People who suffer from depression usually feel unhappy, and that feeling doesn’t go away. This applies to both women and men. Although, for the most part, men consider themselves strong, which prevents them from admitting that they have any problems. Especially mental problems. In fairness, there is currently no incontrovertible evidence pointing to a completely different kind of “male depression.”
We all need to understand that depression is an episode. It’s not a character trait. This is about changes that have been taking place for some time.
In men, there are some symptoms that indicate depression: loss of joy of life, irritability, withdrawal, sudden outbursts of anger, loss of self-control, aggression and risky actions, increased or decreased sexual activity, tendency to deny emotions and feelings, work-holism, emotional withdrawal, running away from people, a cold attitude towards the environment, as well as acts of violence against family members, an affair outside the relationship…
What influences “male depression”?
- For men in relationships, these are problems in a marriage or a long-term relationship.
- Work-holism or the need to be busy, where the idea is not to be alone with your thoughts even for a moment.
- Loss – position, position, finances, family support.
- Loss of sex and body positivity. Although men suffering from depression may have sex as often as before, they cannot fail to feel the same pleasure.
- Problems getting and keeping an erection.
- Deregulations of the body’s biological clock.
- Becoming a father.
- Moving to another house or changing job.
- Professional inactivity, regardless of the reason.
- Retirement, especially when the other person in the relationship is still working.
Now the good news: you can help yourself. You can do it alone, with trusted people you choose, or with a professional.
How can a man help himself?
- Have an honest conversation about how you feel.
- Physical activity.
- A good diet.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs.
- Use various relaxation techniques.
- Do what you like as often as you can.
- Reflect on your lifestyle.
- Check if your goals are realistic.
- Check your work-home balance.
- Schedule time off.
- Learn more about depression.
- Make an appointment with a psychologist to talk about depression.
I’m here to help you.