Hi guys. I’m new here. I’m currently 23 years old and was actually diagnosed this year. Unfortunately my brother has schizoaffective as well and I did not have the hindsight to realize that I could develop the disorder as well when using drugs, which is what happened. I had terrifying debilitating delusions (very minimal hallucinations, though) that even prevented me from swallowing properly and using my body. Some parts of it were like a fairy tale story, where I thought I was going to become the greatest pop star, though, which was entertaining.
Thankfully with medication I do not suffer from any positive symptoms (or negative symptoms?) I don’t really understand the difference between the two. Basically I don’t have delusions or anything or voices in my head at all. However I do suffer a bit from anhedonia and flat face (people always think I’m never happy, which isn’t true). Like television and other activities have become less interesting for some reason, so to remediate my eternal boredom I work long hours and many days a week (which hasn’t been a problem).
My hope, and this is a bit silly, is that I will be able to get off medication in some years. Primarily because I would like to be able to drink alcohol again (whenever I drink alcohol with my medication, I am unable to get drunk and feel really nauseous). I was never a heavy drinker and always had great times socializing and chatting with friends over a glass of wine. I miss those times and the camaraderie that it brings.
I’m hoping to get back into reading and develop some new hobbies to help with the boredom. My family and I just moved, actually, and the project that has been giving me some entertainment is redesigning my room. It’s been a lot of fun!
Anyway, this is just my shoutout. I hope to make some friends in the area with a similar or the same condition (NJ). Nice to meet you all. 
