What is Anhedonia? (no background music version)
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Date: 2023-08-20
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kevin
When I get an achievement or something to be proud of, I feel happy. But, only for about half a second, after it happens, i start thinking about how useless this is to the world and how achieving something is actually important. Like even if I think about people who made a difference by curing cancer and saving lives, that sort of stuff, I think about why it's even important, we're all gonna die sooner or later, it's just so small, spending so much time on passions, like wow you're an actor, wow you get paid a bunch the only motivation i have to do things is to not have to suffer, everything we do is on such a small scale, our entire population is tiny compared to the universe, people keep trying to find life and stuff from other planets but there is a possibility that there's nothing out there, even if there was, why tf would we care? They might kill us or ignore us or befriend us, in the end it just doesn't matter. Wow A in everything, nice job, you got a letter on a paper, thanks for helping the dying planet, fundraisers? Recycling or whatever, I'll do it but it just doesn't matter, we'll still dye and so will this planet, and one day even the universe. I'm sorry if I come of as as edgy or whiny or Non appreciative, I don't mean anything bad to the people who made a difference in this world, it's just that sometimes, I have a hard time, it's not that I don't have fun, it's just I have a hard time finding a purpose. Bye.
It would help If this was just ignored, I'm just saying what's on my mind.
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When I get an achievement or something to be proud of, I feel happy. But, only for about half a second, after it happens, i start thinking about how useless this is to the world and how achieving something is actually important. Like even if I think about people who made a difference by curing cancer and saving lives, that sort of stuff, I think about why it's even important, we're all gonna die sooner or later, it's just so small, spending so much time on passions, like wow you're an actor, wow you get paid a bunch the only motivation i have to do things is to not have to suffer, everything we do is on such a small scale, our entire population is tiny compared to the universe, people keep trying to find life and stuff from other planets but there is a possibility that there's nothing out there, even if there was, why tf would we care? They might kill us or ignore us or befriend us, in the end it just doesn't matter. Wow A in everything, nice job, you got a letter on a paper, thanks for helping the dying planet, fundraisers? Recycling or whatever, I'll do it but it just doesn't matter, we'll still dye and so will this planet, and one day even the universe. I'm sorry if I come of as as edgy or whiny or Non appreciative, I don't mean anything bad to the people who made a difference in this world, it's just that sometimes, I have a hard time, it's not that I don't have fun, it's just I have a hard time finding a purpose. Bye.
It would help If this was just ignored, I'm just saying what's on my mind.
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Mate
I battle major depression disorder from the age of 12, attempting sucide four time. The last time I attended suicidal with a 12 gauge shotgun when I was 27 years old, it was a week after my dad died at the age of 54 from cancer, I was lost without him, I didn't go through with my attempt because dad made me promise to take care of my mother, I didn't greive for nearly six months. I still talk to a psychologist to help me, throughout my working life I have witnessed multiple deaths caused by work accidents and vehicle collition. There is one events I will never forget I was working as the traffic controller I was the boss on a work site situated on the Bruce Highway, I got a phone call at 3am from my boss, she said a sedan has collided with a B double ( its is a prime mover towing two full semi trailers, I was the first person on site, the sedan resembled a flattered coke can it was wedged under the first trailer, the occupants of the car young family with three young children they were all dead. I heard a young child scream and ran in the direction I found the youngest daughter she was 3 years old, her injuries were so severe, I held her as she died in my arms. It has been 4years now and I still remember as it happened yesterday.
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I battle major depression disorder from the age of 12, attempting sucide four time. The last time I attended suicidal with a 12 gauge shotgun when I was 27 years old, it was a week after my dad died at the age of 54 from cancer, I was lost without him, I didn't go through with my attempt because dad made me promise to take care of my mother, I didn't greive for nearly six months. I still talk to a psychologist to help me, throughout my working life I have witnessed multiple deaths caused by work accidents and vehicle collition. There is one events I will never forget I was working as the traffic controller I was the boss on a work site situated on the Bruce Highway, I got a phone call at 3am from my boss, she said a sedan has collided with a B double ( its is a prime mover towing two full semi trailers, I was the first person on site, the sedan resembled a flattered coke can it was wedged under the first trailer, the occupants of the car young family with three young children they were all dead. I heard a young child scream and ran in the direction I found the youngest daughter she was 3 years old, her injuries were so severe, I held her as she died in my arms. It has been 4years now and I still remember as it happened yesterday.
