I'm Confronting Schizophrenia Loneliness
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- čas přidán 5. 10. 2023
- Hi everyone! I'm Stephen. Welcome to an intimate glimpse into my life as I take you on a poignant journey through my experiences with schizophrenia, loneliness, and the intricate complexities of mental health.This video, filmed amidst the tranquil backdrop of Point Vicente in Southern California, delves deep into the heart and mind as I attempt to reconcile feelings of depression, isolation, and the stigma that often accompanies mental illness.
From the outset, it is evident that Stephen's intention is not just to share his own story but to shine a light on the often overlooked and misunderstood challenges faced by individuals living with schizophrenia. His candid reflection on recent weeks provides a raw, unfiltered look into the emotional turmoil many suffer silently. Stephen's self-awareness and vulnerability stand out, especially when he recognizes his depressive episodes - a challenge familiar to many who struggle with mental health.
Stephen's recounting of his battle with COVID-19 further layers his narrative, offering viewers a unique perspective on the convergence of physical and mental health challenges. His descriptions of feeling "hollow," unmotivated, and empty, even amidst the beauty of Point Vicente's scenic coastline, capture the quintessential essence of depression. It's a powerful testament that mental health issues can affect anyone, anywhere, and anytime.
Yet, even in despair, Stephen finds a beacon of hope. A simple card from a cousin is a turning point, reminding him of the power of familial love and the often-underestimated impact of small gestures. This personal anecdote serves as a reminder that sometimes, the most minor acts of kindness can make a significant difference in someone's life.
Stephen's journey is not just about self-reflection but also about community and societal perceptions. His candid discourse on the lack of social connections and relationships in his life is a heartbreaking reflection of the challenges many face with mental illnesses. The stigma, heightened anxiety, and the very nature of schizophrenia can hinder social interaction. Yet, Stephen's resilience shines through as he acknowledges the need for human connection and strives to combat his loneliness.
Amidst personal anecdotes and raw emotions, Stephen also touches upon the broader implications of how society perceives mental health. His dream of speaking on larger platforms, like talk shows or TED Talks, underscores a deep-rooted desire to de-stigmatize schizophrenia and encourage open conversations about mental health. Stephen's brave stance against negative portrayals of mental illnesses in the media resonates strongly, urging viewers to reconsider and challenge their preconceptions.
Visually, Stephen invites his audience to share his surroundings' beauty. Shots of the breathtaking Point Vicente coastline serve as a serene backdrop to his narrative and a symbolic representation of life's ebbs and flows. The ocean's vastness mirrors the complexities of the human mind, reminding viewers of the infinite depths and potential within each individual.
Concluding on a hopeful note, Stephen looks ahead with optimism. Despite the hurdles, he believes in the power of change, growth, and community. His story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the belief that even in the darkest times, there's always a glimmer of light on the horizon.
Engage with Stephen on this heartfelt journey, and join him in his mission to advocate for mental health awareness. Your support, in the form of likes and subscriptions, is a step towards building a more compassionate and understanding world for those battling mental illnesses. Remember, every conversation is a step towards change. Let Stephen's story inspire you to be a part of that change.
We all love you Stephen! I am bipolar and have recently relapsed into depression, and I am now into early recovery . It's tough.
I always like your joy happy face
I like your happy smile
I assure you that the Christ will heal you. Call upon His name!
My 28 year old son says this same thing. He wishes he had friends. As a mom I always feel so sad for him but I know his anxiety gets in the way. There are so many young people who are feeling this same way that can’t imagine why we can’t get friendship groups started. You have so many people who love you so this was quite surprising to me. I appreciate your honesty and openness. Stephen you are so talented and creative there has got to be a way to create these type of groups around the country.
Wow what a sight and sound You're a blessing to this world Stephen ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I do believe a lot of people deal with loneliness if fact it is an epidemic in some places. Not just you Steven but you are making a difference in making your videos. I think you are one of those people whom others naturally gravitate to as you seem to be a nice human being and you speak honestly. You guard against being to naïve in which a lot of people don’t and others can walk all over them. Unfortunately a lot of people will take advantage of others they sense are too trusting. It is a fine balance. I will always be on guard for people who may take advantage of me. You stay strong and be just who are a wonderful human being. Lots of people wish they could do what you are doing but are too scared. You share your humanity with us and so many people are with you in struggles in life. Peace and love to you my virtual friend. Will look forward to your book. Fantastic idea!
