Hey Guys. I have what might seem a strange request. I'm a masters level therapist and I'm working on a novel in my free time with a protagonist that has Schizoaffective disorder: Bipolar type. I know what I heard and read in school and have treated some people with it in the past, but I want to be as respectful as possible with it and would like to hear anything anyone feels comfortable sharing about their first experience of symptoms, positive or negative, and the journey that may have led to a diagnosis and eventual helpful treatment. If you aren't in helpful treatment or with diagnosis yet, that's okay. I'll hear any experience that feels like being shared. No pressure to do so. I appreciate anything. Thanks. Much respect in advance.