Mental Health Tips : How to Talk to a Schizophrenic

[lafferlg]

this video should be banned. it's because of people like you that impose rules in how to deal with a person that contributes to the detriment of such a person. you would be a great programmer, you'd be good in programming machines. we are human beings not machines. fucking moron

[SliC3oFicE]

im schizo, and dont no one need to talk slowly to me, actually id probly punch him out for it.

[woo2w3]

Well that video was a waste of time.

[gnamp]

This man has dark secrets. I bet.

[squidwardDK]

He has a sort of hypnotising and scaring effect on me (and I am not a schizo nor a psychiatrist)... I think his approach is wrong. I have spoken to schizophrenics, among other things convincing them to take showers, and I would be respectful and patient, yet spontaneous, talking rationally and try to be like I would be in any friendly conversation. I think the psychiatrist in the video treats them slightly like jerks, and I dont think that is truly helpful.

[MsLAB24]

What a very strange boy

[august92130]

That sounds like me

[KrazyKitten186]

dude...you SCARE me...what is with the VOICE???

[IronicallyVague]

The problem with this video is most Schizophrenics tend to be the kind of people who might either be in a biker gang, a street person or lean towards some kind of criminal activity...

At the very least they spend most of their days battling Demons so I doubt anyone would ever reach for one of those tissues Doc....

You may very well be good at what you do with most people but...Seriously?

You're a little out of your league on this one.

[spiritanimals]

well this video is not working for me but i read the discription and no.....that's how you talk to a person who is having a panic attack due to schizophrenia. .....maybe id have a diffrent view on this if it would work for me.

[rescsuyiliu]

You don't call people schizophrenics! They are people like everybody else who are with schizophrenia. You call yourself a helper? I deny it even from the title of your video!

[rescsuyiliu]

You don't call people schizophrenics!!!



[Riveripple]

Really everyone? I don't think he's trying to make out that people with Schizophrenia are "retarded" at all. I think he's only suggesting they may be at sometimes delicate and it's important to talk to them like you want to help them.

[Anopolyable]

@trakomako Only a Doctor can diagnose you for schizophrenia. ;)

Well these days they give you faster BPS then Schzophrenia.

[EpicShkun]

average schizo> this doctor

[Mysticlies]

I agree with all the confusion regarding this video. I'm assuming the advice is geared towards talking to someone going through a schizophrenic episode (especially if it is the first one), rather than someone who is under medication and is aware of his or her condition.

[Deimos69r]

@azkeyz I'm studying to become a psychologist and i'm really interested in schizophrenia. Could you 'personal message' me what you experience on a daily basis? I've watched a lot of documentaries but youtube isn't really helping me out that much =/. Much would be appreciated! :)

[leelyndaa]

@Deimos69r Dear person I've been suffering from hearing voices for the past 9 years. i have some peace now because istop eating red meat like steak, ribs, so i eat white meat instead like chicken, fish and turkey with boilded vegetables, carrots, potatoes, and i stop eating sugary things like candy and soda i eat fruit fruit has its own sugar. so i feel much better now tell your patients to eat white meat idon't know why but it does make a different.

[PriscillaRaw]

I had a schizophrenic mother, and my sister suffers from the illness aswell. What sickens me is this type of "does she want sugar" attitude. The only reason you would need to speak to a schizophrenic slowly is because their "doctor" has doped them up to the eyeballs to keep them quiet. I feel sorry for his patronised patients.

[ThisIsAndrewTime]

schizophrenic people have a better grip on reality than you! so there!

[skinflint420]

@vJpRIzM true........never really "trusted" anyone who doesnt "help" you without paying first.......

[rexorrama]

Talk slowly to them.

One session with this guy would drive me nuts.

[GreenJokerToker]

I can't escape the conviction that my family is working with the government to harm me, and at the same time I can believe that my entire family hates me and is taking advantage of my paranoia. I'm not sure how to explain it, I just can't look at anything without thinking about how the government put it there the way it is because they secretly know how to control minds simply by controlling what the minds see.

[Moxy3d]

Wow, when did Schizophrenia become confused with Moron? Hope I didn't type that too fast.

