There is a belief in society that a man should deal with emotional problems on his own, if they already exist … Let’s add to this the problem with confiding in his feelings, and it is really easy to plunge into depression hidden under the mask of a tough guy.
As a result of the irritation and aggression that accompany the masters in this state, they are left alone on the battlefield with a service smile glued on their lips. Instead of professional help, men generally look for opportunities to suppress negative feelings. Alcohol and even drugs become the answer. Under the influence of drugs, it is much easier to decide to commit suicide.
How does depression manifest itself in men?
A few years ago, doctors in America characterized 12 symptoms that indicate depression in men.
- Fatigue doesn’t seem to go away even for a step. This also translates into slowing down the thinking and speech process.
- Sleep problems can range from insomnia to excessive sleepiness. No matter how many hours he sleeps, a depressed man can suffer from lack of sleep.
- The sensation of pain affects both parts of the body and internal organs. Diarrhea and constipation may also be a problem.
- Irritability, irritability become clear through gloom and sadness.
- Concentration begins to fail as a result of psychophysical slowdown. Negative thoughts make it hard to focus on anything else.
- A man considering that something with his psyche is out of control may try to manifest his own strength using anger and aggression.
- Stress is easier to admit than depression in a world where this disease is often perceived as typically feminine and not masculine. On the other hand, depression often results from prolonged tension.
- There is a correlation between anxiety and depression, which is reported twice as often by men than by women.
- Another phenomenon is the abuse of alcohol, they consume up to three times more than during normal functioning. Conversely, alcoholism can cause depression.
- Decreased appetite for sex and erection problems are the most common sexual disorders that occur during depression. It happens that they result from the use of antidepressants.
- Sometimes indecision causes stress to build up. This is a particularly clear symptom in men who have been decisive people so far.
- It is assumed that suicidal thoughts are four times more common in men than in women. This translates into the fact that they choose much more harmful ways to get out of depression than women.