I'm Proud To Be Surviving Schizophrenia
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- čas přidán 1. 01. 2024
- Happy New Year, everyone! I'm Stephen. In this profoundly personal video, I invite you to join me as I reflect on my 12-year journey with schizophrenia and share the remarkable transformation I've experienced, especially in the last two years since starting this channel.
Finding Genuine Happiness and Hope in 2024 | My Journey with Schizophrenia
For over a decade, I've battled the traumatic, depressing, and anxiety-inducing effects of schizophrenia. New Year's Eve has always been particularly challenging for me, leaving me feeling sad, hopeless, and out of place while everyone around me seemed to be celebrating. However, this year marked a profound shift in my perspective and emotions.
Thanks to this fantastic community's incredible support and encouragement, I'm proud and grateful to say I'm in a much better place mentally and emotionally. Your unwavering support has boosted my self-esteem and given me a true sense of accomplishment and purpose. For the first time in a long time, I genuinely enjoyed celebrating the new year's arrival with my family, feeling a real sense of excitement and optimism for what 2024 has in store.
While I did recently experience a hallucination after eight years without one (stay tuned for an upcoming video where I'll delve into this more), I've managed to bounce back stronger and more resilient than ever. I'm embracing the unknown of the new year with open arms, ready to accept and face all the fantastic opportunities and challenges that come my way.
Looking back, I've come an incredibly long way from the days when I struggled with suicidal thoughts, unable to even visit the cliffs near my home for fear of harming myself. Now, I can walk by those same cliffs without being overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, feeling proud of the person I've become and the progress I've made. Schizophrenia has undoubtedly shaped me, but it does not define me. I am a survivor, and I am thriving.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for being on this journey with me and playing a significant role in helping me rediscover happiness, hope, and a zest for life. I look forward to sharing more of my story, insights, and progress with you throughout 2024 as we continue to build a supportive and empowering community.
If you or a loved one are struggling with schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts, or any other mental health challenges, please know that you are not alone. Don't hesitate to reach out for help, whether to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional. Keep fighting, keep believing in yourself, and hold onto the hope that better days are ahead.
Once again, I wish you all a happy, healthy, and fulfilling new year! Let's make 2024 a year of growth, healing, and empowerment together.
- Stephen
If you found value in this video, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it with others who may benefit from this message of hope and resilience. I'd love to hear about your mental health journey and any insights or experiences you'd like to share in the comments below. Let's continue to support and uplift one another on this path to wellness and happiness.
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So good to see you. You're a bright light for so many on this path. Your channel is amazing. And so are you. ❤
Thank you so much!
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It was the same for me this year. Only had schizo-affective for 2.5 years but this year, i'm not as sad as last year. I'm in a way better spot the the last 2 year and i couldn't be more gratefull for everyone that supported me. Your videos are really inspiring and makes me want to share my store to. Happy new year to all 🎉❤❤
Hello Stephen i have paranoid schizophrenia i was just realeased a psychiatric hospital for 14 days i need it it has helped me thank you Stephen for sharing your life with us thank you.
God bless you Stephen!! You give people hope. The most wonderful aspect of your videos is your humility. You focus on those you serve.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
@@SurvivingSchizophrenia I Don't know if you will be seeing this but I think you may not get this message..But I am from India and I am a student under the course B.A.M.S. which includes yoga and meditation..it has 8 branches and the 3rd branch "Graha chikitsa" tells us how to treat these kind of disorders i have cured myself to a great extent both as a student and a patient which may be a funny thing but it works for me too...If you need any kind of help or advice regarding to my field of study I can help you if you contact me and if it helps you it will give me joy to be a part of your life and journey...
Stephen congratulations on your hugh growing channel. You are so genuine and caring, and looking forward to more informative video's. Have A Wonderful Day 💙
Thanks so much! That means a lot! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Your honesty is amazing! You give such hope to others. Thank you for sharing.
