I Am Not A Monster: Schizophrenia | Cecilia McGough

I Am Not A Monster: Schizophrenia | Cecilia McGough | TEDxPSU

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Cecilia McGough puts a face to schizophrenia and helps empower college students through the upcoming non-profit Students With Schizophrenia.
Students With Schizophrenia: sites.psu.edu/studentswithschi...
I Am Not A Monster: SCHIZOPHRENIA: sites.psu.edu/ceciliamcgough/
Cecilia McGough is an astronomer, activist, and writer as a Penn State Schreyer Honors College scholar pursuing a major in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Cecilia is the founder and current president of the Penn State Pulsar Search Collaboratory. She has been participating in pulsar research continuously since December of 2009, co-discovering pulsar J1930-1852 with the widest orbit ever observed around another neutron star, competing in the International Space Olympics held in Russia, and co-authoring her research in the Astrophysics Journal. Cecilia is a mental health activist in fighting against the negative stigma towards mental illness. She is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the soon to launch non-profit Students With Schizophrenia which is the only non-profit in the United States focused on empowering college students with schizophrenia.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@kylek7748 4 роки тому

"I am not much different from any of you" Idk there big dog, I didn't discover a star in high school while fighting off giant spiders and getting stabbed in the face by IT. You're a lot more badass than I am

@franciscofavarolaferrara8805 4 роки тому

such a beautiful comment lol ♥

@spacecase7566 4 роки тому

Hah. I think it was the chick from the ring that would stab her in the face but, you’re right.

@fatimaadreeta 4 роки тому

Exactly

@TheEldestSpawn1979 4 роки тому

Bruuuuuhhhh this is my favorite comment

@theopkingdom3433 4 роки тому

Seriously. She's like this brilliant scientist who is also fighting D & D bosses...

@sarasplenda 4 роки тому

NO ONES GOING TO TALK ABOUT HOW SHE DESCOVERED A STAR *IN HIGH SCHOOL* ?!?!

@ellasedits_ 4 роки тому

Sarasplenda i know right! That’s amazing, and she did it despite challenges, I’m so inspired by her 💕

@emmanuelserrato7805 4 роки тому

Yea altho she is really inspiring discovering stars is very common in the scientific community

@sam-wm2dd 4 роки тому

She just hallucinated that

@wisap4940 4 роки тому

@@sam-wm2dd not if others also saw it

@colico14 4 роки тому

@@sam-wm2dd Not cool.

@neffykalks5021 2 роки тому

This sounds horrifying. Imagine seeing the scariest things and having nobody take you seriously. So scary. People with schizophrenia need more recognition.

@GabrielofAdonai Рік тому

We do need more representation

@Thysta Рік тому

Try to drink alcohol every day all day for 2 weeks, and you will experience the same. Yes it is horrifying haha.

@memenazi7078 Рік тому

Challenge accepted. Though, I figured lack of sleep is more of a contributing factor for hallucinations.

@hildagrauls5138 Рік тому

Its also scary when they get into fight mode. Saying they wanna see the blood spulrt from your neck and wash their face in it. At least thats scary to me, dont know bout you guys tho

@cynxmanga Рік тому

@@hildagrauls5138 Who said that to you

@Mannixxpa 2 роки тому

I have Schizophrenia, and this makes me feel seen. I’ve dealt with it since I was 10 (I am 18 now, and soon to be 19) and it’s been a very big struggle for me. I am like her in the sense that I can differentiate between a hallucination and reality. I am able to tell when I’m hallucinating, but it’s still difficult for me to deal with. I’m really happy that I found this video.

@gamingwithsmiley2192 2 роки тому

Thanks for this comment even tho years later I see it , it helps me. I was around 10 or so when mine started and hallucinations went away when I was 17 I am 34 now I was left with the other issues if I don't take care of myself my mental health goes down hill but iv been bettering myself for years , your comment helped me I hope mine helps you 😇 and hope you are well today

@sharonsettle9079 Рік тому

You are loved I'm so sorry for you mental illness, my dear suffers from so I understand.

@BILLA17yt 10 місяців тому

Do you guys feel others are hearing ur thoughts

@vsreelekshmi591 9 місяців тому

Heyy . I am a similarly disadvantaged person . Can we talk ?

@Novarcharesk 6 днів тому

"Feel seen" what a cringe nonsense term

@bar8665 4 роки тому

Imagine giving this speech while IT clown was taunting you from the crowd or behind your ear. Strong individual here.

@awesomeapple-jt8jd 4 роки тому

Matthew he’s called PENNYWISE

@tinalouiseking 4 роки тому

I was thinking the same thing as she was speaking. Wow...im inspired

@flaviadasilva5627 4 роки тому

Just pop bunch of neuroleptics before

@ashtynstormes1734 4 роки тому

I want to like this but its at 666 and i dont want to spoil it.

@tinalouiseking 4 роки тому

@@ashtynstormes1734 😂 I do that all the time. We need one more comment for it to be 666 6

@ABhattacharya 4 роки тому

I think schizophrenia has been demonized in movies.

@oliviaculhane7129 3 роки тому

Donny Darko

@Mtz2604 3 роки тому

In all kinds of media, unfortunately

@ABhattacharya 3 роки тому

@@Mtz2604 True. I feel Hitchock's Psycho was the pioneer.

@EliudLeMoine 3 роки тому

Agreed, but the good thing is, our vision of things are changing now-a-days

@ABhattacharya 3 роки тому

@@EliudLeMoine Hope so. It's high time!

@fennyellis3366 9 місяців тому

I was in a psych ward. I witnessed schizophrenics in psychosis. It was frightening. Yet, even in their psychosis, I heard pearls of wisdom. I wept for them.

@aleynaforevver4134 7 місяців тому

I wept when I saw one get sedated.. even though I was the only minor in the place I heard others crying with me

@soniacastaneda865 3 місяці тому

This is the best coments I ever read about so beautiful human 😊

@zarky12 Рік тому

Having this disease and achieving everything she has achieved... She is the real superhero and an amazingly strong person.

@user-hc4ls5of3g Рік тому

Not a virchowian disease

@galacticyolo 7 місяців тому

disorder not disease

@Sup-rh4eu 4 роки тому

Dude I can’t even do a presentation with a few people in the room and she’s doing it in front of hundreds and a clown who looks like IT

@alt0v14 4 роки тому

Pennywise, his name.

@conniewilliamson973 4 роки тому

@Justin Bos that's the point, she has schizophrenia, which manifests as her hallucinating a clown

@theunconventionaldeal3879 4 роки тому

What if she's not hallucinating and someone else sees it also?

@slightlyshattered 4 роки тому

Justin Bos dont be rude.

@slightlyshattered 4 роки тому

TheUnconventionalDeal don’t discredit her illness.

@elle7562 4 роки тому

“The clown is in the audience right now.” That sent shivers down my spine

@giovannacognito8647 4 роки тому

when was that in the vid

@lindathetford3776 4 роки тому

I'M SORRY BUT I WOULD HAVE FROZEN IN MY SEAT I know she's seeing it and I'm not making fun of her but she said others freaking out makes it worse so I'd just be like o.0 internally LOL

@annesmlr 4 роки тому

Giovanna Cognito 6:17

@vtechflower85 4 роки тому

Omg same!

@thiscommentwasposted262 4 роки тому

she should have pointed him out, and have everyone in the room look at him, point at him, and laugh him out of the room.

@k.k.2157 Рік тому

Cecilia is amazing, such a strong woman. I've been suffering from depression since childhood and couldn't get into university and get a degree due to it. My biggest achievement so far has been staying alive and it saddens me. I wish I were stronger, not just strong enough to survive but strong enough to make my life right.

