Anhedonia - Living Without Pleasure (Psychological Explanation)

Anhedonia is defined as “living without joy.” It can be a symptom of depression, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress, acute stress, grief, chronic pain, diabetes, or even Parkinson’s disease. Want practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered right to you every week? Subscribe to my Self-Hope Psychology Newsletter: Mental health support made for the messiness of life. Get this content in podcast form: Follow me on Instagram for daily content: Some people experience social Anhedonia, which means they no longer enjoy being around people. Others experience physical Anhedonia where eating, working, intimacy, achievement, and other elements of daily life feel flat and empty. Anhedonia can be treated as long as the underlying condition is correctly diagnosed