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Anhedonia

an-huh-DOH-nee-uh

n.The loss of pleasure in things that once gave it.

Clinical psychologyEstablished psychological concept

A recognised symptom appearing across several conditions, not a condition in itself. If this describes your life rather than a passing week, it is worth telling a doctor.

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