What is Schizoaffective Disorder- Is It Worse Than Bipolar Disorder?

[@houseplantasy8047]

As someone who wakes up everyday and battles a Schizoaffective diagnosis, the one thing I wish every morning is that there are more people out there who have the DESIRE to want to know more about schizophrenia and how they can support those in their lives whom may face a similar diagnosis. It's devastating to live life engulfed by a stigma that makes people afraid of me when really, I am not dangerous, I am misunderstood. All I could ask for from anyone is an effort of understanding even we both know you may never fully understand. Please be kind to us and remember that it is our mind that is our own worst enemy.

[@Mckenna12502]

I pray the same prayer as you I've begged doctors,police, to not see the illness please see my family member she just is having a bad day😢 i tell them always i see her everyday you see her 1 time a month i hope one day we won't have to pray for something so human i see you😊 stay strong and blessed❤

[@infinitymind3858]

Hi , I am also going through this .trying to find a way to fix me without meds . Have you found any remedy?

[@GINGER_KING_]

I really think I have this I have all the signs I see in people with it and I’m worse than just bipolar

[@troyesivanstan2525]

I also have schizo affective. Stay strong ❤

[@l.gonzalez9488]

@infinitymind3858 Take 1,000 mg of Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids along with 1,000 mg Flush-free Niacin (Vitamin B3) twice a day. After breakfast take 1,000 of each and then again after Lunch (no more than 2,000 of each per day). Read Dr. Abram Hoffer's books Orthomolecular Therapy, Booklets on Schizophrenia, The Real Truth About Niacin, etc. Blessings to you all!! 🙏

[@gypsysoul4190]

My Son took his life because of schizoaffrective bi polar mood disorder. He was only 31. He was Bright with such a Kind Heart ❤. Not sure he had proper meds and treatment. He said meds made him feel like a Zombie and still could not feel normal. Truly sad and devastating. I could not save him❤❤❤❤❤❤. The pain of lising him is beyond. I feel that his pain for him was unbearable. 😇😇My Angel baby

[@EsquireAfterhours]

My baby brother was diagnosed when he was 16 and is now 26. Its been such a long journey finding stability for him. We want him to live as close to a normal life as possible but he too complains the meds make him feel like a zombie. Thank you for sharing your story and may your son rest in peace.

[@kellyberry4173]

Thank you Gypsy...Sometimes it's just too much. It helped me so much to get older.....and most of them (my people) don't make it to older. I will think of you everyday. May you live in peace knowing you did the best you could. He is at peace now.....you take it easy on you. You deserve it. I am so glad you shared this with us. WE RESPECT AND APPRECIATE YOU.

[@rosdonnelly209]

So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace. 🙏

[@colleensarmento9660]

Im so sorry for your loss💔💔

[@blackliond3887]

Does the pain ever go away or do you learn how to deal with it better as time goes on?

You have a way of explaining these very complicated disorders and the differences between them. I wish you were my doctor!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thank you Jaqueline. This is a complicated topic. I was a little nervous that it might confuse people. I'm glad it didn't. 🙂

[@normanhenderson7300]

That is the intention. They were trained to. As they used to say in the Navy, dazzle you with brilliance; baffle you with bullshit.

You're knowledge is saving lives thank you.

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

yes!!!

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

@@normanhenderson7300 explain

[@sheilaturner4661]

Dr. Marks, I believe you are helping a lot of people, especially me. I'm a nurse working in Behavioral Health, the information and explanations are great. Keep up the GREAT WORK!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks so much Sheila. I appreciate it. Keep up your good work too 😊

[@cher236]

I'm watching for some of the same reasons I work with the homeless population in my city and I see alot of mental health diagnosed and undiagnosed, thankyou for the videos.

[@Hs5687]

The Singapore Government has a Bad Habit of Labelling & Discrediting Political Targets with Mental Illness … They’re even Capable of Kidnapping, Drugging & Rushing Targets to Public Hospital where Obedient Doctors are Happy to Label Targets …

[@mariahconklin4150]

I have no clue how you do it. That would be one of the hardest jobs ever

[@sigilfredogaleano6568]

​@@cher236Thank you for your work.

[@shaelynnstilson9945]

I have been diagnosed with depressed type schizoaffective. This video has gave me a better understanding of my diagnosis. 16 years of therapy and they couldn't explain this to me in a way that I could understand, thank you. I appreciate your videos.

[@reemmohsena5229]

I'm happy I found someone saying they have schizoaffective, my sister is diagnosed with schizoaffective bipolar type, but she is denying it and ashamed of it and not taking any meds, I see her suffering very much but she doesn't accept this diagnosis, can you please help me to help her? I've been reading and searching so much but she has trauma because of forced hospitalizations years ago when she had bad attack

[@ninaolas4600]

@@reemmohsena5229 the best way if she and you talk about it, so she can be open to cure. She needs to understand that it is important for her to accept help. With or without pills it is the same, still can feel lost and not thy self. Most important is fresh, clear mind or thinking. Not just little chit chat but plenty of conversations.

[@reemmohsena5229]

@Nina Olas thank you nina she asked me to not bring psychiatry or mental talk ever again, hope she change her mind and let us talk about it

[@ninaolas4600]

@@reemmohsena5229 how long since she was diagnosed? Because I’m schizophrenic and I’m taking my pills feeling a lot better. Without avoidance of pill taking.

[@reemmohsena5229]

@Nina Olas good for you nina, my sister is 32 and was diagnosed since high-school

[@ThePeterboroughPrairie]

Dr. Tracey, you deserve an award. You properly and concisely explain big topics in a way that everyone can understand. You have given easy words to things I have been trying to explain to the people around me for nearly 20 years. I can't help but be frustrated at the quality of mental health care that I have recieved for nearly 20 years. Every psychiatrist, therapist, nurse, doctor, psychologist, crisis phone line operator, literally every proper professional I have ever spoken to or been treated by has failed miserably at affectively communicating to me what i was going through in a way that was easy to digest and helpful. I'm grateful for these videos and I wish other professionals took their career and vocation as seriously and passionately as you do. You are literally saving lives.

