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Default Dec 28, 2019 at 07:56 PM
 
Hi xRavenx. I can't know exactly what your situation is, but it sounds like "anhedonia". It is common for many people to experience anhedonia with certain mood episodes, especially depression. I have even experienced it during sub-threshold depressions. I have read, and think I also experienced (in the past) anhedonia even as a result of over-sedation from certain medications, or perhaps even a side effect. I will say that anhedonia has not been common for me in my life. I've only experienced it during certain periods. It eased slowly, and other times went away quickly. In fact, sometimes I experience the polar opposite of anhedonia.

I hope whatever is causing your lack of interest in things eases quickly. I guess if I was in your shoes, I would have a talk with both my psychiatrist and therapist about such a lack of interest. That's just what I'd do. I'm not saying that's what you should do. I mentioned therapist, as well as psychiatrist, because I believe therapeutic intervention has been helpful for me, to various degrees, during periods of anhedonia. I happen to be a believer that therapy and medications are more effective than only one alone, but I am sure that's not the case for everyone.

Though I'm sure it doesn't work for all people, in all cases, I have found that pushing myself to do things gradually has been helpful. I went through a long period of not listening to music. I always loved music. I started by just doing so in my car, little by little. It eventually felt a bit good. My music listening enjoyment increased again from there. Sometimes I needed something totally new to spark some interest. My blog developed from that. Now I rarely write in my blog, but do other things.
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