Hello doctor. My wife is dealing with anhedonia. She is not even ready to visit the doctor. Doctor please help me in knowing what mental illness anhedonia has?

Question

A person with anhedonia lives in a mental state where he lacks interest in everything. Even the hobbies are no more pleasurable. Anhedonia is a major symptom of depressive disorder or depression. There are two types of anhedonia: social anhedonia (feeling of staying isolated. You are least interested in meeting people, spending time with them or socializing.) physical anhedonia (lack of physical sensations. You don't feel the warmth of a hug, sex is no more pleasurable for you, and even your favorite food is tasteless for you.)

Rajkiran Salunkhe · Accepted Answer

A person with anhedonia lives in a mental state where he lacks interest in everything. Even the hobbies are no more pleasurable. Anhedonia is a major symptom of depressive disorder or depression. There are two types of anhedonia: social anhedonia (feeling of staying isolated. You are least interested in meeting people, spending time with them or socializing.) physical anhedonia (lack of physical sensations. You don't feel the warmth of a hug, sex is no more pleasurable for you, and even your favorite food is tasteless for you.)