Anhedonia

[Sandy6]

I have some tips based on my experience that work for me, but I’m not sure if they’ll work for you.

Here’s what I do: keep it simple but consistent. It’s better to turn it into a habit.

Medication didn’t work for me, even after trying it for a few months. I also don’t want to give overly complicated advice.

I’ve experienced losing interest and pleasure in things I used to enjoy. What I do is simply continue doing those things while practicing mindfulness. I observe myself losing interest or feeling resistance, and I just let it be. I don’t try to change it or hope it will feel different.

This is what I’ve been doing, and it helps me cope. Over time, I’ve found things I love, but sometimes that interest fades. When that happens, I let it go. Sometimes I feel good, and sometimes I don’t. I allow it to be as it is. You can start now by practicing simple things.

This is what has happened to me, and this is what I do. So far, it’s been working.

Another thing to consider is that CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) might work better for some people than medication. However, I personally recommend mindfulness. Having daily meditation sessions helps, as does journaling and reading. Just remember, not everything needs to feel a certain way—let it be as it is.

[Aaron p]

"Adonai" is the Hebrew word for God.