore, have been able to see up close the issues people with this illness have with cyclical thoughts that they need to learn to slow and sit between. Much peace is gained through that practice, so that is wonderful to bring up during this discussion. I love the whole approach to viewing schizophrenia as just another life process that many people have to go through for whatever "reasons", and the focus on the POSITIVE aspects of each person and their life, so tyvm. Great work. :)

Gives me hope. Thank you.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

Great documentary!

The sensation of over whelming, sadness, grief and the journey to the past can cause a profound reaction. I am still working with people who have to deal with their past while commendation the present. My patients thank me for my ear and consulting.

28:07 Hi. Thanks so much for sharing this video. I have schizophrenia and used to work as a doctor. I am working towards going back. I needed this encouragement today after hearing how hard it can be due to stigma. Thanks so much for making this video!

such an inspiring video. The woman who spent 18 years in a psychiatric ward inspired me the most. i nearly cried when she said 18 years.

I've had many failings in my life. Right now I just want to start on a better path and I have this opportunity. I hope you do too, and I hope that you have somebody there to help you pave the road.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Josh! we hope you enjoyed the episode!

I really like that this video includes the perspective of both people who are medicated and unmedicated.

hi Attitude, thank you very much for uploading such a wonderful content! im from indonesia and enjoyed your channel, this is best channel and so inspirational stories all over it. and the most important thing is this give me insightful mind which is i know what this is be like and hearing their stories, well-educated content too ! i will be telling everybody about this wonderful channel :) keep it up!

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Bella! Thanks so much for your lovely comment - and great to hear we have fans in Indonesia! We hope you subscribe to our channel and stay tuned as we have many more great films lined up for this year! 😀

Enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing.

Thankyou for being a voice and a messenger for this mental illness god bless you for having courage to tell your story its helping me feel not alone

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching Edmund, we are glad these videos have helped you

@SoraByers

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I always like watching these kind of videos and scrolling through the comments because it reminds me that I am not alone. Even though I am the only one I know that experiences these kind of things.

So inspirational and offers hope to so many. Thank you

Very interesting. I am a nurse and I have always been fascinated by the psyche.

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Anne, glad you enjoyed the episode!

Oh my Gosh, when she was telling us her experiences while driving around that facility, almost had me in tears..

This is very inspiring! I have had schizophrenia all my life (diagnosed at 18 ((relative to the fact that’s when testosterone peaks))). I’ve always loved learning I scored ridiculously brilliant on the knowledge scale of the IQ test. I want to go to college, I think I just might. But I’m now 27 and there are bratty kids there who might make fun... If you know the story of Elyn saks and her potential. It is ridiculous she is still alive. If you’re interested in schizophrenics experiences I must say. Our experiences are similar if not entirely ambiguous. Research Rachel star... not the porn star... type schizophren story after..

@shoshanaasimov7243

5 жыл бұрын

Shepherds Outcry I have ADD and Aspergers but wasn’t diagnosed til I was almost done w/ high school. I know it’s not the same as schizophrenia at all, but I went back to school as an adult, and although I got really frustrated sometimes, esp that I had been allowed to quietly zone out and miss most of the k-12 instruction I should have received for free (I hadn’t even known how to do long division). BUT, it’s so worth it, bc a lot of subjects will stretch your ability to think, and to problem-solve, in ways you can’t even anticipate! There are also lots of pretty cool services, like a quiet testing room, and even the ability to wear noise canceling headphones for exams, by providing documentation of your diagnosis, to the differently abled student services department at your school. The kids in your classes are going to be focused on their own experiences. I used to have silent tears running down my face, during every math class, but I worked my way up from the most remedial possible level of math, all the way up through calculus. Now, granted, I spoke w/ my profs during their office hours, so they knew where I was coming from (so useful! Then, you have allies who can offer better support), but nobody ever hassled me, or was mean to me, despite the fact that I was very obviously struggling (I sat in the front row, and kept my hair down, hoping it covered the sides of my face, but I’m pretty sure it was still pretty obvious). You can totally do this; just take it at your own pace, and know that it may not be easy, but it will open so many doors for you, both in terms of your self-image and self esteem, as well as opportunity in the larger world! I hope that’s useful perspective :)

I love Debra and just hear truth from her. You have to be active in your own recovery. And you have to have some kind of hope... which most doctors never provide.

Awesome video, thank you :)

The idea of restraint makes me feel panicky. I’m not sure you could do something worse to someone already feeling highly anxious and suffering paranoia and delusions.

