Schizophrenic NYC

Schizophrenic NYC Created by Michelle Hammer, a woman with Schizophrenia in NYC. Schizophrenic.NYC starts conversations about mental health. Check it out! cities. Why?
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HOMELESSNESS & SCHIZOPHRENIA

Approximately 200,000 individuals with schizophrenia or manic-depressive illness are homeless, constituting one-third of the approximately 600,000 homeless population (total homeless population statistic based on data from Department of Health and Human Services). These 200,000 individuals comprise more than the entire population of many U.S. We aim to help the Schizo

phrenic homeless of New York City. Because this is the city we live in and love. At any given time, there are more people with untreated severe psychiatric illnesses living on America’s streets than are receiving care in hospitals. Source: Treatment Advocacy Center

OUR CONNECTION WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

Here at Schizophrenic.NYC we have a strong connection to Schizophrenia. Our founder Michelle was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at age 22. In her words “it really effin’ sucks.” But worse than having Schizophrenia, is being Schizophrenic and homeless. There is nothing that upsets us more than seeing mentally ill people living on the streets of NYC. We want this to change now. Together we can make a difference. With every purchase made a portion of our profits get donated to organizations around NYC that support the mentally ill homeless. Together we can make a change.

06/07/2026

Finding the right medication for schizophrenia isn’t instant. It can take time, adjustments, and patience to figure out what actually works.

This is my experience with the reality of the schizophrenia medication journey and why the process is different for everyone.

06/06/2026

What’s one thing you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed?

If I were diagnosed with schizophrenia today, I would do a few things very differently.

I would stop wasting time trying to prove I’m not sick.

I would find a psychiatrist I trust sooner.
I would take medication seriously from the start.

I would connect with other people living with schizophrenia.
And most importantly, I would stop believing that my diagnosis meant my life was over.

Getting diagnosed felt like the end of everything. It wasn’t.

If you’re newly diagnosed, know this: schizophrenia can change your life, but it doesn’t have to define it. You can still build a career, have relationships, chase goals, and create a life you’re proud of.

Q&A with Michelle Hammer the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC. The most awesome clothing and lifestyle brand created by a schizophrenic designer.

Having a mental illness doesn’t mean you can’t work.But it can mean working while managing symptoms, stress, fatigue, ap...
06/05/2026

Having a mental illness doesn’t mean you can’t work.

But it can mean working while managing symptoms, stress, fatigue, appointments, stigma, and challenges that other people never see.

These aren’t excuses. They’re realities.

The good news? People with mental illnesses succeed in every industry every day. Sometimes the path just looks different.

If this resonates with you, save it for later and share it with someone who could use the reminder.


06/04/2026

One of the strangest parts of schizophrenia isn’t always the hallucination itself, it’s looking back on how you reacted to it. In the moment, it can feel completely real, and your response makes perfect sense. But afterward, when you realize what happened, you might find yourself thinking, “Did I really do that?” Sometimes it’s confusing, sometimes it’s embarrassing, and sometimes it’s oddly funny. Schizophrenia has a way of making hindsight feel much stranger than the experience itself.

Hi, I’m Michelle and I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. To shoe that my episodes of psychosis are non-violent, I use a security camera in my apartment to document them. The recordings show me sitting on my couch, talking to myself, and making strange facial expressions, but I do not pose any harm or threat to others.

- Michelle Hammer


What actually helps my Schizophrenia.When people hear the word “support,” they often think they need to have all the ans...
06/03/2026

What actually helps my Schizophrenia.

When people hear the word “support,” they often think they need to have all the answers.

For me, the most helpful support is usually much simpler: listening, checking in, being patient, and showing up consistently.

You don’t have to fix someone to support them.

➡️What kind of support helps you the most?

06/02/2026

People think I’m lying about having Schizophrenia…

No one is lying about having schizophrenia. There’s nothing to gain from being misunderstood, stigmatized, or doubted every day. If anything, people hide it—not fake it.

Vid by Michelle Hammer of Schizophrenic.NYC - The most awesome clothing and lifestyle brand created by a Schizophrenic designer.

Happy Pride!!!!! For much of modern history, LGBTQ+ people faced discrimination not only from society, but also within m...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride!!!!! For much of modern history, LGBTQ+ people faced discrimination not only from society, but also within mental health systems.

Some were wrongly diagnosed with serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, because of bias and misunderstanding. This is a reminder that stigma can shape how people are treated, and why education matters.

Understanding the past helps us build a future with better mental health care, more acceptance, and less stigma for everyone.

Did you know any of this history before today?



06/01/2026

People with schizophrenia may make weird faces at hallucinations as a way to interact with or respond to the hallucinations in a unique and personal manner. These facial expressions may be a way for individuals to express their confusion, discomfort, or even curiosity about the hallucinations they are experiencing. Making weird faces can also serve as a coping mechanism, allowing individuals to release tension or express their emotions in a nonverbal way.

Hi, I’m Michelle and I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. To shoe that my episodes of psychosis are non-violent, I use a security camera in my apartment to document them. The recordings show me sitting on my couch, talking to myself, and making strange facial expressions, but I do not pose any harm or threat to others.

- Michelle Hammer


When I was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, I thought my life was over.What I didn’t know was that a diagnosis can be...
05/31/2026

When I was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, I thought my life was over.

What I didn’t know was that a diagnosis can be the start of understanding what’s happening—and finding the tools, support, and treatment that help.

There were a lot of things I wish someone had told me earlier.

What would you tell yourself on diagnosis day?

05/30/2026

My Hallucination Tried to Get Me Arrested

My Schizophrenia Hallucination was mad I told her I stole toilet paper from a janitors closet in college. I don’t know how or to who she was going to report me to, but she sure was serious.

Q&A with Michelle Hammer the founder of Schizophrenic.NYC. The most awesome clothing and lifestyle brand created by a schizophrenic designer.

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