[@sweetbutterfly7697]

I have this condition...no one understands me....this disorder leaves you lonely....no one wants to be around people like me.

[@toddm6999]

Be happy people will be your friend.

[@anthonyjackson7027]

I'll be your friend too I have this disorder so I know how it feels

[@thenativist3564]

Most mental illnesses leave you alone. It’s just how it is.

[@kattyk6370]

The only one is my husband who I'm about to loose.

[@LadyMorgue0240]

Buy you a drink? I saw herds of antelope once while driving my fiancee on the highway... ... they didn't exist, but BOY was it fun!

[@smugpuddle3768]

I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder a little under a year ago. I always knew I had bipolar but never did anything about it. when it turned to schizoaffective disorder I started realizing just how serious the condition was.

[@reemmohsena5229]

How do you have good insights? Good for you , my sister Denise her diagnosis 😢

[@erotaserotas8616]

Am married with 2 kids all my life with my wife was amazing, we use to be so loved together, 1y now she changed totally as a person and i have convinced her to see a doctor, the diagnosis was schizoaffective disorder and she refused the hole case by saying she is fine , She is negative to anything i ask her and she even wants to send me out if her life because she believes that i am arranging all with doctors (scenarios) , Our life can not be the same again 😢 the kids are to small and i can't help her at all, i did everything but no results, As much i try as much am loosing her😢

[@sigilfredogaleano6568]

​@@reemmohsena5229 That's what I was curious too, her insight. My loved one never did.

[@ari5653]

I was just diagnosed with Schizo-affective disorder and I'm really happy I've been able to understand my diagnosis a little more

[@DrTraceyMarks]

I’m glad Ari. 😊

[@Ashley-zh3bp]

How has it been for you?

[@reemmohsena5229]

How can my sister do so 😭😭😭

[@ninaolas4600]

I was wondering how to cope with schizophrenia myself, all I hear is sad stories of suicide and tragedy. How did you cope with it for many years?

[@silentgrove7670]

I suffered from schizoaffective disorder from age 28 for approximately 10 years. One full blown psychotic break with significant delusions with auditory and visual hallucinations. I did a lot of work with therapists to treat cognition problems and also work to resolve childhood trauma issues that I believe were part of the emergence of schizoaffective. I am of the thought my experience comes almost entirely from childhood trauma. I no longer suffer from any of this and I wanted to let others know this can be beaten. Though you will have to do the work. There is no magic pill for this. There is one other aspect that I didn't understand at the time and it isn't discussed. During this period I had a lot of experiences that seemed delusional, though I realize now that some were synchronicity experiences. It would take a sharp therapist to see the differences. Unfortunately therapists (being human) can also have confirmation biases around a diagnosis. Ie. they can put you in a box. Lately (this decade) the therapists I have worked with tend to be Rogerian.

[@silentgrove7670]

@GG T87 I am happy for that. I hope she finds a good therapist to work with to sort of the confused thinking. Also remember to stay grounded and objective about her illness and not take it personally, which is hard when you see someone you love in this experience. I wish both of you well.

[@Jennifer-hc9rx]

Thanks this been on meds since 20 I am 38 I have done therapy for years I didn’t know I could get off meds

[@ggsantina]

I had an experience in the ward for 2 weeks, I’m a spiritual being so I already don’t like hospital or man made medication. I had to take the medicine they gave sadly just to get out of there. I never received my diagnosis but I did shadow work and after my time spent there it only helped me become a better person. It all starts with you; you have to want to be better to be better. I taught myself everything I know about my diagnosis, I do need to get diagnosed tho. All this to say the only medicine that can help is the medicine from Mother Earth. Ashwaghanda for stress, Moringa for skin and immune system, Lions Mane for focus and adaptivity, rhodiola rosea for stress and mood support and energy levels.

[@lightninggornall]

Hardly anyone mentions it because its a scary though but these are negative parasitic entities feeding on human emotions, these beings plants voices in people minds , schizoprenics are not crazy they are being spiritually attacked

[@srirachaaaa]

I understand your perspective.. however, I would be very careful with this advice to those with the this illness as it already notoriously hard to treat. This absolutely cant be “cured” or “beaten”, but it can be “treated” and “managed” My mom was the same as you for about 25 years, completely stable with this disorder after psychotic episode and manias/depressive episodes. Thought she was doing well enough to come off her meds. Huge huge huge mistake - 25 yrs of stability lost. Everyone’s situation is unique with this illness and should be managed accordingly.

[@meganpeterson9067]

I currently live with this schizoaffective disorder. Some days are really hard to get through. Other days everything's okay. I'm a mom to a two year old. I have to say that it's been a journey.

[@queenj5308]

Praying for you, I’m a mom of a2 year old who struggles with bipolar disorder symptoms, anxiety and depression. I also think I may have add or adhd due to my impulsive habits, emotional dysregulation, anger outbursts, racing thoughts etc. I’m going to see another psychiatrist soon for further evaluation. My faith in God, reading my Bible, praying and meditating is what keeps me going each and everyday. 🙏🏾

[@reemmohsena5229]

Can you please help me to help my sister accept it? She suffers so much and denying the diagnosis and ashamed of medication, she has beliefs she is being podcasted about this and all her personal life is exposed

[@natashacompton4631]

I have schizoaffective which seemed to be the depressive type for many years but now I'm going to talk to my psychiatrist to see if I'm the bipolar type now. I have alot of mania. Also negative thoughts, anger, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and insomnia. I have depression also. I started esketamine 3 weeks ago and it's helping and I have hardly any side effects. Esketamine is ketamine nasal sprays that's been FDA approved and it's called Spravato. I'm sure if you're a fan of Dr. Tracey Mark's you may already know this. I have a wonderful psychiatrist that I've been seeing for many years. But I need a therapist! 😢 Thank you for your videos!