@shannonbook3493 Рік тому

You fight a battle everyday. I too have these thoughts, but I try to remember the days I thought I should only be locked away and never would do anything. Some days showering is an accomplishment, some days I clean my whole house and kill it at work, some days we just stay alive and that is the strongest thing we can ever do. Tell your truth, no matter how agonizing it is to be in at times, because someone else will hear your story as their story and doing that is one of the bravest things you can do.

@k.k.2157 Рік тому

@@shannonbook3493 You are right, Shannon. Thank you for sharing with me your thoughts on this matter. As you said, even showering is an accomplishment, and as such we have to recognise the worth of our small actions. Any small success is success after all. Once again, thank you for your comment.

@sarahs1849 Рік тому

I'm so happy we are all here together, fighting to survive another day.

@k.k.2157 Рік тому

@@sarahs1849 I too am very glad to see we are all here, fighting and not quitting on ourselves.

@KitelessThirteen Рік тому

Bro, if you’ve managed to stay alive all this time with depression then you are STRONG, you’re bloody strong. The things that aren’t ‘right’ with your life aren’t because of you, they’re because of your depression, they’re because every day you have to fight 100x harder to do anything. You can do it mate

@eclecticme0940 Рік тому

She is absolutely amazing.

@jacobgrammer2022 Рік тому

She a amazing yep I agree

@honigtopf7579 Рік тому

She lives while 259 has killed them the same time. That's not the help we need

@Deadhammer218 Рік тому

@@honigtopf7579 Can you paraphrase your comment? I don't get it - 259 people died because of her help? I don't understand what you're trying to say

@honigtopf7579 Рік тому

@@Deadhammer218 she survived but so many take there lives we need more help than that

@alvaroq2024 Рік тому

@@honigtopf7579 It sounds like you’re advocating for more non-profit organizations that deals with schizophrenia in general, not just young people in the USA. Good for you, now get to work on making that happen.

@emilywhittle1420 3 роки тому

“I’m just someone who cannot turn off my nightmares, even when I’m awake.” WOW.

@hareecionelson5875 3 роки тому

I've seen a 14 year old with psychosis, it's like he was speaking a different language, the incoherence of his sentences, and when he realised that the doctor wasn't understanding what he was saying, he stopped talking, because he knew there was no point carrying on the conversation. It was a lot like mumbling in your sleep when you're having a bad dream. I get chills just thinking about it.

@shawnmunck7412 3 роки тому

i'm a type 2 schizo(schizophrenia with BPD triggers) an i approve this message 😂

@multi_verse8636 3 роки тому

We live in a nightmare reality

@shawnmunck7412 3 роки тому

@@multi_verse8636 does a man dream hes a butterfly, or is it the butterfly dreaming its a man? are the nightmares happening to us, or are we making them happen? (its a lil of both i think, but i wanna get your opinion.)

@demiurg25 3 роки тому

762 to 763

@emilyskyleigh6337 5 років тому

My father had schizophrenia, he heard voices threatening me and my sister. He was scared and couldn’t sleep or eat and they told him to hurt people but he knew he wasn’t going to ever hurt a soul. He took his own life last year September 6th. He wrote diaries and he did sketches. He wasn’t a monster and he was scared, his name was Stephen. Edit: I was just diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and go through episodes of hallucinations, I know how my dad felt and I thank him for being so strong.

@MizziProductions 5 років тому

Coral Denmark I’m very sorry to hear, Coral. May he rest in eternal peace. x

@matthewciaramella696 5 років тому

Rest in peace Stephen

@HumanimalChannel 5 років тому

i am so sorry Coral. so many people with schizophrenia don't make it. I wish you well and hope you do have support to help you in processing and dealing with your loss.

@emostorm7 5 років тому

Heart breaking ❤️

@tayloralexandra9507 5 років тому

Coral Denmark I’m so very sorry for your loss. Mental illness is such a difficult thing to deal with. He was a very strong man for a very long time. I pray for your healing. Stay strong, love. And may he rest peacefully. ❤️

@titandragon753 Рік тому

I have OCD, I have unwanted and intrusive distressing thoughts which never leave me alone. I also suffered a stress induced nervous breakdown, which caused me to have very scary and real hallucinations. I have also felt ashamed to tell people about it. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️

@bugzbunny3772 Рік тому

You’re not alone same here ❤️

@breezylozano 6 місяців тому

meeee

@MyArtEminence Рік тому

I recgonized her from SBSK and seeing her now is such a transformation! She was so closed in and no eye contact and seeing her on stage is amazing! Well done!

@janelledillon6553 Рік тому

Actually This is an old talk. This is five years old. Around the same Time that interview came out. However SBSK came out with a NEW interview with her and She HAS grown a lot !! It’s amazing

@DanielBro42 9 місяців тому

same, came from there

@shannontobin7825 4 місяці тому

Me too! Awe the thumbnail and immediately thought, “hey she looks familiar!”

@ravenscarlettanis13 3 місяці тому

I love SBSK! I want to be interviewed but I’m all the way in the UK.

@Jackinthewaffleburgerbox Місяць тому

That’s why she looked so familiar then !

@sorensouthard927 4 роки тому

"We all see hear and feels stuff when we're dreaming. I'm just someone who can't turn off my nightmares when I'm awake."

@scttrnhrt 3 роки тому

That's terrible. I'm so sorry.

@daisyglaze1817 3 роки тому

I do not have schizophrenia but I have been interested in becoming educated about it. I had wondered what causes the hallucinations and thought about how they sound similar to what goes on when one is falling asleep; when you're still awake but start dreaming. Then upon researching I had read that schizophrenia is waking reality processed through the dreaming brain. It basically said the R.E.M state doesn't shut off upon waking so one is having dreams, or nightmares, while awake. Reading that helped me to get a better understanding of schizophrena. Now, hearing Cecilia I think she explains it very well.

@jeansoto1912 3 роки тому

This is perfect to the times like I would end up having chucky dream and the dream ends with him laughing than I wake up to him laughing.

@azul4904 3 роки тому

that quote was so perfect

@homejonny9326 3 роки тому

Sometimes happen to me that I am in a nightmare and I became aware of that, then I struggle to wake up and I eventally suceed in waking up.

@jeanie9350 3 роки тому

my aunt has schizophrenia and when she said "I'm just someone who cannot stop my nightmares when I'm awake" that hit me so hard 😭😭

@debbieliz8612 3 роки тому

aw:///

@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044 3 роки тому

I heard that viruses can cause schizophrenia. It’s a virus found in cats. Now there’s an injections that’s about $1,000 a month that’s helps very well. I have an uncle with it and with that shot he is changing very much. Sorry I can’t remember the name of the shot.

@avataraang4553 3 роки тому

My aunt has schizophrenia because of really bad trauma from her childhood and has an alcoholic addiction. My uncle also had it but died at 60 years old

@deliciouscake4971 3 роки тому

@@avataraang4553 rip 🥺😕

@airam-sj2172 3 роки тому

Wow, so sorry, I hope this video can help her somehow to deal with this so difficult situation.

