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orangejuiceNew Contributor
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. What now? I feel as if it's confirmation things will get even worse - everything I've tried since school (work and courses to study) - I have not lasted more than a month in anything. I just came out of the hospital 2 days ago, I was in for 4 weeks from another psychotic episode, but a particularly bad one thing time. How do I get around this illness?
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kristinSenior Contributor
Dearest Kenny,
They aren't "kind" words, they are heartfelt truth. It gladdens me that they help in some way.
I'm so sorry to hear you are also a CA survivor. Families can be so damned revolting with this. So we get to be the "designated patient" for their toxicity - as if it isn't painful enough without.
Thinking of you - in the midst of this and still having the love and grace to be caring - reaching out to others.
@orangejuice I wonder if you search for posts using kenny's name there might be a fair bit of helpful stuff? He's contributed to the forum with incredible openness and generosity.
@NikNik or whoever is on mod's tonight - I think we can do searches by username??
Kind regards
Kristin,
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NikNikSenior Contributor
Yes @kristin & @orangejuice you can search by author. There are 2 ways
1) See the 'search' text field above? Click on the magnifying glass (as if you were searching for a term) The next page gives you more search options. On the right hand side you can search by author.
2) If you click on the member's name, you will be taken to a list of all of their posts
Hope this helps
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kenny66Senior Contributor
thanks a lot Kristin
The CA stuff was terrible. I got the PTSD and the OCD directly from that. Probably was a major contributer to the SchizoA I think. I often wonder whether abusers comprehend the effect that have on kids in the future (like peodophiles I guess).
Well the dye is cast on that one im afraid. Í have tried to tell my psych about it but its so traumatic I cant do it. One day I will talk to someone about it in detail, maybe another MI person. Its the one thing in my life I dont know how to deal with or resolve to the point of closure.
Your heart is very kind and warm Kristin. Thanks so much
kenny
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