Schizophrenia is a severe, debilitating mental illness. It has been popularized by the media, particularly in horror and thriller movies and television shows, and there are certain stereotypes that follow those who are affected by this disorder.
What many people do not know is schizophrenia is a spectrum disorder under which many other disorders fall, including but not limited to: schizotypal personality disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, and schizophrenia.
I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder about a year ago, but I have dealt with its symptoms for the majority of my life.
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