anhedonia
/ˌanhɪˈdəʊnɪə/
noun
PSYCHIATRY
- inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities.
I don’t know if it’s seasonal , or maybe increased coffee intake or just a worsening of symptoms.
Either way I’m screwed. I’m hoping temporarily.
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It is hard to say. It could be seasonal. Do you by chance have a mood lamp? 
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I bought one for an elderly relative. If it continues I might borrow it and try it out. Yeah, good idea.
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I have been anhedonic due to depression lately. Nothing seems to be enjoyable. Even eating seems like a chore. Hope you find some relief @everhopeful. Hang in there man.
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Maybe it’s due to seasonal depression.
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I talked with my therapist about this. She told me the only thing to do is to keep doing things you did enjoy. That did make you happy. I did and now experience a little happiness and enjoyment. Not a lot but it is a big change from nothing.
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For you or me? I am sza bipolar type so this is just par for the course for me. It probably has a lot to do with the season though.
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For me I meant.
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Oh ok. I hope it is only a temporary thing for you. Maybe the lamp you mentioned will help. I know others talk about having success with it.
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If it remains for too long talk to your pdoc about it though.
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Thanks @disciple , I will .
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I still feel pleasure but the “amount” of pleasure I feel per activity has greatly lessened.
I been watching more TV as of late though.
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Sorry to hear this. I’ve had it years so I can sympathise with the way you are feeling. I hope for you it’s temporary and seasonal.
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I suffer with anhedonia even before the depression hit me.
It could be the shorter days of autumn/winter.
I hope that you start feeling better soon @everhopeful.
Yeah give the SAD lamp a try.
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