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Indie22 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:17:04 GMT

Hi, my 30 year old daughter was just diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, she is already on anti pyscotic medication for her autism and has always suffered dreadfully with depression. She has an intellectual delay also. I really would like to know more about her new diagnosis, I only found out today by reading a medical form for her to apply for housing. There it was.... Why I hadn't been told by the mental health team I have no idea. Would love some positive ways forward. Thank you for reading.

Help / ASD & Schizoaffective Disorder

PamelaR — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:57:59 GMT

Hello Indie and welcome to Beyond Blue forums

Our community is caring, friendly, supportive and non judgmental. It’s good you’ve found your way here.

I’m not familiar with schizoaffective disorder, though I did find some very useful information from a SANE blog. Are you able to do a search on google for - schizoaffective disorder SANE blog? It provides a far amount of information about the common symptoms and symptoms. There is no cure for schizoaffective disorder.

Apparently, there are treatments that can help manage symptoms. These generally incorporate a combination of medication, psychotherapy (individual and family) and life skills training (social skills training and vocational rehabilitation and supported employment).

Are you able to approach the Mental Health Team to talk what this might mean for her and her ongoing support?
Do you have support yourself? Caring and supporting someone does take it’s toll and it really is important you look after yourself too. You are just as important.

Keep reaching out here if and when you want to Indie. I’m sure others out there with a similar experience will share their story and how they manage.

Kind regards
PamelaR

Help / ASD & Schizoaffective Disorder

Indie22 — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 03:13:55 GMT

Thank you PamelaR I will have a look.

Help / ASD & Schizoaffective Disorder

PamelaR — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:41:14 GMT

Hello Indie

So pleased you've come back. Is there anything you want to talk about? Do you get respite on a regular basis?

You seem are really good parent. It is so important to look after yourself. Can't even being to imagine the difficulties your life must bring. My heart goes out to you.

Kind regards

PamelaR