My ex had paranoid schitzophrenic, he was lucky to find a good combination of medication, lived a great life, was a mentor for the mentally ill. They ended up naming a building after him, at the state hospital. He worked there for 25 years.

My brother has schizophrenia and Anosignosia. He can't reflect on his behaviors and can't see that he needs medication and has a serious mental illness. After multiple public disturbance arrests he continues to suffer and remains detached and unaware of his psychotic schizophrenic episodes. It's heartbreaking when a precious loved one will not accept treatment. 💔

I love that you're open to sharing your story. Everyone needs to educate themselves on mental illness.

Please don’t judge the mum for smiling. It might be her coping mechanism. You gotta smile or you’ll cry. I have paranoid schizoaffective disorder depressive type. I’ve put my family and friends through hell. The fact she can still smile when recalling memories is lovely to see. Add to that two amazing parents. Yeah anyways. Be kind

His parents are a delight.

This is so accurate..my brother had schizoaffective disorder.. .brilliantly talented people can be struggling with their mental health and they are so special to their loved ones but SUCH a challenging set of circumstances

My son was diagnosed as schizo-affective 17 years ago. He's been on a dozen meds. all with side effects & is convinced the meds make him worse. He refuses to live a clean lifestyle. He's also one of the most Loving ,sensitive people. I wish he had a strong support system other than me. People tend to take advantage of him.

He knows he is Loved and that's what matters most! Thank you for sharing!

This brought me to tears. MUSIC IS THERAPY, MUSIC IS HEALING. I don't think that sweet guy would still be here with us without music. I could listen to momma talk all day. I love her accent. sending you and your family love, Jenn from Dallas Tx

Inspiring and informative. Joe has incredible parents, who love him so much. Joe, you’re a light worker. Wishing you all the best this life has to offer. Thank you for sharing your stories, which will undoubtedly help and provide hope to others.

I have phycosis and schzophrenia. Thank you for sharing your story.

There's zero doubt my son is schizophrenic however he won't seek help so he spends a lot of time in jail and prison refusing meds because he believes the meds aren't what they are telling him they are. I have went so far as to take him to court to get placed somewhere that he might get help but the courts won't help me/ him. Idk what to do for him and I'd give my entire life for him to get well, my heart is broken 💔.

This Mom smiles nad laughs at EVERYTHING. I don't know why but she disturbs me.

My mom has Schizophrenia. I actually didn't want to watch this. I'm so glad I did. I was in tears the whole video. I just want to say thank you for sharing your story. I'm screaming joy that you figured it out. you're a light worker as well.

My brother has this to. When he was 16 I thought it was drugs. But it wasn’t it was this illness to it was like a rollar coster with him thru the years. A sad illness but more people to need to understand this illness. Heart breaking for the families and the one that deals with it.

My mom passed away last year from mental illness. She was diagnosed with anxiety and schizophrenia when i was 17 and it came back 2022. I believe she was misdiagnosed. I had no idea what was happening and after several appts and psychiatrist and therapists no one said it may be something more. She hid so much fun new over the years, i found out after she passed. She would do these erratic movements and call my name but wouldn't say anything. It was like when i was young. Same symptoms. My uncle had schizophrenia but she never mentioned anything about herself. I know she had major childhood trauma and suppressed a lot... it will be a year this March since she has been gone. I thank God for getting me through but I'm still so sad. Thank you for sharing.

My uncle is diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic with delusions and severe paranoia. Unmedicated and able to roam as he pleases . I wish he would get some help. He’s an amazing person but riddled with the illness and not getting better . Love you B

My grandad was paraniod schitzonphreic in one of his episodes he hit my nan over the head with a crowbar then killed himself by running a red light and hitting a truck. Took along time for my nan to recover . As an adult i have worked in physc hospitals and now have a greater understanding of mental illness .I believe im the only family member who does not see my grandad as a monster just a very sick man who lived in a time where the only help was the doc recommending a cup of hot tea to help calm him down. Thats exactly what the doctor told my nan when she called begging for help 1 hr before he tryed to crush her skull. 1967 UK

My mother is a bipolar schizophrenic-unmedicated. A real gem growing up with 😳😢 I can have sympathy for those who seek help, take medication, and don’t let their mental illness hurt and abuse those around them.

I was diagnosed schizoaffective four years ago aged 44. My symptoms started aged six. So many red flags and now I’m properly medicated I can live a fairly ‘normal’ life. I have a partner I’ve been with for 24 years and have three amazing boys. Now I know I’m not a bad person and I am in fact ill.

What great parents ! Everyone should have parents this good ..

My brother was always an A and B student. His first year of College he got sick and we didn't understand what was happening.... We had him committed and he was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at 19yrs. It been a roller coaster ever since..... We have been there through it all and haven't gave up on him.... Alot of families give up because it is so hard.... We lost Mom 6yrs ago and that was hard on all of us and especially my brother.... He is 45yrs now and living life the best way he knows how...

My brother just passed from this. My heart is dying

Thay was fantastic!! Now im gonna have to purchase the rest. I wanna hear from him now. What a great soul.

I have schizophrenia and I'm trying to fight it cuz it's ruining my life.

My best friend Josh of 14 years committed suicide. His story was extremely similar to the man in this story. At times it was heartbreaking to see my friend go through the extremes. I wanted so badly to help him, oh how I wish this story had come along sooner.

I lost my best friend since grade school, who was like a sister to me, to schizophrenia last year. It's heartbreaking what it can do to a person and those who love them. I'm so glad for those who are able to survive this.

