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Schizoaffective disorder

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michael2018
michael2018

Hi everyone,

I'm Michael I was diagnosed 7 years ago with schizoaffective disorder after a severe breakdown. I have been on various medications, but just seem to think they all make me feel the same once kicked in. Sluggish increased appetite low mood life not worth living disturbing thoughts ect. The worst thing about it is, I'm on the medications to start with as I become hyper and psychotic. So the medications keep me stable which professionals say is a must. But as I said, I get all the above side affects. Does anyone have any more info on this please feel free to let me know always looking for more insight. Also interested in how others cope with mental health in general or similar diagnosis. It's been a sad few years for me. As before all this used to be very fit play football enjoy life ect.

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  • verity56501
    verity56501 michael2018

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    Hi, I do not have schizophrenia so can't help with that sorry. I can only think that they are not the right medication and keep trying till you find the right one? I am yet to meet or talk to anyone has had a severe breakdown. It says if a breakdown lasts longer than two weeks it's because of a serious underlying problem either bipolar, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder. Mine is the anxiety disorder. I'm on my nearly 3rd year from my breakdown. Are you still having the setbacks from it? It completely turns your life upside down doesn't it? But has all so opened my eyes to see the world in a different place. How horrific was your breakdown I can't believe that my body was possible to go through that did you get the adrenaline rushes up and down your body intense feeling of being so scared of life my legs would not move out of bed for 6 months and didn't get out of bed for a year.

  • louise79427
    louise79427 michael2018

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    Hi Michael

    I have schzioaffective disorder too. I am on aripiprazole and find it a better drug than the risperdone I was on before. I have been back at work for two years and am doing great. The drugs do make me sluggish, but it's better than being ill. Maybe you need to change your antipsychotics.

    Lou

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