Good to see you Stephen and Happy New Year! May the New Year brings you peace and strength to face the challenges ahead. I hope 2024 is filled with healing and brighter days for you, surrounded by understanding friends and the comfort of knowing you’re not alone. Take Care!👋❤
Thank you very much Jim! Happy New Year!
5:13 Awesome, glad to see you happy ,thank you for taking us on your journey.
Happy New Year!
Mcdizzle here back to tell you you're amazing and thank you for the great videos. I'm doing really good as well I'm in recovery and getting bored ready to live again. I hope your holidays were nice and hello to your dad! Here's to being happy and healthy! ❤
Thank you so much McDizzle! I am very happy you are doing well. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Steven! All the best to you in 2024 and beyond!
Thank you! Happy New Year!
114k followers! Wow Stephen I knew you could do this! From following your story from the beginning and see you emerge to the person you're meant to be. You gives hope to people that have schizophrenia.
Thank you very much Pauline!
I have tears of joy watching this video!!! It's sooo wonderful to see your beautiful smile! And to know that you are sooo happy!!! I'm glad you're proud of yourself, because we are also proud of you!!! And you deserve every minute of it! Your viewers will watch and support you for whatever your journey brings! Thank you for sharing your personal moments with all of us!!! We continue to learn!!!
Thank you so very much!
Happy new year brother, i hope this year will be great for you and will get rid of all your sadness. I am feeling really good to see you get rid of all that sadness. Enjoy 2024❤
Thank you! I really appreciate it. Happy New Year!
You've got the snowball of followers growing! Good job being a guiding leader. Keep on keeping on, brother .
Thank you!
Happy New Year Stephen and looking forward to your 2024 videos. So happy that you started off this year with anticipation and joy!
Thank you Sara! Happy New Year!
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Wow! Happy New Year! It seems like you're managing effectively and seeing you happy makes me happy. Respect, Stephen. Most people wouldn't survive five minutes in your head - but you've survived for 12 years and now you're thriving. You are a bright shining star. A real hero. Hugs and hope for 2024! ❤🎉
Thank you so much Samantha! I wish you the very best also for 2024! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Wish you and your family all the best for '24!! By sharing all off you.....reach out to so many others. Learn to take every mindfull moment and breath, be thankfull for that. Because off you i can understand one off my .. .. better, be supportive...hug from the Netherlands. Be you, Be proud, Be ...........
Thank you very much! Happy New Year!
happy to see you doing great! You have so much more to accomplish in life and you will do
Thank you so much!!
So excited for you Steven. Keep believing for the best. I pray for New beginnings for you in Jesus Mighty Nsme.
Thank you so very much! I appreciate it greatly. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Wowow! Mijo, you got this! If you could have seen me while I listened to this you would have seen me smiling. Yes, integrating our life stories is a huge part of healing, maturity and wisdom ❤ so excited for what the next 12 full moon cycles will bring to your life. Your youtube community see you and wishes you so much learning and good times in 2024.🎉
Thank you very much Lisa! Your words and support mean a lot to me. Happy New Year!
So proud of you Steven and to have found your channel. As a parent it is such a blessing to witness our children (at any age) out dealing with the challenges you face and honestly we may all face in life in this world. You all are so brave. My super heroes. ❤️
Thank you for your very kind comment! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
You and your channel have come such a long way, it’s awesome
Thank you so much!
Hi man! Happy New Year! Greetings for your father and your whole family! I'm also proud of you! And I am also proud of myself that I'm surviving bipolar without meds. Keep going! Good job!
Happy New Year!
I'm so glad you're feeling happy this year, it gives us all hope!
Thank you so much!
🎉 Happy New Year and I’m so glad all of the hard work you put in to your health and your career here on you tube has paid off. Many MANY happy returns- stay strong. ❤
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
There is a lady with schizophrenia who has been youtubing her experiences living with this illness. She has recently tried the medical keto way of eating and has after 3 months gone into remission and most of her symptoms have disappeared. She has been placed on the lowest does of medication. I would love to hear about your journey trying the keto way of eating and talking about any changes you experience.
