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Schizoaffective disorder shares many features with schizophrenia but also includes significant mood symptoms. Here are some common symptoms:

- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
- Delusions (strongly held false beliefs)
- Disorganized speech or thinking
- Unpredictable behavior
- Depressive Show Full Answer

Schizoaffective disorder shares many features with schizophrenia but also includes significant mood symptoms. Here are some common symptoms:

- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
- Delusions (strongly held false beliefs)
- Disorganized speech or thinking
- Unpredictable behavior
- Depressive episodes — feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or fatigued
- Manic episodes — feeling overly energetic, excited, or irritable
- Trouble functioning at work, school, or in daily life
- Neglecting personal hygiene Regarding substance use alongside schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder — it's worth knowing that substance use can seriously worsen symptoms. When substance use disorder occurs alongside these conditions, it can lead to more intense hallucinations, delusions, and a higher risk of relapse.

It's estimated that between 20% and 65% of people with schizophrenia may also develop a substance use disorder. Substances can also create challenges like housing instability, family conflict, and difficulty sticking to a treatment plan.

If substance use is a concern, speaking with a healthcare provider is really important. Treatment can include therapy, medication adjustments, or a combination of both to help manage everything together.

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