Nothing brings you joy anymore: when to seek help

How it can show up

• Things that used to bring you joy leave you cold.
• Meeting people, food or music feel indifferent.
• You keep going because you have to, not because you want to.
• This state has been going on for a while.

Questions for you

There are no right answers. Take the question that stays with you.

• How long have you been feeling like this?
• Whom could you tell today how you are really doing?
• When could you make an appointment with a doctor or a licensed psychotherapist?
• What helped you in difficult times before?

When other help fits better

If you have hardly felt any joy or interest for more than two weeks, talk to a doctor or a licensed psychotherapist. It can be a sign of depression, which is treatable. If you are thinking about suicide, call the emergency services right away.

What coaching can do

Coaching is not the right help here.

If it is too much right now

Coaching is not psychotherapy and not a crisis service. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact the emergency services where you are right away, or a crisis service near you.

Related topics

• Depression and loss of meaning
• Loss of motivation
• Loss of meaning or purpose in life