I love the swagger in your shoulders and tilt of your head. It all says life is good.
The way you talk and can now get over little setbacks is admirable.
Wishing you and yours all the best for 2024 Stephen.
Thank you so much Noreen! Happy New Year!
Hope your strive and thrive bro, good luck
Thank you!
Exactly man we dont know what the next day bring us i hope is decreases our symptoms
Stephen.. Happy new year bro. You say every one is happy and excited about 2024..?? They are lying to you bro. Most guys feel the same way You do. Be grateful God has blessed you with a loving family and some great people who support you on utube.
Stephen, great episode! Like you I am glad to surviving my form of schizophrenia called schizoaffective disorder bipolar type. Your channel has been an inspiration to my Mom an I keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for your support and for sharing!
Woohoo! Glad you're feeling so well, Stephen! I hope 2024 brings you more growth and happiness. Keep on, keep on!
Thanks! You too!
Thank you for sharing this, Stephen! How wonderful to hear you are feeling so much happier and looking forward to your future.
Thanks so much!
Greetings from California!
I have a blood test this month! My psychiatrist is going to give me Clozapine! I’m excited!
This video is awesome Stephen, to see you so joyful and full of life, staying positive through all the tough times. How hard you have worked on this channel and in the process have benefited so much from it giving you purpose, enthusiasm, joy, motivation, etc. It also has helped so many people myself included, just to know someone that goes through similar struggles and see you grow and make progress in life and even the downsides we all have them and I like how transparent you are and express yourself even when things aren’t going the best. I hope this year is amazing for you and you achieve all the goals you set for yourself and stay happy and healthy. ❤️
Thank you very much for your incredible comment! It means so much to me. Happy New Year!
Good to hear it. Life goes up and down. Like breath. Like waves. Seems like you are breathing again. With all you’ve learned, and grown into. I’m interested in what you have to share.
Wow!! This morning I actually sent you a comment to ask of your well being! ☺️. I definitely was in connection with u, receiving this new video. I’m so happy to know you’re in great spirits 🙏🙏. May the Lord continue to cover you with His peace and Grace. Most of all, to bring total mental healing so that u no longer have to struggle nor take any medications. God is able & I won’t give up praying for you 🙏🙏🥰🥰 You are an inspiration Stephen 🤗. Keep pushing through 👍🏼You deserve all the showers of Blessings God has for u in this year & the rest of your future. 🙌🏼🙏🥰
Marisol from Staten Island NY 💕
Thank you so much Marisol! I really appreciate it!
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ステファンさんのビデオで、多くの苦しんでいる患者さん、その家族を助けられると思いますよ。頑張って下さいね。お医者さん+看護婦さん+ステファンさんのビデオ。一生の間に、何でもできることを、できる時に、できるだけ、やるべきであるところは、状況も環境も別でも、皆、同じですね。😉
Thank you very much! And for your kind comment. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Happy New Year Stephen and wishing you a great 2024 you deserve it👍
Thank you very much Graham! Happy New Year!
You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for cheering me up
Stephen you have gone through SO much. To get through all that as a child/teenager (which is difficult time for anyone) and be such a responsible and intelligent young man is something you should absolutely be proud of.. Total respect for you! You are an inspiration for others and keep up the good work of informing and educating people about this.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind words! They mean so much to me. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
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Stephen, I heard in another girls video that KETO Diet is very good for this illness and there is lot of research is going on in Harvard University!! Please check that .
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I am proud of you too, Stephen. Your being so positive makes me feel positive as well. I love your humanity and your honesty. It inspires! All the best to you and yours.
Thank you very much Nathan!
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my schizophrenia is getting worse and I am having more psychotic episodes good job.
