Schizoaffective Disorder

My son is 35 and was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder ~8 years ago. He’s had a handful of major psychotic episodes, two that ended in short hospital stays. The last one was severe, it terrified him so much that he lost his sight for months. He worked really hard with us (his parents) and his medical providers to regain his vision. Right after, he started taking his meds without being reminded, he decided to go back to school, found a part-time job, and talked openly of his future. I went out of town for 5 days a couple of months ago to babysit my grandsons while my daughter had surgery. When I got home I noticed almost immediately that he was having mild symptoms. He admitted he might have missed a day or two of his meds. Since then, he quit school, quit work, and has grown increasingly more irritable with me. He won’t voluntarily take his meds, and resents the fact that I insist he take them. He often plays a game where he’ll throw a pillow at me on the sofa or pretend to put it over my face. I’ll laugh it off and say “Don’t smother the mother”. But tonight he put it over my face and actually applied a bit of pressure. I’m not afraid of my son, but should I be concerned?

I have schizo-affective disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, T1D, and addiction. Has anyone had a bad reaction to pot? I have been sober for 1,560 days over four years from hard drugs, but I rationalize the usage of pot because it is not a hard drug and it is better than my old drug of choice which was speed yet pot and I don't mix well, yet I can't seem to quit and it is increasing my mental health symptoms...any thoughts on this?

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So, I live with schizoaffective disorder and OCD, and my baseline is depressed honestly. But I spent a year writing a book, and it's like my pain turned into something beautiful when I published it on Amazon. Beauty for ashes as they say. I'm beyond excited. My author copies arrive tomorrow in the mail. I'm not gonna post a link cause I'm not trying to sell it on here. I'm just happy that my pain turned out to mean something and I wanted to post a little blurb about my happiness. #Depression #MentalHealth #SchizoaffectiveDisorder

Hi, my name is Jenkorwitz. I've been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, ptsd, anxiety disorder, depression, panic attacks, adhd, chronic migraines, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, ataxia, and more.

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Hey guys, I don’t think this will get lots of attention, but I wanted to share my story of an experience I faced yesterday.

I’d like to share an experience I recently had at a local restaurant where I was mocked and insulted by the owner and her friend. They called me “weird” and “creepy,” claiming I “intimidate locals” because I walk around town. The truth is, I can’t drive due to my disability and medication—walking is how I stay independent.

They also accused me of not paying for food, even though I do most of the time, or bring friends/family who order. Others in the community do the same or even keep unpaid tabs—but I’m the one singled out. I’m on the autism spectrum and live with multiple disabilities.

I believe this treatment was not only hurtful, but a clear example of ableism. I’m hoping to raise awareness and start a broader conversation about how businesses treat neurodivergent and disabled people. I’d be grateful if you could help share my story or guide me to the right place to tell it.

Thank you for your time and advocacy.
For context, the restaurant is called “The Dale” in Mountain Dale, NY. I have schizophrenia, epilepsy, Asperger’s disorder, and a essential tremor disorder which makes it hard for me to walk, do things independently, and makes me act quiet or very talkative in certain circumstances. I do not have a record of any violence, I just take lots of medications so sometimes I stare off into space or look grimaced.

#Ableism #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Bipolar1 #EssentialTremor #PTSD #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismSpectrum #MightyMoment