I can just sit and do nothing all day other than maybe some chores or an errand. Even hobbies feel overwhelming and I start doing something and stop after a couple of days or week. Miss writing and drawing but when I go to start I feel frozen after the thought. Any suggestions to start and incorporate into my day regular?
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Just do one productive thing a day. They all add up.
@everhopeful I get laundry or some chores done. ‘Productive’ 
because i feel pressure by end of day to contribute to my family. That takes everything in me. Internally I want to do something I used to do that’s me. I think I will … and walk through my mind… i picture getting my book and pencils and next day I cant do it - even the thought can overwhelming. Never start or keep it up. It’s motivation. Everything feels like so much work. Nvr mind maybe I’ll be more passionate and creative again someday. Just lost myself since my breakdown. Someday
Maybe set a time limit of 10 minutes for the creative thing. And do 10 minutes of creativity each day.
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@everhopeful
Maybe that would take pressure off it in my mind. Say to self … time for creativity only 10 mins.Thank you
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You will Fynde Such as , Will Lead You to a Door (OR) Doors of Endless Creative Possibilities … ,
in my Personal Beliefs We ALL Can be Creative , Almost in any Pushed Upon Mundane Way … ,
Jus Don’t Pressure Yourself too Much … ,
Good Luck (!!!)
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Hi 
I also draw and write stuff down and I also read, Since now I have time to do pretty much whatever I want really haha. Music is essential for me coz it helps me take my mind of other stuff, and also motivates me.
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Thanks @Jaida maybe I’ll try music sometime. For the most part I float around all day just seeing what I can do that’s productive. Even turning on the TV or music can feel like too much of an effort sometimes. Take care
i don’t think a regular day’s the answer. psychotropic drugs might be. ask your shrink about an amphetamine.
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@ChestRockwell Maybe., thank you. How do you think that might help me?
You should channel your bad feelings into creativity like all of the great artists did. I have always been the same way I am too overwhelmed and incapacitated to have hobbies or be creative. I am around angry ignorant people all my life that I rely on for my survival and it doesn’t help with creativity.
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I have the same issue. I wish I could get into drawing because a few times drawing really helped me deal with painful anxiety. But I get so many thoughts flying through my head that I can’t draw anything right and I just don’t get into it.
I’m gonna try that advice about forcing myself to draw for ten minutes. I’ve done that with my other hobbies and it worked at times.
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@dazedandconfused sorry to hear that, it can’t help things for sure. when overwhelmed as is, the extra stress and negativity won’t help… i like what you said when you used the word ‘channel’. I will ponder on that
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Pls let me know if you find something, some method that helps do this!!
How about some type of physical activity. Maybe walking or running during the day to get some fresh air and exercise. Good for the mind too!
@JeffSimpson11 thanks. Yes should try that again. I bought a membership made myself go for a bit then got hard. Will do short walks 10 min. Thanks
I heard that you’re supposed to schedule in time during the day for creative pursuits and whatever other hobbies you may have until it becomes routine. Things that are routine are easier to do.
Personally I am in the same boat as you do I can’t really offer any other suggestions ;_; Good luck
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amphetamines are prescribed for focus, which is something schizophrenics have a problem with. but a fun little side-effect is that they get your mind moving. like coffee, only more on-target.
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