@piccadelly9360 Рік тому

It takes a lot of courage to make a statement like that, I admire you and what you do for all of humanity. People with schizophrenia are normal people too , and you proved it

@zackz1260 7 місяців тому

they are, by definition, not ‘normal’

@yuliia-san5609 7 місяців тому

I don’t have such problems with perception, don’t fight this. But after this video I feel more weaker than all people who fight this. Guys you’re warriors! Adore you all. Brain just bugged… not your fault. Such important thing Sicilia doing! I’m sorry to find out that some of you guys straggle so much. Big respect to brave, smart, beautiful Sicilia and to you all guys!! I’m absolutely okay to have friends like you and if someone is not - it’s their problem, not yours. I would say they just bad people PS: Jesus, this story about police! So unfair!!! (I’m sorry, bad English)

@aloalo3727 3 місяці тому

@@zackz1260there is no normal. Schizophrenia is her normal. Who gets to decide who's normal is the real one?

@baileyhallfilms Рік тому

her bravery will change lives and all of the pain will transform lives too.

@crusadertsakos4638 5 років тому

About the girl with the knife, man, a terrifying demon stabbing you, talking to you, and having access to all your insecurities and using them against you. No wonder why they cannot take it. All scizophrenics are so brave i admire them

@siemniak 5 років тому

How they are brave exactly ? They get used to it before they do they get very scared and even suicidal. I mean I feel sorry for them but calling someone brave just because of the mental issues?

@natureandrap 5 років тому

siemniak not everyone gets used to it .... why do you think some take their lives because of this

@shanestrickland5006 5 років тому

I have schizophrenia but I wouldn't say I'm brave. I'm forced into this. But still thanks for the kind words.

@maelysofficial3557 5 років тому

@@siemniak because those mental issues are really hard to live with. if you haven't experienced it yourself you can't even begin to imagine how it feels. they are brave for surviving with a mind that's trying to kill them and in a society that keeps telling them they're monsters, just seeking attention, or not trying hard enough

@maelysofficial3557 5 років тому

ok i guess you're not brave then @@siemniak

@marielae.3977 4 роки тому

"DON´T LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN´T HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS AND STILL BE MENTALLY STRONG" . Cecilia is amazing

@hampter8992 3 роки тому

Facts

@biscuffer2518 3 роки тому

IMO ppl with mental health issues are the strongest people People's everyday stress revolves around their job, meaningless relationships and money mentally ill people wish that was their everyday stress I wish thats what i stressed about

@unslavement 3 роки тому

She needs to trip

@alias_peanut 3 роки тому

@@unslavement ??

@zakkxx1 Рік тому

Ok this is a motivational speech for sure… I hate when celebrities try to lecture us or teach about things they don’t even experience anymore in life. Hearing her talking about her fight against schizophrenia is really commendable and she is a real fighter for her ability to graduate while suffering from this disease. Kudos to her, Miss Cecilia you are a survivor.

@kellywguarnaccia7077 Рік тому

A member of Fleetwood Mac had it, a Beach Boy had it, those who got help accepted the world as such survive and live decent outcomes. It's Agnosia percentage that fight medication in their own paranoid world, they need families to go to court for court order healthcare, some strong consistent NAMI and research on how to speak building trust. Often it where's down the family and bad things continue or worsen if you cannot accept the illness in your child and you fight and worsen it.

@redlilwitchy6088 Рік тому

From a mother, thank you for speaking up and breaking the silence on living with schizophrenia. My son developed sz in his freshman year and has not yet returned. He is not a monster either. 🙏🏼🧡

@naylinrodriguez1796 11 місяців тому

We know he is not ❤ his brain just work diferent way I have had pure TOC but at the time I accept myself and told my self I love you no matter what and Im produjo of you and the strong you are :)

@liamtahaney713 6 років тому

I will never understand why the stigma surrounding mental health STILL exists. No one looks down on someone for a broken arm. You aren't shamed as being weak when you have cancer. It's messed up.

@karstenmahlzahn122 6 років тому

Liam Tahaney and its more difficult to understand mental illnesses, than a broken arm. and people fear what they dont understand

@zellybrat1462 6 років тому

It's because way back when, the mentally ill were locked up because that's how they used to handle things. Many of us are still afraid to share our diagnosis because we get told it'll go away or you're just faking or you just want attention. Some are even afraid to share what they're feeling because they don't want to go into a mental hospital because of that stigma of being in there.

@kbardWarrr 6 років тому

People with broken arms and cancer don’t go on mass shooting sprees

@kbardWarrr 6 років тому

Nicole Clark 60% of all mass shootings since 1970 in the US were committed by people suffering from paranoia, delusions, and depression

@kbardWarrr 6 років тому

Minty Grace well, the OP didn’t understand the stigma surrounding it. I do agree that they need to be helped

@lilyk9518 3 роки тому

What she's doing is SO important. Destroying this kind of stigma is something that EVERY society needs.

@poopyfartlover313 3 роки тому

Your name kinda scared me cus my sisters name is Lily K too lmfao-

@sudhanvakt 3 роки тому

In spite of her schizophrenia,she is managing her profession so smoothly.Really it is so amazing.She is really very brave and confident..

@robertleyva6004 3 роки тому

Lily K You're right and now with this comment you are contributing as well ✌️♥️

@privatprivat7279 3 роки тому

having schizophrenia means ur gifted... but its casted out as a sickness in the modern world and they dont know what to do with u! humanity hes gone so wrong.... we lost ourself SO FAR! most exciting time in human history thow! 🤣😉

@ethanotoroculus1060 Рік тому

You're completely right. For my part I came here because my parents have a very pervasive prejudice against these people and I wanted to know the reality of it. I'm really glad that this video exists if only to help give perspective.

@amylopez5840 Рік тому

When she compared it to having nightmares except she is awake, I think that’s an excellent way to describe it that would connect with people who don’t have it !!

@bockgirl Рік тому

My mother was schizophrenic. My heart goes out to you, dear. I hope that modern science can help you have a much better life than she had. Bless you. ❤️

@BigtimeBigA 6 років тому

A scary laughing clown the sometimes bites, a large spider that makes kid laughing noises as it moves, and a ghost girl that carries a knife and stabs her in face and other places, that's amazing she amount of sheer horror she has dealt with and is still on her way to a successful life, just amazing.

@raviolipaw9015 6 років тому

Big A yuuup

@new-knowledge8040 6 років тому

These are the extra mild cases. So recovery is possible.

@ThatSpazChick 6 років тому

NEWKNOWLEDGE How is this at all mild?

@new-knowledge8040 6 років тому

To give you an example, person A may present a report of something that happened to him/her, and the listeners just find this report as being nothing but the outcome of delusions and/or hallucinations. If physical proof of the event that occurred is then presented to the listeners, they then proceed to tell person A what had happened, and do so even though person A had said that this was the case to begin with. In other words, the "disbelief" of a schizophrenics words is taken so seriously, that despite there being proof of the schizophrenics words being true, the nutcase listeners still feel the schizophrenic has to be informed. This is total madness.

@michaelpodolske9626 6 років тому

Right

@the-rickster 2 роки тому

Shawty really co-discovered a pulsar in high school while fighting off Pennywise, Aragog, and Samara and I can’t even do long division

@samcopernicus 2 роки тому

saw my name and felt real confronted for a sec

@1Fatherlesschild 2 роки тому

Plot twist: she’s just being bullied by scps

@the-rickster 2 роки тому

@@1Fatherlesschild Lmfao

@the-rickster 2 роки тому

@@samcopernicus Oop-

@2bleushadow 2 роки тому

@em sevilla 👏👏👏👏

@maryc7830 Рік тому

My mother is schizophrenic, bipolar, dementia. She lives with me. It’s not easy but I love her. She wasn’t taking her meds so now I do it. She was talking to herself and hearing things before, now she doesn’t. I wish you the best of luck. Thank you so much for this video. ❣️🙏🏻🐾

@polarisheiress2202 Рік тому

My sister in law has schizophrenia and her first schizophrenic break was in college. High stressors tend to trigger the first episode. Getting the support she needed took years

@jamesricker3029 4 роки тому

Great talk. I love how she says repeatedly “I have schizophrenia,” and not, “I am schizophrenic.” Important identity distinction.