I applied to volunteer at a local school. They did a background check and I never heard from them again. I had a stay of commitment over 20 years ago. I was never a danger to anyone, aside from myself. The stigma is still there, after all these years.
@@maureensmith9923can I join your channel. I am battling schizophrenia since last 24 years
@@maureensmith9923but I don't have iPhone
I'm a volunteer but didnt disclose because of stigma and it's my right not to where i live. And i think if i did they wouldn't have taken me on because they turned away an applicant because he put schizophrenia down, something they seemed horrified by..
Hi Stephen i only just have 1 close friend i'm not in a relationship ive made peace with the fact i will never have a girlfriend or have kids im 38 years old so i think time is running out with having a relationship, i don't feel lonely i used too but not anymore i have a family who loves me and my friend cares about me.
Stephen, you’re an inspiration to me. A shining beacon of light for others to look up to. Please don’t compare yourself to other people. Easier said than done, I know. But from the outside looking in at you, you are an incredible guy. And your dad needs a father of the year award.
I hope you find a girlfriend soon, Stephen. Don’t give up! Ever. ❤❤❤
You are a very brave young man just putting yourself out there. You could be a very good help to others who have the same problems. I do hope you can get involved with other young people to end your loneliness💗
Im not schizophrenic but I've been alone since I was a kid. I've never connected with anyone. Its definitely difficult but giving up cant be an option.
Thanks for these videos. The fact that you can do an extemporaneous talk for 20+ minutes shows you are doing well with schizophrenia. Your thoughts and speech are quite organized.
Thank you!
Great ideas you have. The stigma needs to vanish. This video is so good. Beautiful scenery. We love you. We're here for this journey.❤
Hang in there. Keep sharing with us. We want to support you!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts so vulnerably. May your dreams come true. You are helping many people.
Hello Stephen, just thinking bc you love the ocean and swimming so much maybe you could join a swim club to meet others who love the water.
And if meeting people in person is too intimidating perhaps connecting on zoom with a few people would be a start.
Maybe there’s an online class on writing your autobiography.
You’ve got a compassionate personality. I’m sure people will be drawn to you. Just be yourself, respect your limitations and let people know you have some anxiety issues and are not always able to participate but once you reset you’ll be back.
You’re doing a great job with your channel. I don’t have schizophrenia and I could not do what you’re doing. So keep up the good work of destigmatizing mental health issues.
Found your channel about a month ago and have watched a ton of your videos you gave me a lot of hope to hang in there I am struggling with severe depression. I live close to palos verdes if you ever want to hang out or grab some lunch let me know !
I m supposedly "normal" , thank you for talking about loneliness ! You are cool. I wish you a lot good friends 🤗🥰 We all have our issues . Thank for the beautiful walk 🌴🌹
I relate to your experiences with depression and loneliness a lot. It's good that you openly talk about it because more often than not there's other people going through something similar, and it sort of lightens the burden to know that. I think you're on the right track even if it doesn't always feel like it :)
No suffering is without purpose. Something cannot be created by nothing. You are never alone. You are never not valuable. You are never not loved. You matter. You are here for a reason. God is good✝️
I completely understand buddy. I was a nurse before I became disabled. I have Asperger’s (autism) with PTSD, MDD, and GAD. I’m now disabled and I hate it. Everything I do is scrutinized. Once you get a diagnosis with any mental illness, it does indeed carry stigma. People assume it’s your illness and they won’t listen. I just turned 45 in September and I live in Georgia USA, but I will be your friend if you need someone to talk with. Be your best self. My name is Steven as well.
I really appreciate your bravery in sharing your journey so honestly. Sometimes you just gotta tell people you are lonely and you need attention. Nothing wrong with advocating for ourselves vs hoping our people will realize we are depressed or lonely. I can’t wait to see all you are going to do. I’m very glad I found your channel.
You’re great! I can’t make friends since my childhood because of my autism and later on , I was also diagnosed with schizophrenia- it used to be a heavy journey! But I started accepting this path , all the best for you! ❤
My daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia a year and half ago, due to that she lost all her friends, that really breaks my heart, thank you for sharing that Steven, stay strong
Courage to you and to all here that battle depression and disease. Let's keep strong.✊
You are doing amazing work with this channel, Stephen!
Having family is far more powerful than friends
Stephen like most people wants and can have both
Your vulnerability is an incredible strength. Not a lot of people want to admit what is going on when it comes to loneliness or they may not know how to share it with others. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish we (all your viewers) could fly to California and hang out with you! One thing that is SUPER popular here is pickle ball. Have you played? That could be a fun way to make friends if you have a pickle ball court nearby. Take care of yourself.