[CookieEater7]

My friend has severe schizophrenia, and I talk to her like I talk to any other person -- just have to watch what I say sometimes. Seriously? Do you mean during a freak out, or normally, because there is NO WAY you need to change anything you say unless it's during a freak out.

[Waddles12360]

@soyamilkhehe wats it like being schizopheric...sry if thats offesive im just really curious

[10thStreetBlvd]

People, this is a video that shows you how to communicate with a person that has been diagnosed with a SEVERE form of schizophrenia. You have to understand that there are many different types of this disease/mental illness/whatever.

[Ariesflamez]

Good job Einstine.

[jstthink]

not good uninformed 

[bernieowen2]

He does speak some truth in his words with a lot of wrong views as well.The catatonic side of schizophrenia is no easy problem to handle.A tremendous amount of love needs to be shown as a mother or father would show a young child using a firmness approach as a parent would a child.To soft approach and bang your spoilt child throws a paddy.Forgive the resemblance to a child but while we are ill esp if catastrophic one one step wrong and it blows up in your face.Seven years on wards as a patient

[bernieowen2]

He does speak some truth in his words with a lot of wrong views as well.The catatonic side of schizophrenia is no easy problem to handle.A tremendous amount of love needs to be shown as a mother or father would show a young child using a firmness approach as a parent would a child.To soft approach and bang your spoilt child throws a braney,Liquid cosh time.Forgive the resemblance to a child but while we are ill esp if catastrophic one one step and it blows up in your face.Seven years on wards

[larodem]

@robijuli236 Based off the video description, I´m guessing he´s talking about how to deal with someone experiencing a psychotic episode. I think the title is very badly formulated though, since it implies that schizophrenic people are always psychotic.

[ParraPremiers09]

he speaks of schizophrenics as if they arent real people. what a load of bull.

[thisismylogon]

just another "expert" who doesnt have a clue

[MsLAB24]

think he is delusional he is playing fake it till you make it, he never had his first client in his studio I think :s

[thefinallink1]

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[LaBellaa1984]

Everything is posed.

[victoriaisntsosecret]

:( Just because I am Schizophrenic doesn't mean that I am mentally challenged. Please stop insulting me with your "advice". I beg of you!!!!! Please!!! :(

[Supaduck0]

This guy would definitely piss most schizophrenics off

[Real454545]

Look at how this guy holds his chin up, He loves himself

Piss off Buddy, you belong as a patient

[domdom111111]

It's seems to me that he's giving tips on how to seduce another guy, lol! (No, I'm not homophobic by the way)

[njdevils17]

they should just them over the head with a shovel. i don't trust those sick bastards!

[TCupUK]

What a load of crap.

Let them talk without judging what they say.

[wlsn229]

@icefiredragon689 They up your meds because they know that your speaking the truth

[azkeyz]

Please forgive my profanity , I have a slight touch of torrets.

[coaxx]

the video presents itself without any background info on schizohprenia at all. obviously this type of approach would be reserved for a very sick person whos having an acute psychotic episode, not all schizophrenics in general.. many people with the problem has social problems, but some do not, this seems more like a video for nurses about how to deal with a psychotic episode

[unclepoepoe]

@robijuli236 I think he is talking about talking to a person that is schitzophrenic and has no medicine.

[kathryn120]

I have had some of the best, deepest and most intellectual conversations with schizophrenics. He makes some stupid blanket statements. It's a case by case basis dude!

[sav8665]

DICKHEAD!!!!

[janeyanna]

@robijuli236 And it's funny how he talks about this from a psychoanalytic perspective. It's like a cognitive-behavioural therapist talkin about therapy for cerebral palsy.

[6Astro06]

maybe he is trying to be sympathetic. My son has schizophrenia and it is misunderstood, sad, lonely illness that many do not understand. his meds help only a bit, but the most important thing is the love from his family and few friends. when he is alone he is worse. people with this illness need love and support and care. convincing an ill person to take meds in the first place is hard but do not abandon ill people. they need safety and support. come together as a community and help.

