Symptom of Depression in Man

Trying to spot any symptom of depression in man is difficult. This is in contrast to the fact that it is easy to observe the signs and symptoms of depression in women. This difference is mainly because guys are often in denial mode.

However, if one knows and understands her partner, friend, brother, father, or spouse, here are a few symptoms to watch out for if one suspects depression:

• Depleting energy levels over a sustained period of time going beyond two weeks or more.
  
  
• Increased complaints regarding physical ailments.
  
  
• Skipping school, work, and all other daily chores.
  
  
• Restlessness, irritability, frustration, and anger demonstrated frequently at extremely trivial issues.
  
  
• Lack of enthusiasm and interest in physical activities or any other activities that used to be of interest before.
  
  
• Reduced or decreased libido and interest in sex.
  
  
• Insomnia and acute loss of appetite accompanied with weight loss.
  
  
• Excessive smoking and drinking.
  
  
• Deteriorating personal hygiene.
  
  
• Expressing feelings of hopelessness and talking about suicide.
  
  

Also, any warning sign or symptom of depression in men would vary for those who are suffering from atypical depression. For example, overeating and excessive sleep could mislead someone who is observing the patient, but accompanied with other signs, these also are signs of depression, but of a slightly different form.

Therefore, it is advisable to consult a professional psychotherapist if there is even the slightest hint of suspicion. Depression is completely curable and one can recover and get back to normalcy at the earliest.

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