You are such a great guy! Glad you got better from COVID! You are a pure soul.😇
I find you to be very brave , courageous and humble. I agree that it would be really cool for you to share your experience on TV show. I also find your project of writing a book an excellent idea. As a mother of 15 years old dealing with mental illness, with no one to really share with my concerns and questions about it, it would be great to read your book. My son also have a hard time making friends because of his mental condition and i understand and feel your pain. I wish you meet some like minded people and make friends. You seem to be a really kind and good person. Stay strong!!
Writing a book is a great idea and I think you should keep at it. I’ve never published but writing has been really healing for me over the past few years. Currently working on my second book. Also, some of my closest and most understanding friends are my cousins, so I’d encourage you to reconnect with your cousin who just reached out to you. Never too late to catch up and form a new friendship.
Whatever you do, stay strong and don’t let anyone put you down. Mental illness doesn’t make you a lesser person. Hold your head up. You got this!
I’ll pray that doors will begin to open up for you so that u can inspire & share your story. Write that book. That’s a great beginning 👍🏼. You can do it. Starting with one will stem to others. Just do it. 👍🏼🥰🙏my youngest brother is schizophrenic tho he chose drugs to cope with it. Hasn’t been easy for my parents for over 25 yrs. You…chose a better way. Be proud of that. You’re an amazing young man. God bless you richly 🙏🥰
How courageous and open you are. Talking about all this on your channel. You are surely helping people with similar problems to not feel so alone with their problems and illnesses and loneliness. All the best to you and thank you.💙
Hey Stephen, I stumbled on your video’s recently looking up stuff about anxiety and depression “, since I’ve been dealing with many similar issues as you and totally relate to everything you say, so it’s was reassuring to me I am not alone. I was surprised to see the areas you walk are the same areas I walk nearly every weekend just to clear my mind which has really helped me. I usually walk loops around Abalone Cove, Pt Vicente, Lunada Bay, around Paseo Del Mar and PV High, which I just finished. Hope to run into you some time on my Sat and Sun afternoon walks in the area and would love to chat and share experiences with you sometime . You are doing a great job and appreciate your honesty and candidness. You definitely helped me with just one video. Exercise and walks always improve my mood. Cheers and have a great weekend! Avery 😊
Hey Stephen, nice to see you again. I've been mildly depressed myself lately, very little motivation, I guess if I could put it in gamer terms, it's like I have certain amount of "work energy", and boy does it get low when I'm depressed. Just brushing teeth at night or taking a bath becomes a challenge for me. Not to mention going outside or doing any chores. It comes and goes on occasions and it's just something I learned to live with. I'm glad your depression lifted after such a nice gesture from your cousin. You know, there's a reason why he/she wrote that they miss you, I'd put you in a category of people who make other people feel good when they are around them. You're radiating massive positivity and inspiration and I'm sure that's why people love to be around you, not just in real life, but over CZcams too. I'm thankful you got through covid safely, I think your depression was probably somewhat fueled by it. Don't know what else to add, best of luck for your book and TED talk, but don't stress over it, stress is horrible for us 1%, do give it a fair try I guess but if it gets stressful my advice is to skip it. Best wishes Stephen :)
I have schizoaffective disorder. I am not a monster.
I wish I had the courage to do what you do.
Your amazing person.
And I hope you have yourself a wonderful day.
Thank you so much.
I fully understand. But it’s great to see you talk extemporaneously for over 20 minutes. That’s a great skill.
I really think you could be a spokesperson for NAMI.❤
You opening up in your videos makes me feel less alone thank you ! I don't have schizophrenia so I can't imagine what it must be like for you, I'm a 23yo boy from the other half of the world, I've been feeling low and struggling with my identity for the past 3 years, it affected all aspects of my life, I've stopped going to college, I isolated myself from my best friends, I didn't mean to... I love them to death and I'm planning to visit them soon, I'm slowly focusing on my art more and hopefully getting back to my studies, it's just hard my anxiety tells me that everyone hates me but I know it's not true I won't let it get the best of me, I feel so alone at times even when I'm around other people, and in that deep depsair and loneliness, there are some instances where for exemple the cashier or waiter would be nice to me, and somehow it would make my day, that's why being kind to other people is so important ! you never what someone might be dealing with, thank you once again for sharing your story !
You are a great Kid Stephen. With a great future ahead of you, and a great inspiration .
