Men Don’t Cry

Of course, they do! Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar cried on the pitch in 2018, for instance. Whether that made them lesser of men or not is debatable only in a congregation of fools.

Believe us, crying and other emotional stuff never causes any physical changes in you that strip you of your masculinity in any way! Yes, not crying and pretending to be ever-so-tough would definitely lead to worsening of psychological problems that men might have. The fact is that a large number of men do suffer from clinical depression and yet, don’t acknowledge it. Nor do a majority of men get treated for depression as they find talking about it a taboo. As a result, more men who have depression end up losing their lives to suicide than women do. In this article, we aim at identifying the symptoms that constitute and point towards the possibility of clinical depression among men.

There may be small episodes of sadness and depression in everyone’s life. However, any depression is termed as clinical depression if the symptoms last for two weeks or more. Such a depression may affect one’s work, relationship as well as physical health. Not to say, it may sometimes lead to attempted suicides. Here is a list of symptoms that may indicate depression in men.

• Men, unlike women, feel an increased aggression and irritable behavior when in depression.
• Men in depression may sometimes report as feeling anxious or panicky, rather than the sadness reported by women.
• There may be a loss of interest in work or hobbies including social activity as well as loss of libido.
• Depression in men may also be associated with a lack in ability to concentrate on things as well as remember things.
• There may be deficient or excessive appetite as well as sleep. This may be associated with physical manifestations like tiredness, digestive disorders or pains, and aches.
• There may be thoughts or attempts to commit suicide.

A knowledge of these symptoms may help an individual in identifying the possibility of depression. If someone has even some of these symptoms, we suggest that one should see a mental health specialist or least confide in a close relative or friend who might be able to find one for you and help you in seeking care. Remember that the treatment of depression doesn’t always involve medication. Even if you are prescribed medicine, their benefit will always outweigh the risks that you have in going without medicine.

Always remember that the first step in getting out of depression is to acknowledge that it is there and talking about it to loved ones. If you have it, you are not the only man in the world who has depression. There are many others who have it, and many are becoming better every day with the help of their close ones and friends along with proper treatment.