@sunjohn7197 4 роки тому

Is this a jab at the Autism community?

@william_boone23 4 роки тому

Sun John wtf are you talking about

@william_boone23 4 роки тому

James Ricker I love that also. because at the end of the day she has a medical condition, she isn’t a medical condition.

@jamesricker3029 4 роки тому

William Boone - Exactly. Not a clue what this Sun guy is talking about. Seems like if someone is looking to be offended they’ll find a way no matter how positive the comment.

@Rubyscoobydoo 4 роки тому

Sun John no, it’s called person first language.

@CherryDolce93 7 років тому

I'm shook. The clown was in the audience. She's an iron lady. So Incredible!

@2kiwis1aussie 6 років тому

That was the most powerful moment in the talk for me. I couldn't believe how confident and collected she was in the face of such a terrifying hallucination. Amazing woman.

@RinoaL 6 років тому

it made sense to me, i was wondering when she would say it.

@IvanSlayerr 6 років тому

When does she mention it?

@maggiebachelor7445 6 років тому

Ivan Reyes 6:20

@kayrealist9793 6 років тому

Brave girl. I would of ended up talking to the clown on stage.

@seektruth24-7 Рік тому

I am a Nursing Professor and I teach about cultures, religions and Mental Health. I wanted you to know that I use your SBSK interview video in my class because it helps students understand this mental health challenge in a beautiful way. I encourage my students to follow not only TED & SBSK (which I ADORE! Keep up the amazing work, it's needed!) but Cecilia's journey! Thank you Cecilia for being so brave! You go girl!!!

@rosalindwebb7729 Місяць тому

I have schizoaffective disorder and paranoid schizophrenia thank you for sharing your story.❤

@johngray8009 3 роки тому

“Don’t let anyone convince you not to get medical help” THANK YOU

@kokita1237 3 роки тому

Yes true only medications work

@retrogamer4058 3 роки тому

That's the best message from the video

@needless2say723 3 роки тому

Vit b3?

@lukecoe9953 3 роки тому

@Stashu BeeDee bro said what

@demeter7456 2 роки тому

👏👏👏👏👏

@howieandersen 7 років тому

I would like to point out that Cecilia got a standing ovation from the entire audience after this talk. She is such an inspiration, such a champion.

@pennydogsn 7 років тому

find it embarrassing to bring up and tell people i have schizophrenia. my family knows cause they always take me to the psych ward when it shows up real bad. but i never tell co workers. they would just judge me and treat me different. no doubt. i tried college briefly. hated it. but working a job makes me feel normal. plus it tires me out so i can sleep and have a routine.

@pennydogsn 7 років тому

also i enjoyed your speech. or your life story. it made me feel better knowing u can have a serious mental illness and still be a productive member of the world.

@Naomi-jz1sy 7 років тому

sara novetsky p

@pennydogsn 7 років тому

were u trying to say something to me? cause i cannot figure out how to read what u r typing. i see sara novetsky. and the letter p.

@mushroom1307 7 років тому

Wonderful talk. I'm in the mental health field as an educator, and I found this useful.

@wendymattucci4336 Рік тому

I literally bawled through the entire presentation! My grandmother suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. I suffer from Bipolar 1 Disorder and was just thinking about becoming a mental health advocate! Such an inspiring, important talk!

@loriejohnston839 29 днів тому

You should because individuals who personally experience it and are doing great living a healthy life and doing well, are the best individuals to make a difference in someone's life that has not quit got there yet.

@dizzylizardproductions Рік тому

Awesome ... My wife has scizophrenia but is ashamed of it and denys it ... Really wish she would accept it and face it as this young woman does... I appreciate the video.

@Liddy-lr5uy 3 місяці тому

Please make sure she gets doctor check ups if possible. My late mom's schizophrenia prevented her from getting a cancerous lump treated early. All the best and you are an amazing person for sticking by.

@luisforeal8676 6 років тому

I saw when she started to slur her speach as soon as she started her hallucination slides. You could tell that shes not bullshitting.

@persassybedammed 6 років тому

truth

@-crescent422-4 6 років тому

Yes. ):

@numbereightyseven 6 років тому

Luis Foreal Why would you even need to question that she may be?

@msgreenaliens 6 років тому

numbereightyseven I don’t think he wrote that as a question but rather a statement

@Melissa77777 5 років тому

I noticed it too. Her voice shakes at some points as well.

@carsilk2492 4 роки тому

When I saw her on SBSK she couldn’t make eye contact, and here she’s speaking for a TED crowd... wild! Thanks Cecilia for educating me on schizophrenia, and for being an awesome inspiration

@sarahpapa484 4 роки тому

Ι think she couldnt make eye contact because there was a hallucination next to the person interviewing her.. im not sure tho :/

@carsilk2492 4 роки тому

@@sarahpapa484 wow, mad respect for this amazing girl

@annythekettle7031 4 роки тому

@SS lol yeah that's something I've noticed too, some people are really uncomfortable when someone's looking at them in the eyes.

@sadeyes7652 4 роки тому

@SS I've always thought he's a really weird guy, like something about him is off

@MilesAndHeights 4 роки тому

I had to go bk and check if it was the same person Cos body language is way different. Im glad though that she found a way through it to act “normal” (although I don’t really know what “normal” is)

@katiephelps4118 6 місяців тому

i saw cecila’s interview with special books for special kids, i cant believe how far she’s come!!

@brittanywallis6471 Рік тому

So much courage. She made me want to cry. She touched me in so many ways. She gave me courage to not feel ashamed to go to the doctor for meds. Everyone keeps saying I don’t need them but I’ve been dealing with issues since I was a kid.

@loriejohnston839 29 днів тому

Please never feel ashamed. Going to the doctor/psychiatrist is the best thing you can do for yourself and you should be very proud to do so. There are many many people who have some type of brain disorder including people with Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinson, and many more and I categorize all of these disorder amongst the brain disorder category. Each need medication to help reduce or eliminate very difficult symptoms. Never feel ashamed to get help for yourself to live a happy productive life.

@brandon7587 4 роки тому

"The color red triggers me" me: sweating hoping she doesnt turn around and see the GIANT RED TED SIGN BEHIND HER

@joakimandersson7769 4 роки тому

Isn't it blue for that precise reason?

@morgansmith1529 4 роки тому

they made sure to keep it in shadow for that reason

@Marandanorton93 4 роки тому

Did anyone else notice her website or forum was red and white?

@brettmitchell8014 4 роки тому

Not cool

@sarabeth641 4 роки тому

generally people with triggers can still handle small amounts of them through coping mechanisms, depending on how severe, how fresh, etc.

@anna21a11 5 років тому

how could her own mother say such horrible stuff to her.... this makes me sick.

@evangeline77x 5 років тому

Because she was scared.. Imagine being her mother and receiving that call what would you have done? The perfect, precious child you gave birth to, raised her entire life, protected and nurtured, whose fears you quelled and that you love with every fiber of your being, suddenly calls you from college. Your child tells you they are hallucinating and scared. She is away from home, probably several hours drive or even further, far enough that you can't just go get her right then and there.. I know I'd be scared if I was her mom. And to be fair most people don't understand schizophrenia, or severe dissociative disorders and she probably was afraid that her daughter would be involuntarily hospitalized somewhere actually horrible.. There are so many reasons why her mom reacted the way she did.. Its not fair to judge her for it now.