So sorry to hear you have this horrible disease, you are really brave to speak out, people need to know how you all suffer.I hope you have happier times than bad.Stay well!
How about talking in college psychology class? Or, in a psychology PhD. program? You can call the psychology department and speak with the department head.
Thank you! That is a great idea! I wouldn’t have thought of that.
They'd really benefit from you sharing! I'm a psychology graduate and my child has schitzoaffective disorder among other diagnosises.
I have bipolar and autism and I also feel empty I can be surrounded by people and not make a connection with anyone. This video is refreshing thank you.
Thank you!
Thank you for this content. 🙏 Wishing you lots of happiness and healing.
By the way, I do not have schizophrenia but I empathized with *everything* you articulated about feeling lonely! I think you would be a fantastic speaker at TED or something like it. You have both a grateful internet stranger friend and fan in me. :)
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind comment and encouragement!
Stephen you are charming and very charismatic. I think because of schizophrenic you are hesitant. A memoir would be lovely. My daughter has schizophrenic and I cannot slow her down. (smile). You got this!❤
Thank you Stephen.❤
Have been sick with major depression for 10 years, have bunch of diagnosis. Recently, the new doc confirmed me of bipolar.
If you write books it'll be so cool🎉 And maybe having an online/offline support group like one you already have CZcams. Even me in Taiwan is on your channel😊and it helped.
I normally skips ads but ur video popped up... and.. i just watched and listened.. and now will subscribe. I admire your bravery and openness. I deal with slight manic depression. I hope to learn more from your videos as I see how you cope with your own mental..blocks.. much luv brother..
Thank you so much for commenting and subscribing! Your encouragement helps me very much!
I hope you had a better rest of you're day Stephen❤
There has to be something you can join to hang out with others.
What a great channel you have, Stephen. I am sorry for you depressed feelings. Also I am glad you are feeling better now😊. I am watching your videos. My diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder depression type. If I lived closer to California I would love to be friends
Thank you for sharing your story, you are very intelligent and this is very informative, I appreciate you sharing this. Hope you are doing well
Thank you very much for your kind words! I am doing well!
I keep asking myself what's the feeling what's the feeling and I can tell if I am depressed
Thank you Steven for your service 🙏❤
Another wonderful video, Stephen! You are an inspiration for others!
Thank you!
I see support groups in your future. You are on the brink of new horizons.
Thanks Stephen! Feeling alone with the illness here also. I'm in one of my disorganized rambly modes today so I will have to organize the novel I wrote to comment after the afternoon nap when my head has more clarity (poor sleep means messy cluttered brain and more cognitive symptoms for me).
Hi from the future (New Zealand)! And to subscribe before I forget again. And i want to remind everyone that those of us with the condition are also valid and worthy when we are having a bad day with more disorganized thought and speech. Because our capacity can fluctuate from day to day.
There you go I have unintentionally written another novel whoops 😅
Oops after that i forgot to subscribe 😅 now I did for real
Thank you very much for your kind comment and for sharing! I appreciate your support. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Stephen, some times, I think you are too hard on yourself. You just had Covid. It is absolutely normal to feel totally depleted and empty. Physically your body has been through a lot, fighting infection. Everyone feels like that after being sick because our bodies are in survival mode. Constantly monitoring your feelings and emotions can become a source of stress in itself. I have OCD and can put myself into panic attack mode just by over thinking. I have strategies to keep unhelpful thoughts away. Deciding that I can take a day off from thinking, monitoring or problem solving has really helped. Sometimes it is alright to zone out and just be. Glad to see you walking around that sunny, beautiful place. I wish you would do a CZcams video with Chris from SBSK. He is awesome and has a couple special interviews with people with your condition. He has a huge following and connects people from all over the world. You are touching so many people with your story and you are loved!
Well done you,on walking,and talking,kept me company
🌹I'm really lonely nowadays,I'm very disabled now and friends have vanish ed,thanks for the vid
Any girl would be lucky to have you as a boyfriend! You’re handsome, smart, thoughtful, and empathetic! Glad you feel better now after Covid.
Wishing you all the best from a fellow schizophrenic.
I admire you so much bcs you’re so inspiring to the whole world 🌎 and I wish everybody would be so transparent with their mental health.
Best wishes.
Much light and love Namaste 🙏 😊😇💚💙💜🩷🤍💛🩵
God bless you bro, much love! ❤
Thank you for mentioning the Clubhouse. I looked it up, and we have one in our area. We will check it out.
