Difficulty experiencing pleasure, also known as anhedonia, refers to the persistent inability to find joy or satisfaction in things that should typically bring pleasure.
Related terms
Hedonic Set Point: Hedonic set point is an individual's baseline level of happiness or subjective well-being that tends to remain relatively stable over time.
Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS): RDS is a hypothetical concept suggesting that some individuals have lower levels of brain reward chemicals and may struggle more with experiencing pleasure.
Hypofrontality: Hypofrontality refers to reduced activity in the frontal lobes of the brain, which are involved in decision-making, planning, and experiencing reward. It may contribute to difficulties in experiencing pleasure.