Schizoaffective Disorder: 'My Brain Center Was Literally Broken'

Women's Health Daily Newsletter  |  February 05, 2015

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Today's Top Story Schizoaffective Disorder: 'My Brain Center Was Literally Broken' Carolyn Dobbins was often successful at putting her mind on task. But when her mind started to deteriorate, she faced overwhelming challenges. See how she survived, even with an incorrect diagnosis.  » Featured Article I'm Brittany, I'm 23, and I Have Crohn's Actress Brittany Velotta shows that with a positive attitude and a bit of humor, you can maintain a healthy equilibrium with Crohn's. Discover her personal way of fighting chronic illness.  » Today's Recipe Artichoke and Scrambled Eggs Benedict We gave this classic brunch dish a healthy makeover by lightening up the traditional heavy hollandaise sauce with low-fat mayo and cream cheese, lemon juice, and fat-free yogurt. Get the recipe!  » Featured Columnist Important Ways We Mind Our Medical Manners Mr. Manners himself, Steven Petrow, dissects controversial issues and awkward situations regarding medical conditions. Are you doing the right thing in these hard-to-manage situations?  » Everyday Solutions 9 Foods to Avoid With Hypothyroidism When you have hypothyroidism, what you eat can affect your thyroid gland as well as your body’s ability to absorb thyroid hormone. Avoid these foods for hypothyroidism management.