i think consistent routine and being habitual in what is done each day could help with motivation. it may not give motivation but it could mimic it and atleast have some productivity.
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Iāve always been subject to negative symptoms. Even when it was much easier just to do what needed to be done I did nothing. It was humiliating, but I kept on doing nothing. Now Iām in a situation where little is expected of me, so it doesnāt matter if I do nothing.
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I have also found that some people have a much easier time wrapping their minds around depression than negative symptoms in SZ/A. Itās definitely even affected my own language as I am far more likely to say that I feel depressed than anything else, I think my mind has just learned that people are more likely to understand if I use certain words.
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My Dad doesnāt even understand depression. He thinks itās just a call to work harder. My Uncle has depression and my Dad always thought he was lazy. He even beat him up one time over it.
With my SZA, I donāt always notice things and my Dad will be quick to point out the things I miss and call me lazy, say I āneedā to do more, sh!! like that. I clean up more around here then he ever does so I think he expects me to take care of his house like a maid or a house wife while he isnāt home. I donāt have the motivation to get up and clean an entire house everyday for free. Thatās depressing so Iād rather just live on my own at this point.
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