SchizoKitzo is project aimed at spreading awareness about psychotic disorders, specifically schizoaffective disorder. I talk about my experience with this condition, but also about the facts of various mental health topics through peer reviewed studies and other reliable sources.
A lot of what I talk about on this channel is uncomfortable, but SchizoKitzo is about making THAT which is uncomfortable, comfortable.
I felt that when I was diagnosed, I was alone. That even though 0.3% of the population has schizoaffective disorder (with another 2% making up schizophrenia and bipolar combined) I still felt isolated, even with the limited resources I DID have.
This channel WAS MADE to help people NOT feel alone and TO feel heard. It was made to give resources, but more importantly, insight into what having a serious psychotic disorder is really like.
So, will you join me in making the uncomfortable, comfortable? If so, subscribe to be a part of the journey.
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I didn’t know kids could get it like hearing voices
Ugh, the voices bug the hell out of me personally
This could have happened to anyone of us.
We worry that we actually have phychosis and will have to say byebye to eachother one day we dont fit and dx and phych doesnt want to put us on meds unless things r like getting unhealthy or unsafe bc side effects and bc then we wouldnt b able to b on adhd meds
I am sorry that they went from being a good experience to a horrific one during the progression of your condition.
I’m pleased you said it makes you hard to focus and hold conversation and to get your words out I feel normal now 🤦♂️😂
Hi Kit! I recently came across your videos for the first time, and it's helped me immensely. im sorry to hear about your change in doctor. I hope you find one that is just as good, if not better than your former doctor. And just a quick note, do you have merch? I'd totally buy merch from you if you sold it.
No merch yet but it’s def a goal on the list 👍 Welcome to the Hive! 🐝
I would have never thought of photos. Thats a good idea!
It helped so much!
For me it was called one on one
This has happened for short period during intense trauma. Is that possible?
I used fluoxetine for like 3 months and became hyperactive, restless. Later I heard this can happen if you have autism. That your body overreacts when going on meds. I was diagnosed with asd maybe a few years later.
My voices told me I'm lazy today, legit I just woke up 🙏🏻💀
my most common one I experience is, while laying down, I feel like my entire body is floating and rotating in all directions
Has anyone experienced the voices internally saying things like "why do you want to get rid of me" after getting on antipsychs??
That must have been scary!
Hi I have a question. Do you have any experience with shame and psychosis?
I saw a shadowy figure move by my window in the light of day. Also laying in bed I open my eyes randomly and felt like someone was inches from my face and jerked my head back. I have schizoaffective but I chalk these up as paranormal occurrences
Good to know, kit!
I experienced this as a psych tech for just over 9 years! Not only did we utilize LOS status, we would also sometimes have a dedicated “1:1” meaning one staff member to one patient, having to stay within an arm’s reach. This was necessary when someone was a serious falls risk, was known to actively try to harm themselves, or was very confused and could wander into other people’s spaces. In general, we are not being creepy. We’re just trying to keep everyone safe. I have still had people attempt some serious stuff, even while they were on one of these statuses. The thing we all (patients and staff) need to remember in these situations is that we share a common goal…the patient getting stable enough to be discharged…so we can work together to accomplish this. You can communicate with your staff. They should welcome your input. Let them know what makes you comfortable and uncomfortable. Share with them your triggers. If you’re thinking about doing something you might regret, talk to them instead! Make a plan with them about what you will do if things get overwhelming. Trust me when I tell you they’re not in this line of work for the money; they’re doing it because they care about people, and specifically people in a vulnerable population. A lot of us are dealing with our own mental struggles and/or have loved ones who have mental health issues. We just want to help!
I've been on a 1:1 before which is what they call the LOS thing you're talking about in the phych wards I've stayed at they do watch you while you sleep some will stand in the bathroom or the shower with you while watching you which is creepy other staff would stand in the space of the shower but stay out of sight and just ask me if I was okay every 2 minutes so I had privacy still but that was maybe once or twice during my 5 days being on 1:1
I am glad to hear that you meds are working but sorry that you have psychotic symptoms so often.
I'm on seroquel for more than 10 years and gained nothing, thankfully. I take it to help me sleep. And thanks for mentioning rhinitis. I think I have that too. Sometimes it's so bad that I have to sit up in bed to breath normally. The drowsiness and rhinitis are the side effects I don't like. Other than that I sleep ok with it.
I have friends who were 1:1/LOS and they still managed to hurt themselves when the watcher fell asleep for a minute or two, or thought that “yeah they can poop alone”.
I haven't been to a psych ward as a patient or staff. Yes, this is creepy. They know it's creepy. If you think it's creepy, you are 100% in your right mind. I don't think they are allowed to use cameras in the bedroom (or bathrooms).
It's also done to make sure your symptoms aren't from physical reasons like thyroid issues, B12 deficiency or anything like it.
So, since you made this video, did you get cured? Are you sure you really have this disorder? Sometimes the mind just manifests things you don’t have.
You are doing great btw.
I appreciate that!
I follow you on what you said at the beginning. Idk what the hell I’m going through but there’s something abnormal going on. I have many different narratives going ion or two anyway, in my head and i see their delusions but i believe them. I actually don’t know which one to believe. I’m positive I dont have schizoeffective disorder but is something. I’m going to see a patch today. Ty for opening with all your stuff.
I just wanted to let you know that I keep coming back to this video time and again because it is possibility the simplest yet most effective explanation of OCD that I have come across…ever. Not only is it helpful for me in understanding this disorder myself but I have used it to help explain the disorder to other people in a way I have never been able to do before. Many people confuse OCD with perfectionism with very little understanding of the extreme challenges this disorder can create for those who truly suffer with it and have been formerly diagnosed. I know that I have already left a comment previously thanking you for raising awareness but, girl, I wanted to thank you again because this little video has made a big difference to me.
I’m really glad I’m able to help with this one, as I felt it did what I experienced justice. I’m happy to hear it didn’t just resonate with me. Thank you for telling me and best of luck in your mental health journey!
I can completely relate with your situation. I was diagnosed with this condition late last year and psychosis really complicates religion and stuff.
It so does!
As a spiritual person this sounds to me like demonic possession, back in time in this case they would do exorcism instead putting a person on meds. Those hallucinations, mood swings and psychosis could mean something else in the spiritual world. I don’t think psychologists can answer all questions and they only answer it half way.
Well done sister ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤very Inspiring ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I can an hear how rapid your speech is and how tangential your thoughts are , and i hear you when you say you get triggered in the lead up to conventions. Please do what stops you from going completely manic. For eg, eat even if not hungry and go to bed even when not tired. Lay off the caffeine. Things like that. God bless you 🙏🏼 ❤
I can sometimeshave converstations with my own taughts. Its weird. I don't have any diagnose for that, so i hbe been thinking it is just normal