It was wonderful to have the opportunity to interview Tiffany about her life and experiences with hallucinations and delusions (starting from a very early age.) Tiffany provided some incredible and vivid descriptions of what life with schizophrenia is like, what it is like to be undiagnosed for a long time period (and how an existing diagnosis of schizophrenia can make accessing other diagnoses more complicated), experiences with major episodes of psychosis, as well as the positive aspects of having schizophrenia (including one fantastic vision of a supportive pink platypus.)

Timestamps:

00:00 - 5:08: First experiences with delusions and hallucinations

5:09 - 6:55: How the initial delusions/hallucinations felt

6:56 - 10:50: What it’s like to be undiagnosed

10:51 - 13:47: What it was like to receive a diagnosis

13:48 - 16:50: How a schizophrenia/schizoaffective diagnosis can make other diagnoses more challenging

16:51 - 22:30: Experiences with four major episodes (common themes)

22:31 - 25:30: Differences between episodes

25:31 - 28:40: What it’s like to have delusions as a main trait/symptom

28:41 - 32:40: Experience with work and accommodations

32:41 - 33:18: Accommodations in an ideal world

33:19 - 34:49: What would you tell your younger self if you could time travel

34:50 - 37:00: Positives and closing thoughts

Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It aims to reduce stigma and promote understanding about mental health conditions and neurodivergence. The views expressed in this video are those of the interviewee.

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