Posted by Economist on March 30, 2010, at 22:07:47
In reply to Re: Why is anhedonia regarded as a part of depress » Zana, posted by Onestone on March 30, 2009, at 15:58:02
"anhedonia could be a condition distinct from depression, that it should be studied in its own right, and regarding it merely as a facet of depression or a type of depression has inhibited the development of effective treatment."
Anhedonia that causes depression (rather than depression that causes anhedonia) is extremely rare, I think, and that's why it has not been given its own standalone category as a disorder. I've been suffering from it for two years now. I had to change majors because I no longer feel interest in anything except researching the internet trying to find a cure for anhedonia. Thus I'm working towards doing medical research on this. If I make it there in 5 or so years, maybe you and a few others here can be my first case studies.
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