What is Anhedonia?

Anhedonia is essentially an inability to feel pleasure. It is when you are doing something or experiencing something that you used to enjoy, but are no longer able to feel that joy or pleasure while doing or experiencing it. Anhedonia is a common symptom of depression, but you don’t necessarily have to be depressed or feel sad to experience it. It also affects people living with other mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In this video, Lauren explains more about what anhedonia is, what it feels like, why it happens, and risk factors for it. New Living Well With Mental Illness PODCAST! @livingwellwithmentalillness JOIN OUR ONLINE PEER SUPPORT COMMUNITY Join a welcoming community of your peers and find comfort in sharing your experiences. By joining our community, you can benefit from the support of others who understand what you’re going through. We offer live weekly facilitated video peer support groups and text channels to com