Hi Steven. Wonderful. Your channel us so helpful. Your genuinely caring stance inspires me. Thanks!
Good show Stephen! What a beautiful place UR walking through!
We love you!! Your so smart and inspiring! ❤
If I lived in California I would be your friend and hang out but unfortunately I live far away from there. I am hoping your able to find some friends that can understand you better. I struggle where I live to find friends too just because I have trouble relating to people unless they experienced similar experiences. It’s interesting to say this but I feel so comfortable with the people that I have met at treatment centers or psychiatric hospital, just because they understand, they are less judgmental, it’s just a different connection I get. Hang in there and stay strong, I enjoy your videos so thank you again. 🙂
Great video. Enjoyed the walking and scenery
Do you watch the CZcams channel Living Well With Schizophrenia? The woman running that channel is super helpful & entertaining too…her & her husband (who doesn’t have schizophrenia) talk a lot about relationships between schizophrenic/non-schizophrenic partners & navigating the issues involved with that dynamic! Plus much more, including family life in general as they have 3 kids together. Just thought it might be a source of hope or guidance for the future for you regarding potential dating & beyond…
Thank you very much for asking! I am subscribed to her channel. Thank you for your support. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
Hi mate, always look forward to your insight and friendly demeanour.
As someone who supports people living with complex mental health issues, your videos are wonderful resource.
This may have already been suggested, but Stepping Stone Club House can be a great place to recover and build networks.
I think you would be an inspirational peer support.
All the best from 🇦🇺
Hi Steven, no wonder you are excited. So many good ideas. You can provide an insider's perspective and insight, and that is worth more than any theory.
PS
You can visit us anytime.
Take care Stephen hope you feel better soon 👍
I know it can be hard, the only texts coming in are spam or what not. Having friends for a while, then not so much for a few months maybe years. Maybe people are starting to have babies or getting Better Jobs so they're working more, Maybe even moving away.That's what happened to me. I watched a lot of people that I cared about have families and then I became friends with New Waves the people over time. who I realize didn't care about anything that really mattered. Sometimes I have to remember that I'm first I am last and I am all the time. Maybe you can start something local at a park near you. Or in areas in your city or near you that have a mental health awareness culture and start advocating there. I hope you feel better soon. Definitely relatable. 🖤🧚🏽♂️
I don't have schizo but I relate a lot. I think I am autistic and possibly ADHD. My hubby has schizophrenia but is doing well now. Been working full time for 3 years or more. Been on meds about 40 years. Great video. God bless you.
What medications does your husband take if I may ask.thnks
And you have the ability the humility and the desire to be a speaker Call it into being and walk towards it. Get well soon Stephen
hey! i also have anxiety and i had almost no friends, i found some friends by joining local free clubs like reading and sports and art clubs! most people there are looking for new friends too
Do you have a pet? Like a dog...they can bring great joy in your life.
I have a pet turtle named Toni and I will be making a video about her in the future!
I am here for you if you need a friend, Stephen...
I find releasing the anxiety in art projects helps a lot brother
Thank you!
@@SurvivingSchizophrenia I know how you feel. And I have a fair idea of what your going through. I’ve found different things to help relive and cope. You ever need someone to talk to I’m here for you brother. Don’t ever suffer alone!!…
nice video as usual =))
Thanks!
Thank you very much Laurel! Your support means a lot to me!
well, if you think about it youtube is already like talking to a room of thousands of people. so, really your not to far off from your goal at all.
If I owned my own private Jet/ Airplane I would fly over to where you are and give you a big supportive hug.
I live in Australia.
You may also be aware of another UTube Channel called
“Living Well with Schizophrenia “ which I follow and is very helpful like your channel. I have Bipolar Disorder and now live alone as my adult sons have left home and I am currently going through Menopause and navigating all of that. A specialised psychiatrist in mental illness for women with menopause would be great to find.
I am an excellent researcher and have great insight to my symptoms so this is just another stage to deal with.
Hi Steven. Like minded is so right, True. Loved your little cousin’ card. Id love to see you , meet you. I’m going to share your channel to so many like-minded simpaticos. You’re breaking long overdue grounds. In WA State, we no longer have Clubhouse. We now have The Recovery Cafe. I’m not sure where it started. But there’s a model in Seattle.. keep up the good work. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your support and encouragement!
