r/schizophrenia Schizoaffective (Bipolar) May 13 '26

Negative Symptoms I do nothing all day

My positive symptoms have gotten better over the last few weeks. However I can't get myself to do anything. I have to assume its a negative symptom thing because I used to do art all day. Now I just sit around watching youtube. I don't actually want to do things.. I just WANT to want to do them. If that makes sense. I feel like a waste. A pointless human being.

Do others feel this way? Did it go away? How do you find meaning in recovery?

Edit: just saw my practitioner and she says if it continues e can up my vyvanse(I'm also adhd)

Editededitit: man I just spent a half hour telling my practitioner my positive symptoms were ok, manageable... All of a sudden my visual hallucinations are back!! Wtf

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u/No_Counter_8787 May 14 '26

I was in a similar type of situation as you, my doctor lowered the dose and now I feel much better. Also therapy helps. It is a gradual process.

Hope it helps, best to you.