[@Mckenna12502]

​@@reemmohsena5229I'm soooo truly sorry i know exactly how you feel your sister truly can't help her thoughs feers i know it sounds awful but its life saving at times im not sure what state your in but look up crisis at your local hospital NOT police... the hospital with you telling them the right information about how bad your loved one needs help and is 100% off or refusing medication...They by law here can get a court order to come with licensed crisis workers and police at times i always ask noooooo police. They can hold for up to 15 days witch is long enough to get your loved one back to a stable condition a understanding that the medication is a tool and nothing to be ashamed off what I've learned in 20 plus years one will never want to take the medication but with the right help support and understanding they will it's the most heartbreaking illness I've ever seen..I'm not sure about your situation but i could never be the one that called it would be told it was a someone living close that was concerned so said family member wont put you in the box of people out to get them especially when medication is a problem a hospital stay is awful 😢 I'm truly praying for you my sister is everything to me I'm so truly sorry..

[@RajuKumar-zt2uw]

I feel good sometimes and the very next minute my world comes crashing down, is it possible that schizoaffective later change to other illness like bipolar or something? I had delusion and hallucination in the beginning now i interact pretty well but i am not alert

[@BrinleyEmerson]

I was just diagnosed with this and I appreciate you explaining all of this. Thank you for all of the help.

[@tiaw.9467]

Thanks! I have schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type. This video explained well why they keep giving me neuroleptic meds along with a mood stabilizer and anti-psychotic meds. This video was helpful!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

So glad. You’re welcome

[@pyxisdee5705]

thank you so much! you’re really good at explaining and it helps me a lot, especially when i’m having a bad time but can’t immediately go to see a doctor. it’s very calming to watch you talk, you make it look like the issue is never impossible to treat.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

that’s true it’s not impossible to treat. There are always options. I’m glad the video was helpful thanks for watching.

[@GabyG48]

What I had when I was a teenager was psychology depression. I started out with me being bullied, sensitive to criticism, avoiding people, sleeping too much and still being tired, not wanting to eat, wanting to die, then I couldn't sleep started being paranoid of people talking about me and started to see things and hear things

[@franciscasousa2883]

Se curou?? Com quantos anos ainda toma medicação??

[@SabrinaLink8888]

Wow I'm going through the same thing. It's been going on for 5years now.

[@gretajiahdaise3052]

SAME GIRL SAME!!! It’s because there’s another universe out there and the world we are living in isn’t the actual world! There’s people with lots of money and power that controls this earth and they’re only letting whites in and are killing off blacks and Hispanics! The ROCKERFELLER FAMILY, they are the Gods of darkness. Look into mythology and stuff it’s real!!!!

[@marissakryzeck5920]

I just wanted to say I’m sitting in a hospital right now. I’ve been tearing apart my life day by day since I was 21. Im 23 and finally getting the help I need with my years of mental heart issues. You have just written the exact formula for me.

[@L0V31SMYWEAP0N]

Dr. Tracey, I am so thankful to you for doing these videos for us! You’ve taught me more about my bipolar disorder than I knew my whole life being medicated. I feel more empowered and informed because of you and I can’t wait for more videos to come out! Thank you so much for all that you do for us!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Oh Lauren that makes me so happy to hear because that’s exactly why I make these videos. Knowledge IS power and you’ve got it!

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

i feel like my doctor didnt explain much too me. maybe they did when i was in a psych ward but i dont remember much from then. wish they would have gave me a paper explaining what i had. i am pretty certain this is what i have

[@PlanetEarth566]

how are you now?

[@johngregory8533]

I have schizoaffective disorder bi-polar type and let me tell you. Life is hell i think about taking my own life everyday. The worst part is not being able to form relationships with people. I've spent the last couple of days looking up information about psychedelics thinking that was the only thing that would save me. In the end nothing matters. I also have adhd to the point where I can't work without some kind of stimulant, but that only increases the risk of another episode. I've lost all hope.

[@jordanmartens5591]

Don't take your own life. I feel very similar but there is hope and you can get better! I know you will and so will I. It will take a lot of hard work but we can do it!

[@mannylewis3548]

Never lose hope. Trust me, everything will work out. Please stay the course.

[@Michelle-mu2ux]

Never give up! good days, bad days, one day at a time. you do not suffer alone.

[@ContentChann3l]

I have SchizoAffective Disorder because i was dating a girl that had schizotypal personality disorder who was a crackbaby and a victim to human trafficking .. she was also gang stalker..

[@mignonarnold9429]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@vesagaspauljohn5908]

I have been diagnosed initially with major depression disorder for a time then progressed to major depression disorder + panic disorder and eventually into Bipolar disorder type 2. This video is by and far the best that I've ever seen recapitupating everything I have ever experienced across the spectrum of my diagnoses. Thank you doctor.

[@queenbossshelly5205]

I haven't slept for 48 hours because I'm out of medz stubbled on this video it really helps

[@jsvendsen6256]

Queen Boss Shelly - hope you get your meds and get some sleep. Your brain needs sleep to heal. Melatonin may help. Ask your doc.

[@normanhenderson7300]

@@jsvendsen6256 , Melatonin, well by her physical appearance does seem like she has some. LOL. Why not try some vigorous activity and do until you are exhausted, them maybe you will be able to sleep. Pity you have to be drugged to bed.

[@keeganshulista1446]

@@normanhenderson7300 melatonin isn't the same as melanin bruh

[@t.m.hdebates103]

@@normanhenderson7300 that's not what melatonin is.

[@karenccc6268]

@@normanhenderson7300 You sound soo insecure!!

[@YuuoChaos]

I know there are people in the psychiatric community who think that schizoaffective is just a form of schizophrenia and it makes me feel so unseen and unheard as someone who suffers from it. I know it's a complex topic and the diagnostic criteria are a little vague because it's poorly understood, but when someone says it's just a form of schizophrenia, it makes me feel like they're dismissing my mood problems as just being a thinking problem and not an emotional problem. My thinking's borked, I know it is, but the depression and mania aren't caused by messed up thought processes. That almost makes it feel like I'm being told it's 'all in my head' in fancy doctor-speak. And I hate it. So thank you for taking the time to make this video and acknowledging people like me as real and valid from the perspective of a doctor.

