Depression is a silent disease of men.. What are its symptoms?
Amman Today
publish date 2022-02-11 22:27:21
Who said depression only affects women? Depression also affects the category of men for many reasons, including the weakness of the ability to establish a marital relationship, a recent death, infidelity, divorce, chronic illness, new responsibilities at work for free…
Symptoms of depression in men
The main symptoms that may appear on a man who suffers from depression, are as follows:
Constant sadness.
Depressed mood
Loss of interest and pleasure.
Extreme tiredness, often in the morning with a constant feeling of lack of energy.
Secondary symptoms that a depressed person may experience are:
Low self-worth, loss of self-confidence.
Excessive feeling of guilt.
Dark thoughts (about death/suicide).
Decreased concentration, attention and memorization.
Deceleration in activity (or, conversely, excitement).
Sleep disturbances (insomnia, hypersomnia, etc.).
Appetite disturbances (leading to weight gain or loss).
Feelings of loneliness, abandonment, uselessness, feeling unloved.
A pessimistic view of life.
Some pain could be signs of depression, such as:
– Headache.
– Back pain.
Intestinal problems.
Diagnosis and treatment of depression in men
To diagnose depression, you must note at least two symptoms
Depression is not a shameful disease. It is the result of deteriorating one’s image, or the accumulation of stress.
If some can assess the signs of possible depression in a man nearby (husband, brother, friend…), according to the adjustments in his behavior over several months, because it is sometimes difficult for the patient to judge depression on himself; Consultation will be necessary.
To be diagnosed with depression, you should note:
At least one major symptom and one minor symptom.
These symptoms persist for at least two weeks, almost permanently.
depression treatment
Once diagnosed, depressive syndrome can be treated in various ways:
Psychotherapy (or psychoanalysis).
Antidepressant treatment (which is based on prescription drugs).
Like any other disease, depression cannot be cured with a miracle cure, but it does require real care by professionals. Therefore, it is necessary to make an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible. Noting that statistics indicate that only 33.7% of men who suffer from depression consult a health professional.
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