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Christian
This video without music is better. But the recording of the voice is still unclear, like in the original video. I am not sure if the problem is related to the microphone or is it an incorrect setting in the recording or editing software.
Anhedonia, if related to actual brain damage, can not be treated with any medication. Basically, we attribute a emotional tag to every new memory. If there is a problem with the generation of emotion or the recording of those tags, then every new memory is recorded without any value judgment.
We often say don't judge people as a modern ideal. It is an expression which actually is asking us to respect difference, to avoid discriminating against people based only on first impression.
But on a technical point of view, every tough need to be associated with an emotion. This is one major difference between carbon based thinking entity and computers. We need to judge everything that cross our mind. The real goal is to remain open minded and be ready to challenge our first impression when new information contradict it.
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This video without music is better. But the recording of the voice is still unclear, like in the original video. I am not sure if the problem is related to the microphone or is it an incorrect setting in the recording or editing software.
Anhedonia, if related to actual brain damage, can not be treated with any medication. Basically, we attribute a emotional tag to every new memory. If there is a problem with the generation of emotion or the recording of those tags, then every new memory is recorded without any value judgment.
We often say don't judge people as a modern ideal. It is an expression which actually is asking us to respect difference, to avoid discriminating against people based only on first impression.
But on a technical point of view, every tough need to be associated with an emotion. This is one major difference between carbon based thinking entity and computers. We need to judge everything that cross our mind. The real goal is to remain open minded and be ready to challenge our first impression when new information contradict it.
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Mugaka
I prefer this version but I have the ability to focus on what is important not the music. I like that you guys listen to your viewers no matter how whiney they are.
I learned about Anhedonia yesterday and it struck a chord with me. As I've been experiencing it. I don't believe it's a disease, I believe it's a mental state of mind. It feels like a disease because the individual experiencing it sees no way out.
As I've stated before I've really been experiencing it.
I typed in, when all you want to do is NOTHING. And a video popped up about this topic.
Lol seems like everything has a name now adays.
Learning about anhedonia however, has done the opposite, it has inspired me to be more proactive and creative.
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I prefer this version but I have the ability to focus on what is important not the music. I like that you guys listen to your viewers no matter how whiney they are.
I learned about Anhedonia yesterday and it struck a chord with me. As I've been experiencing it. I don't believe it's a disease, I believe it's a mental state of mind. It feels like a disease because the individual experiencing it sees no way out.
As I've stated before I've really been experiencing it.
I typed in, when all you want to do is NOTHING. And a video popped up about this topic.
Lol seems like everything has a name now adays.
Learning about anhedonia however, has done the opposite, it has inspired me to be more proactive and creative.
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Sarah
I have this, and didn't know it for the longest time. I would try to explain to people that while I was doing things I liked I wasn't feeling the pleasure of doing them to the degree I should. The weirdest part of it is that it not only makes you feel numb for that time, but it affects your memories as well to the point that you wonder if you ever felt emotions at all. I'm so glad a social worker was able to tell me what I had and that it was an actual illness, not something unknown that only I deal with for no reason. They have put me on Prozac, which stabilizes the other happiness chemical, serotonin. While i don't feel things 100% it certainly does help.
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I have this, and didn't know it for the longest time. I would try to explain to people that while I was doing things I liked I wasn't feeling the pleasure of doing them to the degree I should. The weirdest part of it is that it not only makes you feel numb for that time, but it affects your memories as well to the point that you wonder if you ever felt emotions at all. I'm so glad a social worker was able to tell me what I had and that it was an actual illness, not something unknown that only I deal with for no reason. They have put me on Prozac, which stabilizes the other happiness chemical, serotonin. While i don't feel things 100% it certainly does help.
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Emma
This is very interesting! I have MDD, severe OCD and some kind of bizarre anxiety disorder which is probably linked in with the OCD. I experience periods of anhedonia, usually in the Spring, and it's HORRIBLE. I just have to wait it out, but the depression (I'm not interested in anything) fights with the anxiety (I have to be doing something) which stirs up the OCD (What if the only thing I feel interested in is something bad! I should check my feelings every five minutes to make sure it isn't, and it's a nasty time. I'm getting better at managing it as I get older, but it would be brilliant if more research went into the condition.
