2 Schizophrenics React to Viral TikTok's! In this candid and compelling video, Schizophrenia advocate Michelle Hammer and comedian Dan Laitman, who lives with schizophrenia, openly discuss what it’s like to live with mental illness. Through personal stories and expert insights, they explore psychosis, hallucinations, and how psychiatry plays a role in managing schizophrenia. Michelle [...]
It's 2025, and still many people around us don't understand how miserable it is to live with schizophrenia. No matter how much you try to explain those constant noises in your head, the feeling of fear or confusion, or try to appear normal, you usually get blank stares, awkward silences, and worst judgments even [...]
Have you ever realized how disturbing it is to be judged for your mental condition? People living with schizophrenia suffer from it daily. This is because of the unawareness about this matter that people assume it as an untreatable mental health condition, leading to stigma and discrimination. This stigma keeps people away from seeking [...]
Reacting to the Most Viral Psych Ward TikToks! Reacting to the Most Viral Psych Ward TikToks! In this week's hilarious yet deeply insightful episode, Michelle Hammer and co-host Dan Laitman of Schizophrenic.NYC sit down to react to some of the most viral “Psych Ward TikToks” making waves online. Expect raw emotion, [...]
Everyone Missed My Schizophrenia Symptoms Everyone Missed My Schizophrenia Symptoms In this powerful video, Michelle Hammer opens up about a deeply personal experience: how the adults in her life missed—or outright misunderstood—the signs of her schizophrenia. Instead of receiving empathy or help, her behaviors were dismissed as attention-seeking or deceit. It [...]
College & Mental Illness: Reacting to TikToks That Get It College & Mental Illness: Reacting to TikToks That Get It College is often portrayed as the “best time of your life”—but for students dealing with mental illness, it can feel like a constant uphill battle. In this episode, Michelle Hammer, a [...]
Can SMELL Really Detect SCHIZOPHRENIA Better Than Current Methods? Can SMELL Really Detect SCHIZOPHRENIA Better Than Current Methods? Anecdotal Evidence and Observations Michelle Hammer, who has schizophrenia, initially dismissed the idea that people with schizophrenia might have a distinct smell. However, she encountered compelling comments from individuals who claim to have [...]
Two Ex Psych Ward Patients React To Viral Psych Ward Videos Welcome back! Today, we're diving into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of psych ward TikTok. These videos provide a unique glimpse into life inside psychiatric facilities, mixing humor with raw, heartfelt moments. Join Michelle and Carolyn as they react [...]
Reacting to the Most Viral Psych Ward TikToks! Part 2 Welcome back! Today, we’re exploring the intriguing and often misunderstood world of psych ward TikTok. These videos offer a unique look into the lives of those in psychiatric facilities, blending humor with raw, emotional moments. Join Michelle and Carolyn as they [...]
AITA my sister is "schizophrenic" | Reading Mental Health Reddit Stories Are you struggling to make a decision about whether or not you might be mentally ill? Do you feel like you don't know who to talk to about your feelings? In this video, Michelle Hammer and Carolyn Rossiter are reading [...]
Am I Mentally ill? | Reading Mental Health Reddit Stories Are you struggling to make a decision about whether or not you might be mentally ill? Do you feel like you don't know who to talk to about your feelings? In this video, Michelle Hammer and Carolyn Rossiter are reading mental [...]
Schizophrenia Before and After Meds | My Story In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer compares her experience with schizophrenia symptoms before and after she started taking medication. Before, the voices, which took the form of a girl, were unbearable. They would tell her that she should not say anything [...]
Schizophrenic Reacts to Schizophrenia Memes In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer of Schizophrenic.NYC reacts to schizophrenia memes. What does she think of them? Watch to find out! Like The Background? Get The Canvases Here > Subscribe to my Youtube Channel Here >
Early Signs of Schizophrenia In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City,Michelle Hammer discusses some of the early signs of schizophrenia that she experienced. When Michelle was younger, one of her first hallucinations was that, while in the car, she would see a man driving a motorcycle on power lines. Although, at the [...]
My Humiliating Delusions A Symptom of Schizophrenia is Delusions. It's something that I suffer from on a daily basis. For me, they are often humiliating. I often find myself paralyzed by them. Watch this episode of Schizophrenia and the City to find out more schizophrenic, Michelle Hammer. Like The Background? Get The Canvases Here [...]
Schizophrenia Episodes Q&A I Michelle Hammer, share my Schizophrenia Episodes on the playlist Schizophrenia Caught on Camera. I also share these videos on all social media sites/apps. I get an enormous amount of responses and questions. I do a Q&A in this episode of Schizophrenia and the City Like The Background? Get The Canvases [...]
Schizophrenia Homelessness and Crime On January 15, 2022, 40-year-old Michelle Go, was shoved in front of a Subway train and didn't survive. She was pushed by a man named Martial Simon who was a homeless diagnosed Schizophrenic. What is New York City doing to make sure this doesn't happen again? Watch this episode of [...]
Schizophrenia might be getting a name change Is Schizophrenia changing its name? Well according to the New England Public Media it might just be! What do you think of a name change? Do you agree or disagree? Check out this episode of Schizophrenia and the City to find out the thoughts of schizophrenic, [...]
Schizophrenia and Narcissism In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer discusses an article which asserts that schizophrenics are narcissists because a brain system involved in self-reflection is over-activated, leading to exaggerated focus on oneself. But to focus on oneself does not imply narcissism, it could just be self-care and self-awareness, [...]
Mental Illness, Schizophrenia, and Forced Treatment *Trigger Warning* In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle talks about the important topic of forced treatment. Michelle once checked herself into the psych ward for a suicide attempt but wasn’t allowed to leave because they had a 72-hour hold on her. The next day, [...]
It's Cool To Have A Mental Illness In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle tackles the latest fad: that having a mental illness is cool. People are saying that recent social media posts about mental illness are glamorizing the subject. However, Michelle disagrees. Posts of people expressing their suicidal thoughts and [...]
What Are Schizophrenic Episodes Like? In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer the New Top 5 Questions About Schizophrenia Episodes Like The Background? Get The Canvases Here > Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. At 27, Michelle decided to [...]
Can You Have Sex With A Schizophrenic? In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer dives into the topic of sex and schizophrenics, specifically if one can have sex with a schizophrenic. Why does she ask this question? Michelle received an email from a person who had a relationship with a [...]
Overcome Schizophrenia Negative Symptoms In this episode of Schizophrenia and The City, Michelle Hammer talks about schizophrenia negative symptoms and how she overcame them. Negative symptoms don’t necessarily mean “bad” – they just mean a lack of normal behaviors, such as social and emotional behaviors. For Michelle, this meant not being able to [...]
Why Are Nursing Homes Diagnosing Patients With Schizophrenia? In this episode of Schizophrenia and The City, Michelle examines a recent New York Times article that investigates the misdiagnoses of nursing home patients with schizophrenia. Because of the lack of staff to care for patients, nursing homes try to sedate their patients to control [...]
