A month ago my symptoms were acting up and a lot worse. For months I was going in and out of psychosis I believe due to the fact that one of my meds was at too low of a dose. I emailed my doctor several times in this period complaining asking if it was my thyroid. He was more concerned with my meds, and thought mania was creeping in when I told him that my perception of reality kept changing everyday. So I increased one of my medicines and before I knew it, I started feeling better and reality became more consistent. I told my doctor that and now he believes I'm more Schizoaffective instead of just having Bipolar. It wasn't much of a surprise really, I've been labeled annd diagnosed with this disorder before. It just confirmed my suspicions really, and reinforced what I forgot about several years ago. I looked for all the information I could on the disorder, but there wasn't much. What I gathered is that Schizoaffective diorder is a combination of Bipolar Disorder and some signs of schizophrenia. Good to know I thought. I also read that they are loners and tend to keep to themselves which I do sometimes, but the thing I hated to learn is that people of this disorder have trouble holding down jobs. And it's true based on my experience. I just wish I could find a job and keep it, and that I would find something I like. My meds are adjusted well now which I am thankful for, I just have to find a job I would enjoy now while having the motivation to do it. I suppose it's just a matter of time.
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AuthorI was diagnosed bipolar 1 in March of 2005. It's been a challenge to say the least to live with this disorder everyday. There has been some major ups as well as downs. It's just something I have to deal with. Everyone has their own problems and struggles to sort out and this is just one of mine. I'm not asking for anybody to feel sorry for me. I just want to educate those who don't know much about it, and if it helps out somebody along the way even better. Archives
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