Anhedonia, or the loss of the ability to enjoy things you would normally enjoy is a classic symptom of depression, and it is certainly one from which i suffer when I am depressed. Try not to let your lack of enjoyment stop you from doing these things altogether, as that is likely to compound the problem as you become more withdrawn.

Have anti depressants worked for you in the past? Maybe you and your doc need to tinker around with the dose, or change the drug. I know I have had to tinker around with medication quite a lot until I found the right combination. Or maybe you could try some other sort of treatment, like cognitive therapy or something similar. Talk to your doc about your options.

On the self help front, if there is anyone you can talk to about how you feel, then do. If not, try writing it down, for example in a diary. Also, try to keep doing things even though you are not enjoying them to the same extend, and keep in touch with people if you can. Exercise is also thought to be good in treating depression, so try to do some regularly - in the fresh air and daylight if you can.

Depression is beatable (even if it has a tendency to return). And you *can* beat it.

Feel free to PM me if you want to talk more.

Bagpuss