I have schizoaffective disorder. I'm finally on meds that get rid of 98% of the psychosis but now most opportunities have passed me by. I have 2 beautiful children that I'm really thankful for but I wish I could do more for them. I work a minimum wage job that does nothing but wear me down and give me enough to subsist. I could move away but I'm scared to leave my medical team. There's financial complications as once I move away, I may have nothing to come back to. I can't have that as my kids are here. People think I should be happy that I'm not crazy anymore. That's like being happy that your leg isn't broken anymore. Although a relief, it shouldn't have been broken in the first place. Besides, people don't understand that the brain can heal just like your leg could. This sucks.
Keep on keepin' on. My wife has bi-polar/schizoaffective disorder. Her meds take care of most of it. You might look into social security. She was able to get on social security/disability because of her disorder.
by: Anonymous