What can be expected about the course of schizoaffective disorder?
It is typically a chronic illness that must be controlled, similar to controlling diabetes, high blood pressure or other medical conditions. A good ongoing doctor-patient relationship, remaining on prescribed medication, symptom monitoring, avoidance of alcohol and street drugs, healthy lifestyle choices (exercise regularly, eat right, get enough sleep, manage stress, keep routines in your life, and maintain a moderate “pace” in your life) do much to contribute to staying well.
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