@amandacarpenter8606

2 жыл бұрын

It is a terrible and traumatic experience.

Paris Williams is relatable to me. I often avoided personal issues with myself by doing active tasks or creative tasks like drawing. It helps me to cope with my personal dramas. It is totally running away from the problems. Though sitting down and facing them is hard but it works so much better when you really want to feel better again.

When I was a child, mother taught me that people who heard voices were scary and would never be able to regain their sanity. She made it seem like they chose to be deviant, making me despise them. She even said that people who had outer monologues were crazy and needed to be avoided. Reports such as these made me view schizophrenics as actual people. It pains me to see how much a lot of them have been mistreated.

When the first woman starting crying when she at the psychiatric hospital and hearing a hundred voices, I actually started crying with her. It just reminded myself of my own schizophrenia.

@elenikygo6213

5 жыл бұрын

I didnt understand this part. Did she like that place?

Excellent documentary!

@AttitudeLive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Look It Up, hope you enjoyed!

My son has been diagnosed with schizoaffective. It's been very challenging to say the least, but we have faith there is a light at the end of the tunnel 😔 Thank You for sharing your story

@abps-2aalariaomarclawrenz387

4 жыл бұрын

Yes,don't lose hope.Everything will be alright.There is always sunshine in the morning after the long darkness of night.

Elyn Sack's tedtalk is really good I recommend watching it

I'm so glad I'm watching these videos ... When I was about 21 and had my first daughter I was in a deep depression ... And my fear was becoming schizophrenic it was my worst nigtmear ...I overcame that and I'm not schizophrenic but now knowing that these people can live a mostly normal life and most aren't harmful makes me realize I was over reacting ...

schizophrenia is very hard to live with

Thank you, you are so very precious to my heart, Debra. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

brilliant! thank you all

Incredible people overcoming such obsticles wonderful video

This Shows that everything is better than medication and going through a psychotic phase is better than avoiding this.

It was powerful when she was talking about the people who never got to leave the institution

Naaw Debra your story hit close to home. Nui te aroha me te awhiawhi, such an inspiration xox

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! Hope you enjoyed the episode!

Wow, I didn't think you could come back from Schizophrenia. What amazing People; it is heartbreaking to see how badly people with mental health problems are treated. I watched a fascinating Stanford lecture by Professor Robert Sapolsky on Schizophrenia; apparently it most commonly emerges in young adults as a result of trauma or a stressor that triggers a Schizophrenic episode.

You are an amazing woman. I have a mental disease too, and you has given me hope!!! Thank you very much!!!

WOW!!!! Never would I have expected to have seen something so incredibly eye opening on this subject!!! I LOVE that she has not only achieved a lovely life outside of the hell hole she was forced to be at for 18 years,, but she has now gone on to help others understand that they don't need to live under the dire diagnosis of "life sentence" in being "mentally ill" with a named diagnosis that is SO misunderstood. It has literally blown my mind to watch this and it gives me so much hope to learn how there are also others that have healed and moved forward with their lives to a good way of living!! They ARE right....many others DO struggle with extremely strong emotions and might also be influenced to believe that they also are "crazy"!!! Well done!! I am SO VERY HAPPY for you all and all those who will benefit from your hard work!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

@AttitudeLive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chellee!Hope you enjoyed our channel!

I was diagnosed in 1977 and just beginning to be more open about it!!

@NoName-pu5ls

4 жыл бұрын

simon plant 🌹

I've been a Psychiatric nurse for over 30 years. I've always provided the people in my care the utmost respect every human deserves. I believe we've come a long way but need to opens others minds regarding mental illness.

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

6 жыл бұрын

Beth Myers exactly

@MsFuzzipoo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing what you do. I know you've never cared for/treated me, but I appreciate you so much for treating people like me with respect and empathy. It makes SUCH A HUGE POSITIVE DIFFERENCE to be treated like a *person* when you're deep in the illness and in such a vulnerable state. The world needs more people like you. ♥️

Debra Lampshire must be proud to be in the company of Elyn Saks and Paris Williams all of them are inspirational people. 🇳🇿 I wish I had come across this video 7 years ago.

The red haired lady teaching at the university, First Lady up...revisiting kingseat, thank you, u inspire me

Thanks for the video, i think i should comment, even though its not much i just wanna wish good upon those on their journeys , keep smiling , and lol love the process and watch KZread videos that will help you figure things out.

@neolebotsa2351

6 жыл бұрын

Schizophrenia is like art

We are not alone ¡thank you!

oh my, these people are so strong, extreem empathy.