I can't imagine what the world would look like through your eyes so thank you for sharing your story and your wonderful drawings! You are incredibly talented! Have you seen the TED talk by Eleanor Longden? I would highly recommend it if you are ever feeling alone in this. I hadn't really seen a lot of people with schizophrenia talking about it and just like with your post, her talking about it helped me understand it all a little better :)

My uncle has schizophrenia, and as it was gaining on him, he described it to me once. Its like being in a base universe, with countless ones buzzing in and out, and you can't stop it. He has totally isolated himself, and everyone doesn't understand. But its because he doesn't want others to see him that way. I totally empathize with you dear. Bless you!

I love your work and the spirit in which it was created. Thanks for sharing. On a slightly odd side note, long ago when I was considerably younger, I had an LSD trip that turned pretty horrible (Understatement of my life) The reason I mention it is that I saw things very much like the mounds and masses with eyes. They called themselves Umpsquamadic Peels - Google it, I've done my own things with them. Maybe you will see a common aspect or two? It was often said by the late Terence McKenna, that the shaman of a tribe would often be the schizophrenic who had the gift of vision, who could see things ordinary tribe members couldn't. It's just that society lost something when these gifted people were no longer seen as valuable. I see a person with the gift to express things that ordinary people do not see and I commend your artistry.

You are a beautiful person, you deserve all the happiness in the world; i wish you a fast recovery from all this, thank you for sharing, and we are here for you.

I also live with this abomination. In my case I couldn't tell anyone for fear of being locked away. Then one day I saw a D**k Cavett tell his story and I went in to the Doctor and told mine. I am now on medication for a number of things that help me some and others to help with depression that helps and then doesn't. I stay away from bad news stories and real life books unless they are funny. I started painting and drawing but not what I saw, (those I kept in my Journal) I painted pictures from pictures that calmed me or pictures that I took of nature . My heart goes out to you and you are so young for new treatments in medications that I know you will get better. You are beautiful and repeat that every time you don't feel that way and take a refreshing walk with a trusted member of the family , even if its only one block and turn around and come home. Never be alone with your DR.s Have mom or dad with you at all times . Even when you come of age! Feel better everyday!

You may just be able to perceive what others do not perceive...

Thanks for sharing this it's a fascinating insight into the 'real' condition rather than the trite Hollywood trope that's always on show.

I also have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed in my late 20s. It is a struggle few can understand. I am lucky that Haldol controls my symptoms and allowed me to get my MBA, work, become a mother, and eventually retire from a long, successful career. I pray others with this horrific disease can find equally successful medical help. Praying for you dear.

You are beautiful

the fact alone that you aren't constantly terrified by seeing and hearing such things and not live in fear is amazing, plus the guts to speak out so openly and calmly about it, plus your talent, you are awesome. no idea if you ever gonna read this, but if your self esteem will reach one day a 10th of the one i and obvioulsy many other readers in here have for you, you'll be all set as far as that one side of your issue goes. i haven't the slightest clue of how to express my respect for you, really. Wish you well

Wonderful art! And please reconsider your occasional wish to be "prettier". That's just a nonsense concept made up for people who don't have a mind of their own. You have a fine mind to be able to create such artwork. I hope you keep drawing and working with the schizophrenia. I'm 45 and have had depression on and off since I was a teenager. I've decided it's a life's work to get comfortable with the fact that some things knock me far harder than they seem to knock others. I love to immerse myself in art when I can. Oh yes, let other people help you if you can find the right people to help you - I've found it takes a while to discern who is helpful and who isn't.

You are far braver than I. Some of these images sends chills down my spine, and I only gazed upon them once. You, on the other hand, had the courage to revisit these hallucinations, some of them highly unnerving, long enough to make them into art. Thank you for showing me how you perceive the world.

This is very interesting. It is my impression that humans have the ability to sense their surroundings and the very sensitive have a creative brain that translates that to a kind of physical metaphors. Eyes= You are being watched. That kind of thing. Psychics tend to be either auditory, visual or they can even smell things, sometimes. Psychics just see the non threatening bits. The brain translates feelings a bit like a radio picks up frequencies, it has channels. If you are stressed and perhaps a high achiever who worries, it may pick "worry channels". Which is when scary, worried, anxious "vibes" get translated into physical things, voices, etc. It can't be blocked out. It's natural. It might change if the root cause changes. I suspect this, anyway. My best wishes.

I have schizophrenia, and it's horrible. props for getting through today. keep up the art, it's fantastic. never had a visual hallucination so i cant even imagine how scary that is. i used to describe it as like you've woken up in some wierd alternate dimension where all the things you thought you knew were suddenly wrong. but as the days go by i'm starting to belive it actually is all in my head (with a few wobbles now and then). stay strong! P.s i'm super jealous of your drawing skills

I had no idea. You are so talented. My aunt has schizophrenia and, well, I have to admit that I have never understand her. Thank you. You made me realize how hard, full of wonders and even scary her world might be. I dont think that people really understand this mental illness. Thank you, thank you. You are so extremly talented, beautifull and BRAVE. And god... young! You are my new idol in the world.