I’m glad you’re excited about your life!
Sending you lots of love Stephen, thank you for sharing yourself. ❤
Thank you so much for your support!
You are an inspiration. Thank you.
Thank you!
It really sounds like you are coming out of the other side of it now, well done! All the best for 2024.
What helped me over the years has been practicing mindfulness a little bit each day. The book 30 Days to Reduce Anxiety by Harper Daneils helped, as did the Tao Te Ching and the book Awareness by De Mello. Books seem to help me a lot, to slow down my thinking.
Thank you for your great suggestions! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
❤Gracias por compartilhar sua experiência e superação ❤
Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy New Year!
Channels blown up! Over 400k subs in less than a year! Well done🎉 glad your well... And wealthy now 🙂
I am a schizophrenic patient too..and i am really happy to see your videos..it motivates me so much…love from India❤
Thank you very much!
You look great and I really enjoy checking in to see how you are doing.
Hi, Stephen! I'm your subscriber from Russia. I watched almost all of your videos and I'm looking forward for new ones. I found it very brave, that you share your story openly. And it's a very good thing you doing with your channel with destigmatizing schizophrenia. I have this illness too. And I love video games just like you do. Do you have steam account on your PC? Do you play on any console? I'm playing on both PC and different consoles. We could add each other on Steam if you have it or on console if you have one. If you comfortable to do that of course.
How are u gaining so many followers!
Schizophrenic minds are so unique with their thoughts having it as well theres a lot of oddness but its functional and very open minded :)
Looking forward to future videos. You are helping many people and giving them a chance to voice their experiences and concerns. Thank you for your channel. All the best in 24
Thank you very much Denise! I really appreciate your comments and support!
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wonder if you ever considered changing your channel from being based one specific mental health issue … you’re amazing at talking about depressing and anxiety even without any paranoia I relate
Great video ever seen,❤.
Lots of Love Stephen.
I wish you stay happy always........❤💕❤
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I have schizophrenia as well. 🥺
Thank you so much for sharing and joining our community here where we support one another!
How are you doing/ feeling today Steven? What is the massive recent subscriber count like for you? If I may ask.
Hi Greg! I am feeling good today. It fills me with a lot of confidence and happiness! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Happy New year friend 🎉🎈🎇🎊💐
Happy New Year!
Happy new year sir
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Australia, mate. 😊
Happy new year!
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Great to hear ur doin well!
Thank you!
You should be proud!! You’ve worked hard to be a decent, genuine, open and generous young man. You are helping others through your CZcams channel too. So congratulations and Happy New Year to you and your family 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
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Its so hard man to orient thoughts in a vaccum of broken thoughts and trying to make sense of an cloudy airry disorganized mindset. The slowness of thoughts do they upset you that it isnt always as quick as you used to able to reflect on. Even if its hard its possible to hyper focus like what your doing to curb those plain disordered thoughts?
Hi Stephen,
My name is Trevor and I’m schizoaffective and 30; and I was wondering if you suffer from memory issues with your cognitive functions. I currently take Latuda, Buspar and Duloxatine - and I struggle with memory loss in terms of forgetting things that just happened and conversations I had on the phone. I can remember most things on a phone call but it still scares me and was wondering if I am alone.
Thank you,
Trevor
Yes I do have memory issues. Thank you for sharing!
What does it mean when you start having hallucinations? Is it a good sign?
Hi Steve I wanted to ask you about your journey in school after getting diagnosed with the illness. For sure your cognitive ability declined for a while. Did it improve afterwards ? Did you go to a normal school ? Was the program modified for you. We’re you able to pass ? How did the school accommodate you ? I hope that you answer my questions. Thank you
Thank you for asking! It did improve over time. I went to a special education school and also a homeschool teacher. The program was heavily modified for me. I ended up getting my GED instead of finishing high school. The school gave me a homeschool teacher and therapist who both came to my house regularly. As well as the special ed school accommodation. I plan to do a video explaining all of this in the near future as they are excellent questions! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Thank you so much. Yes that would be very helpful please.