I can't imagine how they feel knowing that they have this what it does to them it's heartbreaking perfectly normal people

I saw this documentary advertised on Facebook and I am so glad that I did! What a beautiful family...the mom and dad are absolutely precious! Such an amazing testimony for such a talented young man and family! ❤️

Im currently so worried about a friend, more like a second son,he just got in my heart because he is so ambitious but so mixed up ,his family treats him as a burden but im absolutely sure he is schizophrenic. He thinks he's adhd but he doesn't think the voices and paranoia are different. I'm not really sure what to do?

My brother has it and this was a very good video. The music is a little loud though, competes with the talkers voice

Relentless No Boundaries many brothers were like that, not as often shared it with a third party. Joey didn't have an off switch, Healthy wasn't in the equation. The absolute in this loving unconditional family is remarkable to see, its easy to see this same child with a single addict mother would be complete disaster.This family as a whole Unit is remarkable to me, such a hard story to share 💞🙏🏽

This was such a great video. It takes a lot of courage to get help when you have a mental illness, kudos to you Joe for accepting the help you need!! You have amazing parents, you can tell they love you so much!

Sounds like the parents were in denial for a very long time. Glad he’s OK now.

My son was mentally ill with schizophrenica too he passed away November 9 2019 poisoned with fentanyl

Im only halfway through and im just captivated! Thank you for sharing your story, the ups and downs. What a vivacious and loving family, and an extraordinary young man, im so very happy to see that he is living his best life and is a very talented individual, your smile lights up the world! 💙💜💚

Therapist here and what you describe is the subtle onset of symptoms no one knows until it’s too bad. People can live normal life’s continue to break the stigma I adore my schizophrenic clients

Great documentary...the music was very distracting. I couldn't focus on hearing them.

What a emotional story Joey♡ I was glued to the TV the whole time!!! Can you tell your sister, she is Julia Robert's double. What a beautiful family and friends you have!!!

It’s inspirational, informative and overcoming what life throws at you is amazing. As far as i can remember my older brother played sports with him, in his first band invective which I still have the box set on my shelf . You took a struggle and became someone others who feel alone now don’t have to. That’s the best gift to give the world

Back in the day we all played 10 and 13 was so regular for neighborhood kids. I don't know you Joe but I'm from toms river definitely recognize people. Good for you man ! This was such a a great watch.

Mental illness is so unrecognized and there are not enough programs out there, we are working on that In Our small town. Thank you for sharing your story. It am so happy you are continuing to do so well.

I would love to hear more from How of his experience and how he got to be In the stable place he is now.

Very nice to hear that he has overcome his mental health difficulties. I'm honestly very happy for him and his family. However I don't think it's very moral to say that this is actually heartwarming when it's quite obvious that it's just a sales pitch for a story that might have a good impact on others who are not overcoming their own mental health issues. I wish the best for these people.

I can’t finish this and it looks good! The background sound never ends !

Thank goodness you did not send him to military school. That would not have turned out well.

God bless you Joe!!!

My son is schizophrenic and doesn't and hascent look for help he says he doesn't have nothing I can't like a mother do nothing because his old enough we have put him twice in the hospital but he always gets out I don't wanna loose my son😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢he needs help and I'm suffering

This would have been much easier to watch /hear if the music wasn't 2x louder than the parents!!!

The music in the background is so distracting. You can barely hear what they're saying.

The parents were in such denial should have him help years sooner having been through this with a family member the whole family is forever traumatised and the forgotten sibling who saw and heard things that they never should have trauma forever but the parents only focus on the sick one

❤ What a beautiful telling revisit for everyone, still Loyal loving and most of all Together 💪🏽💙🙏🏽🌹🥀Not easy to share your private life like this thank you

Love hearing Joseph's story of mental illness recovery, but the music in the background took away from the video. It was distracting.

My son needs help some days lm scared for my life but he won't get help lm so tried of this but if l kick him out he will but out in the street sick and get worse god help us

U got my follow.. and im only half way thru

Just followed you. Going to watch.

I hope the guy friend can give himself a break. He was just a boy himself and there was no way he could have known how to help him.

Why such loud background music? I can’t even continue watching.

During ww2 supply lines were compromised. Some areas didn't get any wheat at all. Schizophrenia was gone.

I personally would have liked to hear more from him and his side of the story but it was a good doc

Thank you.

I don't think it's that the details are "fuzzy" i think it's that the mind has to suppress and block a lot of things out to help cope and handle things 38:52

I would say all mental person that i have known including my children are all gifted people, but born with cells that gets damage along their development & as a result, suffer to life like everyone else. No fault of theirs, just need to educate families to recognise red flags especially between the ages of 14 to 25 & for society to accept we are all unique & special.❤

Its hard to focus on what they’re saying when there is constant music. I love music but not when people are talking

The moms not smiling she just looks like that

❤so good!

I couldn’t finish watching this because the music is so loud that it gave me a headache. Too bad coz I wanted to watch

The music makes this impossible to listen to.

My son told the school that he hears voices but I get no help we are trying

Who is he that I would know he have won award for

I would of loved to hear from joe too

That background music is way too loud

What's the deal with the Mom smiling through the whole video??? Soooooo odd

11:10 Hindsight's 20/20

My former fiancee has this.

Why she is smiling? It is dismissing own emotions

okay...an iPad is a pretty badass substitute for a notepad doctor but don't cha know it'll get germy, if iPads haven't been invented yet I guess there's no such thing as female robots and invest in Tesla, buy low sell high dude🐀

Not to sound mean, but they all seem a little off