[@summertimejay3157]

Well said! I feel the same way. I wish you the best on your journey!

[@cellogirl11rw55]

Thank you so much for making this. My childhood bestie has Schizoaffective Disorder- Bipolar Type, along with autism, and this really helped me understand what exactly she deals with every day. I have Bipolar Disorder, so, we can at least relate to mania and depression, as well as psychosis to an extent, but, I had no idea just how different the two were. Thank you! This is very helpful and enlightening.

[@normanhenderson7300]

That is sure a ton load of maladies. Yep. A drug cocktail will do.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

Don't believe these doctors that diagnose like this. It doesn't make sense to add up autism and bipolar to be honest

[@TeaCup1940]

@@normanhenderson7300 The problem with those disorders is that there is no conclusive test that can confirm that someone has them. It is only diagnosable watching the symptoms and it is subjective and psychiatrists can and do unfortunately make mistakes when they diagnose someone.

[@reemmohsena5229]

@TeaCup1940 that's why compliance to follow up is crucial,, to confirm a diagnosis or to rule it out, that's how psychiatry works

[@VampDr3w]

my mental state is very, you could say, treatment resistant.. so thank you so much for posting this. i genuinely appreciate the knowledge and will further discuss this with my Psychiatrist on Thursday

[@Lesfaundez]

I have bipolar and I was hospitalized for depression. The mindset I had at the time was so clouded. I didn’t see any escape or way out. I just wanted to never wake up. My husband simply couldn’t understand how I didn’t see him and my daughter as something worth continuing for. I could recognize his feelings and felt more like a burden to them at that time. I felt like they were better off. It wasn’t very rational, but I didn’t recognize that at the time. It took medication change and therapy to get me out of it. I’m way better now, but I still remember that heaviness like it was yesterday.

[@ContentChann3l]

I have SchizoAffective Disorder because i was dating a girl that had schizotypal personality disorder who was a crackbaby and a victim to human trafficking .. she was also gang stalker..

[@janets7291]

Thanks so much for another great video. I am beginning to see how complicated psychiatry is and how many illnesses there are. You explain things so well. Thanks for breaking it down without dumbing it down.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're welcome Jan! Thanks for continuing to watch. 😊

[@tzazella751]

After 2 months inside hospitals of varying purpose, I've finally been released back into the wild. I set several personal bests with this latest break. I have to insist that a schizoaffective diagnosis be explored as this break was so vast and involved. The fact that I am sober as a judge must also be considered. I lost days at a time, hallucinated constantly, literally spend 6 days in treatment with no clothes, only blankets and towels. This upsetting list only goes on. I'll reconnect with my old PhD this week and attempt to unpack this with her. I'm really scared about it. This episode seemed to come from nowhere back in Februrary. MRI and spinal tap were sent to the Mayo Clinic for further analysis. Like it said, it's all upsetting. Thanks as always for your insightful and helpful posts. You truly are a doctor of the people, doctor.

[@margiemurphy3336]

Yes TY for this video I learned so much

[@bagobeans]

The tragedy in all this is how the pandemic has destroyed so many lives with services cut off. My child is lost because he had no way of seeing his doctor or getting his meds during the long lockdown. You may want to do a video on that. Yes people are dying of Covid, but lives are being destroyed in the mental health community. Not one person has raised this issue in the news media or videos. It is an unspoken and ignored tragedy. Again, people with mental issues are being completely ignored.

[@catalystcomet]

I had severe agoraphobia and couldn't leave my home. For a year nearly, I would only go outside when necessary to take the garbage out at night. I was terrified. It wasn't until the pandemic that telehealth became a widespread option and I finally got treatment. It saved my life. I would later go on to be diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder.

[@mandym9249]

Yes I was going to say that…. Was telehealth not available to to you?

[@BrandonHopkins-c1q]

To be honest the pandemic was the start of a downward spiral for me isolating and diving deep into politics and conspiracy theories I have not been the same since

[@meagonhardy3602]

I got diagnosed with Schzioaffective Disrder-Bi Polar Type, DID and PTSD a few days ago and thank you for explaining this mental disorder so well. I appreciate it. This disorder sucks. Meagon

[@dannygirl689]

Thank you so much. This is so insightful, understandable, and comforting. This describes my husband exactly. This further verifies his diagnosis which he has argued against, very convincingly, several times. He has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, BPD, and schizoaffective disorder. It helped me understand how he could still be rational and in a manic phase. I had a hard time recognizing the signs before it snowballed into full delirium. Again, very helpful in these difficult times. Thank you

[@nyc757]

One of my top 5 KZbin stars, Dr. Tracey Marks! Thank you, good Doctor, for sharing your knowledge.

[@ikaikatorres823]

I’m so glad I found you, Dr. Marks. Could you please talk about CPTSD? I was diagnosed with bipolar schizoaffective in my early 20s, then it changed to CPTSD 10 years later.

[@krystalmarieoh]

Hi - I've been watching your videos and want to thank you sincerely for taking time to do these. I was diagnosed with this a couple of years ago and I never fully understood the differences and it's been hard for my doctors to fully explain it because I can be combative or walk in with too much of an emotion mind. I'll be sharing this with close friends and families. Sincerely thank you (and I'm sure my doctors would thank you as well!)

[@MightBeGenerals]

I have schizoaffective disorder and have never had it explained so clearly. Thank you!

[@IamJenJen101]

I have been diagnosed with Schizoaffective recently and honestly I've been avoiding thinking about it, which is very unlike me. Anything else in my life that's important to me I usually learn a lot about. The close people in my life keep asking about it, and I've tried to say what I know, but I think it's weird for everyone that I don't know much because I could explain in great detail anxiety, ADHD, LGBT issues, and even things that don't affect me like autism, different philosophy, political viewpoints that aren't my own. I've started to make a (gasp) conscious effort to learn about Schizoaffective disorder. This is a great starting point in doing so. Thank you as always for the great video on the subject.

[@SFayeLewis]

How soon was your diagnosis? Also do you have moments of time where you feel normal?

