Hey guys, I need help.

My uncle (45m) has severe mental illness, Schizoaffective disorder to be exact, which is to my knowledge a combination of bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. He lives alone in a one bedroom apartment. He doesn’t drive and he lives off the government. He’s obnoxious, just by seeing him in public you know somethings off. He was admitted to the hospital at 19, he’s trapped in that era of his life, when the disorder took over him. He’s on meds but they don’t seem to help the situation. 

Since he’s my uncle, I have a good chance of having this, considering he’s family. I’m a (19f). I already work two jobs that pay well, drive and consider myself very mature for my age, I also have a good friend group. I’m not in a relationship, it’s been 3 years. That’s something I struggle with. I have depression, I’m learning to deal with it, I’ve had depression for 3 years. 

I’m scared. I love my uncle to death but considering that potential chance that I develop Schizoaffective disorder, what would I do? I want to have a partner, travel, get a house, have kids, pursue a career. What if I can’t? Can you still function? Not that it helps my case, but I smoke weed too, I have been for a whole, what if that makes matters worse? I’m worried and I need help. I guess not knowing much about the illness, I look at my uncle and that’s all I see.

Can you live a functional life with this?
Can I get a partner and have kids?
Will strangers know there’s something different?

I probably should have waiting and processed this before coming on here. I don’t think people with this illness are bad people or unsuccessful in life. I’ve only seen my uncle and it’s what I refer the illness to. I apologize in advance and I will take down the post if anybody wants me to.

Edit : I probably should have waiting and processed this before coming on here. I don’t think people with this illness are bad people or unsuccessful in life. I’ve only seen my uncle and it’s what I refer the illness to. I apologize in advance and I will take down the post if anybody wants me to.