I kept my new years resolution and started a video series on life with schizophrenia. Here is my first epsiode

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Appreciated…keep it up Ethan…!!!

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Good job!
More Power to you @thomas!

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Awesome. Please keep it up.

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Thanks so much. :slight_smile: I will keep making videos

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That was a really good video @thomas You were articulate and have a nice clear speaking voice. Well done!

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Dude great video! Do you know ihaveschizophrenia1??? Also known as Jacob Bowman??? Been trying to Facebook him for a while but no answer.

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@moonbeam <3 <3 <3 thank you

@Sooner88 I follow him on youtube. I dont have facebook or know him personally. and thank you :slight_smile:

I’ve been thinking for a while about making a series about SzA. I don’t know if anyone would watch it though.

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if I was living in an apartment by myself; I’d probably be too isolated. I’m feeling quite grateful for having family… strange.

but yeah, taking the batteries out of remote controls. wow.

it’s fortunate that when you moved in with your roommates, they actually saw what was happening. my aunt is still in denial of my sz.

and it’s interesting that good hygiene actually helps you. whenever I want to shave or do something, I always ask myself “what’s the point?” but then again, I’m not really going outside for school and stuff. in fact, whenever I go out for a walk, I clean my armpits and stuff. and whenever I bath, I shave my armpits too. I only shave my beard when it gets in the way of eating food.

by the way, clever idea to keep the lights off in the background.

it’s cool that you’re doing these videos to help yourself and others. I’ll put your profile on my bookmarks so that I can make sure you’re still on the right side of the earth, from time to time. stay cool, bud.

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@sirBoring

living by myself really screwed with me during that time with pyschosis, for sure. but I’ve always been kind of introverted.
Being around my family now is the best thing for me, I agree with you there.

Yeah I didn’t go into all the details but the psychosis went on for a really long time, I’ve experience every level of paranoia you can imagine. I’m so glad I’m not there anymore.

I really appreciate you saying that, I hope it helps. I feel a sense of peace talking through some of it, I can say that.

you too bro, thanks

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Great video! Yeah schizophrenia is definitely a difficult condition to live with. All we can do is try our best and take one day at a time. Its great that you returned to school and are trying to rebuild your life little by little. What are u in school for?

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making a video is quite challenging. I remember I shared my sz incidents through written words on Twitter before though. there were a few more incidents, since then. who knows, I might try to update it. maybe do a soundcloud, but my built-in laptop microphone is not the greatest. still, speech usually has more information and impact than written words, even though I suck at speech.

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@thomas. Thanks tor sharing a great video. I wanted to ask you if you suffer from symptoms all the time or just during episodes?
You look like you really have it together I don’t think anyone would be able to tell you had sz if you didn’t tell them. Not to sound vain but unfortunately it’s a disease that we all try to hide on one level or another.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks

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More youtubers is what we need…good work…I would require a mask to attempt these types of videos…I barely have the patience to map out the order I do things on games I’d have to hang it up if it required me writing a script or even just cue cards to keep me on track…we salute you…

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@Nadia688 Thank you! I appreciate it. I’m in school for Business Managment/IT management emphasis

@sirBoring it really is mate. I ordered a USB Mic so hopefully my next video will be a lot clearer to hear.

@MeghillaGorilla1 I really appreciate the kind words. I still have schizophrenia symptoms, hallucinations mostly. The delusions are under control for the most part. I am out of pyschosis, thank god. But I still deal with symptoms and the negative symptoms like lethargy and difficulty with concentration and organizing my thoughts. The anxiety seems to be a big problem though. But like I said in the video medication alleviates some of it.

@flameoftherhine Thank you. Trust me it’s not easy :stuck_out_tongue: But I have to get over this anxiety some how, and if I can help with my videos then it is worth it.

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Thank you Thomas (Ethan) your video has helped me. I have been struggling to come to terms with what has happened to me and I hadn’t thought of watching anyone on YouTube tell their story. It was great to hear your story, thank you for sharing. I was like you - I kept using Google to try and work out what was happening to me and kept reading spiritual websites. I thought I was having a spiritual awakening because everything was religious in nature. Like you I didn’t think for a minute that it could be anything medical. Some days I am still in denial. I will hang on. Bless xx

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Will you keep posting your videos here too? I’m not very techie.

Definitely keep up with the videos. I like the fact that I “know” you in a sense since you’re on the forums. It’s good to be able to talk to you if we have questions or comments.

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