[@naomibedek1701]

I have a relative who was diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder and borderline personality disorder. They were initially diagnosed with bipolar disorder (not sure if it was Type I or Type II). Unfortunately, diagnosis of mental health disorders are often based primarily on clinical judgement, which can differ between physicians. If only there were definitive blood tests and/or brain scans that could be used in the diagnostic process.

[@rickeyjones8459]

It's one word. No hyphen.

[@hoffpbass]

In trying to understand a relative's condition, I developed a hypothesis that the Personality Disorder (BPD, NPD, etc.) are used as unconscious masks to hide the true Psychotic Disorder (schizophrenia, depression, etc.).

[@Autodidact-t5c]

Its entirely subjective. /r/antipsychiatry

[@skj3365]

I hope you realize how much good information you are giving us. Thank you so much! I adopted 3 siblings and my son has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. We have learned a lot from you. THANKS!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You’re welcome Sheron I’m so glad to be helpful.

[@jairolondono6824]

What can be done about the cognitive decline? I struggle with attention, short-term memory and problem solving issues. On the other hand, I am very creative, but if you suffer from cognitive decline, it is really complicated to find a job or keeping it

[@sustainablepath369]

I understand completely, it is so difficult for me too stay sustainable and employed.

[@foxleyleon]

Drugs that we have to take also may directly contribute to a foggy memory. Kinda ironically unfortunate.

[@TeaCup1940]

Maybe you need to somehow search for work that does not involve your cognitive abilities that much but where you can use more your creativity. About short term memory maybe it could help you to make lists, write things down when you think about them or when you remember them, doing something when you remember it and not later, ask a family member or friend if you have to remember you about important tasks or appointments. About the attention maybe write what you have to do and when you get distracted, look at what you wrote and return to that. Exercise in thinking about one thing only for a few minutes, for example 3 minutes try only to think about apples and see if you can or not. Try every day. The mind can sometimes be trained. Problem solving issues you could start with very small problems and see if you can solve them and then try to solve a bigger one. For example you have a fruit and you need to cut it. How do you cut it? With a knife. What else could you use to cut it? Maybe a scissor? Maybe a tool? And so on. Or you have a paper but no scissor to cut it. What else could you use? Maybe a knife? Maybe this can help you.

[@andrewphillips-hird3761]

I love the clarity of your explanations. To be perfectly honest I am familiar with a fair amount of the content (I studied psychology at university and have read a lot of literature on mental health since) but there are always interesting new things to learn as well, on top of being thoroughly impressed that you manage to clearly explain schizoaffective disorder in less than 10 minutes.

[@toriehorton]

This is exactly my brother’s delusion! My mother sent this so we can do research and it’s blowing my mind that you’ve used this example to explain the situation. Thank you.

[@markward3730]

I like the fact you have the top button unbuttoned. Maybe on your next KZbin you can have the top and second button unbuttoned. I did love your explanation of schizoaffective comparison. I’ll be waiting…..

[@toriehorton]

@@markward3730 huh?

[@Rawwlefty]

Thank you so so much Tracey. I'm currently studying for my Psychology final exams and your videos are amazingly helpful!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Oh that’s excellent. Good luck with your exams. 😊

[@PrometheusFalls]

Thank you for the breakdowns with the visuals. Especially where the symptoms begin and end in respect to each condition. Great Video.

[@perryloggins9868]

I am a long sufferer of Bipolar 2 with constant suicidal ideation. Because of a severe traumatic event a few months ago, I experience extreme paranoia. In addition, I recently heard voices. This scares me to think I have an additional issue to fight. Finally, I’m Treatment-Resistant. I’d ask for your prayers.

[@ContentChann3l]

I have SchizoAffective Disorder because i was dating a girl that had schizotypal personality disorder who was a crackbaby and a victim to human trafficking .. she was also gang stalker..

[@seinfeldfan442]

Great job Tracey, I get attacks in which I think I'm behaving badly in public places and I'm going to get in trouble, I have never been asked to leave so I know it's just the disorder and my mind is at ease when I know I'm welcome back everywhere I go

[@jayjay6605]

Dear Dr. Marks, thank you for taking the time to making these videos.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You’re welcome Jay Jay. 😊

[@cecilelee63]

Thank you very much for the clarity. Saw the diagnosis on paper, and for the first time, I actually took notice of what came before the Bipolar diagnosis. I'm one of those people who love to learn and understand... So thank you again for the stepping stone.🤔👌👍

[@AnnaMiracle18]

Dang I been diagnosed with depression anxiety, bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder and ptsd and I am on one medication for my schizoaffective disorder and boy I feel great been on for almost two years and I finally feel at peace

[@Wanblee6]

What med is that

[@lauraashley8208]

What medication are you on? I have all those diagnosis as well and some. I have cptsd, borderline personality disorder, adhd, autism level 1, bipolar disorder type 1 mix severe, major depression disorder, severe ocd, agoraphobia, and a slew of anxiety disorders. I'm just now finding out about my diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder bipolar type. I am freaking livid! My provider never told me this and I do have a strong family history on my mom's side of schizophrenia so that terrifies me. But at this point all of the acronyms of disorders are freaking letters in alphabet soup that I just want to throw out the window. I'm done with Western medicine and being stereotyped and then put in the boxes, f*** those boxes. Everyone just keep doing you be safe out there you're the professional of you. You know what is best for you. Seek help and guidance from loving kind people who will understand you. Otherwise it's very easy to get misunderstood and misjudged and therefore mislabeled or diagnosed. Be very careful.

[@trippshow3541]

Dr. Marks anytime I watch one of your presentations I start to cry in a good way. Thank you for caring. You are easy on the eyes too.

[@JC-qm7dn]

Thank you for being so helpful to all of us ! God Bless you always

[@mahadgas827]

Thank you Dr. Tracey marks My son he is sick schizophrenia I am watch tv get more experience onto see my son well eduction and your degree l am say your better doctor and high quality education long live for eve. Again thank you so much DR. Tracey marks

[@maryracette1776]

Thanks for explaining this. I would be dead without my antipsychotic medication. I have schoizdaffective disorder.

