Liz Earle Wellbeing

FEELING ‘blah’?

What is anhedonia?

Anhedonia is loss of enjoyment in life. It can surface as feelings of ‘blah’, numbness, feelings of being ‘stuck’, and as if you are sleepwalking through life. You may notice things that used to make you feel good don’t do the trick any longer. It could be anything from that celebration you are ‘supposed’ to be enjoying, but don’t really, to not feeling the chills from the music you’ve always loved. You may also find that senses, like touch and taste, are less intense. That means it can also affect your sex life, because touch, and even orgasms, don’t feel as good.

How does it differ from depression?

Anhedonia is often a symptom of major depression. But it is also a standalone condition.

It doesn’t necessarily mean you are depressed.

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