anhedonic

Meanings

• adjective

  The inability to experience pleasure or enjoyment from activities that are normally enjoyable.

  - "Despite winning the lottery, John remained anhedonic and uninterested in spending his newfound wealth."
  - "Severe depression can result in anhedonia, making it difficult for individuals to find joy in their daily lives."

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Variants

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anhedonia , anhedonias , anhedonic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'anhedonia', meaning 'without pleasure'.

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Trivia

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1. Anhedonia is not the same as aversion, which is the active dislike of something.

2. Anhedonia can also be referred to as 'amotivational syndrome' because individuals with anhedonia may lack motivation due to the absence of pleasure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Depression: Anhedonia is a symptom of major depressive disorder, which can also include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of energy.

2. Schizophrenia: Anhedonia is a symptom of schizophrenia, which can also include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

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Culture

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Anhedonia is a symptom commonly associated with major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. It has been explored in various forms of media, such as the novel 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath.

How to Memorize "anhedonic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a blank expression, unable to feel pleasure from activities or experiences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anhedonia' with the feeling of being emotionally numb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'AnHedonia' - 'An' for anhedonic, 'He' for having, 'De' for difficulty, 'O' for experiencing, and 'Nia' for pleasure.

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