Mental Health with Humor

A Practical Path from Anhedonia to Euphoria — Part I

Get rid of depressive thoughts and feelings and unlock the power of euphoria with healthy lifestyle choices to increase your quality of life

Dr Mehmet Yildiz
EUPHORIA
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9 min readAug 9, 2023

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Anhedonia is a funky term that I didn’t hear about until I felt it, sadly, and fortunately, an expert diagnosed it in my younger years. It was like the ‘meh’ of emotions. If you want to skip anhedonia and instantly jump to the euphoria, you may go to part II of this show here.

Anhedonia is like watching a snail race in slow motion and realizing we’re the snail. So, if your heart feels as lively as a sleeping sloth during your once-thrilling stamp collecting, sadly, congratulations, you might be hanging out with anhedonia. But let’s face it, this lack of sparkle is no laughing matter.

If you’re tired of feeling like a deflated balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, it’s time to take action. Communication is our secret weapon. Don’t just lock those feelings away like a closet full of embarrassing high school photos. Share ’em, dissect ’em, and let the pros work their magic.

This comedic presentation aims to add humor and lighthearted touch to the serious topic of anhedonia and…

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Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Written by Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Scientist, Technologist, Inventor, focusing on HEALTH and JOY. Founder of ILLUMINATION, curating key messages for society. Connection: https://digitalmehmet.com

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