[Nouri8885]

@robijuli236 not all schizophrenics are the same, maybe his advice is good for some schizophrenics, i think his intention was good he was trying to be nice and calm

[nikonf105]

@ chungachungaful, you are correct. He is not referring to everyone. I had a friend suffering from schizophrenia. Her schizophrenia progressed to the point where we can't be together as friends. I've known her for 5 years. In the end, I had to talk to her like this. My neighbors told me to stay away from her for my own safety, and I believe my neighbors are right because we're all coming up with the same conclusions about her. I really miss my friend. I wish there was no such illness.

[9234The]

People say things around you that may bother you but they say them because they don’t seem afraid of you so THEY are trust worthy but there person who seems cool but is so nice to you is not the good one because you for many reasons not visible cant trust them so think opposite when it comes to common sense things and if you feel a bit like doing something but cant and it’s the right thing do it have courage and cuts but not criminal cuts but for honest things.

[Ashes2266]

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[miserlyfusion081]

I have schizophrenia and also happen to be an honor student in college. Speak very slow? Hahahaha okay. This guy is such a condescending prick.

[aquajak]

your so full of shit, were not retarded, speak slow?? hello, some of us have university degrees.

[Ironkettle]

@HarperMPH There are no rights, first off. And, I think you should be first in line to show a good example of how faulty brains are. Also, you contradict yourself saying "to have rights". Isn't it the right of a schizophrenic to not take their medication as well, according to your logic? I see that you think it's a plague, that's cool. Hope your family will never see this illness so you can stay firm in your convictions.

[Ironkettle]

I take it this is what college pumps out. I was diagnosed with this and so far they pray medications help so that they don't have to build a relationship. My visits are around 45 minutes and it's pretty much a few broad questions. Life is more felt than explained. It's hard to walk in there and explain how I feel. The more you try to explain it the worse it gets. Delusional - or maybe just a different way at looking at what we (everyone) do as people.

[icefiredragon689]

also theres Quick steps if you want to get out of psychiatric hospital quick, take your meds, remember the dates, participate in all the group activity's, have little to no violent outburst. organized your speech when your communicating with the staff, remember your math the 100 subtracted by eights, make it seem like your focusing on your daily goals and that you care, and the most important step lying maskin yourself! do all these steps will get you in less then 3 weeks.. shh acting is keen

[chungachungaful]

@robijuli236 I think you are.

Maybe you're not as severe,

but this is great advice to follow when dealing with untreated schitzophrenics.

[ReligiousReidBaer]

is being so damn gay a mental health issue, buddy?

[lucabrasiguy]

HAHA!

[RealityShowGuru]

@HarperMPH wow. okay. I have schizophrenia and have never decided to just not take my medication. I take all my meds as prescribed, but even when people stay on meds, we can still get really sick and unstable. Schizophrenia is an unpredictable disease, different for evryone and meds dont always solve everything. No pill is a cure all. But I wouldnt be stable without it, so I always take it.

[RealityShowGuru]

Um, come on people. I'm schizophrenic and I didnt find anything offensive. But you have to look at it understanding he's a psychologist, not a psychiatrist. Big difference. Generally I dont expect psychologists to know everything because they are not doctors. I do respect them, though, and this man is trying the best he can to be pleasant.

[Fairyelfdog]

LOL! My schizofrenic boyfriend and I were just laughing at this. Don't try this at home! :)

[thebannie]

this man is an idiot. someone should post 'how to talk to an idiot psychologist.

[000ZetyN]

Look at how perfect his tissue box is

[fmcg552]

@000ZetyN lolololololol.........

[acdavis630]

@000ZetyN ...too perfect.

[123perrin]

@000ZetyN rofl

[Chico1584]

I remember being asked whats happening in the news? Also my Doctor always asks any thoughts of wanting to harm yourself/others? Is anyone contolling your thoughts/stealing your thoughts/ are you hearing other peoples thoughts. I tried to cooperate eventually but I thought I had already got better because I used to be way worse. And I didnt want the authorites to put me away which they did Ive been criminalised and hospitalised it was all a conspiracy to me.

