I was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder in 2019 after  previous diagnosis Major Depression with Psychotic Features for which I was on meds for over 10 years.  The last psychiatrist said the new one was because though my depression was better controlled, I was still having hallucinations, delusional thoughts and occasionally loss of touch with reality, which did not improve.  At first I wouldn't believe him, but he asked me to try a new antipsychotic in addition to my current depression medication to see if the symptoms would decrease.  I agreed, and over a period of about 4-6 weeks, the symptoms reduced significantly.  I was not only less depressed, the psychosis didn't go totally away, but I was no longer feeling out of control as before.  My form is Schizoaffective Disorder Depressive Type, which is more accurate.  I would like to hear from anyone else who has this type, how you were diagnosed, accepted it, and the successes, and challenges of it in your life.  Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you!!!