Anhedonia

Everything Willow Labs has written about Anhedonia, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.

3 articles

Depression · 7 min

Anhedonia: When Nothing Feels Good Anymore

Anhedonia is the loss of pleasure in things you used to enjoy. Here's what it is, why willpower won't fix it, and the small moves that start to bring colour back.

Jul 9, 2026

Depression · 8 min

What Causes Low Motivation in Depression and How to Work With It

Low motivation in depression isn't laziness — it's the illness flattening your brain's reward system. Here's why, and how to work with it.

Jun 23, 2026

Depression · 9 min

Depression vs. Sadness: How to Tell the Difference

Depression vs sadness: sadness moves and fades, depression settles in and flattens everything. The real differences in duration, function, and self-worth.

Jun 19, 2026