Are Schizophrenics Lazy

8: Schizophrenia makes people lazy. The illness can make it harder for someone to take care of their daily needs, such as dressing and bathing. This doesn’t mean they’re “lazy.” They just need some help with their daily routine.

Do schizophrenics have low motivation?

New Findings For quite some time, mental health researchers linked the lack of motivation in people with schizophrenia to the effects of another negative symptom, namely lack of the ability to feel pleasure.

Are people with schizophrenia emotionless?

Flat affect (diminished emotional expression) is a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia, although it may also affect those with other conditions. It is a lack of showing emotion characterized by an apathetic and unchanging facial expression and little or no change in the strength, tone, or pitch of the voice.