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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know what kinds of tests they would be doing. It's more of a history taking of episodes and mood swings.

My son has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. A combination of schizophrenia and bipolar. His psychosis has been very limited, but he definitely has manic and depressive episodes. Medication, therapy and a firm schedule have helped.

I strongly suggest your sister join NAMI and take Family to Family course online (8 week class). [/quote]

Thanks for responding. How did your son end up with this diagnosis? Was there a triggering event where your son ended up in an ER/pysch unit?

Appreciate your observations/suggestions and all best to your son and family.[/quote]

He ended up with a diagnosis after about 18 months of seeing a psychiatrist (at age 19).  The signs of bipolar had been there for about two years prior. However we had no luck in initially getting appointments with psychiatry at that time-- no one was taking new patients. We paid out of pocket for a therapist, but she was limited in her help. We didn't have 4k for a neuropsych eval.  He stabilized enough to go to college. From there he had better access to mental health services, because you have to be a student to access care.

Recently he did voluntarily check himself in the a program at Shady Grove Hospital here in Maryland (he had an outburst at work and couldn't handle the stress). They kept him in patient for a week while they adjusted his medications. He goes to a psychiatrist twice a month, therapist twice a month, and attends a local NAMI group in Silver Spring for adults with severe mental illness.  He's hoping to go back to college in January.

It's a long road. Try not to worry yourself sick. It's so important that you and your cousin are in for the long haul.

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