GezzaContributor
Schizoaffective disorder
Hi, I'm new to this forum. My diagnosis is SAD. Just hoping to get better at coping with illness by getting involved with this forum. Thanks.
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Schizoaffective disorder
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
Hi @Gezza there can also be lack of appropriate moods/behaviours or even catatonia associated with psychosis. Psychosis is also a derailment of normal thought processes. These characteristics form the basis of negative symptoms (something taken away) of psychosis. The delusions and hallucinations are considered the positive symptoms (something added) of psychosis. So yes, there is much more to psychosis than hearing voices, hallucinating or delusionary thinking.
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Unknown userMember
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
Hi @Gezza, I've been diagnosed with S-affective. I don't use SAD cause that can also mean seasonal affective disorder.
I've just gotten out of hospital after a minor blip. I've not got it together cognitively at the moment to read all the posts in this thread, but just wanted to say 'Hi'.
I've just gotten out of hospital after a minor blip. I've not got it together cognitively at the moment to read all the posts in this thread, but just wanted to say 'Hi'.
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ZestContributor
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
Hi. Does anyone have sleep disturbances with SAD. I would like to talk more about my symptoms and other people,s symptoms. I am new to the site and definitely feeling lonely and isolated. Thanks.
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wiggumy2Contributor
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I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder bipolar type. It is still unclear to me and my psychologist whether im bipolar type 1 or schizoaffective, but it doesn't matter to me because treatment is the same for both.
@Zest : I get in depressed states where I don't want to leave my bed ever and I could get in manic states where I feel like I just flat out don't need sleep. When I'm in either of these states I'm debilitated, however for the first time that I could remember I'm now in between and feel like I'm getting a normal amount of sleep and I feel like actually getting out of bed in the morning. I attribute this to meds, one on one therapy, writing, and group therapy.
@Zest : I get in depressed states where I don't want to leave my bed ever and I could get in manic states where I feel like I just flat out don't need sleep. When I'm in either of these states I'm debilitated, however for the first time that I could remember I'm now in between and feel like I'm getting a normal amount of sleep and I feel like actually getting out of bed in the morning. I attribute this to meds, one on one therapy, writing, and group therapy.
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
I get sleep disturbances a lot. If I am asleep finally, it is best not to wake me because otherwise I find it hard to sleep at the best of times. I can lie awake for hours on end and sometimes don't even go to bed at all.
Other times all I do is sleep. Go figure?
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guidegodNew Contributor
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
Hello Ive just joined this forum. I have had SAD for 15 years but in the last 7 years it has become more of a problem. Im looking for advise on how to live with odd beliefs about this world, this is really more of a curiosity that I cant turn off. For example I dont have concrete beliefs due to my illness, rather an endless facsination about experiences Ive had in acute illness. But Im beginning to realise that I may never be satisfied with what my mind comes up with trying to understand particular experiences. Hopefully I may get the chance to talk to others like myself on this forum. I also have found many coping strategies that may be useful to anyone here. Thanks
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Klr83Contributor
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
hi there gezza iv also got sad I'm struggling atm with hearing my voice its only just the one atm iv got 3 usually but the female voice I'm here now I a very negative one she is yelling my name through my bedroom cupboard atm and I can feel her watching me through the cracks of the doors and in my bathroom down lights crazy isn't it . I'm new to this fourm as well this is my first time on here I'm glad I'm not the only one here with sad . it can be very confusing . I hope you are doing well ?
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Unknown userMember
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
Hi @Klr83
Welcome to the SANE forums!
It's great to have you here and thanks for telling the community a bit about yourself. I'm sure the forum members will be able to offer you support, information and connection I'm the moderator this evening. Feel free to ask the SANE forum team or the members if you need help with how to use the forum. You might like to check out the Guidelines as they can be a pretty useful in understanding how it all works https://saneforums.org/t5/help/faqpage#community-guidelines. Take care.
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Surf01Casual Contributor
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
Hi,
Iv had sad for years,
Its tough for me esp at work. Paranoid thoughts and anxiety attacks also thinking I'm going to get fired from work due to this condition.
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Surf01Casual Contributor
Re: Schizoaffective disorder
Hi,
Iv had sad for years,
Its tough for me esp at work. Paranoid thoughts and anxiety attacks also thinking I'm going to get fired from work due to this condition.
