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Depression in men

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For a long time society believed that men are not affected by depression. This prerogative was given to the female sex. But modern scientists in the field of medicine and psychology many studies and practical observations have concluded that depression in men is not uncommon.


Symptoms of depression in men

Symptoms of formation and development of depression in men similar to such as in women. Certain nuances can be noted in the individual plan.

So, the main symptoms of depression in men:

  • Feeling of constant fatigue: movements become slow, changing the rate of speech and mental activity.
  • There is a feeling of sleepiness or, on the contrary, there is insomnia. It often happens that even prolonged sleep leaves a feeling of weakness.

  • Significant weight fluctuations. Depression can testify of the changes in body weight by more than 5% in the direction of increase or decrease.
  • Digestive disorders accompanied by constipation or diarrhea.

  • The appearance of headachesassociated with pain in the neck and back.

  • Irritability, lack of restraint in relation to surrounding people and their actions.
  • Distraction, inability to concentrate. Depression interferes with concentration.
  • Aggression, feelings of anger due to the fact that a depressed man may not give better results of their activities.
  • Stress.

  • The increased anxiety.
  • The emergence of bad habits. Most often men tend to drown out the problems with alcohol and drugs.
  • Problems of an intimate nature. Depression can lead to erectile dysfunction. Men try to keep quiet about such problems as impotence and reduced libido, which further exacerbates the situation.
  • Suicidal intentions. An extreme manifestation of depression. Of course, men rarely women taking such a step, but the statistics of deaths in men occur more frequently.

If at leastone of the symptoms appears more than two weeks, depression has been diagnosed.


Causes of depression in men

Depression is a response of the organism to an external stimulus that is stressful and causing negative emotions.

The reasons for this state are rooted in changes in habitual way of life.

Emit basic categories in which men can develop depression:

  • Social causes: the lack of success at work, problems at work, bad business, loss of job, difficult financial situation, failure at the personal level, family quarrels and conflicts, retirement;
  • Hormone disruption: disruption of the hypothalamus and the thyroid gland, excessive secretion of adrenal hormones, a reduced level of testosterone;

  • Brain injury.

Separately should be said about the causes of mental and emotional nature. They are the most frequent in the development of depression.

Typical cases, giving impetus to the development of depression:

  1. Divorce. For men, this situation does not go unnoticed. Some are in search of new partners for sexual relations, others lean on alcohol. For some people divorce leads to a state of confusion. Family life, with its habitual way over and ahead only uncertainty. Depression leads to insomnia, loss of appetite and headaches.

  2. The crisis of middle age. Many men could hardly overcome the threshold of the 40th anniversary. During this period, they tend to summarize past years and not all are satisfied with the results. Depression in this case can take radical forms, until the loss of meaning of life.

  3. Depression after the birth of a child. Men also tend to experience a "postpartum" depression. The woman can not devote all his time to her husband. Now she's busy with the baby. The man is not always able to adequately assess the situation, so this period is often marked by adultery and divorce.

The range of reasons is quite diverse and depends on the specific situation. In any case, knowing the starting point the beginning of the development of depression to cope with it easier.

How muchlasts depression in men?

The duration of depression in men depends on the severity of the condition.

Mild and moderate form of depression can last up to 9 months. In most cases the man is able to cope with her own. However, specialist advice and the medicines can significantly reduce this period.

Dilemna form of depression may accompany the person throughout life. If such a condition is associated with a specific situation, such as job loss, depression usually recedes when applying for a new position.


How to deal with depression in men?

The main methods to fight depression are:

  • Taking anti-depressants;
  • Psychotherapy sessions;
  • The combination of the two methods.

Topic: List of anti-depression drugs

Self struggle with depression is possible if the condition is mild or moderate form. For such work it is better to heed the recommendations of experts:

  • To admit to myself about the presence of depression;
  • To identify the root cause that led to the development of depression;
  • Plan your day, paying special attention to things that cause positive emotions;
  • Make a routine for the day, week, month and try to stick to it;
  • Exercise regularly;
  • In the period of depression to avoid making serious decisions;
  • To follow the diet, which should be complete and balanced;
  • A good night's sleep;
  • Correctly to alternate work and rest, and periodically to change their mental activity to physical work and Vice versa.

Depression is called the disease of the century. From it nobody is insured. The modern world is fast and aggressive. It is impossible to do everything and to give one universal Council on all occasions. But to make your life pleasant and full of positive moments is every!