I find this very interesting, thanks for the information. I will check on these sites this weekend.

I still find it hard to understand, even with these explanations. I was very ill when I was diagnosed. And like I say, not all of the doctors agree with this.

I was experiencing hearing voices, seeing things that were actually not there (I thought so), things like this. My doctor put me on Riseridol. (please pardon the spelling). Plus like 7 others. I can't remember all of them. I was like a zombie. I don't recall everything at this time, but have a lot of memories. I would get better, get sick, get better..... all over a course of 2 yrs. I was hospitalized several times (usually against my will, certified). But in all honesty, if they didn't do this, I would be dead.

I had periods of extreme depression for a few months, then go on this total energy high, then back down again. This is when the delusions started and SI came into play a great deal.

I just don't see why that would justify a diagnosis of schizoaffective. But I am not the doc. Thats why its so important for me to see my old pdoc. I find it so confusing, and it does not help the fact of the severity of my up and downers. (is that a word). I think you catch the drift of what I am trying to say, I hope; lolol.

Justy