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cerise333
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08 Jan 2009, 1:31 am

In psychology, anhedonia (< Greek αν- an-, without + ηδονή hēdonē, pleasure ) is an inability to experience pleasure from normally pleasurable life events such as eating, exercise, and social or sexual interaction.
Anhedonia is recognized as one of the key symptoms of the mood disorder depression according to both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM IV) and the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD). Other than anhedonia, the DSM considers only depressed mood to be a key symptom.[citation needed] The ICD lists both depressed mood and fatigue or loss of energy as the other key symptoms. Anhedonia is also seen in schizophrenia, schizoid personality disorder and other mental disorders.

this is basically what it is I think I have it though right now im being treated for depression the holidays went by and im still in this hell... wanted to know if theres anyone out there who has it? maybe we could talk? ...dunno...



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08 Jan 2009, 8:16 am

It is not a good idea to try and diagnose onesself, because that can lead to paranoia and what pop-culture calls hypochondriacs. Also, labels are awesome, because they carry your personal state of mind over into the realm of law and medicine. The problem with -that- is, that if ya get the wrong label, or focus on (possibly subconciously) -being- what your label says..it can lead you down a darker path.
I'd suggest you voice your hunch to whomever is treating you, if no-one, anyone in your real-life vicinity with experience in both You and the human mind. To be terribly honest, self-diagnosis or internet-diagnosis without much of any info about you yourself(Barring that your name is "Cerise", you seem to have willpower to try and get out of the "Doompit", and are rather annoyed/sad).........are a risky practice because it's like trying to cure your own blindness. The very part of your body that's supposed to help you is the bit that's kaput.

This is common sense from a random passerby, and it applies to everyone.

I am -not- a shrink(yet, by far), and have only the experiences of living in a mad, mad world.

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08 Jan 2009, 8:16 am

Welcome



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08 Jan 2009, 11:42 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet, cerise333.


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08 Jan 2009, 3:59 pm

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08 Jan 2009, 4:47 pm

Welcome to WP!



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08 Jan 2009, 7:41 pm

Nice to meet you, cerise333. :) 8)


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14 Jan 2009, 11:37 pm

A belated forum welcome from me!


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