I went to university while on Abilify. Before sz I had stable jobs. But I still didn’t have emotions before sz, I feel distant emotionally from people. Always been like that. Now on risperidone my negative symptoms are worse I can’t work or go back to university. I stay in bed most of the time
I’m very sorry to hear that. Schizophrenia is such a pain in the butt. 
I hope your doctor can put you on a more effective treatment.
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Thanks @anon70814080
Did stimulants make your emotions stronger? @LevelJ1
No it actually reduced them a bit. But i can communicate better. Id say i have more control over emotions/reactions now.
Stimulants like ritalin, adderall, vyvanse strattera or whatever suppress the limbic system.
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I read stimulants are used to treat apathy or lack of emotions
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I think it can go either way. Its probably dose dependent. Its used off label for people for depression issues sometimes as it is activating for them.
But too high dose i think people become numb to emotions
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High dose ldopa gives me back my emotions but makes me psychotic
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Iike this morning i had a couple work calls. I can talk,listen and actually remember what was said and able to respond. Also can laugh about stuff and relate.
Usually i am nervous about not being able to pay attention or know what to say to them. So it has absolutely helped me in communication
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What about caffeine? That can help. Its not ideal but can activate. Caffeine and music you like can temporarily help.
I eventually hit a wall with caffeine where no amount helped, just gave me acid reflux
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The anger issues and hypersexuality must be brain damage for sure not sz i am not stable i keep lowering and increasing my dose idk why i dont accept that i am mentally ill
The same here. People tell me I’m a very negative person.
I’m also emotionally flat. But I blame meds and Sz for that.
I don’t have anger issues. I have anxiety. It’s weird that you don’t feel any joy. I have bursts of joy here and there.
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IDK man, I wish I could get rid of my emotions, or soften them a lot. They get in the way of competitive gaming online.
Maybe it just feels like the grass is always greener because I’m cynical though.
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I feel brain dead
In America being angry, jaded, and disenfranchised is common for a lot of divorced middle aged men along with hyper sexuality due to the constant sexual imagery on all forms of media. Most of my friends are cynical and hate their bosses and it makes them angry. Plus, they always talk about women. These things are like their second nature. Hope you find some peace and resolution for what bothers you.
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