A shakeup - extremely novel qualia can really help. It doesn't even have to be positive just different. Physical is best. Motivation is difficult in low points but it's also a state of not giving a shit and that's damn close to "what the hell". Test your courage your downside is pretty limited.

Good luck and love from your compadres here :)

also read my last post below, at the end of this topic, on the 'dark night of the soul' it helps alot :)

Hi M, anhedonia always has a physical or mental cause. So treating the actual cause is the thing to do first, self care can help to ease symptoms, but without treating the cause, the anhedonia will persist.

So for example, as you probably know, causes of anhedonia are mental problems like depression, bipolar etc, so that would have to be treated first and then then maybe the joy will come back after time, years sometimes it takes.

If you are mentally ok, then other causes are substance abuse, or self medicating wihtout knowing effects or dosages etc, so going clean from everything, is first step, no amount of self care will help if the cause is not treated or eliminated first. Obviously if you are on doctor prescribed meds then, some you can't just stop, and some take weaning off of.

If this does not apply to you, then physical conditions like diabetes, parkinsons etc causes anhedonia. Some people have untreated and undiagnosed diabetes, so its worth getting tested.

Infact knowing if it's a physical or mental cause would be the first thing to identify. Having said all this, it can take years for the joy to return, after stopping or treating the cause. I want to say more, and ask you questions,however this topic is public and can be seen by all, so I shall leave it at this for now. Be patient and kind to yourself :)

Big ups here, a thoughtful and intelligent post.

:) I really want to help everyone else, and I have done many years of research, and cured myself, so I really want to help all I can, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Make sure you read my last post below on ''the dark night of the soul'' if you are interested in the deeper stuff around this subject

Exactly, those steps are first to follow to rule out the most common causes. Also, there is one more element to this. If its not mental or physical, and you can not for the life of you identify the cause, Then it is spiritual, and it is to do with your soul/spirit, and you should search this on the internet '' dark night of the soul '' and ''symptoms of the dark night of the soul''. After reading, if this applies to you, then read as much as you can about it. Even if you don't think its spiritual, still take a quick look, because I found that everything written about the dark night of the soul, struck such a true cord with me and helped me so much, it even triggered me out of the anhedonia.

Here is just an example of the symptoms of the dark night of the soul...

''The Complete Absence of Pleasure: Things that once provided pleasure may no longer have the same effect. There is no pleasure in objects or material things.

Thought and Memory are Impaired: Our memory, thoughts, and emotions are imbued with a primal yearning for a deeper relationship with our own existence. We seek out deeper meaning, purpose, and presence in life. The absence of these qualities induces spiritual suffering.

The Destruction of Personal Beliefs and Assumptions: The mind (thoughts, concepts, ideas, beliefs, assumptions, identity, desires, etc.) becomes influenced by unknowing. We realize that the rational and logical mind offers no solace or solution, leading to the realization that contemplation is the only possible means to navigate through the dark night.

Gaping Wounds of Loss and Abandonment: There is an unavoidable sensation of being completely lost and abandoned in the world, even while in the midst of our loved ones and friends. That which once gave us meaning and purpose has vanished. We have lost our way, with no hope of going back to what once was ''

How does this differ from depression?

It has many similar symptoms to depression. However, situational depression can be cured by changing the physical environment that is causing their depression. Physical depression, like brain imbalances, or hormone imbalances etc, can be helped with pills. There is mental depression also, many types.

But the kind of spiritual depression, when you have a great life but you just don't know why you are so sad, something you feel really deeply and you know your soul is sad, the dark night of the soul, is talking about this spiritual depression that you feel below the situational, physical, mental depression. Also the symptoms I mentioned are only a few out of many other symptoms, that depression does not have, if you have been threw a dark night of the soul, you will never ever mistake it for depression or anything else, it turns your world upside down. Also depression can actually trigger the dark night of the soul, because when you are depressed you are thinking very deeply about your life, and emotions you have buried all come up at once.

The dark night of the soul has an unmistakable feel about it, depression can be managed and you can function in the world very well. However a dark night of the soul will take away your job, your friends and family, your house, everything physical, all your money and all at once, within days or weeks, and it won't stop there it will take your sanity and your health, and while you are weak, ill and confused, it will come for your soul. Errr yes it is that bad, and yes it is a real thing that has happened to many people. BUT here is the GOOD NEWS .... you will not realise this while you are going through the dark night of the soul, but once you come out the other end, you will know why it happened, and that it is the best gift a human could have been granted, although it is pure hell to go threw. I know this sounds like crap when you are going threw it, or if you don't believe, it did to me to, but look at your life again when you come out of it and rebuild the life that you should of had.

Not everyone goes threw this, thank god, but I just wrote this for the people who have. to let them know that it is a recognised thing and that they are not alone.

I'm sure I speak for many when I say we look forward to your return. ;-)

I hope things get back on track soon bud. All the best.

Hey all,

Sorry for worrying you, we are still working on the shop atm. Implementing a whole new system and uploading new stock. Sorry about the wait we will be back soon!

GC

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Anybody else having problems with shipping to Ireland? Waiting on 2 packages from 2 sellers since the 1st of July.. usually only takes 4 days. Just wondering should I hold off on ordering anything else. Really dont want to go buy shite locally..

I received a pack on Monday usual 4 days Sent out Wednesday I usually receive Monday Tuesday

May I ask which seller you bought off ?

Popeofdope but I’ve gotten from gods connect to I’m 100percent with him . Have you messaged him .

He said royal acting the bollox lately in his area man just message him find out what the crack is .

Ya I did message the Pope 2 days ago and nothing back yet and gods connect resent package last week so really dont know what's going on as I've got 3 packages since I ordered them 2 on the 1st. Cheers man

Man fellow paddy here. For the first class mail offered by some of the vendors can u opt for the tracking option minus having to sign for it on delivery?

Yea the pope has unread messages from me to but it was just to say thanks so im not to sure bout him but God’s connect is good hasn’t let me down if you feel there gone hit ups transaxe take it from there

Royal Mail have been horrendous in my area recently. It took 4 days for my order to arrive but it was worth the wait. Thanks GC!

I was sorry to read this, had been looking forward to seeing the new pretties this week, as well as your Cali X Shortcake update (almost offered to smoke it for you, as you still don't seem to have had time to, hehe). Fingers crossed that those affected receive the backlogged orders before the weekend, and that there are no further issues.

I feel privileged that my order came the next day then GC. Many thanks.

Sad to hear that your items aren't getting to your customers on time and people are receiving their items late, but good to know that you're informing everyone about it and yeah i'd also recommend waiting until the backlog has cleared and then take on more orders when everything's cleared up. I ordered from another seller the other day and my item seemed to arrive the very next day, however it was a very small order therefore i'm assuming if people are paying for bigger orders then it's down to royal mail as i know that bigger orders can take longer. I know that the way you send items off has changed in terms of the packaging which could add to this problem. Also, it usually depends on the area where the people are getting their order delivered to e.g. what part of the UK they are from. Overall though, i'd say it's down to royal mail to play catch-up.

Its a real pain in the backside, some people have had no issues others have literally been waiting a week. Will let this week pass and start again once everyone has been sorted.