Okay guys I had no clue where to put this post so I’m sorry if I put it in the wrong spot so please forgive me if I miss placed it.
Anyways I realized today I’m unable to smile and when I try it looks like I’m just opening my mouth enough to show my teeth with no actual smile, is this normal with schizophrenia? If not can someone please help
I believe it may be your affect. I get that way when I start showing symptoms again.
@Cici2 my affect? What do you mean?
I haven’t really smiled in 5 years. It wears on the soul.
I am exactly the same @Twialine
I don’t think I’ve had a legitimate smile since onset of psychosis, which was 9 years ago.
Your facial gesture. Like your face is stuck on blunted or flat affect.
My aunt has schizophrenia and what you describe is exactly how she looks. It’s almost a dazed look.
@Dreamer @Pinkbarbie23 @nfy @Cici2
It just looks so weird on me I use to smile so big now it’s nothing
Edit: I just don’t want my daughter to see me as never smiling
I understand. When I’m starting to go downhill again my husband can tell from my facial expressions. It’s mostly like 
@Cici2 I just feel… Sad I use to have a pretty smile it was one of my favorite things about myself and now it’s nothing
Oh sweet pea, it’ll be ok. You’ll get your pretty smile back. Mine goes away after while.
Thanks @Cici2 15
Are you diagnosed with schizophrenia or another severe mental illness @Pinkbarbie23?
I have depression and anxiety. My aunt has schizophrenia and I’m trying to learn as much as I can because I’d like to get into the psychiatric meds for pharmaceutical sales. I am trying to push myself out of the don’t want to leave the house mode.
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I don’t smile at all in some conditions. Sometimes, I would be feeling really bad about something but I’m smiling. It’s like opposite reactions conveyed- I’m not entirely sure why I do it.
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