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GinnyTranCasual Contributor
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia recently & have been taking medications for the problems.
However I have noticed a lot of side effects, including not wanting to do anything, slow cognitive ability & a general disinterest in self grooming.
Is there anyone here who have experienced the same thing & managed to get through the difficult period? Could you please give me some tips/advices on how I could cope? Thanks!
In response to: Schizophrenia laziness
RiverSealModerator
Hey @Shaz51
Great you got something out of reading the Topic Tuesday from back in May!
Thank you for putting it out there on the Forums 😀
Regards,
RiverSeal
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