@evnovave 5 років тому

@@evangeline77x While I agree that being scared of knowing one's child has a mental illness like schizophrenia is natural, I think that any parent should make a move to get the child help instead of supressing it. Regardless of how the parent feels. Rejecting the fact that a child has a chemical imbalance in the brain and preventing them from receiving the proper help has bad outcomes. She mentioned that her mother said, "think of your sisters". A mother telling her child that their siblings wellbeing is more important than going to a doctor for their treatment, especially for mental illness? That really sucks. I know it's unreasonable judge her mother for it now, but it's important for parents to learn about how to deal with their child's mental illness in a way that won't be destructive.

@HerrMisterTheo 5 років тому

EveVazzz I highly doubt the mother was educated enough on schizophrenia to know that there would be proper medication out there. She probably thought "Going to the doctor isn't gonna do us any good, so just sit it out". I can imagine she was under the impression that people with schizophrenia just spent their lives in psychiatric institutions.

@evnovave 5 років тому

@@HerrMisterTheo Oh... I understand. So her idea may have been tied to the stigma surrounding schizophrenia.

@HerrMisterTheo 5 років тому

EveVazzz Possibly. I don't know her, but I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I'd like to believe that she didn't dissuade her daughter from getting treatment, because she wanted her to suffer and possibly kill herself.

@ciaraevans4186 Рік тому

I remember seeing her on special books for special kids it’s a UKposts channel that is so wonderful at sharing stories and humanizing people who vary with disabilities and diagnosis. Wonderful talk

@katecooper9158 5 місяців тому

I was wondering where I recognized her from!

@Mio1199 Рік тому

Man i really appreciated her shinning more light on schizophrenia. Personally i think everyone just lacks the knowledge on what schizophrenic individuals deal with so its really empowering to see her face her fears to explain her experiences. Best entry yet 👌

@lineikatabs 4 роки тому

Saw her on a SBSK interview. Her story inspired me to learn more about her condition. I'm so super delighted to hear her on a TED talk AND she's an astrophysicist?!?!! Insane in the most greatest sense possible.

@WillKrause21 4 роки тому

ya, I'm kinda confused why SBSK skipped that part of her.

@TheDeathsMessenger 4 роки тому

@@WillKrause21 He focuses more on the disability than the people themselves. They are more like the conductor of info

@TheyLoveThemLLC 4 роки тому

Yeah I just saw her on SBSK and I was blown away by her story! I'm so proud of her and I hope she's doing well!

@rickjames5998 4 роки тому

@@TheyLoveThemLLC she lookes demeted and robotic almost on that sbsk

@mlconstable 4 роки тому

That's where I first saw her too. She is amazing.

@pauliethompson3922 3 роки тому

The spider while moving sounded like children laughing, thats possibly the most terrifying thing i have ever heard.

@melk1776 2 роки тому

Me too,i cant even imagine it...

@pauliethompson3922 2 роки тому

@@melk1776 i mean i have crazy dreams were i swear i have lived whole lifetimes. But what she said terrified me to my core.

@teresatano193 2 роки тому

HORRIBLE BEYOND WORDS. Why can't it be a vision of a nice unicorn or something?

@pauliethompson3922 2 роки тому

@@teresatano193 i dont know but just thinking of that vision makes me feel her pain. I habe terrifying dreams of demons and sleep paralysis but i wake up in the morning. This poor woman i wish i could take her pain away.

@uixxkx4345 2 роки тому

it feels great how crazy it is

@sparkatronnnn 8 місяців тому

I attended PSU and it breaks my heart they treated u like that… thank u for being the voice for those who can’t speak up ❤

@HannahCM134 9 місяців тому

I’m pretty sure I first saw this same woman on Sbsk. Her story is very interesting and I’m glad she is comfortable enough to teach people about what she’s going through.

@samnorris3649 5 років тому

"The clown is actually in the audience today..." Faaaaaaarrrk man.

@ichheieelsenorandorayashi4824 4 роки тому

She's afraid of IT ....

@valerielinares2068 4 роки тому

I can imagine the audience members looking around thinking, "wait, what?"

@ToryIsCooliest 4 роки тому

Who's looking forward to the Oscars?

@Bluebuthappy182 4 роки тому

@@valerielinares2068 I've seen another interview with this woman saying she basically never talks about her present hallucinations for that very reason as she's have people in real life interaction with her hallucination by looking in that direction which would enforce it for her and that would be very bad.

@valerielinares2068 4 роки тому

@@Bluebuthappy182 That's understandable. My sister has schizophrenia and has mentioned that she doesn't like to talk about what she sees either.

@samiksha537 5 років тому

So nice of the Ted crew to change the red circle carpet, which is like their signature, for her. Did anyone notice the "TedxPsu" was also dark/unlit however in most Tedx videos it is usually lit

@Shannonluvsuful 4 роки тому

It's good that they were considerate.

@AudriusSauciunas 4 роки тому

lit af

@Badcannon 4 роки тому

Damn erza.. Your hair.. Hair.. Cover it up..

@lionessprowess3581 Рік тому

About 4 years ago, Special Books for Special Kids interviewed her. Her symptoms were so bad that she would not look up or into the camera at all. She had informed us that she don't pay attention to her hallucinations because it causes her to confuse the hallucinations with reality. So was brave then and even braver now. I'm so happy that she has come this far and accomplished so much. I am sorry to hear about her college mate though.

@kathymckenna5696 Рік тому

Thank you so much for posting this.. my daughter was diagnosed approximately 10 years ago and the first to a little boy who's now nine years old.. she has fought hard to get better stay compliant and be motivated to work and to raise her little boy the best way with family support.. my daughter has had full custody of her son since birth and now the father decided to pursue custody first by abducting Michael for almost five months with contempt charges and now seeing to prove my daughter unfit and mentally unstable it's so sad seeing what my daughter has to go through I do believe that she's become stronger from this her mental health therapist has her listed as stable and compliant in person is thriving this post was so encouraging to hear in the midst of this emotional conflict that involves her family God bless you

@topgurl9313 5 років тому

As someone who does not have a mental disorder, but always wants to try to understand - thank you for this, ma'am. You're an amazing person.

@patrycja2059 5 років тому

Lani Jauregui-Hansen you are amazing too because you are trying to understand mental disorder and not everyone do it! I dont have a schizofrenia but something alse and I just know how people can ignore problem which is hurtful. Thank you:) (im sorry for my ang!)

@topgurl9313 5 років тому

@@patrycja2059 You're welcome, I see it as a responsibility to educate ourselves about what others are going through so that we can really help when people reach out. By making informed decisions and not making situations worse.

@vishnukrishnanr2280 5 років тому

I have not schizophrenia.but I learned more about this because of my anxiety disorder.i thing it's hard for a person having schizophrenia with horrible hallucinations .she learned more about her illness.i don't considering this disease as an illness in her case.cause its the strongest part that made her strong .

@renvill4989 5 років тому

@@vishnukrishnanr2280 I have ADHD and anxiety because of this I became more open about mental ilness and learned more about it. I just want everyone to know if your struggling with anything, Im going though a lot right now but we can go through this together and your not alone.

@dewaynestafford5507 5 років тому

Check out Jerry Marzensky for a real education

@krissmgvlogs 5 років тому

I watched her interview with SBSK and she was constantly looking away from the camera. I couldn't understand but after listening I believe she was averting her eyes from her hallucinations. I thought I knew what schizophrenia was but I guess I never had a clue. What a brave and strong woman.

