Does stress make Schizoaffective disorder bipolar type I worse?

Question

I already have this mental illness and needed to know if stress makes it worse and why.

thanks in advance

Answer 1

I'd guess so. I'm bipolar 2 with occasional psychotic episodes, and I know stress sets me off.

I know more about the bipolar side than the schizo side; bipolar is inheritable, but usually takes a trigger to start it off. Stress is on e of the most commonly cited triggers. Sleep hygiene is also very important in the management of these illnesses, as is maintaining a routine.

Answer 2

Stress makes everything worse. Your body thinks it's in danger, and releases chemicals and hormones meant to get you out of immediate danger and prolonged time with these extra chemicals can worsen whatever health problem one has. It can even lessen the effect of your meds and lower your immune system. Find a way to relax for at least 30 minutes each day, even if you have to break it up into 10 minutes 3 times a day. You'll be amazed at your improvement.

Answer 3

As someone who works in the field of employment for disabilities i kind of disagree with your counselor. wll maybe not right now but at some point you may feel in control enough to work part time. there are agencies out there that can help you with this goal if it is what you want to do. as for the round the world dream and owning a house, sadly there are many people with this dream who won't make it a reality. including me. work from where you are. do small things that make you feel like you have control over your life. l,iving with mental illness is a challenge but find something that makes it a little better. volunteer, join a clubhouse (a program for people with mental illness that is offered all over the world) just like people have to work slowly to build up their physical strength you also have to do this to build up your mental strength. not saying it will be easy but you can have some quality of life if you go after it.

Answer 4

Yes stress can make it worse as it can lots of other health problems that people have ---why --your blood pressure goes up your anxiety level goes up causing a flight feeling sometimes confused thoughts speed through your mind and then the problems get bigger like a domino effect

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I would imagine stress makes everything worse.

Answer 7

Stress can make any disorder worse. May it be Mental Emotional or physical.
Stress has been proven to cause serious health risks, such as heart disease, Endurance Problems, Fatigue, Emotional Imbalances, etc.
There are options to dealing stress, when dealing with Mental Illnesses at the same time. Such as Detox plans and rejuvenation Plans, as the one I have enclosed.

I definitely stress that you consult your physician, about anything new or changes in your daily regimine. As this plan will affect other areas of your Daily living and Medications.

Please feel free to Copy and Print this to your own Blank Text and save it and print it out when you go to your DR again.


One month detox and rejuvenation plan

Step one: Detox: (week one)
a), Drink lots of water
b) lay off the sodas, beer, tea, coffee, etc
c) Basically go on a water fast(drink water only and no food), for 7days consecutively.
d)for even more detoxifying effects, maybe sit in a Sauna for about 20-30 minutes, twice during your 7day detox(once when during day two and once during day four), allowing your pores to open up and allow the toxins to come out.

Step two: Rejuvenate (Goes hand in hand with step one, done during the entire month and future days)
Go to a spa, and enjoy a nice warm Mud Bath or a Bodywrap, Then a two hour Massage, starting with ROM Assessment/Joint therapy, to relieve any joint stress or tension, Then a Little Myofascial Stretching to give the skin and muscle a nice warming stretch, Then a slightly Vigorus Swedish to relax the muscles, Then a Little acupressure to relieve any trigger points, Then ending a soft Swedish to really relax those muscles. Then maybe get a nice salt scrub to really open your pores, and soften the skin. Then take a nice warm shower, rinse away any toxin that may have come to the surface, and excess oils from the salt scrub. Then rinse with cold water to tighten the pores and waken the bodys energies and chakras. Find a reiki practioner and get a session to help restart your chakras as you may have a few that need a boost.

Step Three: Exercise, (can be done during step one and two, and is incorporated into our lives forever til we die)

Try a Tai chi Class, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, or Jazzercise, Maybe take up swimming, or Ballrom Dancing.

Step four: Eat Proper ( this starts during week two and continues into our everyday lives)
Plan yourself a Healthy But tasty diet plan including and starting with:

Breakfast:
Minimum of 8oz glass of water at room temp each morning,
Followed by a 8oz glass of Freshly juiced Organic Fruit juice, 3 Apples, 2 slices of pineapple, 1 pear, and four carrots, this will give your body a Natural energetic boost.
Then followed by a warm bowl of Whole oat cereal.
No refined sugars, If you need sweet use honey, or maple syrup.

For Lunch:

eat a Nice veggie salad with vinegar and Oil dressing, Not Italian or any thing with dairy. Follow it with a warm Turkey or Chicken breast sandwich (skinless, and as little fat as possible if any all. Try to avoid any heavy meats Like beef or pork during the early moring or lunch times. Follow the sandwich with some watermelon or strawberries, or some kind of fresh fruit salad if you are a still hungry or just want a nice desert. Watermelon or any type of Melon will help to fill you up faster.
Drink water at a couple of degrees cooler than room tempurature.

For Dinner:
start with a nice small Garden salad with tomatoes, leafy lettuce, radishes, carrot slivers, Almonds, Sunflower seed Kernals, and Spinach, again with a vinegarette, instead of salad dressing. Followed by Either a baked or broiled Poultry or Fish Dinner fresh of course, no frozen crap. No Fried, Minimal If you want Butter try to get Organic or some sort of spread that has low carb and transfat count., Or just stay away from Butter all together, But use lemon at your own choosing, fresh pepper(s), No salt, fresh Green beans , Organic Whole wheat bread, Whole grain Pastas if you prefer. Organic Rice.

Anything and everything Organic

Stay away from Refined sugars(candy, or anything non organic

If anything at all try to eat as organic as you can possibly eat. IF you read a lables Ingrediants list, and you can't pronounce the words then it is toxic for your Body, and Mind, and Spirit.

Answer 8

why do you think everything is so stressful, they want everyone to go off the deepend, and it never ends, unless you hit the lottery and become rich, and can buy your own place and peacefulness,

Answer 9

I DON'T HAVE IT. BUT,I'M SURE IF YOU HAVE STRESS,THAT IT WOULD.............