MamasHealth.com Home Mental Health Information ADHD ADHD Treatments Addicted to bad relationships Antisocial Personality Anxiety Anxiety Help Autism Bipolar Disorder Body Dysmorphic Childhood Depression Borderline Depression Depression in teens Fragile X Syndrome Grief Inpatient Hospitalization Marriage Counseling Medications Memory Obsessive Panic Disorder Peer Pressure Pervasive Developmental Disorder Postpartum Depression Post Traumatic Stress Psychology of Impotence Rett Syndrome Psychotherapy SAD Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophrenia Self-Esteem Separation Anxiety Social Phobia St. John's Wort Teen suicide Treatment options Treatment strategies Trust after an affair Mental Health Medicine Email Mama Finding a psychiatrist Finding a psychologist Psychiatrist vs psychologist Coping with having a Special Ed child How to deal with a Special Ed child Mentally Challenged Child Seriouslly Ill Child Importance of forgiving	What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Schizoaffective disorder is a condition characterized by both psychosis and mood disorder. Psychotic Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder Psychotic symptoms refer to symptoms that constitute a loss of contact with reality. The most common psychotic symptoms are hearing voices or seeing things that are not present and false, fixed beliefs. Mood Disorder Symptoms of Schizoaffective disorder Mood disorder symptoms include very low or very high mood with sleep disturbances, changes in energy and appetite, disrupted concentration, and generally poor daily function.   What Causes Schizoaffective Disorder? The exact cause of the schizoaffective disorder is unknown. Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder The most common clinical symptoms of schizoaffective disorder are: Elevated, inflated, or depressed mood Irritability and poor temper control Changes in appetite, energy, sleep Hearing Voices Seeing things that are not present Paranoia Lack of concern with hygiene, grooming Disorganized and illogical speech Can Schizoaffective Disorder be Treated? Yes. Treatment of people with schizoaffective disorder varies. It usually involves medications to stabilize mood and to treat psychosis. Neuroleptic medications are used to treat psychotic symptoms. In some cases, antidepressants may be needed. Schizoaffective disorder may reappear. Long-term treatment is usually necessary. Complications of Schizoaffective Disorder Complications of schizoaffective disorder include: Problems complying with therapeutic regimens Abuse of substances in an attempt to self-medicate Problems resulting from manic behavior Suicidal behavior	Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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