Boys Dont Cry: What You Can Do With Male Menopause
and Depression
Men are considered tough. At a young age they were taught
how to wear masks. Emotions, especially feelings, which denotes
weakness does not have any room in a mans life. Men in effect
tend to deny what they truly feel. Studies show that men are
more susceptible to depression since negative emotions are
suppressed.
Depression is an emotional disorder. An
individual who is said to be depressed begins to experience
prolonged sadness, time and again anxiety, inability to
concentrate, unexplainable anger and low self-esteem.
The occurrence of depression varies. Some people experience
it as a form of reaction to uneventful situations in their
lives. Others feel depressed as a response to excessive
smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and taking drugs.
Depression can also be inevitable when an individual undergoes
chemical and hormonal changes in the body.
Male menopause or known as andropause to some, is a
condition in which a man undergo changes it may be physical,
emotional, or to some extent spiritual. If a male individual
reacts negatively towards andropause, then he is prone to
experience depression.
Boys dont cry, is a clich. It is high time that men do what
is necessary to fight depression caused by male menopause
phenomenon.
Acknowledgement is a key to acceptance. Male individuals
should acknowledge that they too like their female counterpart
also experience menopause.
Education then leads to better understanding. After
accepting the fact that you have male menopause then it is best
to educate yourself with the said condition. Learn what the
signs and symptoms are, then the diagnosis and treatments. It
is also best if you undertake research for facts and issues
concerning andropause. The Internet is a good venue to learn
more about male menopause and depression. There are also online
organizations which you can turn to to help you with your
dilemma.
Better understanding is a bridge for you to project a
positive attitude. Negative emotions block your sensibility for
you to have better comprehension of what is happening in your
body. Depression usually roots to suppress negative emotions.
It is not asked from you to portray a happy face yet you are
miserable deep inside. What is being asked from you is that you
have to learn how to deal with the situation. Make no room for
self-pity for it will only worsen the situation.
Do something about it. After you have taken the necessary
steps then move forward to getting help. Primarily, get help
from your significant others. This is the time when their
unconditional support and love is needed. Explain to them what
you are going through. Let them know what specific help you
need, if there are.
You can seek assistance from a physician who has expertise
in andropause and depression. He can point out the changes that
might happen to you and further prescribe you on what you
should do.
Support groups may also be helpful. If there are support
groups in your community, then it is best to join them so that
you will feel that you are not alone in your battle.
No man should allow depression to rule his life. Male
menopause is never a reason for you to wallow in depression.
After all, look at the brighter side of things, andropause
welcomes you to a new phase in your life a phase where you can
put down your mask and reveal your true self.
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