Anhedonia!

Sending you best wishes Ian.
Can I say you are not Ian's ghost ,you are Ian. Perhaps a new Ian but we are glad to hear from you!
Perhaps little steps, a short walk every day, going out for a coffee somewhere. Planning something.
All best wishes.

My apologies, Ian. I should have read your OP more carefully.

Hi.

To "TheSunRisesInTheEast", "BlueBelle", "Aldom", "Greenfinch", "Macaydia", and any others who answer/ed my post...

I thank you for your kind words...I am, happily, still able to feel gratitude for such considerations.

TheSunRisesInTheEast: I am aware that medication can sometimes crack open anhedonia's worst. Unfortunately, due to weak kidneys, I am unable to (1) add to my current 30mg a night of Mirtazepine, unable to (2) add another anti-depressant to it and I am unable to (3) switch to any other. That is one of the more frustrating aspects of this predicament. CBT, on the other hand, I had not realised might help, and will now look into it - so, thank you, for that.

BlueBelle and Aldom: Thank you for your kind words. They do make a difference to my isolation feeling.

Greenfinch: I'd not realised that exercise might help with this condition - I will be investigating that avenue of approach, and I heartily thank you.

Macaydia: The cruellest of the cut-offs has been my Faith! But, I will take your advice, and I will try to pray - thanks, for your kind advice.

Merlotgran: I, too, feel a little puzzled as to why my post required reporting. Could you enlighten me as to where I have gone wrong in my post/ing and I will, if possible, correct it, happily.

Thank you, to you all.

Ian's Ghost.

IanMcKlatchie, please pray for love from Jesus even if you have no faith..

dragonfly46

merlotgran

Reported.

Why?

Yes…..I’m curious as to why this was reported. The condition does exist…..there’s no reference to advertising a product and the OP is curious to know is anyone else has experienced this. Please be kind!!!

merlotgran

Reported.

Why?

I believe there are several different types of treatment for this upsetting condition so do reach out for help. Meanwhile exercise of any sort should help. In answer to your question I have never heard of the specific condition but I know someone who fits your description. He is finally responding well to medication. Don’t give up.

So sorry to hear about your illness.
I'm wondering if you are on any medication to help you.
Please take the advice offered by
TheSunRisesInTheEast.
I wish you well for the future.

This sounds horrible but I hope you are getting the right treatment and will soon respond and feel a lot better
There is treatment, it’s not untreatable it may take a few attempts to get the right medication and help and that your life will improve again.

Ian, this is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. It's treatable with medication and CBT. I hope you are under the care of your doctor and he/she is working with you to find a solution. Good luck 🙏.

Reported.