Things Everyone Should Know About Dysthymic Disorder
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A significant component of dysthymia and other mood disorders is anhedonia, which is the decreased or complete inability to experience pleasure. This can impact eating, playing games, exercise, hobbies, singing, sexual activities, or social interactions. It is believed to be caused by a disruption in the brain's pleasure response and poor dopamine regulation. Anhedonia is prevalent in schizophrenia. It has high rates of comorbidity with depression and social anxiety, as well as other mood disorders, including dysthymia. It can be consummatory (a lack of pleasure in typically pleasurable experiences) or motivational (a lack of desire to engage in enjoyable activities).