#mens-mental-health

#mens-mental-health

We live in a world where men are taught from childhood to be strong, successful, and above all, emotionally bulletproof. But what happens when that armor becomes a prison? According to psychology, there are telltale signs that reveal when men are using certain behaviors to mask deeper unhappiness. After diving into research and reflecting on patterns I've observed, here are eight behaviors that often signal something more is going on beneath the surface.

He said it would not even be wise to share something like that with your spouse. Now she thinks less of you, and she always will. She's not going to be able to get that out of her head, Walsh said. She might pretend to be sympathetic, or maybe she won't even pretend. What do you want? She's gonna pat you on the head? He continued, She's going to think less of you, and the same goes for anyone you divulge this information to.

When we think of clinical depression, we usually think of sadness, anxiety, poor motivation, the "blahs," guilt, and negativity. These all have the negative inclination that characterizes depression. We may also think of women as they are subject to depression more often than men. Depression in adult men is frequently quite different. As an example: A man who is usually calm and even tempered, becomes irritable, prone to anger, criticism, disparaging remarks and cynicism. He does not show emotions such as sadness, pessimism and guilt.

Declared cancer-free shortly after, he has faced major adjustments since: learning to manage a neobladder, coping with incontinence (for which he has partnered with Depends to help destigmatize), and rebuilding his strength after additional surgeries to address blood clots. True to form, Sanders has met each of these health challenges with transparency and tenacity. He even keeps a portable bathroom on the sidelines, joking that adaptability is part of his playbook now.

Every day, around nine Australians end their lives; three-quarters of them are men. That is a shocking statistic. But nothing can prepare you for the shock when that statistic includes someone you love. One day in mid-2013, my dad became one of the nine. After doing a heroic job bringing up five kids and helping raise a growing collection of grandkids, he killed himself in the garage of his rented Kirrawee home. It broke me in ways I am still dealing with.

Peter Farlow emphasizes the importance of emotional conversation among men, highlighting how seeking help was difficult for him due to the lack of dialogue about feelings.