Does PTSD Cause Anhedonia?

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As a symptom, anhedonia often occurs alongside panic attacks, difficulty concentrating, insomnia and a higher risk for suicidal thoughts. Anhedonia is a loss of pleasure or interest in things you normally love and a lack of interest in exploring new things. » TAP TO READ MORE TAP TO READ MORE

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What does anhedonia really feel like?

I have to really push myself to get up and do things I used to love to do. This is the hardest part no one told me would last. But I know I am not the only one.

Alan Eisenberg, Mighty contributor »

Anhedonia is a hallmark symptom of depression, but it can be caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) too. LEARN ABOUT OTHER PTSD SYMPTOMS LEARN ABOUT OTHER PTSD SYMPTOMS

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