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A depressed man, his loved ones, and even his doctor may not recognize depression. Many depressed men don’t even appear sad or down. Men are less likely than women to be encouraged to talk about/express their feelings, so depression in men is significantly underreported.
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Men who suffer from clinical depression are less likely to seek help or even talk about their experience.
Signs of depression in men may include:
✔ IRRITABILITY
✔ ANGER
✔ DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
*Hot Topic: substance abuse can also be a cause of depression rather than a result of it. Many communities believe that recreational drugs help the user feel better. It may be the case that these substances are actually making them feel worse.
Suppressing negative feelings can result in violent behavior directed both inwardly and outwardly. It can result in an increase in illness, suicide, and homicide.
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The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterizes major depression can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.
The mainstay of treatment is usually medication, talk therapy, or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests these treatments may normalize brain changes associated with depression.
Clinical depression symptoms require a medical diagnosis. People may experience: Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness Behavioral: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, restlessness, or social isolation Sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep Whole body: excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite.
Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide Weight: weight gain or weight loss Also common: poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts.
Therapies
Cognitive behavioral therapy: A talk therapy focused on modifying negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses associated with psychological distress.
Behavior therapy: A therapy focused on modifying harmful behaviors associated with psychological distress.
Psychotherapy: Treatment of mental or behavioral disorders through talk therapy.
Medications
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI): Eases symptoms of depressed mood and anxiety. Sertraline (Zoloft) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Citalopram (Celexa) Fluvoxamine Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, and Prozac Weekly) Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva, and Paxil CR) Antidepressant: Prevents or relieves depression and elevates mood. Bupropion (Zyban, Aplenzin, Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR, and Forfivo XL) Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) Mirtazapine (Remeron and Remeronsoltab) Duloxetine (Cymbalta and Irenka) Amitriptyline Imipramine (Tofranil) Selegiline (Emsam, Zelapar, and Eldepryl) Nortriptyline (Pamelor) Trazodone (Oleptro ER) Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq and Khedezla) Anxiolytic: Relieves anxiety and tension. May promote sleep. Buspirone: May treat anxiety Aripiprazole (Abilify) Antipsychotic: Reduces or improves the symptoms of certain psychiatric conditions. It can treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and Tourette syndrome. It can also treat irritability associated with autism.
Medical Procedure
Electroconvulsive therapy: Treating mental illness by sending electric currents through the brain to trigger a seizure. Also known as shock treatment.
Specialists
Clinical psychologist: Treats mental disorders primarily with talk therapy. Psychiatrist: Treats mental disorders primarily with medications.
Primary care provider (PCP): Prevents, diagnoses, and treats diseases.
Emergency medicine doctor: Treats patients in the emergency department.
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