Signs of depression in Men

In Today's Issue

Depression in Men

Help Sites

Something Lighter

Question Impossible

The Trivial Top 10

Finish with a Joke

As I wrote yesterday, we men, we like to think of ourselves as strong and in control of our emotions. When we feel hopeless or overwhelmed by despair we often deny it or try to cover it up. But depression is a common problem that affects many of us at some point in our lives. 

Here are signs and symptoms of depression in men.

Men tend to be less able at recognising the symptoms of depression than women. We men are more likely to deny feelings, hide them from ourselves and others, or try to mask them with other behaviours.

 
While men may experience recognisable symptoms of depression such as a 'down' mood, loss of interest in work or hobbies, weight and sleep disturbances, fatigue, and concentration problems, we are more likely than women to experience “stealth” depression symptoms such as anger, substance abuse, and agitation.

The three most commonly overlooked signs of depression in men are:

1. Physical pain. Sometimes depression in men shows up as physical symptoms—such as backache, frequent headaches, sleep problems, sexual dysfunction, or digestive disorders—that don’t respond to normal treatment.
2. Anger. This could range from irritability, sensitivity to criticism, or a loss of your sense of humour to road rage, a short temper, or even violence. Some men become abusive or controlling.
3. Reckless behavior. A man suffering from depression may exhibit escapist or risky behavior such as pursuing dangerous sports, driving recklessly, or engaging in unsafe sex. You might drink too much, abuse drugs, or gamble compulsively.

How to know if you’re depressed

If you identify with several of the following, you may be suffering from depression.

1. You feel hopeless and helpless
2. You’ve lost interest in friends, activities, and things you used to enjoy
3. You’re much more irritable, short-tempered, or aggressive than usual
4. You’re consuming more alcohol, engaging in reckless behavior, or self-medicating
5. You feel restless and agitated
6. Your sleep and appetite has changed
7. You can’t concentrate or your productivity at work has declined
8. You can’t control your negative thoughts

Tomorrow we will look at some practical stratergies to help.

If you need help now contact your GP or look at sites such as :-

In the UK - The NHS Mental Health Help Site - Link -

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

In the USA - Link -

https://www.psychguides.com/guides/depression-hotline/

SOMETHING LIGHTER

Question Impossible.

So, here I'm going to ask you a question, it's pretty hard, in fact, it's nearly impossible.

What is the world's most expensive book ?, Who wrote it ?. And how much was it sold for ?

Answer below...

Ever wondered what the worlds best selling book is ??....here's the Top 10.

10 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - 85 million sales

9 - Alice in Wonderland - 100 million

8 - Dream of the Red Chamber ( Chinese ) - 100 million

7 - And Then There Were Non - 100 million

6 - The Hobbit - 100 million

5 - Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone - 107 million

4 - Le Petit Prince ( France ) - 140 million

3 - The Lord of the Rings - 150 million

2 - The Tale of Two Cities - 200 million

1 - The Bible - 500 million +

Random Joke of the Day -

I have kleptomania, but when when it gets bad…
I just take something for it...

So I asked ..... What is the world's most expensive book ?, Who wrote it ?. And how much was it sold for ?.

The world's most expensive paper document is Leonardo da Vinci's journal, Codex Leicester, which sold for $30.8 million ( £24 million ) in 1994. The Bay Psalm Book was the first book printed in what became the United States and this copy was owned by the Old South Church in Boston.