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Nov 26, 2014, 03:15 PM
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Does someone with Schizoaffective disorder typically stay on medication? For life? I have had thoughts about getting off my meds but I know I'll have psychotic symptoms, depression, and mania. It's helped me so much. It may be something I stay on for life. Thoughts?
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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Nov 26, 2014, 03:38 PM
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I assume I'll be on Meds forever, since schizoaffective isn't exactly curable. I hate it, but the alternative is worse.
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RX and Daily meds: Vraylar 1.5mg daily, Gabapentin 900mg daily General Anxiety Disorder; Panic Disorder (unspecified); Borderline Personality Disorder; Schizoaffective Disorder/Bipolar Type; Fibromyalgia; Sleep Apnea "putting on a brave face, trying to ignore the voices in the back of my head" - Gotye |
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Nov 26, 2014, 05:52 PM
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Schizoaffective is a chronic illness, so I assume I'll be on meds for the rest of my life :/ It sucks, but it's better than being psychotic and depressed.
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Diagnosis: Schizoaffective -- Depressive Type, Anxiety NOS, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, Multiple Personalities |
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Nov 26, 2014, 09:24 PM
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When I was in the hospital one of the doctors told me that with chronic mental illness it's best to get it treated. She said that without treatment the mental illness really messes with the brain and that it's best to stay on my meds. So, I pretty much assume that I'll be on the meds for the rest of my life or at least for a long time.
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Nov 27, 2014, 08:12 PM
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My psychiatrist is still trying different meds on me. I do not think we will be off our meds.
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Nov 28, 2014, 12:19 PM
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I think I'm doing well on the meds and want to get off, then I remember what my life was like without them I would rather not have the chaotic brain. I understand having sza us a serious MI and I'll need the help of neds, therapy and my support groups for the rest of my life. I can't do it alone.
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