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Why you might lose interest in things you once loved

Have you ever lost interest in a job or hobby you used to love? It could be a sign of anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure.

In this week’s episode of Your Turn, NPR’s Allison Aubrey explores the condition and how it can affect people who otherwise appear to be functioning well.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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