You mean special education school along with special needs kids ?
Yes
✨ Wonderful to hear your positivity and frankness. You're a remarkable ambassador for those who live with these issues. Be thoroughly proud of yourself and have a wonderful new year full of hope, purpose and bright horizons! 🙏 ♥️🙏
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
I enjoy listening to you and I learn so much. You are helping me support my sister, who is doing really well! Thank you Stephen for sharing your life and your wisdom. You are helping so many people! Wishing you love and happiness!
Thank you for your very kind comment! It makes me feel good. I’m glad to hear your sister is doing very well! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
@@SurvivingSchizophrenia I am so proud of you too and how much you have grown and conquered so many hurdles. You are such an inspiration too!! Thank you Stephen!!
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Good luck bud!
बहुत सुंदर बिडियो 🙏👍👌
Thank you very much!
Have you tried omega 3s?
Lower dosages according to some studies didn't make any difference, but ones with much higher dosages (close to tolerable upper intake) did improve symptoms.
hello stephen i am going through a lot of depression right now.
I hope you feel better very soon.
@@SurvivingSchizophrenia thank you Stephen.
Stephen hop you are doing splendid peace and prosperity I proud of you thank you educating people about what we have thank you.
You have accomplished so very much. You definitely should be proud of yourself.
Thank you so much Ron!
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AMOR VERDADEIRO EXISTE ELE É PRA TODAS AS PESSOAS DO MUNDO INTEIRO ❤❤❤❤❤❤
May the Lord richly bless you, Stephen!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that!
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Hii,
Happy new year🎉🎉🎉
Where are you from
Hello! Happy New Year! I am from California U.S.
Oe nice🎉
I from India🇮🇳
Can i give your Instagram id
I feel good talk to you
Hi Stephen do you need to take a nap during the day ? How many hours do you sleep ?
Hi! I don’t nap at all. I have never been able to nap even before my onset of schizophrenia. I usually sleep for about 12 hours a night. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day! And thank you for asking.
Fico feliz por você ❤🙏🔥🌎🕊🌅♨️🤲
Thank you so much!
Hi can I skip a dose of anti psycotics once in a week?? Thanks
Stephen we are all so proud of you!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
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Hello, so your able to drive a car with your situation? You are mobile and drive?
I do have a driver’s license, but I don’t drive often.
I don’t have schizophrenia but I do have problems with hallucinations, and I recently got tested for adhd. Sometimes my new years make me a bit sad, looking back at all the bad stuff from last year, but new years also let us reflect on what we did good last year, and update our future. Think about it, you have a CZcams channel with over 100k subs! Most channels don’t take off, and just know that even if I haven’t met you in real life, I’m proud of you, and I bet everyone watching this is too. If anyone reading is reading this comment, you deserve a hug. Happy New Year y’all.
Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind and supportive words and for sharing!
Did you see this?
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35337631/
I think Dr Greger talks about this as well.
Best wishes!!!
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Thank you!
Do you take any antipsychotics currently...?
Yes I do
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Be well 🎉❤
Thank you!
Steven, you’re so amazing and I’m so happy you’re feeling so proud of you bcs I’m so proud of you that you are so strong and I consider you one of the best men in the world with one of thee best hearts and soul that exists on this planet.(!!)🌎 ✨🌙☀️💛☀️🌙✨💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you so much for your amazing comment! Your words and support mean so much to me and make me feel very good! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
I am so pleased you are happy. So is everyone here. Cheers
Thank you very much!
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Lots of love from Nagaland, India
Thank you very much!
You make me excited for the new year.
I’m so glad! Thank you very much for watching, commenting, and for your support! Have a Happy New Year as well!
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I experience sadness and depression and fearful of the future. But i let God control the atmosphere thats around me