| Does depression affects men the same as it affects | | | | them up. Its not abnormal to be shocked from their |
| women? The male image is one of being strong and | | | | actions.Of course, you can help them seek treatment. |
| the rock, the glue that holds the family together, but in | | | | If you notice that a loved one is showing any of the |
| reality as many men suffer from depression as | | | | typical depression signs like oversleeping or not |
| women do. Of course, most men hide their depression | | | | sleeping, tension, stressed, or uncontrollable anger (in |
| by trying to cover their feelings up. They will cover up | | | | the case of men) you should address the topic, but |
| their depression with drugs, alcohol, sex, and work. | | | | letting the person know that you care about them and |
| Depression shows in men not as helpless or hopeless, | | | | that you are ready to listen to them when they are |
| but as angry, frustrated, and other aggressive feelings. | | | | ready to talk. It's important not to push the issue and |
| Men are less likely to seek treatment than women and | | | | just let things run their course with men. Most men are |
| they are less likely to admit that they have a problem. | | | | the sorts of guys that will do their own laundry, so to |
| Believe me, however, that if you are feeling depressed | | | | speak. |
| you should not feel weird about opening up to your | | | | If you're a man who is depressed, how can you help |
| best friend or perhaps a family doctor. | | | | yourself? |
| Depression is not a secret that should be hidden away. | | | | Talk about how you feel (I know it's hard, but you |
| Just as with any other feeling or state of mind, there | | | | might be surprised at how much it helps.) |
| are things you can do to remedy the situation. | | | | Stay active (Find an activity that you enjoy) |
| Depression and men are a silent battle that barely | | | | Give yourself a break to do something you enjoy |
| makes a rumble until the battle is over. The drugs and | | | | Find a way to relax at the end of a busy day |
| the smiles and the carrying on and acting hide many of | | | | Try to eat "good food" - get enough fruits and |
| the typical signs of depression from showing. Its hard | | | | vegetables in your diet. They'll help to increase your |
| to pick up on the signs of depression if you are close | | | | energy levels. |
| to the person, and its harder if they are trying to cover | | | | |