The symptoms described—late waking, profound lack of interest (avolition), social/emotional disconnection (avolition/asheduling), disrupted logical thinking, and an inability to plan for the future—point strongly toward the negative and cognitive symptoms of Schizophrenia.
While positive symptoms like hallucinations or delusions are highly visible, negative symptoms like indifference and lack of motivation often cause the greatest functional impairment. They are deeply rooted in altered dopamine pathways within the brain's reward system, making it incredibly difficult for the individual to initiate tasks or feel goal-directed, which can look like laziness to outsiders but is actually a core component of the medical condition.
Next Steps
Seek a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation: Schedule a detailed formal assessment with a psychiatrist to differentiate between primary negative symptoms, post-psychotic depression, or medication-induced sedation. You can book a session with me.
Enroll in Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Introduce structured therapies like Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) or Social Skills Training to gently re-engage logical thinking patterns and daily life skills.