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Lack of expressiveness
Negative Symptoms
If other people tell you that they cannot read your facial expression or that it is hard to tell what you are thinking or feeling by your expression or tone of voice, it might be that you are having a problem expressing your emotions. This can create misunderstandings and make it difficult for people to know when you need support. Oftentimes people might think that you are bored, or that you might not care about what is going on. The following strategies might help you avoid this kind of misunderstanding.
 Verbally express what you are feeling or thinking. Make frequent clear comments about your reactions to conversations or activities.
 Make “I” statements that clearly express your point of view or your feelings, such as the following.
o “I’m enjoying talking you today. You help me to feel better”
o “I was a little nervous about playing cards today. I am glad I did, because
it was fun.”
o “I liked that movie because it was interesting”
What helps you understand your emotions? What do you do to express yourself to others when they seem confused about how you are feeling?
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