People who are depressed and may be suicidal often suffer from_____,a condition in which the person has lost the ability to experience pleasure.

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Anhedonia is a symptom of depression in which the person loses interest in activities they used to enjoy and cannot experience pleasure. This lack of pleasure can contribute to suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Irritability and learned helplessness are also common symptoms of depression, but they do not necessarily involve a loss of pleasure. Neural numbness is not a recognized term in the context of depression.

People Who Are Depressed and May Be Suicidal Often Suffer