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This is very interesting! I have MDD, severe OCD and some kind of bizarre anxiety disorder which is probably linked in with the OCD. I experience periods of anhedonia, usually in the Spring, and it's HORRIBLE. I just have to wait it out, but the depression (I'm not interested in anything) fights with the anxiety (I have to be doing something) which stirs up the OCD (What if the only thing I feel interested in is something bad! I should check my feelings every five minutes to make sure it isn't, and it's a nasty time. I'm getting better at managing it as I get older, but it would be brilliant if more research went into the condition.
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Vita
I'm from Indonesia in a small city which there is no therapist, so i can't consult to anyone. I want to ask, i never feel happy when i got present, got a good grade and i never feel motivated and excited for long. I used to enjoy drawing and playing piano, but now i don't feel anything. Even when my parents promise me to buy a piano for me i don't feel happy at all. I always feel like this since 2 years ago. But, asides from that i can still laugh at jokes. Does it still counts as anhedonia? (I didn't know how to spell a few words before. Sorry)
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I'm from Indonesia in a small city which there is no therapist, so i can't consult to anyone. I want to ask, i never feel happy when i got present, got a good grade and i never feel motivated and excited for long. I used to enjoy drawing and playing piano, but now i don't feel anything. Even when my parents promise me to buy a piano for me i don't feel happy at all. I always feel like this since 2 years ago. But, asides from that i can still laugh at jokes. Does it still counts as anhedonia? (I didn't know how to spell a few words before. Sorry)
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Myah
Goodness. They say some videos come at the right time and I guess this one did. I've labeled my condition with depersonalization disorder but this also describes it. I have been better at not seeing myself from another view but now its just I'm unable to feel pleasure the way I used to. I have had some trauma and major depression. All I long for is to fully feel again about the things I used to love. It's really a living hell. I wish there was a way I knew to get out of it.
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Goodness. They say some videos come at the right time and I guess this one did. I've labeled my condition with depersonalization disorder but this also describes it. I have been better at not seeing myself from another view but now its just I'm unable to feel pleasure the way I used to. I have had some trauma and major depression. All I long for is to fully feel again about the things I used to love. It's really a living hell. I wish there was a way I knew to get out of it.
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Autumn
Over the years I've became a perfectionist, which makes me not enjoy things I used to. I show frustration by crying, which it doesn't take me long to get upset. Me being a people pleaser is what caused the perfectionism to develop. I can tell myself not to care but I'd just tell myself to shut it. But my self-esteem is so low that I need the reassurance that I'm doing good. So if someone is watching, I have the need to do my best to get the little boost I need.
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Over the years I've became a perfectionist, which makes me not enjoy things I used to. I show frustration by crying, which it doesn't take me long to get upset. Me being a people pleaser is what caused the perfectionism to develop. I can tell myself not to care but I'd just tell myself to shut it. But my self-esteem is so low that I need the reassurance that I'm doing good. So if someone is watching, I have the need to do my best to get the little boost I need.
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Salt! and
I know a lot of people are going to say that the background music was fine and that people should stop making a big deal over it. I did think that the music you chose for the other video was too upbeat for the serious topic, however you guys showed you listen to your viewers and cared about what we have to say. Thank you.
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I know a lot of people are going to say that the background music was fine and that people should stop making a big deal over it. I did think that the music you chose for the other video was too upbeat for the serious topic, however you guys showed you listen to your viewers and cared about what we have to say. Thank you.
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Tech
Since my girl broke up with me, I experiencing this lack of interest in things I enjoy doing before. I lost my interest how hard I try. I left my job, and I just want to stay at home. But every minute and every second that pass, it hurts me so much. My friends asked me to go out but I always refused.
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Since my girl broke up with me, I experiencing this lack of interest in things I enjoy doing before. I lost my interest how hard I try. I left my job, and I just want to stay at home. But every minute and every second that pass, it hurts me so much. My friends asked me to go out but I always refused.
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Saulius
You mention a suffering individual who can not feel anything. But if they can't feel anything, can they really suffer? This is an honest question. I feel I have anhedonia and I don't even remember what suffering feels like. Which is good although it makes it harder to empathise with many people.