@MikeWazowski680 5 років тому

I just watched it too! I was wondering the same thing but what you said makes sense

@friedrichquecksilber770 5 років тому

The comments where enabled the last time I saw it and someone that knows her in person said she looked away because she was hallucinating at that point and couldn't look in this direction because the hallucination was right behind him.

@mybld8969 5 років тому

the thing is people without it will never understand we can just try to be understanding and empathetic.

@lakenhigbee6969 5 років тому

@xxx CHOPPER how do you know? Any link? Just curious because I have schizophrenia and loved her and this video

@meganjohnson9623 5 років тому

I watched it as well it really helped me understand her condition

@skyofthelivingdead 10 місяців тому

Cecilia is doing such an important and incredible thing by sharing her story and helping break the stigma. Last I saw of her was on Special Books by Special Kids. She was in a video on that channel years ago, when she was still very unwell. They’ve done a recent update on Cecilia and she‘s doing excellent. She looks healthy and beautiful, she’s working as an activist, and she’s very clearly in a MUCH better headspace. Her journey to living her best life is really inspiring.

@HowlingWo1f 8 місяців тому

To have to live with such hallucinations & still go about life as usual sound horrific, What an amazing brave women.

@suk4honesty 6 років тому

She's got such a meticulously authentic 1980's look. Props

@StevieMichelle 5 років тому

Especially with the blonde hair

@nathanrobert2550 5 років тому

I thought I was the only one who thinks she looks straight out of the 80s

@rosysingh6699 5 років тому

vickie g That is a very interesting observation and so very spot on! Really nice☺

@iciman100 5 років тому

who is she on the pic ???

@carolmyggen8684 5 років тому

Really.... I was in my 20's in the 80's and don't remember that look at all. Maybe different geographical areas had different looks

@tamanna500 4 роки тому

imagine monsters from the ring ,stranger things and IT following you in real life, i can't handle the movie, i would never be able to handle life she's so strong. and screw the 1.5K people who disliked the video

@kittypewpew 4 роки тому

The hallucinations are often very culture related, schizo people in more rural places hear usually positive voices.

@thedeath7736 4 роки тому

maybe they somehow disliked her idea: have schizophrenia is ok :^ I'm a part of it too. We have different circumstances. Like she said find a doctor, medical treatment,... yeh sound easy, have you think about those people in poor countries lol. Like Asia as an example: no money no doctor. I know some people hiding their schizophrenia and talked to them before sound crazy but they decided to hide it I just said a part of those people disliked video ( maybe more culture-related I guess)

@c.9231 4 роки тому

@@thedeath7736 You are way too quick to find fault. If people were able to get treatment then it would be a good thing, right? So why is it bad to encourage them to do so if it is possible? She gave good advice. If everyone all over the world and in every circumstance is not able to follow the advice it, that doesn't change the value of the advice or the value of her story. We should be supportive of and not quick to judge, those who already have a difficult life.

@teresastephens1206 Рік тому

Cecilia thank you for teaching us the world about schizophrenia. Mental health is so very important. Good proactive mental health coincides with our physical health. We treat cancer disease so like cancer schizophrenia is also a disease of brain chemical imbalance just as you explained. You are helping so many people. THANK YOU CECILIA! YOU ARE AWESOME 🎉

@beckymcguire8376 Рік тому

I'm so very glad you know you need medication and that you are willing to take it. My daughter has schizophrenia as well. She is 44 years old now and has had it since she her first year of college. Her whole life has been a cycle of hospitalizations. She absolutely refuses to stay on her medication. We are so worried about her and do not know how to get through to her.

@loriejohnston839 29 днів тому

Just keep having discussion with her in short, explaining what you are seeing and if she is in distress mention to her the right medications will help those symptoms diminish or go away. It is very difficult especially if you have tried medications and they did not help her or she is self medicating with marijuana and alcohol or other substances which make it worse.

@beckymcguire8376 12 днів тому

@@loriejohnston839 Thank you. She is just pretty much resistant to any kind of medication. Has anosognosia (a term I learned from Lauren) very badly. I had thought she was just stubborn and not wanting anyone to tell her what to do because that is how it comes across. I've come to learn though that she really just doesn't get that she has a problem. She thinks everyone else around her is the problem despite her multiple hospitalizations (actually in the 4th one within a month right now), diagnosis' and run ins with the law.

@angelamarie341 5 років тому

0:59 "I know what you guys must be thinking..." Me: Why is there a yellow chicken on that guy's head?

@19Marc79 5 років тому

Without your comment, I would have never actually SEEN that yellow chicken toy. It was funny to finally see that chicken :)) And then: your question is just SO valid !

@mariahd980 5 років тому

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

@heidi2166 5 років тому

I noticed yellow chicken immediately. It was so out of place I thought I'd hallucinated it

@flopimus 5 років тому

Lol

@noxkoimax356 5 років тому

Accurate

@PopsiclesInMyCellar 6 років тому

Pretty messed up how the mind can produce such horrible and specific manifestations and inject them into your reality.

@lomalanni 5 років тому

Reality can never be scarier than what's inside our own heads.

@outoftheklosset 5 років тому

venom5610 then that would be imagination not hallucination. Obtrusive hallucinations aren't negotiable, unfortunately.

@mhuh 5 років тому

Unless you live in Australia or Montana.

@JanoyCresva 5 років тому

Sounds pretty cool to me. If she wasnt so affected by fantasy creatures and bugs, she wouldnt be so terrified.

@emes6333 5 років тому

I lov ur profile picture

@zeenagupta8501 7 місяців тому

Thank you so much. My brother has it too, and I am feeling very devastated and hopeless. But after listening to your talk, I am atleast able to see a little light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you

@emberphoenix9027 Рік тому

My grandmother was a paranoid schizophrenic. Her young adulthood was in the early 50s and what I know of her is that her life was unimaginably hard, and she never really got a break from the difficulty. I struggle with different mental illnesses. But seeing the revelation that you founded something specifically for Schizophrenia, I'm really struck hard by what a different life that would have meant for my Grandma Dorothy. This is such a good thing. Thank you for doing this

@mifzalaerum8920 2 роки тому

"Don't let Anyone convince you not to get medical help." THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL SENTENCE I'VE EVER HEARD!!!

@dumdumdumdum8804 Рік тому

feel like crying she did not understand that this is technology and there is no cure because it is not a disease but technology, there are simulations available where you could direct sound to a single person in a crowd, They market this people, I feel sad for her she is used for propaganda.

@memenazi7078 Рік тому

The mental health field is a waste of money

@user-hc4ls5of3g Рік тому

I think in moments of panic, people suggest not getting "help" because help in our society for psychotic symptoms means being locked up and heavily medicated. Masking the root of the problem which is a complexity of abnormal ways to cope with panic and deep rooted family issues that not allow room for expression because of the confusing layout of reality within a schizophrenic family.

@lttrhd 11 місяців тому

Schizophrenics really acknowledge that they have mental problems.

@Truthseeker371 11 місяців тому

In the same token we can say don't believe everything doctors say. I deal with mentally ill people. I find the biggest obstacle with them is denial. They don't accept they have some mental issues. But it's understandable. If they can accept it, they are not really considered mentally ill. We all have to have tolerance and understanding with "mentally ill people". None of us are normal.

@NadishaC 5 років тому

"I can't turn off my nightmares when I'm awake".

