Posted by Maxime on March 29, 2005, at 12:38:08
In reply to schizoaffective??, posted by B2chica on March 29, 2005, at 11:39:55
Hi.
There are two sub-types of schizoaffective disorder: the bipolar type and the depressive type. I know the bipolar type has a better prognosis than the depressive type, which can have a residual defect with the passing of time (but I don't know what that defect is ... I can't remember). Bipolar schizoaffective disorder is more similar to bipolar disorder than schizophrenia. People with bipolar disorder may also suffer from isolated episodes of schizoaffective disorders. So you can see your question makes perfect sense.People who have a schizoaffective disorder have symptoms of schizophrenia, such as bizarre delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech or behaviour, and mood disorders, all at the same time. HOWEVER, there will be periods of two week or more where there are only psychotic features and no mood disorder features (no depression, no mania, no mixed states). THIS is the key factor in distinguishing from a mood disorder with psychotic features.
Does this help?
Maxime
> can anyone explain symptoms that classify schizoaffective disorder? difference between BPmixed or major depression with psychotic features? and maybe a common med that works.
>
> any of your personal input or websites appreciated.
> thanks!
> B2c.
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