Seriously depressed people:

• feel constantly sad and fatigued
• are indecisive and unable to concentrate
• complain of various physical symptoms

• have lost interest in everyday activities
• sleep and eat too little or too much
• may have recurrent thoughts of death and suicide

People experiencing a manic mood are:

• suffering from sleeplessness.
• agitated and distractible.
• susceptible to buying sprees; indiscreet sexual advances, and foolish investments.

• compulsively talkative.
• convinced of their own inflated importance.
• prone to cheerfulness turning to irritability, paranoia, and rage.

People with chronic schizophrenia:

• appear apathetic.
• have limited speech.
• may suffer from hallucinations and delusions.

• are emotionally unresponsive.
• have confused thinking.
• perplex others with their strange behavior and inappropriate emotional reactions.

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Associated Features of Schizoaffective Disorder
Living with Schizoaffective Disorder