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* Diminished ability to initiate and sustain planned activity
* Diminished ability to initiate and sustain planned activity
* Speaking infrequently, even when forced to interact
* Speaking infrequently, even when forced to interact
*Demotivation - a lack of interest in life in general.
People with schizophrenia often neglect basic hygiene and need help with everyday activities. Because it is not as obvious that negative symptoms are part of a psychiatric illness, people with schizophrenia are often perceived as lazy and unwilling to better their lives.
People with schizophrenia often neglect basic hygiene and need help with everyday activities. Because it is not as obvious that negative symptoms are part of a psychiatric illness, people with schizophrenia are often perceived as lazy and unwilling to better their lives.