Definition:
Anhedonia is the inability to take pleasure in activities one would normally find enjoyable. As a symptom of depression, it is the loss of enjoyment from activities a person normally likes to do. This can include everyday activities like eating, watching television, reading, sexual encounters, etc.
Anhedonia is the inability to take pleasure in activities one would normally find enjoyable. As a symptom of depression, it is the loss of enjoyment from activities a person normally likes to do. This can include everyday activities like eating, watching television, reading, sexual encounters, etc.
Anhedonia is also counted as one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Pronunciation:
Ann-hee-DOH-nee-uh
Ann-hee-DOH-nee-uh
Common Misspellings: Anedonia
