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[Rockstar]

Going through a phase of non acceptances.

The unknown of what is to come is scary,given there is no cure for Schizoaffective disorder.Having to take medication and having future episodes for the rest of my life isn’t an easy thing to accept.

The symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder include positive symptoms (hearing voices, unusual beliefs), negative symptoms (apathy, little emotion, poor attention and concentration) and other symptoms such as depression or mania.

The negative symptoms have no cure (not even medication) and I always return to that base level after an event.I am doing everything I can to stay well.

[hanami]

Hi @Rockstar 

Welcome to the Forums. My name is Hanami and I am one of the peer support workers at SANE. It is nice to have you with us.

It sounds pretty tough for you right now to accept your diagnosis. That's completely understandable. It's great you've reached out here. Making connections with others going through similar issues is an important part of acceptance.

If you would like to talk to someone you might want to consider the SANE Support Centre. It is available to support anyone from 10am-10pm Monday to Friday. We have counsellors and peer support workers available to support you via phone (1800 187 263) or webchat. We also have the SANE Guided services which is our new guided service that provides free digital and telehealth services and ongoing tailored support to people over 18 years of age with complex mental health needs and their families and carers SANE Guided Service. Both are free of charge.

Sometimes just talking to someone that is understanding and non-judgemental can really help and of course the SANE forum community is here for anyone 24/7.

Please take care and keep reaching out 

Warm regards,

Hanami