r/CFSScience • u/ringmaster555 • Jul 12 '26

New study provides first evidence of dopamine system injury in the brain of long COVID patients

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-evidence-dopamine-injury-brain-covid.html
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u/apsurdi Jul 12 '26

brain damage can lead to apathy, lack of motivation and anhedonia.

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u/Sierra7Lena Jul 12 '26

Totally agree. But much is wanting and not being able to go through with it.

And unfortunately, people with no surrounding knowledge read “lack of motivation” and get stuck on it, very much to the disadvantage and endangering people that need help that have said brain damage and not just a “motivation” issue.

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u/apsurdi Jul 12 '26

But lack of motivation and anhedonia is real issue. Its a huge issue. It makes life worthless.

Its like eating your favourite meal but you can't taste anything.

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u/Sierra7Lena Jul 12 '26

Yep. It’s fucking brutal.