So depressed. Cannot distract.

[Potato12345]

I'm having serious trouble finding distractions for when I'm having trouble regulating my emotions. I hate all the normal stuff that people do like arts and crafts and TV and stuff. I just have complete anhedonia and nothing makes me feel better.

[SappyCappy]

I'm not sure that I have anhedonia but I can relate to not being able to find the proper distractions. I try, but it's like I always go back to ruminating or like I have too much environmental stress everywhere I go for whichever "break" to last very long.

[Potato12345 in reply to SappyCappy]

Yeah that's my problem. I can't focus on anything long enough for it to help.

[Eggy386]

I don’t have anhedonia, but I ended up using TikTok heavily as a way to distract. Most of it was stupid and not that interesting, but it kept my brain distracted enough just mindlessly scrolling forever.

It’s not my business, but have you talked to professionals or tried medication?

[Potato12345 in reply to Eggy386]

Can't afford anymore

[Gramas]

I can relate. I have anhedonia as well and nothing interests me or makes me happy. Even when I go places or do something that I would normally enjoy there is no pleasure. It makes for very long days and a depressing existence

[Rufus07]

I can also relate. I also have anhedonia, pretty bad, and it has really taken a toll on my relationship with my sig. other. I have no desire to do anything. What to do?