[@Nothingbutblessings4185]

My son is 26 and has just been diagnosed with this disorder. I’ve never heard of it before, but I can tell you that I’m glad we finally know what it is and he’s getting help because it’s been very difficult to say the least

[@wza223-fo3mc]

bad genetics

[@moroccanman1382]

thanks doctor tracy for this information that shed light on the difference between affective disorder and cognitive disorder

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You’re welcome Moraccan Man.😊

[@ja-kaymatheny6453]

I just watched this video yesterday and someone came in asking me to help them understand their disorder. I felt well versed between your video and the DSM.

[@trevg3902]

THANK YOU for your videos I was diagnosed in 2015 and never really understood what was going on until last year when I went psychotic and got into therapy but even then it’s hard to understand

[@phixiate]

Thank you for clearing up the bipolar aspect. I was under the impression that it was mainly high and low mood swings, but I rarely get manic. Explaining that it can also be irritability I have gained a better understanding as I have moments of pure irritability.

[@meganjane3]

Your videos are super helpful💜 I just began seeing a psychologist for the first time, so I’m taking notes to mention next time. Turns out that I tend to “forget” things that may be perceived negatively. Like I’ve just become so used to hiding symptoms that even I don’t know what I’m experiencing🙈 but I’m wondering now if my paranormal/supernatural experiences were really paranormal or if it was instead a psychotic symptom, but like mentioned in the schizophrenia video I kind of like “ghosts” now because I feel less lonely- it’s great to know I’m not alone in feeling that way✨

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Thank you for bringing a complex condition down to information a layman can absorb. You are wonderful.

[@hillbillyexorcist8455]

After being married for 9 years to a person with this disorder I came to learning alot about it, of course it is genetically inherited but found a link to child abuse from the parent cause of rejection and everything that comes from rejection. A child will begin to fantasize to escape the mental/emotional abuse and then turn to things that brings a false sense of satisfaction when one becomes older from spending sprees to sexual encounters because how sexual sensitive one is who has this disorder. This disorder is very spiritual sophisticated. One will have dreams and hallucinations that is spiritual related. Sleep paralysis, sexual dreams that is similar to a sucubi/succubus experience. The danger is not believing the CIA is after you but a few people who actually love and care for you are against you. With this disorder you will always find deep childhood mental/emotional abuse mainly but the physical abuse is normally there as well but doesn't have to be. When a person has a psychotic episode in adult years usually comes after an action behavior the person did and they felt justified by doing so and reality kicks in and they realized they were not justified and they feel very ashamed. This did something that they hated and don't know why they would do such a thing. They can begin to talk to people that are not bgg there and this can last for days or couple of weeks. This goes back to fantasizing to escape reality like one did as a child. The scary part is the person can be in a unconscious state of mind but will appear as if they are coherent and functioning as normal but there really are not. Being accident prone tripping over their own feet, dropping things bumping into things often, car accidents. This really all comes the twisted abuse a person received as a child in 99% of all cases.

[@Declaringthendfromthebeginning]

Wow, my wife of one year has this. She is off her meds and is terrorizing me! No one understands me they all eventually take her side. I'm living in hell

[@dexthaddek5762]

No. That's not true. Your data is wrong and nothing more than false assumptions.

[@elizabethmorse8394]

Thank you, Dr Marks. Your videos are very helpful. My son’s diagnosis was changed from bipolar disorder with psychotic features to schizoaffective disorder. I’m trying to help him get help and it’s a tough process. Many meds do not work. Trying to get him back on Clozapine, which did work. It seems easy to get diagnosed with treatment resistant schizoaffective disorder. All you have to do is fail one antipsychotic medication and have issues with Clozapine side effects. Then you are considered untreatable and many psychiatrists will give up on you. The consequences are dire. People with treatment resistant schizoaffective disorder have a 20% suicide rate (higher for high functioning people) and poor quality of life.

[@karlsmith4963]

Thank you Dr. Tracey, your videos are very helpful for me to understand mental illness. Also, would you mind doing a video on children showing signs or having Sociopathic tendencies?

[@fridgeanon]

Great videos, I just came across your channel. I've been diagnosed with plenty different things over 20 years (I'm 32 y/o now), starting with social anxiety, then depression, AsPD, Paranoid PD, then paranoid schizophrenia and recently my diagnosis changed to schizoaffective disorder with paranoid PD, and all Cluster B disorders traits except for HPD. I will continue to watch your content, you are describing these disorders so well I wish you were my psychiatrist. I have a YT channel too though not proffesional, I make mostly podcasts with people who suffer from various mental health problems. I will tell them about your channel :)

[@jynnithejew]

I was recently diagnosed with bipolar but I have had voices, visual, and even touch like hallucinations. I had to switch therapists so I’ll be talking more about this on Monday. I am terrified to tell anyone.

[@russaustin5245]

Thanks!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're welcome Russ and thank YOU! ❤️

[@astrologyeverydaylife1940]

I think you are wonderful I love all your videos and you are so down to earth I wish alot of the psychiatrist was like you . I do not know if you can make a video the differents of Bipolar 1 and Bipolar disorder 2 . I really do not understand the differents . I was diagnosed bipolar 1 with Schizoaffective disorder and Ocd and Social anxiety .. Once again thank you for making these videos and helping people like myself understand what is going on with my mental Illness . Thank you again ..

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Hi Kenny. here’s a video I did on bipolar one versus bipolar 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5WviJ93pqijgqM. here is one on social anxiety kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3vYhKBqh52Baqc in several weeks I have one on OCD.

[@guzgrant]

This is a very well considered and the acuity of how it is articulated in such a digestible way, is quite unparalleled in any other video I have watched .

[@VFEdge]

I am so glad I found you Dr. Marks!❤ Would you please do a video about what happens to family members of the mentally ill? Unfortunately, my family has had a lot of mental illness and at times it has really been overwhelming.😢 Also, how does autism fit into mental health? Thank you again and have a blessed Christmas! 🙂

[@demonaicunicorn]

THANK-YOU this video was very hellpful in plain English what I have been trying to explain to my family for YEARS...

