Depends. Like the other person said, there are two types. Depressive and Bipolar. If it's a depressive form, generally they'll just be really emo and more conscious of themselves. If it's the Bipolar form...mood swings. If you think a mood swing from a teenaged girl going through puberty is bad, imagine that, but ten times worse, coming from a grown adult. Add to that hallucinations and impulses, you've got a nasty little cocktail of fun.
Be cautious, but don't treat your boss like he's retarded or different. Yes, he's different, and he knows that, but he doesn't want to feel like he's painted red in a room full of people painted yellow. He just wants to be normal. If he's not on his meds, you'll be able to tell. If he's on edge, he'll probably be grinding his teeth, clenching his jaws, tapping his fingers hard and fast, clenching his fist and releasing it repeatedly...there are signs. If you feel uncomfortable working with him when he's like this, just tell him. He'll feel bad, but he must understand.
Some of us can be homicidal or suicidal if we're not taking our meds. If it's a strong enough form of Schizo-Affective Disorder, he may have to retire due to the risks he puts himself and others in.
It's harder to be the person with the disorder than it is to be someone NEAR the person with the disorder. At least you can get away from it.
2007-02-06 17:41:43
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answered by Ginna G 2
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I work with many paranoid schizophrenic and schizoaffective patients in my line of work. As a rule, on meds they are just as "normal" as the rest of us, but just like "normal" folks, they can have triggers too...if you feel like your boss is more on edge or agitated, I would suspect that either the meds need monitoring, they aren't being used, or it is entirely possible that its just going to be a bad day. Either way--if your gut tellls you that you are unsafe, listen. If you weren't concerned or felt endangered before the diagnosis, I wouldn't be now. Just be aware and take notice if there are changes that make you feel uncomfortable. Quite often there is no real noticeable difference between a schizoaffective patient and an everyday person. Not all mental illnesses are ones that you can tell someone has just by looking at or listening to the person and medications can very much help a patient live a healthy productive life.
2007-02-04 15:29:10
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answered by Quad Momma LUV the dunes! 3
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There are two types of schizoaffective disorder one has bipolar tendencies the other depressive. If your boss is on his medication he is not any more dangerous than anyone else.
2007-02-04 15:26:40
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answered by phylobri 4
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizoaffective_disorder
Well how have you felt up to this point about your boss?
If he has been diagnosed, he is likely going to or is being treated.
Do your research on the subject and be helpful. If you feel worried or concerned. Talk to him about it.
There is no way to tell if you will be completely safe. but you don't have that guarantee with anyone you come in contact with.
Use common sense and your basic instinct on this one.
2007-02-04 15:15:55
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answered by Steph 5
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Most folks with psychotic disorders are no danger to themselves or others.
2007-02-05 01:28:55
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answered by kim s 2
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Well, generally i'd say no.
Assuming he taked meds
2007-02-04 15:11:33
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answered by rostov 5
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