The Quiet Room (1994) provides a close insight into the thoughts, struggles, fears and hopes of an individual suffering from schizoaffective disorder. Schizoaffective disorder had devastating effects upon Lori’s ability to engage in occupations and life roles. Due to the dysfunction in neurotransmitter communication and reduced grey matter in her brain, Lori suffered from symptoms of psychosis, low mood as well as symptoms from her many medications. These affected Lori’s ability to work, complete ADL’s and engage in social situations. Her symptoms also affected her roles as a student, daughter and adult. In addition, social support had a large effect on Lori’s recovery. The lack of emotional support from her family was a barrier however the