You describe depression very well and If you have covid you're probably feeling a little low on energy anyway. All of these feeling are well within the scope of the average persons human experience. Given your diagnosis it's probably understandable that you experience depression. But more importantly the meds you take for schitzophrenia do interfere with your dopamine expression and dopamine is a pleasure hormone. What is notable is that you express your emotions and feeling well. Usually the negative symptoms of schitzophrenia mean a rather flat emotional affect. You seem quite emotionally connected and expressive and that's great.
If you like media and would like to work in the news area, have you considered further study. Maybe community collage would give you a better careeer oppertunites and certainly give you a chance to meet new people. I think for you education would be one of the best means of meeting new people. You're a smart guy and the last ten years probably has really interfeared with your education. Maybe now that you're more healthy and stable it's a goodf time to further your education and have some really good educational and social experiences.
Just checking in with you Stephen to see how you are? Be kind to yourself.
Thank you! I’m doing well. I appreciate you checking in on me!
@@SurvivingSchizophreniahey stephen if u dont 😢 mind can u tell what stopped u from commiting suicide was it ur father or ur brain at that point of ur life werent u afraid of suicide or fear of death 🥺🥺🥺😟😟
I have schizophrenia and im 32 i never had a girlfriend so dont worry things will play out
Do you take any medication if I may ask. My son is also 32.
Just been thinking today, does schizophrenia affect your handwritting. I was talking to my Dr about it, but would like your thoughts. I think my writing is schizophrenic lol.
There is a reason that the 1st Amendment of this Country is about Free Speech. I’m no being political. I’m talking about the underlying idea.
Speech IS the the structure of the world as we understand it. Through dialogue we think, and accept others thought. Then we speak on that.
So yes. As far as I can tell, to speak on the realities of living. Of thinking. Of experience. We can help to correct and build new ways. Or revitalize old ways. Thinking of the love and joy that helped inspire you to speak in this video. To take a walk. To live. Was just a letter from someone you care about. And who wanted to show they care about you.
Now I have a religious framework personally. That aids me personally in seeing where I want to be. I won’t speak of that, because it’s not really necessary to this. Only the consideration of it for the purpose of a few things that are universal. Love. Which is between people and is worth living for. Belief. Which is the consideration of what is true and acting on it. And hope. Whch is what can be done to see and prepare for the future.
As I understand it life and meaning is found in setting yourself to aim for what is good and true. And with your strength and focus aiming at it. The most important as your family has shown me, is love. It is the origin, or beginning of those others things. So start shooting I suppose is what I’m getting at. You’ve got the most important part.
I hope some day we can help more people with psychosis than we do now. It makes me sad to know how many people are dealing with this and no one even knows. Depression is biological probably, it's chemical imbalance maybe. Just don't take it personally if you don't have a connection. Lots of people don't have time for a social life in reality. It takes a lot to maintain relationships. Tbh I think loneliness is an epidemic. My son doesn't have a gf. Maybe he's introverted like me. Thanks for the nice view. 😊 (Maybe just have a good cry sometimes and release all the pain. I know, for me, I should do that more. It's hard for people to do that for some reason. We don't have time to schedule in a good weeping session. We're too busy trying to be happy all the time. 😂)
In Worcester, Massachusetts, they have one of those clubhouses. It's called Genesis Club.
I really would encourage you to find a club house and start swimming again. Then once you write your book, you will probably be invited to go on talk shows. All my best
Stephen your so handsome and you're a lovely person. Theresa special woman for you 💓💓 🙏 you get on h news. Greetings from Liverpool UK
Thank you!
Do you have a PO box, Steven? Anywhere where we can send letters or gifts?
I don’t have a PO Box, but will look into it. Thank you though! I appreciate it
@@SurvivingSchizophrenia sorry I spelled your name wrong! Sounds good :)
No worries. Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!
I’m on lorazepam as well I love it 😊
Hi Stephen. I am battling schizophrenia since last 24 years. Hope to catch up with you sometime
Thank you for watching and sharing. It means a lot to me
I can see you and your dad on Dr Phil.
Hi Stephen, do you have an email address that you can share? I'd love to share some thoughts on connection for you! So sorry you had the bad C. Being that sick really messes with anyone's reality. Glad you are feeling better!
Hi! I do not have an email address. Thank you so much though!
Stephen what does it look like if things worsened to the point you again struggled with schizophrenia?
I also woke from a schizophrenic coma, I feel like I had my second awakening one year after my original wakening. I’m also lonely though I’ve signed up to take standup comedy classes to help me learn to be more social and practice communicating.
Sounds like you do not want your mental health to deteriorate. What could you loose.