@austinrichards871 4 роки тому

Nadisha say it louder so true

@austinrichards871 4 роки тому

Nadisha but life is worth living

@bouncy8025 4 роки тому

my live is sometimes a nightmare no voices in head needed

@user-dg8xp7om4d 8 місяців тому

Thank you Cecilia. I do not suffer from this condition, but I have family members who do, and I am learning so much about this. as I know it can be hereditary. I completely agree that you can live a full and healthy life with the right treatments, and constant support systems, so you are advocating important awareness for everyone to learn.

@emmanuelokafor2598 2 роки тому

I love how she confidently expounds on the condition and how it affects her yet pushing forward through it all. Her story is one of immense strength and courage. This really is one of the most inspiring stories I've heard.

@kr-666 4 роки тому

Wow this is the first time I've ever really heard someone talk about schizophrenia like this.

@selty 4 роки тому

I love how she compares it to people without schizophrenia having dreams whilst asleep instead of constantly. It really made it so relatable.

@georgerobins4110 5 років тому

God, having schizophrenia and doing a presentation like this is so brave. I can't imagine how scary it must be to tell an audience full of people you see things that aren't there. Not to mention a common symptom of schizophrenia is word salad, which means that your words make perfect sense to you, but they're so jumbled up that everyone else thinks they're non-sense. Basically imagine speaking in slang that nobody else in the world understands.

@valerielinares2068 4 роки тому

My sister has a mild case of schizophrenia, and she is almost always saying things in ways that don't make sense. I didn't realize that was connected to her schizophrenia.

@leslyl1818 4 роки тому

i dont really know if i have schizophrenia but my therapist says i have schizo-noises. but idrk if thats the same thing though

@kristinesmart24 4 роки тому

@@leslyl1818 You have to make an appt. with your doctor as soon as possible. Don't be googling things like I do making yourself upset.

@rewrite5133 4 роки тому

@@kristinesmart24 A therapist is a doctor.

@idealtruth3904 4 роки тому

I had a bad fever today trip when I was very young. I walked down stairs and sat on the couch. I looked over at the dog, and he told me if I move from that corner of the couch or if I told them he would kill my whole family. He didn't move his mouth so I heard it in my head, but it was the scariest thing that ever happened to me. So for people to go through that every day or so. It must be very tough for them.

@shaun7163 Рік тому

One of the best, bravest, TED talks I've ever seen. I wish you all the best Cecilia!

@feiticosdoprestosoqfuncionam 9 місяців тому

What a brave lady. I mean, this is exactly attitude the world needs. Not running from the problem, but facing it, saying the issue's name and really fighting with it.

@apriljohnson421 7 місяців тому

She may need an exorcist. My sister began to struggle with this "disease "at 35 years old, after being in very physically abusive relationship. But there is a spiritual aspect involved.

@Renbu8 4 роки тому

I have schizophrenia too. Her pattern and style of speech reminded me of my own. It's like she's struggling to condense her thoughts into something organized and coherent.

@Valkonnen 4 роки тому

It's The Medication.

@swingtodivine 4 роки тому

Hello, I was freed from the demon of schizophrenia in 2016, when I chose to believe in Jesus Christ. I pray that one day you too will choose to receive Jesus into your life to be your Lord, and that you will find freedom from this disease just as I did. I truly believe anyone can be set free from this by the power of the cross. Thank you for reading my post, and have a nice day!

@vixengarde 4 роки тому

VictoriaWomer SwingToDivin Jesus doesn’t fix everything-

@swingtodivine 4 роки тому

@@vixengarde That is true. There are a lot of people with physical illnesses and even deformities that never get healing. But I do know that Jesus healed me from mental illness, and that's all I was trying to share. Have a nice day :-)

@caramel7050 4 роки тому

@@swingtodivine Religious superstition doesn't fix imbalances in the brain. You fell to confirmation bias and placebo effects, buddy.

@duchesspodcast 2 роки тому

My sister has schizophrenia. It’s hip to talk all about mental health these days, but if once you talk about schizophrenia people get weird and quiet. So many practitioners won’t even treat it. Disgusts me. Glad this young woman is speaking out and effecting change.

@Bewefau Рік тому

because they don't know how to treat it.

@ashla7567 Рік тому

@@Bewefau We in the psychology field do know how to treat schizophrenia. We can’t cure it, but we can definitely manage the symptoms. The stigma just runs so deep that some practitioners are afraid to even be around these patients. It’s a really sad phenomenon in our field.

@mahna_mahna Рік тому

@@Bewefau It's not that. It's because it's often a very visible mental illness (for those with symptoms of disorganized speech and motor function, or negative symptoms causing lack of hygiene or eye contact.) Most mental illness is hidden to us, with people able to keep their symptoms entirely invisible. On top of that, when they do speak out, it emphasizes that some people with schizophrenia experience a different perceived reality, with hallucinations and delusions. Many people find it hard to talk with someone whose perception of reality is so different. It challenges them, and many don't rise to that challenge. On top of that is the small percentage of people with schizophrenia who are violent. Through negative media portrayals of schizophrenia, the perception is that _all_ people with schizophrenia are violent, or could become violent at any moment, so you better keep away from them.

@sunl6564 Рік тому

@@ashla7567 agree with being afraid to be around them because what they think, feel, see is out of the boundaries of what a normal person can imagine. It is worse than ptsd because there is no root to cure. Unfortunately may need to involve some pills. If the individual has self-awareness and want to be better that's the best. But some are consumed by it and did bad things or suicide.

@oooo1743 Рік тому

I don't have training of anything and i have no problem sitting in a room with and listen and talk with such ppl.I believe that these so "disorders" are actually not illnesses but something with wich the person have to grow

@Medicalguy 8 місяців тому

She would be stabbed in the face by her hallucinations and she plays it off as it making it "difficult to focus". Imagine that strength

@n.d.8276 9 місяців тому

Bravo Cecilia! I’m 50, married, mother of 4…I have several mental health diagnosis’. My problems began when I was in high school. Though I didn’t receive any sort of mental health help until my late 20’s. The treatment offered to me at that time was just prozac. Now, at 50, I am trying to figure out who I am and how to live with my dianosis’. I am trying to find my way through these dark woods. It’s not easy. People demonize mental health problems. It’s hard to know who to trust. I applaud you for speaking out, and advocating for those who hide in fear and shame.

@m00nlightnew 4 роки тому

I have schizophrenia and this makes me feel less alone, I know that sounds so simple. You're a badass!

@celine2670 4 роки тому

Mickey Arlo remember that there are people who love and support you 😁💞

@TigequenChan 4 роки тому

@@flyman9251 so, only the girl in this video is allowed to have schizophrenia and no one else can have it? stop being ridiculous. it's better to trust someone's words than to tell someone with a mental illness that they're wrong. that's incredibly harmful.

@TigequenChan 4 роки тому

@@flyman9251 it's a video about schizophrenia. of course people who have it are going to talk about it in the comments. they're not looking for pity but for people similar to them since they probably feel so alone irl.

@TigequenChan 3 роки тому

@@flyman9251 jesus, you're dull

@rachelohara1489 3 роки тому

I am here if you need to talk x

@wittyandcreative 4 роки тому

I have schizophrenia, I had an episode at work. I'm going back tomorrow morning with fresh homemade bread to try and show people its ok

@Marilyn_z 4 роки тому

Its Ok

@wittyandcreative 4 роки тому

@@Marilyn_z I dont know, they're all acting really weird🤣 but thg they loved the bread😎

@Marilyn_z 4 роки тому

@wittyandcreative I think they are learning, maybe that's their reaction to learning a new thing. You've shown them its ok, I believe they would learn that. Am glad they loved your bread, kudos to you. For me, bread is one difficult recipe, I don't know why. I have never baked a perfect bread, let alone have enough confidence to bake one and take to my colleagues... I can imagine their reaction😂😂😂. They would eat it and say..."hmmm Marilyn what did you say this is again"?

