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Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder Forum

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Author: Madeline D
Would like some advice on adjusting to home-life

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Hello, everyone! I know this is my first posting, I've been doing a lot of reading and well, lately, I've been in hospital, so I've not been doing anything with the computer at all. My diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder, and has... Aug-24-12 15:51:10
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Author: JoannaYH
Long term care, rehab

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[b]JoannaYH,[/b] Thank you so much!! I am so glad Missy has you to support her. Don't give up hope. She will eventually find the right meds for her. I don't have anyone in my family past or present who has this illness either. I guess... Jun-18-12 09:04:26
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Author: cusack

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really looking to go outside to meet new people,find some support,but i'm afraid of being harmed.my family are snobish,and outside it people are even more snobish as weakness draws bullies.so i'm oppressed inside and outside.others pose... Jun-17-12 19:57:50
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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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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: 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: 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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Author: Le-Le
Depressed!

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Thanx Dave! I wouldn't b where I am, or here at all WITHOUT GOD, helping every step of the way:) & I do find comfort & relief in my bible! He has gotten me thru some really bad times, & things, & eventually He's gonna... Jan-30-12 23:46:50
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Author: Tay2012
I guess you could say I am in "recovery" from schizoaffective disorder

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Hi! I'm new here..... Well, I guess you could say it finally happened. First of all, I must mention that I have schizoffective disorder. I recently was reduced from ten medications per day to a total of six and am now being weaned off of... Jan-28-12 09:30:15
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