Gradual loss of joy in life and pleasure in bipolar disorder is the inability to appreciate things and events that were formerly experienced as joyful (anhedonia).
Lowered mood and experience, combined with indifference, a sense of emptiness. Periodically changeable (labile), grumpy mood, difficulty in controlling mood and sadness (deep and severe, experienced most of the time), crying that is increasingly difficult to handle, and sometimes incapacity to manage emotions, impulsiveness incompatible with prior behavior.
Anhedonia is considered an important risk factor for attempting suicide. Therefore, if a person who has a depressive episode in bipolar disorder experiences states, e.g., panic attacks, anxiety, lack of concentration, insomnia, and advanced anhedonia, there is an increased risk of attempting suicide. People close to the patient must be aware of this and can take preventive measures in time, and above all, make sure that the patient does not discontinue treatment.
