I have a lack of motivation and emotion. I have little joy or interest in things anymore. I feel empty inside.
I am on 5mg Olanzapine at the moment.
I do feel some pleasure though and can feel slight humour.
Does anyone know if these are negative symptoms of schizophrenia or side effects of medication?
Just looking for a way out of this mess
I have the same question about mine. I have a feeling that it’s a combination of the two in my case.
I just want to feel how I used to. Hate that there’s no way out and it’s probably for life. I’ve lost my partner and family and am on my own.
Its both I think but I think the big part is sz. My sz negative symptoms started 3yrs before my diagnosis. I posted a research article that proved that 73% of those with negative symptoms experienced them BEFORE their diagnosis and their positive symptoms. Most of the rest experienced negative symptoms at the same time as positive symptoms right when they got diagnosed.
I know this is discouraging but its the truth.
So this means that 73% experienced negative symptoms Before being put on meds.
I think you’re right and it is negative symptoms. After my first episode I didn’t feel like this, only since my second episode.
I do want to try to get off of medication once more though. But worry what I’ll be like if I relapse.
I hate that I can’t fight against it or escape from it.
I am not sure if having more psychotic breaks worsens prognosis and negative symptoms. I would think so but not sure. My pdoc said it does and that meds may stop working and would need a higher dose after each psychotic break.
My CPN says the same. That the illness gets worse with relapse.
From what I’ve posted on here, do you think I have schizophrenia?
I know it’s highly likely
You can fight. That’s the only thing you can do.
Otherwise, your cognitive, physical and mental health will decline.
It will only get worse
I know I need to fight it but don’t feel like I have anything left to fight with, I’m just so apathetic.
But you’re right, only I can help myself.
Thank you 151515
I am not a Dr, cant tell.
It could be both. When I was on Olanzapine I craved sugar and I wanted to sleep a lot. It was a grey world. I was also mildly depressed.
Shouldn’t of asked for a diagnosis sorry.
Yeah is likely both.
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