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Anhedonia is one tough challenge to deal with lately

I want out.

Dealing with anhedonia is like wasting time that I could be living life but instead I just lay in bed doing barely nothing because I can't seem to enjoy much of anything.

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hartfire · 61-69

Try to find even one thing that is enjoyable.
For instance, what does it feel like to take a shower with the water temperature just right?
If the weather is good, how does it feel to step outside and take long, slow, deep breaths of fresh air?
Then look for other things that are both enjoyable and healthy. Is there a kind of fruit that you enjoy the flavour of? How about tea or coffee?
Have you tried petting a friendly dog lately?
How about distraction; tv, youtube, etc?
How about forcing yourself to get out for a half hour walk once a day?

Laying in bed helps the body to lose fitness, atrophy and slip downhill. It's an excellent way to deepen a depression.