[RedHatBlueShoe]

@robijuli236 Right. Im schizophrenic and everyone acts like I am RETARDED. It's an insult and it's very discouraging. Why don't you just change my diaper! It's good to have an understanding about schizophrenia, to maybe understand where the person is coming from, but talk to them like you would a friend. Baby talk makes me feel more insane. The best thing for schizophrenics, is to just treat them as you would treat a normal person. Because basically they are normal, just have different trials.

[BabyNeuron]

Why are people so angry?

He said nothing wrong...

[Werewolflady1313]

So apparently schizophrenia = being mentally retarded? This guy is so full of it.

[CeeCeeBonita]

wow they'll hire anybody these days....

Yeah, we're not stupid. I agree with @robijuli236 200%

[deathgirl5666]

man i got so mad watching this its like im gifted not stupid numbnuts. (after meeting me hes gonna wish he has numbnuts haha)

[returnoftheramble]

sure, when you're blurred, restricted in cold-hate-fearless, you can't do much of anything.

[returnoftheramble]

@robijuli236 because he's stupid and being manipulative to be right, no you are; it's a worth battle, and we know the answer 2 the question bc things are or are not.1? 01010101=1 He's used to dealing with ppl who've had an ego fight-fantasy-balancing and suffer borderline personality in something similar to maladaptive behavior patterns from worth in the past. Nothing there: 1+0=1&0. something of nothing.

[a199215]

I think he is full of himself. But also right. I act like this by my nature when I'm with a close friend who has schizophrenia. And it has truly helped her.

[isabellaannerose123]

i have schizophrenia and this video is true.

[survivorartist]

omg! objectification will get you nowhere jerk. i hope you stay far, FAR away from working with people who have mental health issues. the attitudes presented in this video are a perfect example of why mental health treatment FAILS people on a regular basis.

[IronicallyVague]

How to talk to a psychiatrist? Duh duh drool drool duh, duh duh drool slobber drool dull duh? duh drool drool duh.

This video is however a good example of how messed up the illness of schizophrenia really is...

First you have the symptoms on one hand & then for "help" your supposed to ask a half-wit like this...

Tip - Don't be too quick to diagnos someone as being catatonic , they may just be stunned silent by your sheer stupidity

[h4ck573r]

hmm, and is there a video of how to speak to a psychiatrist, the way you speak on video tells me a lot about you.First off all u are trying to make up for the lack of intellect by putting diploma on the wall, second by speaking so slowly i get the impression that you consider your self above all the others.Your underestimating of others will lead you to a miserable, lonely life.Never seeing what others, more mind gifted see, because you think that you know more and better than others.You idiot.

[Ironkettle]

@h4ck573r When he said container... I thought to myself, isn't being contained in a certain way of thinking bad anyway? He'll have his friends that think they do society good. I think they need to either broaden their container or crack the lid to let some air in or find a new job. They read books and research by observing but not really get to the individual. It's really easy to sit in a room and judge someone but to understand them that takes something they'll never have.

[h4ck573r]

@Ironkettle Yes friend, to judge someone takes but a few of learned prejudices and ignorance is a must, albeit to understand someone takes intellect, willpower, care and lack of the above mentioned judgmental requirements.

I am not diagnosed with schizophrenic, but I know a few people that are, and they are no different than any of others, they ware just unfortunate to get a label from our lesser minded society that rules at the moment now that the inquisition is gone.

[WilderWeinX]

I don't want to know how to make them comfortable, I want to know how to scare them until they cry and choke on their own tongues.

[IronicallyVague]

If I have Demons constantly try & torment me day after day why would you assume a sniveling little zit with an IQ of a turnip like you could ever scare me or anyone else?

[WilderWeinX]

You should change your name from 'Ironically Vague' to 'Obvioiusly attention seeking'. Suck it up you prissy bitch, IMAGINARY demons are nothing compared to REAL deamons. The only turnip is you if you think that a schizophrenics opinion matters. <3

[IronicallyVague]

When you get to the scary part let us know, ok cupcake?

[WilderWeinX]

Could you be any more lame? Biggest nerd on the internet.