it's like the older you get the less magical the world seems

[schizosupport]

It’s really hard when that sense of curiosity or “magic” fades. A lot of people go through periods where the world feels flatter or less alive than it used to, especially when dealing with something heavy like schizophrenia, mood changes, or long-term stress. It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong, and it doesn’t mean that part of you is gone forever — just that it’s quieter right now.

Here are a few things that can help you understand what you’re feeling:

1. Stress and symptoms can blunt curiosity​

When your brain is constantly working to manage symptoms, anxiety, or fatigue, it often shifts into “survival mode.” In that state, it’s harder to feel wonder, imagination, or excitement.

2. Medication can change emotional intensity​

Some meds (not just antipsychotics — SSRIs, mood stabilizers, etc.) can dampen emotional highs. It’s not about losing personality, but it can make the world feel less vivid. If that’s happening, it’s worth bringing up with a doctor — small adjustments can make a big difference.

3. Burnout and life fatigue are real​

Long-term mental health struggles can make the world feel dull because you’re tired. That kind of exhaustion blunts curiosity.

4. Curiosity often returns in small ways first​

It rarely comes back with a big “spark.” More often, people get it back gradually:

• noticing a small detail outside
• feeling pulled toward a hobby
• wondering “what if?” again
• having one moment where something actually feels interesting

Those tiny signs matter.

5. You haven’t lost that part of yourself​

The fact that you remember feeling the world as magical is important — nostalgia is a sign that your brain still knows how to feel wonder, even if it’s buried right now.

 

[johny899]

I have experienced this part of life as well as you. Focusing on those little bits of time has a way of returning your desire and interest back to life. Instead of being pressured into being “fine,” I allow things to occur at their own pace. The desire/interest doesn’t go away forever; it returns when we least expect it.