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In the past months, i've experienced significant loss of interest in pleasurable activities. however, i still do them often & ok. anhedonia or not?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anhedonia: Anhedonia is a relative concept. If you have decreased pleasure from previously pleasurable activities/ interactions etc - that is anhedonia. It could be relative mild or very significant. Motivation and anhedonia may go hand in hand but are not the same.

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Answered 5/24/2015

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