Schizoaffective Disorder

[Angela_J]

Hey there,

I have just been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and I am finding life really tough. I have been in and out of employment for years and can never hold down a job because of anxiety/paranoia and delusions/ hallucinations when I work. I am actually in an acute pychiatric ward at the moment. I am applying for the Disability Support Pension because I am on so much medication that I am too out of it to work. Is there anyone else out there who has schizoaffective disorder? How do you cope with the anxiety and paranoia that you feel? Are you able to work? I would love to here from some other people with the same disorder and connect with them online to help one another. I hope I hear from someone soon.

Thanks,

Angela.

[Summer Rose]

Hi Angela J

I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. I hope you are being kind to yourself and settling in at home okay. I really want to wish you good luck for your appointment on Monday, too.

All the best

[blondguy]

Hi Angela J

Sorry about the delay in get back to you. I am usually pretty quick. Just been on a break

Good on you for being a volunteer and helping others....and yourself by doing so too!

To answer your question...my anxiety and depression is under management from my GP. I take a low Dose of an SSRI which helps both the anxiety and depression a lot. I do see my GP for a fine tune every four weeks though for support.

The anxiety symptoms do decrease in severity with frequent counseling which is good news....and I used to have chronic anxiety.

The depression has lessened and I dont get the super bad lows anymore.....they are awful to have. The meds on their own are never a fix all. They do work well once combined with ongoing regular therapy though. I found that CBT therapy worked wonders in my situation

I am not on the DSP..yet....however its on my list of things I have to organise

Your questions are welcome Angela J. I really hope you can stick around the forums....when its convenient for you of course 🙂

I hope your day has been good to you

My kind thoughts

Paul

[Ronniefm]

Hi I once helped a guy in your exact position I had to call before the plate of pills so he wasn't whacked out I asked him if he wanted to get healed and he agreed He's back with wife and child All Goodo! There is a light on for you cherio

[Ronniefm]

I once helped a guy in your exact position. He's back with his family. All Goodo there. I know there is a light shining for you. It will come. Cherio

[Ronniefm]

Hello there There was a time I was wracked with anxiety, trembling from a frozen spirit, and yet all the time trying to act like a man What a mess Then with therapy I found it was my birthright to live a joyful life And you must meditate, not medicate,although small doses are sometimes necessary I would like to tell you about my healing studio in my mind sometime It is a place I can go and rest getting some inner peace where things become clearer There's always calm after a storm Cherio

[Ronniefm]

Hi there I do seem to have a lot to express I hope it's helpful I was bipolar dependant on meds but not now Be clean and free and original and happy for years I call it a condition not an illness I worked hard,studied and practiced new ways of thinking Yes that's the key Just like a piano player needs to practice, we humans need to practice our thinking Get your thoughts, place them on a happy path . . and keep them there for as long as you can Cherio

[Moonlight83]

Hi there i have schitzoefective disorder I was Diagnosed for 6 years now i struggle from time to time i was working full time but ended it due to being unwell so decided to go casual as it fits well in with me and i can turn down work if need be . ATM I’m struggling with anxiety and paranoid thoughts so i called in sick this week as I’m not stable enough to work , I haven’t got my voices back yet but I’m sure thats to come soon if I don’t nip it in the butt now . Being in a relationship can also be touch on the other person , i get racing thoughts and paranoid thinking I dont see thing but i her things , how are you coping now ?

[Moonlight83]

I also have boarderline personality disorder