[@aussie4662]

Great video. My daughter has had this with bipolar and keeps going of her medication. She is super motivated to get jobs and keeps loosing them. One problem with this is that when she loses her cognitive ability, say, not being able to get her head around some information she has just read, she thinks there is something wrong with the way it is written instead of seeing her own limitation. I think it is because there was a time when she was unaffected and so capable. How do you get someone to recognize that they have a problem. She is just going for the best job overseas for a huge company, the job of a lifetime for her and she doesn't think there is anything wrong with her. How do you get someone to keep on their medication? Any suggestions? The idea that people learn by their mistakes does not apply to people with this disorder. Just keeps happening over and over and over.

[@twigwigsoso]

in my case, i think i have this disorder and diagnosed bipolar. i personally do want to get better but i often forget to take my meds on my own and then i get into the habit of not taking them then my brain tells me that my meds are dangerous. she probably just needs support that is going to make sure she takes her meds, and therapy that is going to help her stay in a grounded place

[@reemmohsena5229]

I need to help my sister too,, she is hating to talk about it and feel ashamed and misdiagnosed

[@hairybelly9910]

I feel like those thoughts you mentioned are more coherent and realistic than what I’ve experienced. My family member wont take meds anymore because he believes our family went to take him to get treatment just to make the family happy and the diagnosis was just something the doctor came up with so he didn’t leave with nothing. And if you tell him he needs to talk to a doctor and get back on meds he says anyone who says that is the one who needs to go see a doctor and get meds. In one scenario He gets asked to get his own place but he won’t then the next day he’s trying to move a homeless girl that he doesn’t know into the house. Then you have to lose your job or pay big chunks of money to fix the scenario. Basically to me the disorder seems to be a mix of a lack of empathy mixed with unrealistic thoughts and a lack of awareness of how much his actions effect everyone else in the house. We’re basically broke and trying to budget every penny but he just thinks we’re lying and tells us to give him his “shit” that he needs, monsters, cigs, vapes, and other nonessential things. If you don’t he starts pacing around looking for things to sell to the pawn shop when people are at work. Even if it takes up a significant amount of the available money for the day and leaves everyone else with crumbs he doesn’t care. All bout him and somehow he thinks we all owe him something and he’s above everyone in the household. We’re all pretty much over it. Kind of sad really but he essentially ruins the good vibes and has done that at every place to the point where no family wants to help. Just gotta baby sit him like a cat while my dad works otherwise if I go to work too there will be some homeless chick he moved in and instantly will call her his gf or something equally as stressful. Just this last event is basically made my dad lose his job and were all unemployed right now, my grandparents won’t help and I feel like we’re just moments away from being homeless. Just sucks big time, it has veered my path of life way off and one day I just might pack my car up and not tell anyone where I moved just to get away from this mess permanently. Lamesauce. Oh well.

[@Mr_bob12308]

Thank you for your concise, easy to understand videos. They have helped my family. Could you please do a video about functional decline? Could you please also include how care givers can best support their loved one to regain daily and/or physical functions. Thank you 🙂

[@juanjosemartinezluna1733]

Thank you for making all these videos for us people who need it. Especially those who can't read well, like me, so I come to KZbin and more so for the people who need to know more about their diagnosis and family/or love ones as well. Bless you.

[@tina93work33]

THANK YOU! You have such a way of helping me understand more than just the "what" you explain the "possible whys" and you help guide through the "possible whens and hows" I wish you could doctor my son (schizoaffective) and myself (DPD - Dependent Personality Disorder PTSD - PTSD CPTSD - Complex PTSD BD2 - BiPolar Disorder 2 GAD - Generalized Anxiety Panic Disorder PDD - Persistent Depressive Disorder) my diagnosis types were assigned by 2 different doctors and I wonder if I could really jave all of these or if one was just throwing out any diagnosis that MIGHT work. I mean PTSD AND CPTSD? *and I'm plenty sure you know the "initial names" of the diagnosis, I juat copied and pasted from my notes*

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're welcome. Yes some of these diagnoses are duplicative like bipolar and PDD. Sometimes people forget to modify your diagnosis and just keep adding instead of incorporating.

[@Zearida]

I was diagnosed with schitzoacfective disorder earlier this year- the diagnosis changed my life and I'm doing better than I ever have :)

[@cherrybomb8328]

I had major anxiety and depression. One early morning I was laying on my bed trying to relax and I kept hearing this high pitched sarcastic voice screeching at me in my mind but I couldn't understand what the voice was saying . Fortunately this has only happened twice in my life . I'm not on antipsychotic meds though .

[@DrTraceyMarks]

And it may never happen again or it could happen again but still not be something that is a regular occurrence. I plan to do a video talking about “normal” psychosis

[@normanhenderson7300]

Could be just your irrational mind. Yep you will need a slew of drug cocktail to cure this one.

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

It was probably neighbor loud tv show

[@johnlomax2502]

So interesting and thought provoking as usual. Thank you for the service that you provide for the public.

[@Debgirl27]

My sister symptoms for her schizoaffective disorder diagnosis are basically here speedwalking all over the house over and over talking/arguing/cussing at people that aren't there. She does this even on her meds. She never stops unless she is asleep for a few hours in the wee hours. Oh and she smokes almost constantly. It's really hard to treat all of the constant chattering. It drives other people crazy. Imagine someone never being quiet. Even when she's eating she's mumbling to herself.

[@greedydesires3779]

Imagine what it’s like for her. Be selfless

[@kendraphic]

@@greedydesires3779 🙌🏿🙏🏿

[@TeaCup1940]

She maybe needs other combination of medication since the one she is on does apparently not work. Maybe different medications could help her. Also id she would quit smoking it would definitely help her being better.

[@hss9774]

@@greedydesires3779 ultimately your own mental health is more important then that of others. If you ain’t in the right mental space you can’t even begin to help those who need it.

[@jenniferjackson9375]

@@greedydesires3779 you live with her! You do it! It’s much easier said than done!

[@Marcelube]

Incredible, Dr Mark! I never get that from psychiatrists, for whatever reasons. Congratulations and thank you very much.