@wittyandcreative 4 роки тому

@@Marilyn_z do the overnight no kneed bread recipe, I was in the same boat but it comes out perfect everytime😉👍

@Marilyn_z 4 роки тому

@@wittyandcreative Thank you so much. Would definitely try that.

@bwood1234qwert Рік тому

This was so powerful. Brought years to my eyes at the end. What an incredible human being and hopefully there are a lot of people out there who feel less alone and will seek help

@lindaalvarez8855 Рік тому

I also saw her on SBSK, as well. Now, she takes the world & I'm so proud of what she's accomplished! Good for you, Cecilia!

@boynamedlen 5 років тому

The way she says 'schizophrenia' is really satisfying and pleasant for some reason.

@brendan2868 5 років тому

Hshaha seductive

@devetakiskullguise18 5 років тому

should we be scared or something?

@MidoriJane12 5 років тому

Lennart N it has a lot of consonants

@aleebaabe2489 5 років тому

Lennart N i was thinking the same thing

@BrandinZinck 5 років тому

My doctors have pronounced it like her, and explained the way I say it was actually incorrect.

@jmac7133 Рік тому

It’s so important that she continues to speak out! People with mental illness need hope! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for being so brave! It’s inspiring to know someone faces this everyday and yet thrives!

@jdkhaos4983 Рік тому

When I heard that statistic about suicides my heart dropped.. I was almost a contributor to that number, it breaks my heart to think of all the people who are suffering currently with mental health anguish.

@kendalrivera6027 6 років тому

The word "triggered" has been used too many times incorrectly, and i feel as if she has an actual reason to say it, and makes me upset when people use the word without a decent justification. Cheers to her.

@harveyspecter7893 6 років тому

You trigger me.

@ErinShellyMason 6 років тому

I agree, it's very commonly misused these days, when it's a very real thing for mentally ill people. There is so much stigma amount mental illness that people treat it as a joke.

@lolerionark186 6 років тому

+Kendal Rivera I have actual depressive and anger issue triggers but I never like to say that because of all the memes and stigma attached to it.

@amask4360 6 років тому

Xephyre Ikari And it completely ruined the words meaning. Though, this is nothing new on the Internet. Kids don't realize when they are doing something wrong and need to be tolerated and guided into realizing their mistake.

@tobey958 6 років тому

why are you so triggered

@lucasjustice 4 роки тому

She was on SBSK. I’m glad that she’s gotten so far from then!

@drewm8502 4 роки тому

Was wondering if anyone else watched that too

@lindseydejesus1877 4 роки тому

yes! i found her on SBSK and she's so wonderful! i wish we could be friend irl haha

@blackBrad18 4 роки тому

Found the comment I was looking for.

@angelar.8649 4 роки тому

I wasn't sure if it was her until she spoke about the clown and the girl. Wow she looks so different in SBSK .

@pkorns1892 4 роки тому

That's where I saw her. You tube has disabled the comments to all of his videos even though most all the comments were positive. SBSK is trying to get their comment section reinstated.

@TheNewMailLady Рік тому

I love you Cecelia. I remember seeing your first interview with Chris on SBSK years ago and also the more recent interview on his channel as well. You are absolutely amazing and very brave! Thank you so much!

@sixteeschyl Рік тому

What a brilliant, inspirational young lady! Many close friends I know have Schizophrenia.They too, are warm, loving people who have Schizophrenia & survived unimaginable personal ordeal.Power to all of you

@yungxcoral 2 роки тому

My boyfriend has schizophrenia, he often thinks he’s a monster and that us as a society are better than him but I always remind him that he is not a monster. He’s a very kind and thoughtful person. It just hurts to know that people with Schizo go through so much emotionally, mentally, and so much more. Please be kind to one another we need more love in this world. Love you J ❤️

@1Fatherlesschild 2 роки тому

This this is depressing you sound like a great friend just stay there for them

@ratflail215 2 роки тому

One of my best friends has it too. He's the most kindest person I know and doesn't deserve it in any way. I've only asked him couple questions but seeing that he is so ashamed of his illness I stopped. I don't think he has many if at all visual hallusinations but sometimes he kinda drifts out and I believe he's hearing something. Mostly he is very normal but during spring even on meds he just shuts down and doesn't want to see anyone. We just give him space and and let him be then.

@pacomg_2553 2 роки тому

I can relate to your friend, I started developing symptoms in the last semester of High School, and honestly I even puked when I saw myself in the mirror. One of the few things that could make me feel human wasn't when people told me I was human after a mental breakdow, but instead when someone who didn't know me or hadn't seen me during a psychotic attack treated me as such. Mainly because it was a selfless act, and the person didn't know what I felt like, yet, they showed empathy, this brought me confort a lot of times, and even a cat displaying these traits saved me from taking my own life. Please be kind to others, even if you don't know them, you could be their last hope. Now I'm being treated, but sometimes I have delusions and extreme paranoia, please let your friend know that treatment and therapy (if possible) can make a huge difference.

@suspiciouswatermelon7639 2 роки тому

He is in fact a monster.. and he probably needs to be locked in a cage for everyone's protection.

@stacynp90 2 роки тому

It’s so sad because they can’t help it and it must be very scary. Thanks for being a friend to him.

@Lexi-vj1lm 4 роки тому

Her smile is beautiful. She’s clearly a genius. I’m proud of her.

@allanpotocki5972 3 роки тому

Check out this recent video of her, you honestly couldn't even tell it was her shes changed so much! So happy for her. Look up - Schizophrenia in 2020 (coping with the chaos), heres the talk!

@spacemaneric 2 роки тому

Thank you for your story and your vulnerability. I am so moved by your story. I'm an MFT student, and will take your perspective in working with young people. I really appreciate your description of being a person who dreams while awake. Thank you.

@adammeredith2117 Рік тому

I am so touched about her story. And I know how hard it can be to look through things that are not there. And how brave she is.

@Lauren-fj4nq 5 років тому

I have schizophrenia and my episodes sometimes cause me to try to take my own life, this made me proud of who I am and I am no longer ashamed.

@scarliep 5 років тому

God Bless You

@gabfig1669 5 років тому

Lauren god bless you never be ashamed of who you are.

@debramather2477 5 років тому

If you ever need someone to talk to I'm one of your people. My dad had it since i was 7. Im 46 now. My 16 yr old son had it dx at 14 but had it for a year before telling anyone. I get it. I'm here. Much love n peace.

@fanta1773 5 років тому

Debra Mather thanks for sharing

@cyber_dev24 5 років тому

You're brave, I have depression and people like you always give me hope.

@Pschychotically 4 роки тому

"I'm just someone who can't turn off my nightmares even when I'm awake." ~ Cecilia McGough, 2017

@rominalaudiaz8444 Рік тому

Incredible speech and young woman! Thank you for sharing your story and helping the world understand this condition. You're an inspiration and I hope more people experiencing this condition get the right help and have a loving supportive network.

@marykristina6292 Рік тому

Thank you Cecilia for your frankness and kindness. My dear Son has only commenced his journey 5 months ago and he doesn’t have insight at this stage. Our world is different now but we have found a richness in our respect to mental illness even though times have been tough for him and all the family. Your video has given me hope and insight to knowing his life can be successful and fulfilling.