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Anhedonia is an inability to feel positive emotions. It can be characterized by feeling of being numb or only negative emotions. It is a common symptom of many mental health disorders. One is depression. I realized that I have anhedonia when the most I could feel was numb and couldn't really feel or remember what happiness felt like. It can be quite debilitating. If you feel this way then just try to be patient and let yourself feel whatever you are feeling. Try to do a good deed for someone. Involve in self-care, or talk to a trusted person. It often helps me. Might be helpful to you as well.

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Curry223

I believe I suffer from this. Even when some extremely good happens I can’t be 100% happy because I feel something will go wrong!

Thank you for the advice

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Brooklyn99 in reply to Curry223

I can totally relate with you. I hope you feel better. Good luck, mate.

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AnxiousSilver

I can honestly say that I never heard of this condition before.

Thank you for sharing this info.

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Brooklyn99 in reply to AnxiousSilver

Welcome ✨️

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