The signs and symptoms of schizoaffective disorder are different in each person. Often, people with schizoaffective disorder seek treatment for problems with mood, daily function, or abnormal thoughts. Psychosis and mood changes may occur at one time, or off and on by themselves. Psychotic symptoms can last for at least 2 weeks without major mood symptoms. The course of the disorder involves cycles of severe symptoms followed by improvement. The symptoms of schizoaffective disorder include: Changes in appetite and energy; Believing that someone on TV or the radio is speaking directly to you or that secret messages are hidden in common objects (delusions of reference); Disorganized speech that is not logical; False beliefs (delusions); Feeling that everyone or one person or agency is out to get you (paranoia); Irritability and poor temper control; Lack of concern with hygiene, grooming; Problems sleeping; Seeing or hearing things (hallucinations -- especially "hearing voices"); Trouble concentrating; Very good or bad mood.
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