Inside Schizophrenia: Motivation in Schizophrenia

The word “schizophrenia” tends to conjure ideas of dramatic imagery: hallucinations, delusions, insane asylums in the general public’s mind. Most people don’t think of the boring parts that consume many with schizophrenia, like lacking the motivation to get out of bed, to make friends… Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard discuss avolition and ways to help motivate loved ones in this episode of Inside Schizophrenia. Family Counselor Ms. Breen joins to share ways to sort through dilemmas. And Rachel does an experiment on her own to address her lack of motivation in being social.  Highlights from “Motivation in Schizophrenia” Episode [00:52] The Boring Parts of Schizophrenia [04:00] Do People with Schizophrenia Want to Get Better? [06:23] Avolition- lacking the ability to initiate [09:40] Why is my Loved One Ignoring Me? [14:00] Social Anxiety vs Avolition [15:40] What is the Treatment? [17:00] How Friends and Family can Help [25:20] Rachel’s Pre-Planning [28:20] Interview with Guest Family Therapist Ms. Debbie Breen [37:17] Lacking the Choice [38:00] Rachel’s Experiment [43:10] Do Something [45:45] Rachel’s Closing Remarks About Our Guest Ms. Breen is the principal therapist and owner of South Charlotte Family Counseling in Matthews, North Carolina. At South Charlotte Family Counseling, we value truth, simplicity, and peace of mind, trusting these qualities to aid our clients in sortin...
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