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You mention a suffering individual who can not feel anything. But if they can't feel anything, can they really suffer? This is an honest question. I feel I have anhedonia and I don't even remember what suffering feels like. Which is good although it makes it harder to empathise with many people.
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Xierra
Social Anxiety is my problem, especially Motivational ones, since it's tough for me to motivate myself to go to the gym or work on my projects. It extends to simply going out with my family. and not find enjoyment in doing so because I don't expect anything actually interesting to happen.
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Social Anxiety is my problem, especially Motivational ones, since it's tough for me to motivate myself to go to the gym or work on my projects. It extends to simply going out with my family. and not find enjoyment in doing so because I don't expect anything actually interesting to happen.
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Aleena
Can you guys get some info about depression and if it has any connection with epilepsy? I started experience depression about 3 years ago and about an year into it I had a seizure, which was after a gap of 12 years from my first seizure
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Can you guys get some info about depression and if it has any connection with epilepsy? I started experience depression about 3 years ago and about an year into it I had a seizure, which was after a gap of 12 years from my first seizure
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Terry
Wow! If this doesn't set off the hypochondriacs, I don't know what will.
Everybody gets bored with things from time to time. Everybody has different tastes. Some people crave pleasure more than others. It's called normal.
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Wow! If this doesn't set off the hypochondriacs, I don't know what will.
Everybody gets bored with things from time to time. Everybody has different tastes. Some people crave pleasure more than others. It's called normal.
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Velvetrash
oh my god thats crazy.
I definietly have hardcore type 1 and 3.
I always wondered whats wrong with me since I enjoy nothing, but I dont really suffer from anxiety or depression.
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oh my god thats crazy.
I definietly have hardcore type 1 and 3.
I always wondered whats wrong with me since I enjoy nothing, but I dont really suffer from anxiety or depression.
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Haunter
I've been really depressed for the last years and this was no doubt the worst symptom I have. I had/have all of them but I'm getting better, even though most of the time i'm still idle.
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I've been really depressed for the last years and this was no doubt the worst symptom I have. I had/have all of them but I'm getting better, even though most of the time i'm still idle.
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Novuscourvous
Thank you so much for uploading this. I've been feeling like I can't experience joyful things such as love anymore for a while and wondered why. You have answered my question
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Thank you so much for uploading this. I've been feeling like I can't experience joyful things such as love anymore for a while and wondered why. You have answered my question
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Sunny
Nice to know it's related to depression and anxiety. I have fairly severe anxiety and social anxiety, and depression runs in my family. I also have a thyroid issue.
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Nice to know it's related to depression and anxiety. I have fairly severe anxiety and social anxiety, and depression runs in my family. I also have a thyroid issue.
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Sandstone
Please make more videos on Borderline Personality Disorder! Maybe something about the concept of having a favorite person or low emotional permanence! :)
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Please make more videos on Borderline Personality Disorder! Maybe something about the concept of having a favorite person or low emotional permanence! :)
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Like90
I suspect I have a friend with it. Also I don't mean to nitpick, but could you say ES-pecially and not ex-pecially. Sorry, I'm a bit of a grammar nazi.
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I suspect I have a friend with it. Also I don't mean to nitpick, but could you say ES-pecially and not ex-pecially. Sorry, I'm a bit of a grammar nazi.
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Cracked
I think that i experience social anhedonia at times.
But honestly, i experience half a book of things depending on my mood which changes a lot
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I think that i experience social anhedonia at times.
But honestly, i experience half a book of things depending on my mood which changes a lot
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Speyeder
I just wanted to say that I watched your negative thoughts video and the advice you guys you gave your viewers was very helpful, thanks Psych2go!
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I just wanted to say that I watched your negative thoughts video and the advice you guys you gave your viewers was very helpful, thanks Psych2go!
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education
I came for this vid after I realised I gain no interest in anything or anyone. Its like I'm just living to live: 00 Thanks for the info though
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I came for this vid after I realised I gain no interest in anything or anyone. Its like I'm just living to live: 00 Thanks for the info though
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Keith
It is better without the background music. If viewers are interested in background music, they can open a separate tab or app.
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It is better without the background music. If viewers are interested in background music, they can open a separate tab or app.
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