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Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder Forum

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Author: Schizophrenia Moderator
Comprehensive information on schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorde

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[quote=Schizophrenia Moderator]Schizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder that affects approximately 2.2 million American adults. It interferes with a person's ability to think clearly, to distinguish reality from fantasy, to manage... Sep-15-11 10:50:34
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Author: Allysue1313

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Your symptoms are very much like my symptoms. I've also been diagnosed with schioaffective disorder. I have 2 kids and a husband. I try to keep a clean house, and allow myself some alone time. I don't leave the house often which I know... May-20-12 15:27:39
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Author: Man

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I was diagnosed with depression and PTSD first while in a mental facility. Then over the years it became bipolar. I now have schizoaffective disorder at the age of 47. My daughter and granddaughter are moving out of state or about an 18 hour drive... May-20-12 15:17:29
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Author: Poetic Seraph
i\'m scared i\'m about to have a relapse.

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I\'ve been having a really hard week. On Tuesday night, a really good friend of mine died so young and unexpectedly. It\'s the first time in my life I lost a close friend. I can\'t even remember when the last time I felt this much... May-17-12 23:46:03
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Author: JoannaYH
Long term care, rehab

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My sister, Missy, is almost 50 years old and has undifferentiated schizophrenia. She has been in an out of hospitals for seven years (since her psychotic break) and is currently in a nursing home. She is stable right now. Missy has been... Mar-31-12 13:52:57
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Author: Debbie0427
Tell My Story

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I forgot to mention that my psychiatrist wants me to be in day rehab. But I'm so stuck to my house, I just can't see myself doing something like that. I like being in my house. Does anyone else have this problem? Of being a loner?... Mar-18-12 06:38:20
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Author: Antigone
what have you heard about ventricles and the dopamine theory?

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This isn't scientific literature but it is a great memoir about a woman with schizophrenia who pursues graduate work at a University. "The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness" by Elyn Saks. I own a copy and it has... Mar-17-12 14:28:16
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Author: firemouthcichlid
Bad memories

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Hello my name is Richard i am 21 years old and i wondered if anyone can help me at all the doctor has diagosed me with Schizophrenia because i was behaving bizzare and has put me on medication aripiprazole, but in my past i had depression can... Mar-08-12 12:16:00
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Author: marym
PLEASE HELP

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we have no word yet from him.. I have spent time with him the last year quite frequently and he waws extremely agitated and upset and in panic mode from this program being so punitive. He feared going back to Napa State Hosp for minor infractions.... Feb-15-12 02:04:03
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Author: ddog
Disturbing thoughts

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With myself, after a while the s.effects sorda stable too at a point, get better, taper off, so on! If u wanna get better u HAvE to stick with ur meds. The drowsiness, drugged feeling will also get better once ur body get used to them. If... Feb-04-12 09:34:15
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