[@stephengitau1830]

Thanks Doc! I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder.......great video. Greetings from Kenya!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Your welcome. Thanks For watching from Kenya

[@thanathipangsanunt1404]

Thank you for sharing we have a family member who just got diagnosed, we are learning about this sickness and again thank you for sharing.

[@kubes8388]

thank you for your videos doctor, it's wonderful since I'm going through complicated mental issue that you've made these video mostly clear and from a holistic way of interpretation, because many of the things I've heard are not explained in this way, and ss myself being a visual spatial learner, I've liked your delivery.. but they're also great information to help understand my longterm depression and psychotic emotions at times

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You’re welcome doinksauce. I like making things as visual as possible. 😊

[@oliviaherman8044]

You have helped me so much to clarify so many things my doctor is very quick and doesnt have time to talk usually so this is a miracle thank you very much

[@misterjayxd77]

I was diagnosed with this disorder almost 2 years ago, i also have Bipolar 1 disorder, diagnosed since i was 17.... I have never heard any voices in all my life, until recently.......

[@grrkerson]

Im no medical professional but i would deffinitely tell your doctor or psychiatrist about that.

[@blueowl8928]

Thank you so much for making this video. As a patient whose diagnosis has been changed multiple times between schizoaffective disorder and bipolar 1 with psychosis, this not only helps me understand myself better, but I am going to use this to help me explain to other people as well.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Excellent. I’m so glad it was helpful for you.

[@kwhitehead4500]

Thank you Dr. Marks. You’ve answered questions I’ve had for years.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Oh I’m so glad. You’re welcome. 👍🏼

[@catruett]

I am diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder depressive type. I get a shot of Haldol every 4 weeks and I am on Lexapro and well butrin. Thank you for this video.

[@mkepla8357]

How well does Haldol work for you?

[@catruett]

@@mkepla8357 It makes me sleep alot, they just switched me to Invega.

[@ricodixon343]

Welbutrin Helps me alot. I got scared of Haldol

[@ricodixon343]

YeaH Mane my dreams got real illicit. So I was like OH no not tHis. Also it Had me tHinking I wasn't myself👎

[@disaj7460]

Another great vid, Doc! Your breakdown is superior! 👍

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thank you Disa!

[@grickteecorbin9772]

You are an amazingly sharp doctor, teacher, therapist; thank you so much. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Plus 35 years myself, I truly value your wonderful offerings. Thanks so much

[@davidjames1812]

Going back to the negative symptoms of the disorder! Question What if the lack of stimulation is caused by lack of stimulation? 🤔

[@kpj805]

@4:50 not the CIA specifically. More like monitored in cellular activity from several groups. Each one's level of paranoia is probably dependent on the overwhelming thoughts that won't turn off, subsequently asking ourselves if they know about this or that.... And advertisements popping up after thinking or speaking of them doesn't help.

[@laurieberry162]

My diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder. I used to be ashamed, but I am not anymore. I realize that I am a minority. I noticed that people are nicer to people with different disabilities like physical disabilities. I have a physical disability, but it’s hidden. I have scoliosis. And I feel that Panera is nice to blind people. I had an interview there. They asked me do you have a disability and what is the nature of it? I told them it was anxiety. I do get anxious sometimes. I believe that I wasn’t hired because of my disability. It’s called disability discrimination. And I am qualified.

[@brianarbenz7206]

You explain a whole lot in an organized way. Thanks. This is helpful.

[@mullcrumthesage6303]

I don't trust anyone..not even myself..especially myself.

[@mzniecy6012]

Same.i feel very unsafe

[@fridasophia5356]

Trust no one

[@aaymathebest4705]

@@fridasophia5356 for example in which matter don't trust anyone?

[@destrokincaid6318]

Why u think they keep distracting us with things in the sky? They doing something up there, and it doesn't take a "crazy person to see that"!

[@mullcrumthesage6303]

@@destrokincaid6318 UFOs up there. And they are discovering weird things in space. Peace ✌️

[@colistaturner8476]

I am so grateful for these videos, thank you Dr. Marks! i'm an LMSW therapist, these videos have helped me immensely!

[@evanrachelhood]

This is so helpful! I’m new to your channel, do you have videos on how to get help for schizoaffective disorder, if many therapists don’t accept health insurance, or aren’t taking new patients? It’s so frustrating, trying to find a good therapist 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@she3po945]

You’re so adorable and have a way of making me feel comfortable. Which I desperately need so I can again open up, but finding a p-doc in my area is scary. The last one threw SO many pills at me. It was torture.

[@normanhenderson7300]

Wish you luck on finding one who wont

[@WickedLove2016]

I dont have any of this on my meds more depression and worthless feels I hate my brain alot of the time it makes me over think stress out and feel bad at times and lots of anxiety from time to time but off meds I'm really bad off

[@laniakea311]

I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder but i read a book on bipolar disorder and I didn't resonate with it at all. However, reading the schizophrenia book was like reading my diary. Your explanation sounds pretty good tho. Also, at one point I was given an antidepressant, but not a antipsychotic medication. I had a pyschotic break and I stopped taking the anti-depressant. I almost killed myself. Very scary! Glad to be alive!!

[@WickedLove2016]

Yeah thank god for meds my shot med helps with everything that's big in my mental illness but my depression and anxiety get bad the most

[@biancafahlin]

I love your delivery and detail and your attentiveness to your viewers interests. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is the most valuable of gifts

[@kevlareights1496]

The brain is still just a big mystery....Every docter i see is just taking shots in the dark...

[@JohnSmith-ss6ic]

Their full of shit.

[@normanhenderson7300]

For sure. As fr taking shots in the dark: A valid point.

[@normanhenderson7300]

@@JohnSmith-ss6ic , That is a blunt way to put it.

[@sleepingcinderella]

The doctors don't know even themselves well enough, but give diagnosis to others rather quickly. They mostly never help anyone, they just drug people and turn them in to zombies.

[@sleepingcinderella]

@Barbara Kuru Usually they don't take even that much time.