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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
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Is it true, that someone with depression has less motivation to put effort into anything because they are not gaining mental energy from enjoying life?

My theory is that someone with depression doesn't enjoy life, so they lose motivavion to work hard. Because why would you put effort into a life that gives you nothing back? I'm not talking about CBT here, I'm assuming someone is depressed but keeps trying to enjoy their hobbies, but still doesn't enjoy them. Would that make it harder for this person to stay productive at things like work?

What is there to say about this theory?
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One of the core symptoms of major depressive disorder is anhedonia. This is “An inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable”. This includes hanging with friends and family, food, and sex just to name a few. 50-75% of people with MDD have this symptom. Imagine feeling no enjoyment from eating your favorite food. Or going out with your friends to the movies. Your theory is right.