Inside, the voices escalate, repeating phrases like “don’t go in there,” “nobody cares about you,” and even “the wine bottles are listening to you.” The mix of harsh insults, paranoid thoughts, and sudden commands intensifies as he navigates the store.
As he leaves the supermarket, the voices become louder, urging him to harm himself with phrases like “run” and “die.”
When he finally reaches home, the voices continue, with one warning, “you think you’re safe, but you’re not,” while others laugh and echo unsettling phrases like “you’re not alone” and “you can’t hide.”
Since its release, the video has been praised for its “accurate representation” of the challenges faced by those with schizophrenia, accumulating over a million views online.
One viewer, a diagnosed schizophrenic, commented: “This is a pretty accurate representation of what leaving the house looks like for me. When I stay at home, I usually experience fewer symptoms.”
They added, “It’s important to note that this is just one of the symptoms. It’s different for everyone, but for me, including visual hallucinations would make it even more realistic.”
Another user, also living with schizophrenia, shared: “This is pretty accurate for when I’m having really bad days.” They expressed empathy, saying, “It’s not always this bad, but sometimes it’s worse. My heart goes out to anyone else suffering with this.”
A third commenter noted, “This is the most realistic depiction I’ve seen. I’ve had schizoaffective disorder for about five years, and this reflects what it’s like when it’s severe. You can’t control it or run away from it. The only thing you can do is let the feelings pass, but it’s hard not to feel angry at yourself for it.”