Depression is not e very rare phenomenon in men. The truth is the prevalence of depression in boys of the age of puberty is higher as compared to that of girls of similar age group. In older men the risk of suicide due to depression is more. Men generally hide their depression by alcohol intake and therefore there are less reported cases of depression in men and hence the prevalence of depression in men is said to be lower than in women.
Some of the symptoms of depression in men are
- A family history of alcohol abuse, depression or depression
- Self history of substance or alcohol abuse
- Less stress bearing capacity
- Feeling of hopelessness
- Feeling of sadness
- Sleeping problems
- Restlessness
- Unintentional weight gain or weight loss
- Irritability
- Getting angry easily
- Feeling of fatigue or weak
- Loss of interest in sex
- Physical problems for which finding a cause is difficult or there may not be any cause, for example headache or back ache
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Feeling of uselessness
- Inability to take decisions
- Problems in focus on a particular job
- Loss of interest in daily routine
The symptoms of depression vary from one individual to another. The symptoms differ according to age also. The symptoms will be different in 25 year old man and a 75 year old man. The severity of symptoms also varies. Like in some individuals the symptoms are very severe that can be easily detected whereas in others there is a feeling of unhappiness or miserable without any obvious reason.
Knowing the symptoms of depression is especially important in dealing with teenage depression. Since this depression is not limited just to down moods and few episodes of depression, the condition in teenage affects the entire life negatively. It is very important to address it at the right time. Hence to detect it at the earliest stage the parents and teenagers should know the symptoms of depression so that it is possible for them to detect the child or a friend is suffering from depression. Only after knowing all the symptoms it is possible to check which of them are present in the child. Based on this it is possible to find out the stage and type of depression. This further helps in treatment and management of depression. To treat mental conditions like depression apart from medical help some support is required from family, friends and people around. Therefore it is important for all to know the symptoms of depression to help a patient of depression in society.
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