It really frustrates me that I cannot have a sustained period of joyfulness. Does anyone else feel like this?
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Yes, my hypomania episodes on meds last so short. I’d be dancing and singing and super happy for an hour or two then crash again
On the less extreme side, when I have a good day with avolition not so bad, I would use that time to do things that I can’t do when my motivation gone (my motivation low most of the time). But unfortunately those good days don’t last for long
It seems like joy is so elusive… I’ll have to settle for contentment rather.
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I’m happy with my contentment. So am I happy or content? 
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I never have these since I am on Risperdal.
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Some doctors consider bipolar being integral part of schizophrenia. At least they aren’t trying to completely distinguish them as complete two separate entities.
While I’ve managed to get psychosis under control. I often find myself cycle between negatives and mania. It has been like this as long as I remember.
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Mine does not even last an hour it’s more or less 10 seconds.
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Oh yeah I have sz, not sza, maybe that’s why.
It’s common for sz and sza aswell.
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You have hypomania from sz? But yeah since I am on Risperdal I am never happy or sad. Just no emotions.
It’s the same with every med not just risperidal.
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It was somewhat better on Abilify for me but still not as good as before my 1st psychosis, its somewhere in between.
I just watch music videos that i like and i dance, try some time you might like it. GOOD LUCK YEA BUDDY. LET GOS 
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yeah thats whats so confusing about dx, distinguishing between negatives and depression, or mania and maybe hyper exciteability from psychosis. Theres very much a blend of symptoms with bipolar and sza and sz
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Hello my Indian friend, I have found awesome books for studying Hindi and I may take it up one day.
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I wish you all the best my friend. I am here to help you with doubts if you have any.
Yep! I get a little happy or excited about something new, maybe a new hobby or finding a new activity and bam - I’m back to dull and stuck in time. It’s very discouraging.
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