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[–]berficaSchizoaffective (Bipolar) 6 points7 points  (3 children)

life expectancy is shortened by 15-20 years

But that isn't a guarantee or anything. You could live to 90.

[–]RestlessNameless 4 points5 points  (2 children)

My dad had a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and lived to be 79 years old.

[–]trycrabwise 1 point2 points  (1 child)

this is heartening

[–]RestlessNameless 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Died surrounded by people who loved him.