Depression can cause a lot of psychological and/or physical damage to the body if not responded to in time. One feels lethargic, emotional, lethargic and angry, which can lead to damage to one’s own body. The environment must recognize it and govern it in order to treat it in a positive way. How can depression in men be recognized and what are the consequences if a man is depressed?

Man depressed

• Reduced zest for life
• Failure to recognize the condition
• Influence on sexual performance
• Consequences of untreated depression
• No acceptance
• Age and man depressed
• Therapy

Reduced zest for life

The mood disorder in which the patient is depressed and has reduced zest for life is called depression. This is worse than having a dip. Clinical depression can arise for an exceptional number of reasons. A work situation, problems at home, a loved one dying, and so on. Long-term reduced mood has often been attributed to a female ailment, but men can also develop serious depression. Women have symptoms of sadness and uselessness, while in men it is manifested in irritation, aggressiveness and hostility. With timely intervention, depression can be effectively treated with medication.

Failure to recognize the condition

Men are usually expected to be strong and unaffected by emotions. The man denies that there is a problem rather than actually doing anything about it. In the case of actual depression, it may also be that the man suffers from burnout or depression for too long. Recognizing the condition in a man is therefore difficult. Instead of talking about the feelings, the man is more likely to complain about additional symptoms. For example, consider constantly feeling tired.

Influence on sexual performance

Depression, but also the treating medications, can affect a man’s sexual performance. The condition causes the body to enter a reduced state of strength, followed by the release of hormones that dampen excitement. The testosterone level in the body is low, which makes the man less sexually active. Medicines can also have a negative influence on a man’s sexuality. Because depression reduces sexuality, it is often assumed that this has to do with the change in masculinity. Depression is then not considered to be the cause.

Consequences of untreated depression

Because men are less likely to show emotions, sadness in men is also poorly recognized. This can manifest itself in an increasing degree of irritation and aggressiveness. It is also difficult for doctors to estimate what the problem is, because depression cannot be quickly recognized. For men whose depression lasts too long, the consequences can be dramatic. Men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women.

No acceptance

Society is continuously hardening and this also has an effect on how children and adults deal with their emotions. Men are increasingly expected to exclude emotions and make a career. Success in life is what it’s all about. Not accepting having emotions leads to an unhealthy accumulation of emotions, which can cause depression. Aggressiveness is seen as the correct masculine expression, while emotions remain bottled up. If you recognize excessive irritation and aggressiveness in a colleague, acquaintance or your partner, talk about it. You may be able to put your finger on the sore spot so that the possibility is open to start with the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Age and man depressed

Normally depression is not related to age, but older men with medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and other stressors contribute to depression. In addition, loss of income and useful work play an important role. When one retires, there is no longer any regularity in life and one feels relatively useless. If there are insufficient alternative activities, the risk of depression increases. Losing family members and acquaintances around you gives a feeling of transience, which additionally plays into the hands of health problems.

Therapy

If it has been specifically established that the man or woman is depressed, in eighty percent of cases this can be effectively treated with anti-depressants, psychotherapy or a combination of both. If you are unsure whether you have the condition, please contact your GP or medical specialist. It is necessary not to walk around with depression for too long.

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