Thank you for sharing with us! I certainly now have a better understanding of Schizophrenia thanks to your amazing art. I think we ought to encourage as many schizophrenic people as possible to do something like this- draw their hallucinations, because it helps people to actually see what can be an awful solitary experience, and seeing is believing and understanding. Keep up the good work and just so you know, you are brave, badass and beautiful! And Don't let your demons tell you otherwise!

Kate an 18 year old artist with schizophrenia who is beautiful. That was my thoughts when i read that first headline. Thank you so much for sharing your visual hallucinations. Some of them look scary and I hope drawing them helps. I hope you have more like the bird who sings. I have been a psychiatric nurse for 31years and this is a very powerful way to communicate what you are experiencing. It is fantastic That you are taking control of the illness and not allowing it to control you. Some people take years to do that and some people don't manage it. thank you so much Kate an inspiration to others. Good luck and i hope you have a happy life. Claire

Thank you for sharing. Though I am not schizophrenic myself, one of my past best friends has schizophrenia and I've been present for intense psychotic episodes of others dealing with the delusions. The stereotypes and stigmas are often inaccurate, but I hope you realize these things are driven by fear, and not hate (although fear can develop into hate). And I'm not sure education can erase that fear due to the ways schizotypical behavior manifests itself. Knowing my buddy was experiencing a auditory hallucination (voices) turned my confusion into fear, so ironically and sadly, my education in psychology led to both the understanding of my friend's issues and the end of our friendship. :/

My granddaughter, 12, has recently been diagnosed as schizophrenic. She, too, is an artist...I think her counselor is on the right track with art therapy, but that is just the beginning. I wish you the best, Kate, and thank you very much for sharing.

Your drawings are really fascinating. It makes me understand better what you can feel and go through and i think it's a big step towards being understood and considered, aknowledged by people not just as someone who's said to be 'mentally ill'. So keep drawing, keep showing the world what it feels like. I hope it helps you and reassure you. I'd like to follow your art somewhere, do you have DeviantArt maybe or a webpage?

Your drawings are awesome. Keep drawing :)

well said

I have schizoaffective disorder and I'm an artist. I can relate. Not with visual hallucinations, but paranoia, depression, etc. I followed you on IG and hope for the best in your endeavors. Good stuff! :)

sending all my love!

ur strong for even dealing with this mental illness. I can't even imagine

Beautiful art Kate. I'm sorry that you have this condition. I hope for all the best in your life, keep shining and keep your head up :)

Very brave to help people understand mental health challenges through your art. I'm wondering if you drew similar creatures in your artwork before realizing that they were your hallucinations? Be strong and thanks for sharing. Peace to you😚

I get the visions and all and I'm truly sorry you experience them.I think your courageous choice to turn them into art and share your story is an amazingly strong thing to do.As far as your self esteem and your wish to steal beauty,well you already are very beautiful.I do realize that anyone can lack self esteem,mine is low too.But seeing a rose that feels it's a weed.well that sucks because you deserve to experience the beauty that you are.I wish you the best and applaud your strength.

Amazing. I will go home and draw mine now

Some people take drugs to have a glimpse of your world =)

Wow.... shocking how many people with shizophrenia are around here.... best wishes to all of you. This looks extremely challenging and my own mental illness looks like a park walk in comparison.

You are really amazing. Don't let the glitches in your brain ever tell you otherwise! This is a really creative and splendid way to connect with the rest of us and let us in on your world. Thank you for bravely posting it!

I dont know on which part of the earth are you presently but you are a human ,you have life & you are one of the most unique soul ever. Not because you are already famous world wide but because you are dealing with such a phase,even brave enough to be creative about it on ways of expression. Takes gutts . Goodluck to you ,you wonderful woman. Best wishes ~Another soul like you ~ ( Probably )

I also was diagnosed I'm currently in therapy I'm soon to be turning 14. I hear voices and see things I've tried drawing them but im not the best artist. I also tried writing about it in songs or poems but I'm not very good at English and couldn't do that either. So I'm a bit stuck on what I can do

Thank you for sharing these beautiful drawings and paintings! Love and hugs to you!

Oh, i forget to mention how incredibly talented of an artist you are as well 😊

Can i use ur pictures for my assignment?i need to upliad it on insta.can i?

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Read this years ago..just remembered it as I was writing a song about it and I decided to find this article again. It’s really tough and something ignored in My country.

Good on you for being so honest about it. A friend of mine had something similar when she was younger, one of the things she saw was a fetus that floated above her bed. Would be so interesting to know the sciences behind all of it

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