What is Anhedonia?

Anhedonia is a condition in which a person is not able to feel pleasure. It is a mental health problem and the most common type of depression.

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Anhedonia is of two types:

Social Anhedonia: This type of anhedonia is when a person doesn't want to spend time with people.

Physical Anhedonia: It is a type in which a person is not able to enjoy physical sensations Such as Hug or holding the hand of their partner. They are not able to enjoy such types of sensations. These feelings leave them empty.

These type of people feels social anxiety. They think that they can't fit in when they meet new people. They always avoid concerts, parties, and any other events. According to them, their participation does not have any benefit. 

What are the Symptoms of Anhedonia?

Some symptoms can occur in people when they are facing Anhedonia.

 As we know that two types of Anhedonia can occur.

Social Anhedonia

• have limited relationships or maybe even not.
• can't able to express their emotions for their loved ones
• pretending themselves happy at events and celebrations
• always want to remain alone

Physical Anhedonia

• having any health issues
• they are losing interest in sexual interactions

What are the Causes of Anhedonia? 

Many causes can be caused by Anhedonia.

• It is mainly due to the depression
• It can be caused due to mental problems such as bipolar and schizophrenia
• might be caused due to diabetes
• some people stop enjoy with their loved ones. And they are not able to feel pleasure. Often it can happen due to Parkinson's disease.

What are the Treatments of Anhedonia?

There are some treatments for it. Commonly there is no specific treatment for it. But some recommendations can help to treat it. 

• Trying to include some physical activities. Such as jogging and running during this adrenaline and dopamine release. It gives temporary relief. It is a part of long-term treatment.
• Psychopharmaceutical proves successful in treating depression.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is talking therapy. It is about talking to the patient know about his negative feelings and thoughts and trying to motivate them.
• Dopamine agonist medication and antipsychotic medication it is used when the person facing Anhedonia as a symptom of depression.
• Antidepressant medication is also used against it.